Comments on: The Straight-A Method: A Simple Framework For Conquering College http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:06:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Samantha http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-10050 Samantha Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:34:25 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-10050 What about year in college? I feel like I used the Sunday ritual without even knowing it for my first two years, but now as a junior, I don't make much time for friends. They rarely see me. I tell them that I am spending so much time trying to prepare my future (applications, work, school, etc.) and after that I am EXHAUSTED!! What to do? What about year in college? I feel like I used the Sunday ritual without even knowing it for my first two years, but now as a junior, I don’t make much time for friends. They rarely see me. I tell them that I am spending so much time trying to prepare my future (applications, work, school, etc.) and after that I am EXHAUSTED!!
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]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Straight-A Method: How to Ace College Courses http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-8254 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Straight-A Method: How to Ace College Courses Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:13:52 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-8254 [...] Last January I introduced The Straight-A Method: a general framework for all of the tactical studying advice that appears in the red book and on this blog. A lot has changed since last January, so in this post I describe a new and improved version of this key piece of the Study Hacks canon. [...] […] Last January I introduced The Straight-A Method: a general framework for all of the tactical studying advice that appears in the red book and on this blog. A lot has changed since last January, so in this post I describe a new and improved version of this key piece of the Study Hacks canon. […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Straight-A Method: How to Ace College Courses http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-8255 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Straight-A Method: How to Ace College Courses Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:13:52 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-8255 [...] Last January I introduced The Straight-A Method: a general framework for all of the tactical studying advice that appears in the red book and on this blog. A lot has changed since last January, so in this post I describe a new and improved version of this key piece of the Study Hacks canon. [...] […] Last January I introduced The Straight-A Method: a general framework for all of the tactical studying advice that appears in the red book and on this blog. A lot has changed since last January, so in this post I describe a new and improved version of this key piece of the Study Hacks canon. […]

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]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Case Study: How Amy Saved Her College Career http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-7877 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Case Study: How Amy Saved Her College Career Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:13:23 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-7877 [...] social life and decreasing her stress. At the core of her transformation where the tactics of the Straight-A Method and the philosophy of the Zen [...] […] social life and decreasing her stress. At the core of her transformation where the tactics of the Straight-A Method and the philosophy of the Zen […]

]]> By: Best Book for getting straight A in school http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-7677 Best Book for getting straight A in school Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:46:27 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-7677 [...] methods requires intensive work. Then I came across Study Hacks. Here's an article from the site: The Straight-A Method: A Simple Framework for Conquering College I even bought his two books, How to Win at College and How to Become a Straight-A Student. His [...] […] methods requires intensive work. Then I came across Study Hacks. Here’s an article from the site: The Straight-A Method: A Simple Framework for Conquering College I even bought his two books, How to Win at College and How to Become a Straight-A Student. His […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: A Crash Course in the Straight-A Method http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-6543 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: A Crash Course in the Straight-A Method Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:29:24 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-6543 [...] did an interview with the Manila Bulletin, in which I discussed the basic ideas underpinning the Straight-A Method. I thought it might be a good idea to reproduce some of the article here as a way to bring my newer [...] […] did an interview with the Manila Bulletin, in which I discussed the basic ideas underpinning the Straight-A Method. I thought it might be a good idea to reproduce some of the article here as a way to bring my newer […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5594 Study Hacks Fri, 02 May 2008 13:18:45 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5594 @Reid: <a href="http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/12/03/monday-master-class-dont-plan-your-day-with-a-to-do-list/" rel="nofollow">This article</a> should help clear up your confusion regarding the difference between a schedule and a to-do list. Motivation is tricky. Check out the <a href="http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/18/how-to-become-a-zen-valedictorian-decreasing-your-stress-without-decreasing-your-ambition/" rel="nofollow">Zen Valedictorian series</a> for some thoughts on how to build a sustainable and meaningful college career that will open up interesting opportunities after graduation. @Reid:

This article should help clear up your confusion regarding the difference between a schedule and a to-do list.

Motivation is tricky. Check out the Zen Valedictorian series for some thoughts on how to build a sustainable and meaningful college career that will open up interesting opportunities after graduation.

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