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 College Success Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:41:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 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.

]]> By: Reid http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5586 Reid Thu, 01 May 2008 23:20:36 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5586 I, as the bloggers before me, thank you, Study Hacks, for your efforts in trying to help those of us struggling with “conquering college.” However, I am inquiring as to how it is we, the students of your information, are to go about creating a schedule for our daily “to-dos.” I find it confusing that you seem to stress creating a schedule for oneself for each day, but then you have enabled access to a link that is titled, Don’t Use a Daily To-Do List. Also, I do recognize that this website consists of strategies for dealing with all the problems that may happen to occur to college students, but I would like to hear your opinion, if you so choose, on motivation. I know that getting a college degree will get me a better job, and hopefully a more enjoyable life, but there are times when I find it difficult to stay focused. It would be much appreciated for your opinion on these dilemmas of mine. All else said, I appreciate the article and the strategy that it entails. Thank you and I look forward to more of your works. I, as the bloggers before me, thank you, Study Hacks, for your efforts in trying to help those of us struggling with “conquering college.” However, I am inquiring as to how it is we, the students of your information, are to go about creating a schedule for our daily “to-dos.” I find it confusing that you seem to stress creating a schedule for oneself for each day, but then you have enabled access to a link that is titled, Don’t Use a Daily To-Do List.
Also, I do recognize that this website consists of strategies for dealing with all the problems that may happen to occur to college students, but I would like to hear your opinion, if you so choose, on motivation. I know that getting a college degree will get me a better job, and hopefully a more enjoyable life, but there are times when I find it difficult to stay focused. It would be much appreciated for your opinion on these dilemmas of mine.
All else said, I appreciate the article and the strategy that it entails. Thank you and I look forward to more of your works.

]]> By: Nuruddeen Lewis http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5464 Nuruddeen Lewis Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:02:10 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5464 This was a great read! You've inspired me to get my act together. This was a great read! You’ve inspired me to get my act together.

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » How to Be Happy http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5413 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » How to Be Happy Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:16:26 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5413 [...] mixing easy with hard courses each semester so he is never overwhelmed with work. By deploying a smart arsenal of study habits he further reduces the difficulty. This allows him to really dig into the material; spend extra [...] […] mixing easy with hard courses each semester so he is never overwhelmed with work. By deploying a smart arsenal of study habits he further reduces the difficulty. This allows him to really dig into the material; spend extra […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Tasty Ingredients in my Productivity Secret Sauce http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5383 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Tasty Ingredients in my Productivity Secret Sauce Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:31:00 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-5383 [...] post a lot of articles on student productivity. As followers of the Straight-A Method understand, I don’t mean to suggest that you adopt all of this advice. I view it more as an [...] […] post a lot of articles on student productivity. As followers of the Straight-A Method understand, I don’t mean to suggest that you adopt all of this advice. I view it more as an […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Complicated Study Systems, Complicated Productivity Software, and Complicated Achivements http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4964 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Complicated Study Systems, Complicated Productivity Software, and Complicated Achivements Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:33:02 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4964 [...] Or, equivalently: whatever. Here’s my thought: If you follow the first two pillars of the Straight-A Method — (1) capture and regularly review everything you need to do, and (2) plan the hours of the [...] […] Or, equivalently: whatever. Here’s my thought: If you follow the first two pillars of the Straight-A Method — (1) capture and regularly review everything you need to do, and (2) plan the hours of the […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4823 Study Hacks Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:45:11 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4823 @Tea: It's good to hear that this applies to life in general. Maybe these straight-A students are on to something here... @Tea:

It’s good to hear that this applies to life in general. Maybe these straight-A students are on to something here…

]]> By: Private Label Tea Packaging http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4821 Private Label Tea Packaging Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:12:20 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4821 I've been thankfully out of school for a while now, but learning just doesn't stop there. The same rules apply for making your way through the world of self-employment. I still have the urge to blow off work for pizza and beer, but alas, your pillars still apply... I’ve been thankfully out of school for a while now, but learning just doesn’t stop there. The same rules apply for making your way through the world of self-employment. I still have the urge to blow off work for pizza and beer, but alas, your pillars still apply…

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: Choose Your Hard Days http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4517 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: Choose Your Hard Days Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:43:03 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-straight-a-method-a-simple-framework-for-conquering-college/#comment-4517 [...] Straight-A Method preaches that you should know all of your upcoming obligations and have control over the hours in [...] […] Straight-A Method preaches that you should know all of your upcoming obligations and have control over the hours in […]

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