Comments on: The Radical Simplicity Manifesto: Doing Less and Living More at College http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:47:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Brian http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-12752 Brian Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:20:44 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-12752 "Quality trumps quality." Did you mean quality trumps quantity? And yes, I back that 100%. “Quality trumps quality.”

Did you mean quality trumps quantity? And yes, I back that 100%.

]]> By: Wellington Grey http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-11813 Wellington Grey Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:39:18 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-11813 I can't agree with the one-major rule. Yes, if you're just doing two (or three!) majors to look impressive that's a bad idea. BUT, I think moving between two different worlds can be a major eye-opener. I ended up doing the rather unusual dual-major combination of physics and sociology in college and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I can’t agree with the one-major rule. Yes, if you’re just doing two (or three!) majors to look impressive that’s a bad idea. BUT, I think moving between two different worlds can be a major eye-opener. I ended up doing the rather unusual dual-major combination of physics and sociology in college and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

]]> By: Pete http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-11716 Pete Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:43:58 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-11716 I believe (2)...<em>quality trumps quality </em>should read <em>quality trumps quantity</em> what has helped me <em>mechanically</em> is to take my time-consuming but not too intellectually deep classes -- talking frsh/soph labs here -- in the evening after supper when possible. This keeps day-time for study & concentration. I believe (2)…quality trumps quality should read quality trumps quantity
what has helped me mechanically is to take my time-consuming but not too intellectually deep classes — talking frsh/soph labs here — in the evening after supper when possible. This keeps day-time for study & concentration.

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-6956 Study Hacks Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:15:33 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-6956 <blockquote>Before I entered university I read this post, and I have to say it’s really helpful. I’m significantly less stressed, while my peers are all burning out. And it’s only been four months into uni.</blockquote> Glad to hear it. I would love to hear some specifics of your story if you get the chance...

Before I entered university I read this post, and I have to say it’s really helpful. I’m significantly less stressed, while my peers are all burning out. And it’s only been four months into uni.

Glad to hear it. I would love to hear some specifics of your story if you get the chance…

]]> By: Mel http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-6953 Mel Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:36:42 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-6953 Before I entered university I read this post, and I have to say it's really helpful. I'm significantly less stressed, while my peers are all burning out. And it's only been four months into uni. Before I entered university I read this post, and I have to say it’s really helpful. I’m significantly less stressed, while my peers are all burning out. And it’s only been four months into uni.

]]> By: Jeff Spires http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5570 Jeff Spires Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:21:29 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5570 As a professor at an elite university, I read this post with great interest. I agree with just about every point made here, and I try to communicate this same message to all my first-year advisees. I would simply add one thing that seems to me needs saying. To the best of your abilities, try to choose the best professors to take classes from, not the most interesting course descriptions. A good professor can make even the most boring-sounding subject really come alive, while a bad professor can make the most cool-sounding class a real nightmare. And keep this in mind: if you are inspired, if you respect your prof and want to do a good job, even a demanding class can be a lot easier, because it the assignments feel like a challenge, not work. As a professor at an elite university, I read this post with great interest. I agree with just about every point made here, and I try to communicate this same message to all my first-year advisees. I would simply add one thing that seems to me needs saying. To the best of your abilities, try to choose the best professors to take classes from, not the most interesting course descriptions. A good professor can make even the most boring-sounding subject really come alive, while a bad professor can make the most cool-sounding class a real nightmare. And keep this in mind: if you are inspired, if you respect your prof and want to do a good job, even a demanding class can be a lot easier, because it the assignments feel like a challenge, not work.

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Getting Into Harvard Without Getting an Ulcer, Scheduling Research Time, and the Art of Becoming Good http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5461 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Getting Into Harvard Without Getting an Ulcer, Scheduling Research Time, and the Art of Becoming Good Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:11 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5461 [...] a high schooler — a freshman actually — I was wondering if your radical simplicity philosophy applies to me? I attend a very good high school that is competitive for grades. I always feel the [...] […] a high schooler — a freshman actually — I was wondering if your radical simplicity philosophy applies to me? I attend a very good high school that is competitive for grades. I always feel the […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5409 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:14:54 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5409 [...] Radical Simplicity Dramatically reduce your student schedule until you have more than enough time to get everything done. You’ll regain a love of life and sacrifice less impressiveness than you think. [...] […] Radical Simplicity Dramatically reduce your student schedule until you have more than enough time to get everything done. You’ll regain a love of life and sacrifice less impressiveness than you think. […]

]]> By: Is it Really Test Anxiety or Are You Just a Little Nervous? | Pimp Your Grades | Study Tips. Good Grades. http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5369 Is it Really Test Anxiety or Are You Just a Little Nervous? | Pimp Your Grades | Study Tips. Good Grades. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:58:20 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5369 [...] the way, here are two great articles to get your started: The Radical Simplicity Manifesto by Cal Newport and Productivity in a Hostile Environment by Pick The [...] […] the way, here are two great articles to get your started: The Radical Simplicity Manifesto by Cal Newport and Productivity in a Hostile Environment by Pick The […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Can a Relaxed Student Get into Grad School? http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5353 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Can a Relaxed Student Get into Grad School? Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:02:42 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/11/the-radical-simplicity-manifesto-doing-less-and-living-more-at-college/#comment-5353 [...] of questions from a Study Hacks reader. In short, he was trying to reconcile my philosophy of radical simplicity with the ambitious goal of getting accepted to a good graduate program. I address his main points [...] […] of questions from a Study Hacks reader. In short, he was trying to reconcile my philosophy of radical simplicity with the ambitious goal of getting accepted to a good graduate program. I address his main points […]

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