Comments on: Debunking the Laundry List Fallacy: Why Doing Less is More Impressive http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/ Demystifying Student Success Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:54:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Case Study: How Scott Discovered That His Activities Wouldn't Get Him Into Law School Then Harnessed Simplicity To Become a Star http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-6807 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Case Study: How Scott Discovered That His Activities Wouldn't Get Him Into Law School Then Harnessed Simplicity To Become a Star Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:16:37 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-6807 [...] soon realized that his GPA and LSAT were by far the most important piece to his application. The laundry-list of activities he had so painfully constructed impressed no [...] […] soon realized that his GPA and LSAT were by far the most important piece to his application. The laundry-list of activities he had so painfully constructed impressed no […]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Advanced Student Stress Relief: The Activity Vacation http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5769 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Advanced Student Stress Relief: The Activity Vacation Wed, 14 May 2008 13:33:45 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5769 [...] the activity does not fit the above criteria, cut it for good. This is a time sink. Remember the laundry list fallacy: more is more stressful, not more impressive. The activity vacation is a good excuse to do some [...] […] the activity does not fit the above criteria, cut it for good. This is a time sink. Remember the laundry list fallacy: more is more stressful, not more impressive. The activity vacation is a good excuse to do some […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5500 Study Hacks Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:15:36 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5500 @Udoka: The myth of the importance of the laundry-list is *really* well ingrained. I'm glad you're on board... @Udoka:

The myth of the importance of the laundry-list is *really* well ingrained. I’m glad you’re on board…

]]> By: Udoka http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5493 Udoka Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:28:44 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5493 I wish I figured that out in high school and first semester resume. XD I mean, I kinda knew so I didn't join every club... however, I listed EVERY club I happened to be in rather than the ones that actually developed a ____ in me. I wish I figured that out in high school and first semester resume. XD

I mean, I kinda knew so I didn’t join every club… however, I listed EVERY club I happened to be in rather than the ones that actually developed a ____ in me.

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5410 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:15:26 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5410 [...] The Laundry-List Fallacy Why we think that doing a lot of things is impressive, and why, in reality, it can have the opposite effect. [...] […] The Laundry-List Fallacy Why we think that doing a lot of things is impressive, and why, in reality, it can have the opposite effect. […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5123 Study Hacks Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:10:13 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5123 @Les: Absolutely! @Les:

Absolutely!

]]> By: Les http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5066 Les Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:27:37 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-5066 THis is probably a variant on the idea that the truly wealthy don't brag about their money, the most intelligent people don't show off, and people who really are nice to be around don't feel compelled to tell you how nice they are to be around. I'm glad science was able to confirm common knowledge here :). THis is probably a variant on the idea that the truly wealthy don’t brag about their money, the most intelligent people don’t show off, and people who really are nice to be around don’t feel compelled to tell you how nice they are to be around. I’m glad science was able to confirm common knowledge here :).

]]> By: 3.14.08 Featured blogs of the day « http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-4749 3.14.08 Featured blogs of the day « Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:43:28 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-4749 [...] hacking: Less is more, ya’ll. Less is more. [Study [...] […] hacking: Less is more, ya’ll. Less is more. [Study […]

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-4740 Study Hacks Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:21:10 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-4740 @Kaitlin: That's a good point. I think the researchers were using that as an example to motivate the idea of countersignalling, but not really addressing a real issue from real classrooms. Being economists and all, they probably don't really know or care much about the real world :) @Kaitlin:

That’s a good point. I think the researchers were using that as an example to motivate the idea of countersignalling, but not really addressing a real issue from real classrooms. Being economists and all, they probably don’t really know or care much about the real world :)

]]> By: Kaitlin http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-4731 Kaitlin Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:57:55 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/03/14/debunking-the-laundry-list-fallacy-why-doing-less-is-more-impressive/#comment-4731 As a student: the main reason I don't answer questions is because teachers are asking questions to reaffirm that the class has understood. After a while, they see that you understand and never pick you to answer the questions anyway. A couple of teachers have even told me to put my hand down. So for me, it will always depend largely on the teacher themselves. As a student: the main reason I don’t answer questions is because teachers are asking questions to reaffirm that the class has understood. After a while, they see that you understand and never pick you to answer the questions anyway. A couple of teachers have even told me to put my hand down. So for me, it will always depend largely on the teacher themselves.

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