Comments on: The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/ Decoding Patterns of Success Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College | Just Stuff I Found http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-26768 The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of College | Just Stuff I Found Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:01:22 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-26768 [...] Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out o.... [...]

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]]> By: Liza http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-25728 Liza Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:36:28 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-25728 Hi Cal! Just want to say that I love your posts! I'm currently a freshman in college and I stumbled across your website not too long ago, and I'm really trying to put some of your studying techniques into practice. I attempted in high school to be a Zen Valedictorian, but I ended up being somewhere between the failed grind and the slacker instead. Looking back, I see this as a product of being easily discouraged and dabbling in too many unnecessary activities (and not committing to the ones that I could have done well in). Now that I'm in college, though, I'm striving to live every day to the fullest, whether through studying or free time. I am going to really live by this philosophy as much as possible. Perhaps one day I'll be able to reach "Zen Valedictorianhood," but it's going to take a while! Hi Cal! Just want to say that I love your posts! I’m currently a freshman in college and I stumbled across your website not too long ago, and I’m really trying to put some of your studying techniques into practice.
I attempted in high school to be a Zen Valedictorian, but I ended up being somewhere between the failed grind and the slacker instead. Looking back, I see this as a product of being easily discouraged and dabbling in too many unnecessary activities (and not committing to the ones that I could have done well in).
Now that I’m in college, though, I’m striving to live every day to the fullest, whether through studying or free time. I am going to really live by this philosophy as much as possible. Perhaps one day I’ll be able to reach “Zen Valedictorianhood,” but it’s going to take a while!

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Interested in Lifestyle Design? Get a PhD. http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-25567 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Interested in Lifestyle Design? Get a PhD. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:00:39 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-25567 [...] for this approach (which, officially speaking, is “one set of strategies for realizing my Zen Valedictorian philosophy“), is to “transform school into the foundation for a life well lived.” David has [...]

[...] for this approach (which, officially speaking, is “one set of strategies for realizing my Zen Valedictorian philosophy“), is to “transform school into the foundation for a life well lived.” David has [...]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Career Craftsman Manifesto http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-25449 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » The Career Craftsman Manifesto Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:22:36 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-25449 [...] 2008, I introduced the Zen Valedictorian philosophy, which argued that it’s possible to lead a student life that’s successful and [...]

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]]> By: 2010 Review: Looking Back | The Sovereign Central http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-24131 2010 Review: Looking Back | The Sovereign Central Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:53:51 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-24131 [...] consequence goes hand-in-hand with wasted effort and energy in poor decisions, leading to being a failed grind (more details coming up in my new About [...]

[...] consequence goes hand-in-hand with wasted effort and energy in poor decisions, leading to being a failed grind (more details coming up in my new About [...]

]]> By: One Simple Technique to End Your Procrastination « Mindshack: Shock Your Zen! http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-12280 One Simple Technique to End Your Procrastination « Mindshack: Shock Your Zen! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:22:08 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-12280 [...] A’s while spending late nights partying and doing other interesting activities. Read more on these articles to get a clearer view on what it takes to be a Zen [...]

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]]> By: The College System http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-7349 The College System Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:26:05 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-7349 [...] there any compromise? Compromising geneally isn't a good idea. Study Hacks ? Blog Archive ? The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of ... The best path isn't to overload your schedule but to do something remarkable. __________________ I [...]

[...] there any compromise? Compromising geneally isn’t a good idea. Study Hacks ? Blog Archive ? The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of … The best path isn’t to overload your schedule but to do something remarkable. __________________ I [...]

]]> By: The College System http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-7151 The College System Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:30:09 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-7151 [...] there any compromise? Compromising geneally isn't a good idea. Study Hacks ? Blog Archive ? The Zen Valedictorian: A Radical New Model for Getting the Most Out of ... The best path isn't to overload your schedule but to do something remarkable. __________________ I [...]

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]]> By: Scott H Young » Friday Links 08-04-25 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-5544 Scott H Young » Friday Links 08-04-25 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:00:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-5544 [...] The Zen Valedictorian - Cal Newport’s advice for being relaxed without curbing your ambition. Although the advice is aimed towards university students, the productivity tips can apply to almost everyone. The motto? “Do Less. Live More. Get Ahead.” [...]

[...] The Zen Valedictorian – Cal Newport’s advice for being relaxed without curbing your ambition. Although the advice is aimed towards university students, the productivity tips can apply to almost everyone. The motto? “Do Less. Live More. Get Ahead.” [...]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » How to Become a Zen Valedictorian: Decreasing Your Stress Without Decreasing Your Ambition http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-5467 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » How to Become a Zen Valedictorian: Decreasing Your Stress Without Decreasing Your Ambition Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:25:20 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/11/the-zen-valedictorian-a-radical-new-model-for-getting-the-most-out-of-college/#comment-5467 [...] week, I introduced the Zen Valedictorian Philosophy. This concept captures the general approach to student life that I’ve been promoting on this [...]

[...] week, I introduced the Zen Valedictorian Philosophy. This concept captures the general approach to student life that I’ve been promoting on this [...]

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