Extraordinary grades are not the result of extraordinary efforts. Extraordinary grades are the result of intelligent efforts. Most of the points you score in class come from a small percentage of your work. If you focus on those really valuable
You Can Get Better Grades Than Your Teachers Got
I’m always surprised by the depths that people will go to fool themselves. People hate to hear the truth. They want to hear the pleasant dripping of the rain on their tin roof but they never want to step out
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Don’t Be Academic “Girly Men”
Imagine you were paying attention back in the 90’s. Arnold the star of action movies and the occasional family comedy. He had a strong accent that always got impersonated. He was known for his career as a professional bodybuilder and
I Used To Think I Was Just Stupid… Then The A’s Came
I would never wish the challenges of a struggling student on my worst enemy. It hurts. I can remember keeping my head down as my parents lectured me about my grades. I kept my head down because I didn’t want
Kay Says Algebra Is Obscenely Fun When You Do It Right?!?
I wasn’t much of a fan of Algebra freshman year. That all changed for me and all it took was a broken toe. 😛 Freshman year in high school was rough for me. I was doing okay in school but
Set Unbelievable Goals And Massively Exceed Them
There is an old legend in goal-setting lore. I’m going to let you in on a little secret about it. In 1979, researchers in the Harvard MBA program ran a little experiment. They just sent out a simple survey to
How Much Is A Better Grade Worth – An Extreme Perspective
I was just kanoodling with a question that’s come up a few times since starting this blog. On this blog, I’m obsessed with efficiency. I want to know the best, fastest, and easiest way to get solid grades. Why? Is
How To Do Homework Fast (And Even Enjoy It)
Homework can be easy and even fun if you do it right. By fun, I’m not saying you’ll throw out your computer and beg your teacher for just a few more assignments. I mean fun enough that you’ll feel good
7 Ways To Win This New School Year
School can be easy and fun. I know that’s probably not what you’re used to. (It’s certainly not what I experienced most of my time in school. I learned this late.) This is something that most people around you never