75 simple steps to help you excel - so you can focus on what matters most
College can be a time of independence, lifelong friendships and personal growth - but it can also bring intense pressure to stand out and succeed.
In How to Win at College, Cal Newport - bestselling author and Professor at Georgetown University - interviews extraordinary students and distilling what he learns into 75 counterintuitive rules for a calmer, smarter path to college success.
These include:
- Don't do all your reading
- Never pull an all-nighter
- Take three days to write a paper
- Always be working on a "grand project"
- Do one thing better than anyone else you know
Whether you want to graduate with honours, build an impressive CV, and unlock exciting opportunities, this is your guide to making the most of every minute of university - and setting yourself up for what comes next.