Lecture Notes on Becoming a Top 1% Student

Introduction

• To become a top student, you don’t need to completely transform yourself physically or be liked by everyone.
• The advice given is based on personal experience and meant to provide a head start.

1. Do Homework the Morning It's Due

• Flow State: Maximum productivity and focus.
• Activate: Brain is optimal in the morning (theta and delta frequencies).
• Key: Start within 90 seconds of waking up.
• Benefit: Eliminates procrastination, improves grades.

2. Have Four Hobbies to Become Popular

• Categories: Health, Business, Creativity, Knowledge.
  • Health: Gym, sports, martial arts.
  • Business: Editing, creating websites, handling social media.
  • Creativity: Photography, music.
  • Knowledge: Reading, learning a language, studying for SATs.
• Impact: Makes you interesting, popular, and teaches valuable skills.

3. Use a Glow-Up Morning Routine

• Clear Acne: Use face wash with 2% salicylic acid (e.g., Geology).
• Brighten Complexion: Use hydrating serum with Vitamin C and E (e.g., Geology).
• Hair Growth: Use daily thickening shampoo and conditioner.
• Benefit: Better skin leads to higher popularity and confidence.

4. Join Any Sports Team with the 20-Hour Rule

• 20-Hour Rule: Dedicate 20 hours to a skill to be better than 90% of the population.
• Steps: Choose a sport, find tutorials, practice one hour a day for 20 days.
• Benefit: Improves health, body shape, and expands social circle.

5. Get Better Grades with the Time Boxing Technique

• *Types of Students:
  • Type 1: Doesn’t care and is unproductive.
  • Type 2: Feels guilty about not studying.
  • Type 3 (Ideal): Balances work and relaxation.
• Technique: Schedule work and play times to avoid burnout and improve performance.

6. Learn About Money Early to Become a Millionaire

• Read: The Lean Startup.
• Action: Start a side hustle or business following the book.
• Mentor: Find and provide value to a mentor.
  • Method: Study the mentor, provide a valuable pitch, reach out across multiple platforms.
• Benefit: Learning by doing accelerates success.

7. Upgrade Your Style with Basics

• Focus: Simple, good-quality basics.
  • Essentials: Good pair of jeans, chinos, white and black t-shirts, white sneakers.
• Benefit: Improve appearance effortlessly, stand out in style.

Conclusion

• Combining these techniques can make you a top 1% student.
• Additional resources provided for further improvement.