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How to Become Smart - Lecture by Colin
Jul 12, 2024
How to Become Smart - Lecture by Colin
Introduction
Speaker: Colin, Yale University student studying Computer Science
Purpose: Share 3 simple habits to become a genius
Reasons to Become Smart
Get good grades
Get wealthy
Gain respect without being seen as a nerd
Habit 1: Reading Books
Reading is the fastest way to become smart
Gain years of knowledge and experience through reading
Apply non-fiction knowledge to daily life
Casual sharing of interesting knowledge
Colin's routine: One book every two weeks since age 15
Recommendation for beginners: One book a month, 10 minutes a day before bed
Recommended Books
Psychology
The 48 Laws of Power
by Robert Greene
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
Influence
by Robert Cialdini
Biographies/Stories
Elon Musk
by Ashley Vance
Can't Hurt Me
by David Goggins
Shoe Dog
by Phil Knight
Mindset and Thinking
Mastery
by Robert Greene
The Creative Act
by Rick Rubin
Principles
by Ray Dalio
Philosophy/Productivity
Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
The Miracle Morning
by Hal Elrod
Feel-Good Productivity
by Ali Abdaal
Habit 2: Watching Podcasts and Videos
Watch content that helps you improve
Recommended podcasts:
Andrew Huberman's podcast on health
How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky
by Naval Ravikant
Samir podcast (interviews online creators)
Diary of a CEO
My First Million
(startups)
Actively take notes while watching podcasts/videos
Recommended YouTubers
David Laid (fitness)
Dan Koe (writing and focus)
Suggested action: Subscribe to creators who provide educational content
Habit 3: Become a Creator
Create videos on YouTube, write blogs, tweet, and inspire others
Benefits:
Share knowledge and motivate others
Fulfillment from helping others
Building a valuable social circle
Opportunity to become wealthy
Personal example: Grew YouTube from 0 to 100,000 subscribers in less than a year
Conclusion
Follow Colin on Instagram (@ColinJness) for more wisdom
Emphasize the importance of sharing knowledge with the world
Parting words: God bless, keep hustling, and strive to win
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