How to Become Smart: 3 Simple Habits

Introduction

Speaker: Colinlin, Yale University student studying computer science
Aim: Show 3 habits to become smart
Common reasons to be smart:
- Get good grades
- Become wealthy
- Gain respect without being seen as a nerd

Fastest way to become smart
Types of Books:
- Fiction: Improve vocabulary, use big words
- Non-fiction: Gain applicable knowledge
Colinlin's Practice:
- Reads one book every 2 weeks since 15 years old
- Buys books monthly in college
Recommended Practice:
- Start with one book a month
- Read 10 minutes daily before bed

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
Thinking/Mindset
- 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

Avoid pointless content; focus on educational content
Recommended Podcasts:
- Andrew Huberman (health)
- How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky by Naval
- The Colinlin and Samir Podcast (online creators)
- Diary of a CEO
- My First Million (startups)
Recommended YouTubers:
- David Laid (building an aesthetic body)
- Dan Colin (writing and focus)
- Colinlin (becoming an intellectual)
Tip: Actively take notes while watching to retain information

Create: Videos, blogs, tweets
Benefits:
- Share knowledge and inspire others
- Fulfillment from helping others
- Develop high-income skill
- Personal growth through self-education
- Building an online audience can change your life
Personal Experience: Colinlin grew from 0 to 100k subscribers in less than a year
Advice: Create from what you consume and give value to others
Social Benefits: Meet new people, make cool friends