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Effective note-taking techniques
Test-taking strategies
How to create a study schedule
Identify the right goals
- Use the 20% time approach. Spend 20% of your time exploring new interests.
- Use the infinite horizon networking. It is a “pure, no-agenda relationship building” that is simply out of personal interest in individuals. The idea is that you never know what could come of it.
- There are four cycles in your career: Learning, creating, connecting, reaping the benefits. These cycles repeat themselves to build your strengths in several areas.
- Use the “no asks for a year” strategy. When meeting someone, first establish a foundation.
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How to evaluate requests and opportunities
The following questions can help to assess requests and opportunities:
- What is the actual time commitment?
- What is the opportunity cost?
- What’s the physical and emotional cost?
- Would I regret it in a year if I didn’t do this?
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How to create the space to explore long-term goals
- Say no to short-term work that displaces more important things.
- Instead of a to-do list, use a daily calendar to organise your work.
- Use the "Hell yeah" test to figure out if something is worth doing. Say no to anything less ...
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Finding strategic direction
Consider these questions to help you find strategic direction:
- What should I spend my time doing?
- What are the 20% of activities that will return 80% of the results?
- What can I stop doing?
- How can I use limitations to my advantage?
- What do I believe abou...
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Persevering when progress is slow
- Use strategic patience: Admit that you need work and time to progress. It often takes two to three years to gain notice in a field you’re pursuing.
- When things don’t improve, ask yourself why you’re doing th...
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Playing the long game—eschewing short-term gratification in order to work toward an uncertain but worthy future goal—isn’t easy. But it’s the surest path to meaningful and lasting success in a world that so often prioritizes what’s easy, quick, and ultimately shallow.
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