Masterfully concise advice on how to not fail school (summarizing Coursera courses)

&#x200B;<br><br>Hey everyone!<br><br>I'm an old high school dropout who decided to go back to college. Love Coursera courses, but you know, between work and school I barely have time to talk to my wife, let alone study during the day. So I collected my own top tips for how not to fail. I don't have time to read books, but I can do this. <br><br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>>Everyone needs to learn how to learn. Know the difference between rote memorization and actual learning. <br>Test yourself repeatedly, practice frequently. <br>Don't try to cram: knowledge takes time to sink in. <br>Don't go on autopilot. <br>Learning is a full-contact sport. <br>Almost everything that we do in our everyday life is called learning in the lab. <br>Motivation is what gets you started, habit makes you continue. <br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>>It is not enough to know how to learn. You have to want to learn. You have to want to own your own future. <br>You have to want to own your own future. <br>Don't just sit when you're invited to dance. <br>You don't get the luxury of being bored with people who are more fortunate than you. <br>Show up. Show up early. Read the material early. It's your future. <br>Educate yourself. <br>No matter what "it's not my fault" really means is "it's not my problem." <br>You have to be loyal to your own goals. <br>Solid results are the fruit of hard effort. <br>Some people died for you to be peaceful. Be grateful. <br>Take responsibility for the world. <br>Take responsibility for the world. <br>Choose the world that you want to live in. <br>Do not quit drugs or anything else on your own. Do it with a coach who can help you. <br>See your time as a limited quantity. <br>Your future starts where your comfort zone ends! <br>Listen to criticism and think about it. <br>I don't want you to be careful. I want you to be effective. <br>You're gonna make mistakes. Guess what? <br>Your mistakes are yours forever. <br>The most important things that you learn at school are what you learn by yourself. <br>What you are will show in what you do. <br>Build a future for yourself. <br>Focus on your goals. <br>Be on time. Your teachers have plans for you. <br>Make sure you're out of bed every morning at 7:00 AM. <br>Make sure you eat enough proteins daily. Vitamin D plays a great role into mood building and serotonin levels. Do not neglect it. <br>Do not talk to your phone. <br>Choose your friends wisely. <br>You can't do it on your own. <br>You can't do it on your own. <br>Exercise regularly. You will be more productive. <br>I don't want you to be careful. I want you to be effective. <br>You're not lucky because you're strong. You're strong because you're lucky. <br>Everyone needs to learn how to learn. <br>Everyone needs to learn how to learn. Know the difference between rote memorization and actual learning. <br>Motivation is what gets you started, habit makes you continue. <br>Motivation is what gets you started, habit makes you continue. <br>Motivation is what gets you started, habit makes you continue. <br>Motivation is what gets you started, habit makes you continue.<br><br>&#x200B;<br><br>I'm sure you'll all have a bright future if you'll follow these tips.