<p>what do you think about it?</p>
<p>Halfway through, has a different approach</p>
<p>Have you read it?</p>
<p>I did.
It’d be fun to discuss the book, and how you can apply it to your high school life on here</p>
<p>seems like most of the people here have, especially seeing how often it’s referred to.</p>
<p>can someone summarize it cause i dont want to read it</p>
<p>I think otherwise Seahawks. If most of them have, then why would they ask billions of questions about which EC they should pursue, and give humongous long lists of activities in “chance me” threads?</p>
<p>I second porkperson.</p>
<p>It’s a good book. I highly recommend it.</p>
<p>^ Really? I always feel kind of cynical about those books, what’s so good about it? Was it very insiteful?</p>
<p>I LOVE this book.
I read the other 2 books, and follow his blog xD</p>
<p>Is this book directed at the overachiever with Ivy goals or the average high school student with time management issue?</p>
<p>What’s different about it from the blog?</p>
<p>^^ for everyone, really.
Like taking good notes using a Question-Evidence-Conclusion format, test prep (like studying in 50 minute chunks), and things to save time… Then finding something of interest/becoming innovative, and becoming exceptional at it.</p>
<p>^Hm… it kinda sums the blog up (and has points from his other 2 books), but also has some unique points for high schoolers. ^_^</p>
<p>Just read his blog. The book’s basically about failed simulation, and there’s an entire category on his blog just talking about that.</p>
<p>But what failed simulation essentially is, is making it appear as if you’re accomplishing much more than the amount of time you’re putting in.</p>
<p>The question evidence conclusion way of taking notes sounds extremely helpful. That way you are preparing for the test at the same time. all of his books arrived in the mail today, except “high school…” which I didn’t order. Does it have valuable info not found in his other books?</p>
<p>^yup, it is! I’ve been doing the majority of my notes that way (in the humanities class excluding Spanish xD). Ehh… read his other two books and read about failed simulation on his website and you should be good. High School has more information about failed simulation, and such.</p>
<p>^ How’s your failed simulation (or plan) coming along? I might be interested to actually start looking into it.</p>
<p>Oh man the failed simulation theory is so simple it’s genius.</p>
<p>I’ve read it and I think it’s great. I just have no idea how to apply his advice to my life. I need to start with the “developing an interest” part (he mentions joining communities, Saturday morning projects, reaching out to people/staying in touch, etc…), but it just feels so hard to do.</p>
<p>One thing I have realized is that I should go places with an open mind and no specific intention. The goal should be to meet new people as opposed to accomplishing a specific task. (grammar?)</p>
<p>Could anyone please discuss how they applied the book’s advice to his life/how to make the most out of it? I’d really appreciate it.</p>
<p>Well, my long term dream is to become a screenwriter and director in Japan.
So right now, I’m reading lots of history/culture books on Japan, and autobiographies on famous directors and watching lots of Japanese movies (and analyzing them). I’m learning Japanese and working on a screenplay. Once I can drive (in February), I want to join the local Japan organization and this Asian Film organization in my area. ^_^</p>
<p>So the Japan organization and the Asian Film organization are the closed communities, the Saturday (Sunday) morning project is writing a screenplay, and I am trying to get in touch with some people in the business/knowledge of the business. :D</p>
<p>Of course, I’m lucky. I’ve been interested in Japan for several years so that kind of came naturally xD The book opened my eyes (sort of). I’m taking the hardest course load, off campus tennis, piano, and speech and debate. Which is (kind of sad) to me “under-scheduling”. Usually I’d also take guitar and be in the play. I’m cutting down more, next year! ^^;</p>
<p>Next year, I’m only taking 6 classes in school (hopefully I’ll be able to audit Spanish), and taking Korean at CC. My only elective will be filmmaking. I won’t do tennis (not required then!), and I’ll actually be prepared for speech and debate xD. No tennis, and not the hardest course load (rigorous, but not the hardest). Maybe an internship as well. =]</p>
<p>Any more Q’s and A’s about the book or applying to your own life?</p>