8 Habits of Highly Successful Students

Some students just have everything together. They earn awesome grades, but they're also successful on other fronts. Opportunities always seem to find them, and they're always prepared for what's coming next.
If you want to become one of these students, start by adopting their habits.
My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!
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[@Thomasfrank]

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[@mgtow6683]

Attend every class, get to know your professors, sit in the front of the class, get organized, learn how to study, ask for extra credit, record class lectures, study everyday don't cram, study in the library, use rate my professor, read the text book, start a study group, ask the professors for old test, balance classes by taking some easy & some hard classes, visit the writing & math lab, put the time in, avoid distractions, take a study class, visit professor in office a few times a semester, be respectful to all professors, get a few emails & phone # of students on first day, learn daily, ask for help.

[@facelesspodcaster5594]

I love this video. I am 22 right now having a hard time. I was babied most of my life now I find it hard to do simple things that people my age do by themselves.

[@socksumi]

The whole purpose of education has been corrupted. Education for it's own sake has been destroyed in favour of the pursuit of grades to where it's become an obsession and I see even this mindset has even taken hold of you. The sole intent of education has become being graded and judged rather than the beauty and utility of acquiring useful knowledge and skills. Binary thinking education systems reinforce and perpetuate an attitude of judgmentalism and "pass or fail" mentality. In the process it has damaged our appreciation for learning for it's own sake, replacing it with a single minded fixation on grades accompanied by negative feelings for learning such as anxiety, boredom and resentment. Well done public school systems of North America.

[@hizamalik3761]

I’m such a forward thinker that I went to the comments before he even finished the introduction

[@udyyemi-eweka504]

Yeah right😂😂🤔

[@eddiedalisay2000]

I went to comment section before the skip ad appear.

[@abbynjoroge201]

same here😂😂😂

[@youknowme3359]

@@eddiedalisay2000 same😂

[@aestheticart4955]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Lisa_Flowers]

those three hairs...

[@isaquemz739]

Rocknalldatime99 kkkkkk Oh gosh. "Kkkk" it is a brazilian way to laught virtually.

[@burrr152]

Lolllllllllllllllllll

[@karthikeyanumesh6843]

😂😂

[@Rwi-wk1pd]

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[@Rwi-wk1pd]

😂😂😂

[@kudos4201]

Depression has hit my grades like a truck

[@mmedios8876]

Kudos same

[@manhalrahman5785]

Same here but I tried and tried hard to maintain my grades. Because my determination cannot be broken down by a bunch of negative thoughts of my own. (Though I was on Venlafaxine 75 mg for 6 months but I think it didn't do much. I just wanted to get rid of it, so I lied to the doctor that I am feeling fine and asked him to withdraw it.)

[@shahrzadketabollahi5496]

@@manhalrahman5785 Now that's some REAL willpower here. Wish you best luck😊

[@mahkishouma314]

Yah

[@mistahtoby8863]

Same

[@carolvsworld1514]

1. 0:43 - Thinking Ahead 2. 3:03 - Moving Towards Adulthood 3. 3:44 - Solution Finding 4. 5:00 - Building Relationships 5. 6:33 - Learning Outside of Class 6. 7:35 - Ears to the Ground 7. 8:33 - Staying Physically & Mentally Fit 8. 9:29 - Trying Before You're Ready

[@taniyajackson4048]

carolvsworld thanks

[@abckbc5007]

Pause game

[@moffig1]

Thanks

[@estherlovera.]

Thanks! :)

[@ghostkiller427]

Thank you so much you saved me from rewatch the video 😖

[@Steve-iz4lw]

Just a suggestion. Please make a video about the habits of unsuccessful students, or topics like that. Because it is easier to relate to and has more impact for students compared to when only positive habits are discussed.

[@Nanoha5]

agree! great idea

[@ashenlongbow1482]

The idea reminds me of CGP Grey's "7 ways to maximize misery". I recommend watching that actually. It's an insightful and clever video.

[@a.o9656]

I think he does cover what "not so successful" students do in the video eg ambitious students may let go of their nutrition and exercise. Taking the approach of what students dont do does not actually help you achieve to do better. It just let's the unsuccessful be able to relate to it like Omg yeah that's me. But then what? Why not just take positive tips rather than wanting to feel good that others do the same. I also get the feeling I will get negative comments but in advance I'd like to say I won't be replying to these as I am just expressing my constructive views and I think I'm allowed that. I dont want this channel to change mindsets.

[@turrent7468]

I definitely agree, this would make for a great video.

[@soupytho]

+

[@ishaantrivedi9968]

Quick tip: there's no such thing as a perfect student. Everyone's going through the struggle and no one really has everything down all the time. I'm regarded as a "perfect" student in my school, but I'm out here right now procrastinating while watching productivity videos and freaking out about the finals!!! Thanks so much for the tips Thomas, I love your vids!!

[@admiralasspound1283]

What are the results ?

[@adaargun9375]

Actually there’s no such a thing as a perfect person. Even most succesful people have areas they’re not good at or they have failed multiple times.

[@kandycane1255]

Omg so true muh guy

[@TheAlmighty8969]

I like to think that the guy who made the comment somehow passed

[@joaotrovao8271]

I think the most important thing about successful students, is that they are actually interested on knowing different things and being good at different stuff. They actually wanna develop their skills, and that separates them from mediocre people. Also, being your biggest supporter, help yourself calm down, bringing yourself up and loving who you are is pretty important. I feel like all of this was mentioned in your video, though, just in a different way.

[@GodHugger]

João Trovão helping yourself calm down is so important. When I fail I tend to spiral. But knowing how to forgive yourself and move on helps you so much more in the long run

[@ChristianAguilar100]

I really enjoyed this video. Building relationships in college is very important. I hardly ever introduce myself to my teachers and professors. On the other hand, I like to make sure that they know who I am by participating and staying after class. Then when the course ends, I thank them for everything they have taught me. Self-education is also very important. Do not rely on the traditional school system to teach you life skills. Because of self-teaching, I've learned about health, personal finance, nutrition, and boosting self-esteem.

[@ChristianAguilar100]

Getting eight hours of sleep is also very important. Studying and finishing homework after 10 p.m. is not healthy.

[@sadafkhan1679]

Sir can u guide me on this self education thing.... I m terrible at it

[@musicfr6735]

Christian Aguilar Can you guide me on self education, I have no idea on where and how to start

[@Abm_100]

This comment is incredible need to focus more in class and especially introduce myself to my teachers

[@horsesrmylife78]

That last tip is so good! I was too scared to take computer science for years, and I'd always drop it before the semester started because I thought only smart people could study computer science, so I'd never measure up. Fast forward a few years and I'm on the road to being a computer scientist! Thank goodness I finally took that first class!

[@Thomasfrank]

That's so awesome to hear!

[@rahulswami6304]

lots-of-tater-tots wow that's nice, but you might be studying regularly

[@MrCmon113]

You don't need to be smart to pass, but you need to be smart to be a good computer scientist (or whatever someone in informatics is called).

[@donikaj7805]

SAME~ It's happening for me right now but i'm working on it, I'm glad you were able to fight that fear! good luck!

[@joel3750]

I’m struggling so much with CS

[@ThePursuit_]

Thanks! I'm a freshman at university and your videos do help a lot. Almost all the time I get the highest grades possible and partly that's because of your content. It's really useful and inspiring. Keep up the great work!

[@elizabethsovula2579]

Me too

[@SaraStar7373]

If you are really unmotivated to have exercise breaks: my sister is a total couch potato-studier -- she'll be in a room for days doing nothing but work. I decided she'd be much healthier and better if she got exercise and some fresh air, as well as taking little breaks. Because she's a book addict, I got her to buy a really cheap second-hand book online one at a time, then every day take a walk down the driveway to check the mail (we have a really long driveway). She brightened up. Something small like that once or twice a day, gives you no disadvantages, wastes little time, but keeps life in balance.

[@thomasmaresh9165]

One of my favorite rules of thumb is stepping back when something new intimidates me, and taking a moment of introspection to see if the anxiety is because I actually don't have the skills I need to do it, or just because it's new and uncomfortable. Then, if it's the latter, I force myself to do it anyway. Some of the coolest experiences and opportunities in my life have happened just because I let them.

[@eyitsyaboi4527]

Oh wow that's a really interesting perspective on this topic i never thought about it that way 😊

[@StudyMD]

Love your animations and editing! Thanks for your well-organized video!

[@EJay8906]

I can't believe you haven't run out of ideas!!! I haven't seen one video of yours that wasn't insightful and well thought out. Thank you so much for continuing to produce amazing content.

[@yelena.is.my.savior1547]

If i feel like i'm gonna procrastinate i always ask myself: "If i don't study today, will my freetime be worth it?Will my freetime be worth my failure? If i dont study, how will i feel while i'm taking the test not knowing the answers?" It really makes me aftraid of my future, but it works lmao.

[@freshjazz1414]

Impressive

[@cherryleet.5881]

cool! You are actually using Pain and Pleasure Principle to your advantage!

[@mariahminxx6524]

I do something similar, that I read in a great book: “Is this who I am trying to become? Someone without enough discipline to study?” I’m definitely trying yours, though, it sounds great!

[@sallythai7968]

I'm from the class of 2018 and I'm about to start my senior year of high school. Over the last three years I've let myself down by failing tests, beating myself up about them, and feeling like no matter how hard I try to study I will still end up failing. I kept up this unhealthy mentality for so long now and I finally wanted to change. I started watching your videos and realized all the things I've been doing wrong regarding my study and sleep habits as well as my physical and mental state. Although I'm a bit sad that I only came to these realizations by my senior year, I'm excited to start becoming a better student and well-rounded person overall! Thank you for taking to time to make content to help struggling students and keep up the great work!!

[@LilLibben]

Looking forward to your new crash course series :D

[@anj.guitarscapes]

Sideways-Maria a very excited for it too! Happy for him 😁 It's a funny coincidence that my first day of the semester is the very same day he's gonna appear on crash course 😂

[@BLiu1]

What's he teaching?

[@srincrivel1]

It was so weird seeing him there, I legit felt like a part of my life had gone by

[@anj.guitarscapes]

BLiu1 about study tips, productivity, and stuff. Basically just like his videos on a wider platform (crash course). But it sure is gonna be interesting making it a series.

[@anj.guitarscapes]

srincrivel1 he's leveling-Up 😂

[@ghiwanassereddine3406]

Thankyou for your hardwork tom! I watch ur videos/podcasts every week ! And looking forward for your new series on crash course! You are an inspiration to all students out there👍

[@PimpMatt0]

You just made me realize how many skills I really lack. I've been so used to doing the bare minimum and getting away with A's in a lot of courses without actually trying to understand the material. It shows my potential but it also shows my lack of skills to continue my success. I think this is a wake up call for me to start taking my life serious and start taking advantage of opportunities when they come. If I try to learn these skills, I will be successful. Thanks for your wisdom, I never had parents to walk me through life.

[@Thekraziesars]

This is awesome man! Been on your channel since I was a freshman - now a senior applying to grad school! Wouldn't have done it without the constant help.

[@kmc8175]

Saurav Acharya im a freshman now i can't wait until im a senior it's so slow

[@pikadrian1263]

This channel is really useful thanks for everything Frank and nice free book

[@fedeloops]

you have no idea how much your channel has helped me

[@luizhenriquemarques6300]

I didn't even finish this video and it has already made a huge impact on me. Thank you so much for doing this video, Thomas. You're channel is amazing in every way and definetly all these tips will help me achieve my goals at college. Cheers!

[@isisburmeisterpericolo4342]

Your eight tip actually made me cry. I always feel very diminished by my peers and find particularly difficult to master certain tasks that are seen as easy and obvious in my area. Sometimes I don't realize how much of my hardships are because I don't want to fail at them, and therefore don't even try. I will be taking more attention to it now and try a lot more instead of letting Imposter's Syndrome drive me away from my full potential. Even tho I was watching this video lightly and while insomniac, this was very nice to listen to and I honestly think it might help me be a better and perhaps happier student. Thank you very much!

[@angelicawegman7395]

Ya know, it is crazy how you always land on the bull's eye with these manners. I have nearly identified with all these habits, building with a natural progression. Your channel is so lovely and helpful. Thank you!

[@Lumary]

Great one! I would like to add, that you shouldnt limit yourself by thinking you are not good enough. You can always get help and learn to get better. Believing in yourself+consistent learning=success. :)

[@denisea.9033]

Yes!! This is great, thank you!! I worked with a civil engineer in my early 20s as a college student, who had us work on problems that came up for at least 2 hours before asking for help (unless it was urgent). I learned so much from that and gained so much self confidence.

[@aalabbar]

Thank you so so much for creating this video. The points you put forward are invaluable to a student like me at this point in my junior year. I especially appreciate that you discussed forward-thinking in the context of both academia and relationships. You're absolutely right, the busier we get, the harder it is to maintain relationships and it's important to be deliberate. Once again. thank you so much for taking the time to share these points.

[@ryanmartinez1754]

Now do 8 habits of highly unsuccessful students.

[@SA-nj8ik]

John Christopher See 2. Self deprecation

[@stereotype.6377]

4. Sleep deprivation

[@katiebruce1594]

Watching this video instead of studying?

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

Just tell us what your day’s routine consists of.

[@joeyisabot4459]

@@ruguoserliegise2716 you tried it. you madlad. you succeeded. youre on reddit on r/murderedbywords. congrats.

[@LilLibben]

I found this all really informative and I'll be applying it all as the next year of university is beginning soon. However the point about doing things before you're ready is one that I would question. I waited a year before going to university because I felt I wasn't emotionally ready for it, and waiting that year helped me to start university with good footing, where as alot of the 18 year olds who were there dropped out or switched courses and wish they had waited. I agree that you have to just try things out, even when you're nervous, but it doesn't hurt to really consider what you are mentally and physically capable of at a certain time.

[@BryceDoesLife]

This is probably my favorite tomble flap video so far. Summarised all the best nugs from the podcasts with a good sprinkling of chuckles throughout. 10/10

[@dessieangel1021]

I'm so proud of you for getting on Crash Course! I saw your first episode, and I'm really excited for you

[@DiLLZGFX]

The scary thing is, these students didnt need to watch a video to become successful...

[@l.f.r.6523]

probably because their parents already teach them to become successful (sorry for my bad english).

[@JonathanPaspula]

Maybe they did, who knows?

[@JonathanPaspula]

We all learn from others, no one is born a perfect, paragonal human. It is all about growing. Those achievers had to learn as well

[@technikal270]

@@JonathanPaspula absolutely right, life is built around good and bad habits and the habits you possess determine the person you are.

[@SassyIgloos]

The dude obvs reads a lot about habits and behaviors though, since he cites them in his videos, so he's just passing on that condensed information to us in a more widespread medium.

[@viniciusalbuquerque8030]

Your videos are pretty dense. I like that. I'm tired of coming to a 10 min video with things that could be said in 3-4 minutes. Your channel is one of the few I watch without setting the speed to 2x.

[@brod2man]

I've recently returned to uni as a mature age student. It's a massive advantage. All of these tips are just intuitive. But they are easy to forget and require consistency. If I was going to add a 9th tip it would be to surround yourself with motivated people, or people with similar goals to your own. My friends have always been gamers and it was hard to get through a day without spending hours gaming with them. I still have the same friends, but I've added one or two who have similar ambitions to me and it really helps to catch up with them once or twice a month. These videos also make a good alternative

[@erisak3545]

I was SUPER excited when I saw you on crash course!! Best news for me this year. I'm glad you joined them!

[@SaraMakesArt]

I'm not a student, but I decided to watch this video anyway to see what I might get out of it. I really like the 15-minute rule. Also, I totally agree with the circular mentality of doing things. I haven't become able to do anything, be it cooking, video editing, drawing, you name it, without first doing it without knowing how to do it, if that makes sense. Even after I'v learned the basics, the only way I improve is to keep doing the thing and trying new things within it.

[@mine2408]

I just found you today and i can tell that you'll go far, keep it up!

[@RalleTM30]

Hi Thomas. Just wanted to let you know that i'm getting really motivated for school this year because of your videos, they have been both of great interest and help. Keep up with what you're doing, you are great! Regards, Rasmus

[@melissawang9103]

Happy to see your channel growing! Your advice has helped me so much! Been here since one of the first few videos :)

[@daniellete9049]

Dude, when did you get so handsome?

[@BryceDoesLife]

hair/beard game 100%

[@Candy4Bullets]

Daniel Lete he was always handsome boi.

[@whativerealized8943]

Ikr, you click on the video for the amazing eyes, beard and hair, and stay for the amazing brain.

[@cloudmafia]

It's those 3 hairs man.

[@Theking-dt1cc]

@@whativerealized8943 no im clickin on this video cuz school starts in 3 days for me

[@altaromi9065]

Dear Thomas, My name is Niki. I absolutely love your videos and have learned so much from them! Your vids are my go-to videos on utube. I will be going into grade 9 and since I love to be a self-initiative and multi-dimensional student, I have gotten a lot of inspiration and knowledge. I really like how you engage your audience and your content is just AMAZING!!!! I am also reading your book plus using the great tips u give via email subscribtions. Keep kicking butt as u always say and thank u for being awesome!!!!!!!!!!!:)))))))))))

[@SOULNRG]

loved the video mate, keep up the great work

[@johnmcguire7884]

Fantastic advice as always, Tom. Reading the happiness equation right now per your recommendation and I really dig it. Thanks for all the great content!

[@hugh_dancy]

does he curl his eyes before filming a vid bc omg his lashes are so pretty

[@nicoles_handle]

definitely does, he's thinking ahead

[@RTYWLive.Forever]

My bf has the prettiest lashes too haha

[@hajirakulsoom8964]

vanessa vanessa he looks like super man Clark Kent

[@mxwellevans2466]

i mean honestly, his eyes in general are absolutely stunning

[@BrandonRamirezJ]

vanessa vanessa nah he's just beautiful.

[@derpydayha7305]

Love your videos man! They're so helpful. Keep it up!

[@ethanjohn7638]

I keep coming back to Thomas Frank videos every now and then, his videos are always a good reminder to check myself, and work on better habits. Thank you man!

[@d0ttyracer]

New hair style on point 👌

[@huey1153]

Directions not clear. I am now mother of two

[@sammycross9119]

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[@abdullahnauman5637]

trying before you're ready?

[@luisamargaritacortez4983]

Hi! I'm a Venezuelan student applying to UBC and I really love your videos!!! Thanks for the amazing topics!!! Keep doing it♥

[@The.Accountant.11]

Thank You for making this one. I am going to apply them in my next (2nd) semester which starts in two months.

[@joymaebalmes]

The first tip is one thing I really can't do on a normal basis. It feels like If I plan long term goals that are set on 2 mos, I'll be drowned in anxiety and it will lead to me, basically forgetting them and staying away from going insane. IDK

[@Thomasfrank]

The first tip isn't so much about planning for long term goals that require daily action or practice - it's more about building an awareness of what's coming up in the future, and what you should be ready for. It's about becoming the kind of person who regularly cycles through what's important in their head - "How long ago did I change my car's oil?", "Do I have any travel coming up, and how soon should I book tickets?","When do I need to sign up for next semester's classes?" - that sort of thing. Once you've built that mindset, the only actions you need to take are creating tasks or reminders to do those things when the time comes.

[@andym2498]

You sexy boo

[@joymaebalmes]

Thomas Frank wow thankyou for clarifying it to me. 😍😍 more success to your channel. 🎉🎉🎉

[@MatthewTaylor86]

I get anxious if I don't have all my long term goals planned - I have to know what's coming up so nothing surprises me (bills, events, etc)

[@elliethousand]

Joy, trust me, find a way to do this. When I was much younger I was terrified of forward planning. It seemed like tempting fate which was stupid. It was a very bad mistake to make and I missed out on too many opportunities to mention. Now I'm playing catch up. Don't make the same mistake as I did.

[@jimmystevhan7954]

Dude, make a book

[@fadope1612]

Jimmy Stevhan dude, read his book

[@danielswan7817]

nice

[@Thomasfrank]

collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/

[@faizuddinahmad5376]

I just slapped off the screen of my computer thinking that it was a fly xD

[@SHELWAPA]

The last one, trying before you're ready, i always had a problem with that because i can't help but feel like i'm not good enough for the thing or that i don't deserve it and lots of opportunities were lost because of that way of thinking. I've been hearing the same thing that you said about it from other people but i never really saw the logic on that but you serioulsy made me think about it, thanks man, gotta work on it.

[@mujeebrehman7554]

I love the way, how you come up with the new videos, full of new ideas. We learn a lot from it. You're doing great job. Keep it up..!!

[@rmettig]

To me, the first one, it's important to think ahead and have plans, but it's also important to do now and keep an open mind. Life is very unpredictable and will often present opportunities to us that weren't a part of our original plans. This can cause you to overthink and get anxious which can lead you to an endless cycle of thinking and planning yet getting no work done (been there, done that). So yes, set a (specific) goal and think ahead, but keep in mind that usually short-term plans are easier to put work into and analyze where that path is taking you which allows you to make changes if needed. Quick side note: planning but not actually following the plans won't get you anywhere lol tl;dr - think ahead but do now.

[@User-to7nb]

Loving the hair!

[@nateDawg12346]

I can’t stress enough how helpful it is to follow the last tip into landing a job or internship. My sophomore year of college someone posted in our majors Facebook page a job opening for an internship at Pixar. I thought to myself, “I probably won’t get a call but why not apply anyways.” So I spent the ten minutes on my application and then a good half hour going over my resume and portfolio. After hitting send I got an email for a phone screening and interview on site. Definitely take any opportunity that presents itself to you.

[@Dpika1849]

It's been slow of course, though thanks to you and the resources you have share I've been able to push myself higher. Started running last year which led to signing up for a gym last week. Been making good use of habit building and setting goals. There is still a lot more to do, but I am thankful to you and others for getting me going.

[@nikitajain2092]

I can't even begin to explain what gold this channel n all ur other works are to me!!😄😍 super psyched about the crash course series...dats already my new favourite 😂

[@nikitajain2092]

MakingMyselfEpic good to know, n I will surely check dat. U should really try freedom in thought and studyign( yup dis is the channel name)...they are both amazing as well

[@Unicorn2014Clever]

Is it weird that I do want to have a fresh passionate start, but at the same time I don't feel the motivation and the courage to do so. It is like I want to but I actually don't want to... 😐😑 I don't know either.

[@chrysatr]

ninanini 101 same here..

[@playfullburito]

Thank you so much. So many great ideas on your channel all the time. Keep it up!

[@sophialouis2847]

Thomasss this is actually amazing, i was only looking at the recommended videos on the side bar and its like i tagged basically all of the videos to watch later - thank you!

[@karatepop]

"How do you become one?" Be a woman who is expected to be responsible for everyone in your life, including fully grown men. Be a mum. Have anxiety in general. Duh.

[@jackofallmasterofnone2193]

Here's a summary of what he said 1. Thinking forward - You have to build a structure that reminds you what tasks, opportunities and events you will have in your future. This also applies to your personal life, including relationships, where retaining things like birthdays will be much easier. 2. Moving towards adulthood - Generally you have to be prepared for the tasks and responsibilities that you will have when you move out and you become dependent on yourself. It ESSENTIAL that you are able to organize yourself, so that you are not lost in what you are doing. It is also important that you learn things that you will need in your adulthood early on - Financial managing, taxes... 3. Solution finding - 15 minute rule - Spend 15 minutes on a problem on which you stuck on, and document everything that you tried and did. If you still didn't solve it, ask for help. - Gives context to the one that helps you, so that you are not a waste of time - Gives independence by trying to do it, but also isn't a waste of your time if you can't do it. 4. Building relationships - By building relationships, you are exposed to opportunities that you would have otherwise missed. - You can build relationships by simply interacting with your professor. Ex: At the beginning of the year, go to your professor, introduce yourself, and show interest in the class/subject which he teaches. (ex. sending interesting articles to them) 5. Learning outside of the class - This means branching out - Interchanging skillset that will come useful in the long run, even if it might seem like a waste of time in the short run. 6. Ears to the ground - Look for opportunities ( Be exposed) - Billboards at school/university, social media.... 7. Staying physically and mentally fit - Make time for nutrition, exercise and rest, but also to do stuff that you enjoy. The key here is BALANCE, which will allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, while also not burning out because you are also taking time for yourself and for your health. 8. Trying before you're ready - Don't fall into the trap of waiting to acquire the skillset for a task or activity before trying. You will not get anything done. - Instead, do it, and you will learn in the process, even if it might seem frustrating at first. It is also very likely that you are more qualified than you think to perform this activity/task. Hope it helps:)

[@fer-ue7qc]

Nice to hear I have some of the habits of a successful student. Sometimes you go through life not knowing if you're doing anything right. Still have a long way to go.

[@lilianacortes8386]

I'm so happy I came across your channel, every single video is so informative, exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@altan7081]

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[@Thomasfrank]

I'll second that - Justin's doing some great work.

[@enteiraikou5845]

First off, nice hair! Secondly, I just found out that I completely failed my university chemistry 2 midterm exam worth 25% of our final grade and now I feel like a complete waste of space... The Final exam is worth 50% but now I'm not sure if I'll be able to catch up or even pass with a C+. I need a C+ for the upper level science courses, panic is creeping in... ;-; Labs are worth 25%. I want to ask for help from my Professor but I'm really scared that she will judge me for my ignorance of failing her midterm... She might think that I slacked off even if I didn't! Can someone please give me an advice? Please? Thank you!

[@livinlavidaloki2158]

Hi dude, definitely do not shy away from asking for help. Shit happens, professors get it. The professor knows what will be on the exams and thus is probably your best resource. And depending on how badly you failed, you may be able to bring up your grade. I aced my final and brought up my D to a B, but there is a threshold. Good luck! Chemistry is a bitch but you can do it!!

[@livinlavidaloki2158]

Entei Raikou also, assuming you got a 42% on your midterm, you'd need a 90 for your lab average as well as your final to bring your grade up to a 78, which I assume is a C+ for passing? Re-read your comment, failing 25% of your grade isn't terrible, actually :)

[@OROgoldenpair1]

Breathe. A lot of professors genuinely want to help/see their students succeed. Ask for help for what you can do to catch up, and importantly if there's any advice she can give for how to tackle the material better. When we fail exams, we often feel like wastes. But realize one test in your life shouldn't determine your worth. It is possible to recognize what went awry and, through purposeful effort, learn/grow. Idk if this advice helped but I understand as a fellow college student.

[@Skiman601]

First off, you're not a complete waste of space. You know why? Because you're forward thinking already. You know you didn't do well and you're trying to change the outcome because of that. I bet you aren't the only person in that class that failed your midterm, but you're going to be one of the only ones who goes in and tries to make a plan. Just go in there and explain what happened. Be humble about it, take responsibility for what happened and tell her your plan for working toward redemption so far. Ask for her opinion on things and take what she says to heart. Everyone fails. Failure is normal, it's a part of learning. Just use this opportunity to find the mistakes you made and correct them. I also recommend looking over the midterm and writing down all the questions you answered wrong and understand why you're wrong and why the correct answer is correct. You'll get a deeper understanding of the material that way. It's called learning for mastery. Check out Sal Kahn's TED talk about that if you're curious. Good luck, you'll do great! :)

[@puneetkaur13]

Entei Raikou Teachers are our guides , they are there for a purpose . Just relax first of all . Now don't think much. *Overthinking is the worst thing okay?! Stop doing it!* Now muster up some courage and ask your professor for some guidance . Tell them about your plans and interests ( like you wrote in this comment ) and show them how interested you are in your subjects and just be honest when they ask you , why you failed . *Honesty works .* Try and ask for another chance like a re-test . Don't worry about " his/her reaction " . If they are helpful and polite then Awesome! If not then *just move on* and take help from some of your seniors who are good at academics and those whom you think , won't judge you for failing a test . I believe your professor should know that many students pass and fail an exam , but if they come for help , if means that they really are genuinely interested and are willing to improve . So they should ideally be very careful that they don't hurt sentiments of a student , who made an effort to approach them for help . Stop worrying about the reaction of other people , focus on your goal , your subjects and your mental peace 😊 Good luck! God bless!

[@elliotskunk]

whoa okay thank you for this video. These points, but specifically the first point are highly applicable to my whole life at the moment. Your first "habit" is literally mirroring the life lessons I'm trying to learn right now. Fantastic consolidation

[@FranciscoSilva-sr5fv]

Your channel have been helped me so much in the last months! I became a person that I like much more, someone more productive and who has more goals in life and is willing to work for them. But better than that, I actually wake up everyday with this feeling of power to take the next step at my challenges. So, a big thank you!!

[@suryanshguleria2368]

sir i read your book on habits it is really awesome...😊

[@joshuaeikman6774]

Shawty like a melody in my head got me singing like na na na everyday -ay-ay-ay like my iPods stuck on replay

[@rublanco87]

You're the man Thomas Frank! Keep these vids coming!

[@advproz1752]

Respect man, props to you. Keep up the hard work!

[@fahadahmed6739]

Holy shit, i cant stop staring at those 3 strands.

[@MKWKezer]

5:04 omg omg omg OMG Koro-Sensei You, Sir, are a genius

[@mikashiota8811]

Yaasss

[@taylaclimbs]

Feeling so unmotivated at the moment and this was exactly what I needed - plus some super helpful advice, so thank you! :)

[@johnsonemmanuel3948]

I loooooove this! This absolutely deserve more views

[@memr1a]

11:04 "Unless its fighting a tiger.." i acTUALLY SPAT MY COFFEE lmao

[@kune2327]

im too shy to introduce myself to teachers. what to do??

[@RynouGaming]

Sam TN JUST DOOO IT! -Shia Leboeuf

[@Cowmoo83]

Sam TN I think the biggest thing to keep in mind how much it can benefit you to establish some kind of relationship with your teacher. Also, teachers are human, too, and many of us enjoy meeting our students. It's much more fun to teach students who we've gotten to know a bit, after all! So try to just build up the courage to go up to your teacher before or after class and very briefly say "Hi, I'm ______, and I'm looking forward to your class and just wanted to introduce myself. Thanks!" If you're extra daring you can add a bit about yourself - "I'm studying *insert major/minor here*, and Im really looking forward to learning about *class subject* because *insert reason here*" Your reason could vary, but try to make it something memorable. "I've read about x/y/z before in my free time, and I'm looking forward to learning more in class" or maybe "I'm looking forward to learning this because it will help me with *insert short-term or long-term career aspiration*." Although introducing yourself in person is ideal, you could also consider emailing your teachers to introduce yourself. It's better than nothing for sure, and it helps us remember you just a little bit better. I teach college classes, and I definitely learn the names of the people who stand out somehow (like by introducing themselves) quicker. Good luck! You got this. :)

[@mariawiant449]

Think of it this way--every professor on your campus was once you. It's not like they were all born knowing this information; they too were novices once and had to learn just like you. The relationships you build in college with staff and faculty are less authoritative and more mentoring...I share personal information with my students like "my favorite guilty reading pleasure is Harry Potter Fanfiction" or "I had that professor too when I took classes here, and this was my experience with them." Honest, faculty and staff are totally relatable.

[@steezmonster92]

that's understandable that you would feel that way but you have to ask yourself why you're so nervous about meeting your teachers. Caring too much about what your teachers think of you means you're letting what someone else thinks of you impact how you feel about yourself. That can only happen if you give someone else permission to dictate how you feel. Know that you're awesome regardless and that it's as simple as saying "hello" after class.

[@mohammedjawahri5726]

Sam TN there's literally 0 reason to be shy ,the stakes are freaking zero ,they wont judge you ,they don't get paid to do that ,you'll ask them a question and they'll help ,most of them will be passionate about helping u too

[@alexproc2733]

Hey Thomas! I just finished reading your book and I have to say, you did a very good job. It was easy to understand, straight to the point and very helpful. Keep up the great work! Can't wait for your next book👍🏻🙃

[@Yazzyyaz92]

One of the best youtube channels.. you deserve millions of followers!!

[@curiouswriter]

Theres an app called fabulous. It's good for habit changing

[@digvijaynikam3169]

Hey Thomas..why aren't we able to keep up with our productivity goals..like for me it's finishing books and work

[@tulioteles8492]

Thanks Thomas Frank, I have been learning english and I´ve found out your channel. My first reason to be here watching your videos , is the learning of the english language, buuuuut to be here it has been awesome for my life, my organization, my career and many other things.Thank very much, I hope get overcome on mey depression and be a person better. Bye bye, Túlio, from Brasil

[@nicholasdagostino9426]

I'm only in middle school and I'm so glad that you made this video because I want to become a successful person as I grow up, and I find that your video is helping me improve in every which way. Thanks!

[@ubralex]

This video made me anxious as fuck.

[@pragathesi6541]

Thanks for the videos as always Thomas! . Notice me senpaii

[@NyahEwan]

Never seen this guy before. He spoke for 3 minutes and I subscribed. I will dedicate my life to watching all of these videos.

[@luanamirandamonteiro]

nice, thanks for the tips. You look nice, motivated and more self-secure on this video (or lately). It's also nice to see how you've been improving your editing (adding some other videos inbetween to make it more dynamic)...

[@justzach253]

Isn't it amazing that you need to dare to do. Then you can do to dare... Or somthing inspirational like that. It may be clunky at first by as you put your best foot forward you gain the skills to do it.

[@akado8301]

Hi Thomas Frank .Successful students are the one who reflect on what they are actually doing,they live in the past so they can correct their mistakes for the future.And they are mavericks✌

[@vaze4106]

Someone who doesn't live in the past or the future is the one who owns freedom.

[@zeyadalabdaly3393]

I’m not in uni yet but all of these thing I either do right now or plan on doing once I start next year. It’s really motivating to know that I’m on the right track.

[@chadstafford668]

Fantastic video Thomas!!! Feeling motivated for the fall semester!

[@mahoganywest136]

Here at forty five seconds! So early omg!

[@ChiguireBelgrano]

I'm a simple man. I see a Thomas Frank video - I hit like without regards.

[@ianwalniuk9757]

Thank you for these videos, Thomas. Excellent advice, as per usual. :)

[@Veilfire]

Yours is one of my favorite channels