Hey, I’m back! I’m sure everybody is getting ready for exam season coming soon. That is why I have written this short post for all of you guys. I haven’t included any sort of summary because I think that reading these books yourselves will be the best way to learn from them. I have also written a book on becoming a better student (available here on Bookgest winkwink). I asked my friend whether I should include imy book in this list…
Seeing as how he blocked me, turns out it’s not really ethical. Also, I lost a friend for this blog so you guys gotta subscribe 🔫. Anyways here’s a quick list of books that I feel are essential for students:
1. Deep Work by Cal Newport
All of us know that quality is more effective than quantity, this is especially the case when it comes to studying. Deep Work is a very effective book if you are aiming towards smart work and creating systems. It is essentially a kind of superpower in which you can enter hyperfocus, and if you are proficient in entering this state of deep work then you will definitely reap great benefits in the long run. This is especially effective in case of backlogs, studying for exams etc.
Cal Newport is a college professor and he is pretty good at explaining complex things in a simple way which is essentially why this book is widely popular among people of all ages.
2. The Motivation Hacker by Nick Winter
We all know that our motivation is pretty inconsistent, especially when it comes to completing tasks which has a huge impact on the work we do. Multiple authors have said that having systems in place instead of just depending on motivation to get work done is always better. This book discusses various “hacks” to maintain your productivity when it comes to completing tasks.
Nick Winter has displayed his profound knowledge in this field with multiple ways with which you can make sure that you are consistent. The key takeaway from this book according to me is the formula: Motivation = (Expectancy x Value) / (Impulsiveness x Delay).
3. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
Every student’s life is filled with ups and downs. A key element in keeping your sanity while working your way through your education is making sure that you are happy and satisfied with yourself. This book is not only an eye-opener when it comes to how small changes have a big impact but is also engaging and funny, which is definitely a key factor in deciding whether teens will read it.
Gretchen Rubin talks about all of her adventures in the one year she undertook “The Happiness Project” and also presents it in a really epic way. This is a must-read for all students and especially teenagers because it incorporates the concepts of philosophy and nicely wraps it up with life experiences.
This is it for today’s post! Thanks a lot for reading. The next post will be out by the 25th. Subscribe to the blog if you want to receive an email when I post. I’ll see you later. Peace ✌️
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