Improved study skills can increase academic IQ by about 40 points, in many students. Personal motivation & philosophy can make you a lot smarter or dumber. Video covers how to well in academic places like Stanford & medical school. Much more academic performance is due to personality & goals, than is widely realized. Thumbnail is Dave Schultz wrestler, winning the Olympics. Mark & Dave Schultz, World & Olympic champions, Stanford wrestling coaches were featured in the movie “Foxcatcher.” I copied their approach to wrestling, and used it for academics. Incrementalism = to try to improve in every little way, each day, as much as possible. Over time, this leads to a big improvement. In modern society, conformity is valued, & individualism is shunned. However, high level achievement requires individualism & focused intensity. Video goes has advice on how to simplify your life, and focus your energy on academic achievement.
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How to raise IQ & become a genius, advanced academic skills
