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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STUFF PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK ME ABOUT

[hizamalik]

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

[kudos]

Depression has hit my grades like a truck

[carolvsworld]

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

[ishaantrivedi]

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!!

[Steve-izlw]

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.

[ChristianAguilar]

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.

[joaotrovao]

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.

[horsesrmylife]

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!

[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!

[thomasmaresh]

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.

[sallythai]

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!!

[StudyMD]

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

[yelena.is.my.savior]

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.

[EJay]

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.

[SaraStar]

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.

[RyanMartinezz]

Now do 8 habits of highly
unsuccessful students.

[DiLLZGFX]

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

[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.

[LilLibben]

Looking forward to your new crash course series :D

[ghiwanassereddine]

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👍