3 Books Every Student Should Read - College Info Geek

These books helped me become a more effective student, and I think you'll find them useful as well.

(The audio and sparse editing this week is due to moving into a new house)

Here's my entire list of essential books for students:

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~ created by Thomas Frank

[JoeWDye]

I would really love to see a tour of your bookshelf/library.

[thatuv]

The power of habit.
The personal mba.
Debt free u

[maxawesom]

my favourite thing about this Guy/channel (and something i see as an underrated key to good business) is that this guy is legitimately Likable. he consistently pushes out various pieces of media and then is very humble and realistic about the way things are (i.e promoting a different book over his own), on top of that he will often tell people to get off youtube over watching more of his videos.
Its kind of like, a certain initial denial/subversion of typical business habits can build trust between client and seller.

[edgarlee]

I'm not a student but I loved The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking by Starbird and Burger. It's a fantastic book that teaches anyone how they can learn more thoroughly and effectively.

[loveleeann]

So cute when you mention your book. 
I honestly had just started reading The Power of Habit when you had mentioned it first. 
I have a query though. All this college studying is fine. But I want to know how I can start reading a lot more books (novels - fiction, non-fiction, etc) and not just my college textbooks. I used to read a lot when I was a kid but I don't anymore because of technology and plus I've become lazier. 
Also I would love it if you could make a video on the above topic and on how to gain general knowledge and know about everything else that may not relate to you(world politics, history, military, etc). You know, the random things. 
I hope you understand my request. Thanks for all the effort you put into your work. It shows. Glad you're alive :D

[HuwRichards]

Great recommendations thanks! I'll be sure to get all 3:) Congratulations on your move!

[prakharbhardwaj]

hey, I really thank u for this....the power of habit is really a must book for a college student

[belushi]

Your channel doesn't only help students but also those who are professionals as well, who need to learn their crafts progressively.. Professionals are like students.. We both have to learn everyday.

[zooneyl]

So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport teaches that passion comes with skills and isn't necessarily discovered in advance.

[spencerbce]

Wow... this video was realesed 5 years ago and I'm here five years after whatching and working on get fluency and confidence in tihs language and also learning about "3 Books Every Student Should Read"






God bless you and thanks. :D

[arcticheroh]

My mother and I never had a close relationship, but she has served in the military for the past fifteen years and since she knew she wasn't going to use the post 9-11/GI bill she passed it down to me for which I blessed to probably not need the last book on this list, but I can't wait to watch more of your videos!

[carwen]

Hey Thomas Frank...started listening to your video's last fall. I'm an older woman student going back to school to get my RN. Thanks for the encouragement!!

[agathaleite]

You deserve waaay more subscribers than you already have! Your content is awesome! Congratulation on the good work!

[vidushimalhan]

I was searching on how to build focus and found your channel, just wanna say that love your content Frank, would love to see a video on "how to crack college interview" and "time managment".:)

[nathanrarangol]

"If you're waiting for a 10, 000th subscriber bonus" it's been a year and now you're just about at 190, 000 subscribers congrats.

[kylieempey]

As a person with ADD, I would just like to note that your eyes are greenish in this video and they look like my little brothers. And why is there a flying saucer on your shirt? The flower/splash thing above it looks like a fish trying to eat your face and it scares me. And I love that your Playstation is just chilling in the middle of the room.

....I had to watch the video 3 times and take notes to get the gist of it. Thank you for the  recommendations, and keep the videos coming! I love them even when I'm focused!

[CarlosRuiz-ggwn]

I am going to read this book I'm. Not a US citizen but have been studying at US colleges.

[ilovemusic]

I read these books! It was so helpful! I've been working on chaning my habits and the personal MBA very interesting. I might get a minor in business. You should make more videos on book reviews!

[NotoriousKhamid]

1) The power of Habit.

2) The personal MBA.

3) Debt-free U.

[humble]

What an awesome video, Thomas! I always look forward every week for your videos and have been a long time follower! Definitely going to pick up those books, keep on the great work! You and Cal Newport totally changed my outlook on becoming more of an effective and efficient student!