How I did it: I have some kind of compulsive/obsessive disorder or at least unhealthy obsession of obtaining good results in what I do, and for the last three years that has been studies, studies and more studies.

So I just aimed for the top in all of my subjects, and I spent some time (medium amount) studying really hard. And it paid off.

I still have about 4-6 years of studying left and there is always room for improvement but I have studied soo much now that I can't see how I could study more, just even harder.

Lessons & tips: Keep doing other things that you like! If you don't, you'll never be able to keep your spirits up.
Be focused when you're studying! It's better to study for a focused 30 minute period than studying for an hour without really thinking about what you're doing.
Ask for help from parents/friends/people you know, who know more about the subject you're studying than yourself. This isn't cheating, it's just very helpful when you have to really understand something.

Resources: I read a few books about studying but they weren't that helpful - I didn't really need it.

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Jun 03, 2010, 01:17AM PDT | 0 comments | 7 cheers