Learn the Material Before You Take the Course

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1. Learn the material before you take the course.
2. Blow the course out of the water, no matter how terribly it’s taught.
3. Be first in line for any “smart kid” opportunities: research, internships, recommendations, etc.
4. …

1. Compound the advantage.

The more “smart kid” opportunities you capitalize on, the more you get.

1. Find your niche.

You’re so far ahead that you have plenty of time to explore until you land on a career you love and are amazing at…

Instead of getting time-pressured into the first thing you’re decent at and don’t hate.

Further reading: The Greatest Educational Life Hack: Learning Math Ahead of Time .

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