These are some study and life principles I wish I had learned much earlier.

Back then, I used to think studying was all about scoring higher than others. But slowly, I realized it’s not just about results, it’s about the person you become in the process. These aren’t just tips for better grades. They’re reminders for a healthier, wiser, and more sustainable approach to growth — in academics, and in life.

Tip: Study daily in small, deep sessions instead of long, rare marathons.

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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” — Will Durant on Aristotle

Tip: Fall in love with learning, not just marks.

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“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama

Tip: Understand concepts instead of just memorizing answers.

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“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” — Albert Einstein

Tip: Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. Take breaks.

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“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu

Tip: Ask “why” more than “what”.

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“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” — Voltaire

Tip: Prepare fully. Accept calmly.

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“Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.” — Tao Te Ching

Tip : 30 minutes of daily movement > 3 hours of guilt.

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“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn

Tip: Don’t punish your body. Nourish it. Move out of love, not hate.

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“To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.” — Gene Tunney

Tip: No amount of coffee can replace a full night’s sleep.

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“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” — Irish Proverb

Tip: Stop multitasking while eating. Respect your food.

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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates

Tip: Clean your room. Curate your feed. Guard your mental space.

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“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” — Jim Rohn

Tip: Use your phone to build your goals, not escape from them.

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“Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.” — Aesop


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