This is how Seoul National University's top student studies
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"We'll teach you the true principles of studying that will increase your study efficiency several times over." From study mindset to subject-specific study methods, Min Sa-go, the study secret of Seoul National University's top student! That's the book that kids who are good at studying look for more often! “Why should I learn equations when I’ll never use them in my life?” This is a common concern among many students facing study, but they only hear nagging at me to read one more page of the book instead. Because I don't know the purpose and reason for studying, I can't figure out what to do, and studying becomes more and more painful and something I want to avoid. In the end, you end up sitting at your desk and studying with the goal of filling up meaningless time. But people who are truly successful through studying don't study like that. Author Taehoon Kim, who achieved unprecedented academic success by graduating at the top of his class from both Seoul National University and Minsago High School, says, "There is real studying and fake studying," and proposes a principle of true studying that overturns the existing concept of studying. The phrase, "There is a way to improve your skills in proportion to how much you study," contains both sorrow and comfort for Korean students, as well as a solution. The author, who entered and graduated from Minjok History High School as top student and graduated from Seoul National University's Department of Architecture as top student, emphasizes that his achievements in studying were due to realizing the secret of true studying during his school days. This book, based on the author's vivid study stories, provides detailed guidance on all the secrets to successful study. It presents in detail the true purpose and reason for studying, the hidden purpose of each subject learned in school, the four skills that will help you develop your study skills, and even answers to the most common study concerns students have. Through this, it will serve as a guide that will provide unwavering direction to all students who have lost their way in their studies, showing them why studying is necessary and how and for what purpose they should study. |
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Prologue: Is studying really fun for the top student at Seoul National University?
Part 1 The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying
Chapter 1.
What I was doing wasn't studying!
I was misunderstanding studying
The real study is these two things
Finding a way to study 24 hours a day
Learning with just two questions
Chapter 2.
Facing study stress
The important thing wasn't the study time.
Escaping the trap of exam rankings
Lose the top spot in the entire school
Chapter 3.
Reap the fruits of self-esteem through study
Why are you studying that now?
6th graders who realized the purpose of studying
How to increase self-esteem in studying
Stop that fake studying now!
Part 2: Seoul National University's Top Student's Reasons for Studying Subject by Subject
Chapter 1.
Korean: Because it determines the grades for all subjects
Chapter 2.
Because it expands the stage of life to the world
Chapter 3.
Math: Because it turns difficult problems into easy ones.
Chapter 4.
Science: Because it energizes the study of all subjects.
Chapter 5.
Society: Because it gives me practical help in my life
Chapter 6.
Morality: It teaches you how to live righteously in an easy way.
Chapter 7.
Music: Because it develops a sense of correctness
Chapter 8.
Art: It helps with memorization, expression, and comprehension.
Chapter 9.
Physical Education: Because it develops the quick judgment skills needed in future society.
Chapter 10.
Computers: Because they are the most influential language in the world.
Chapter 11.
Finance: Because it allows me to continue doing what I want to do.
PART 3: 4 Conditions for Becoming a Good Student
Chapter 1.
Acquisition: The ability to double your study efficiency
Chapter 2.
Comprehension: the ability to grasp the essence
Chapter 3.
Creativity: The ability to create your own ideas
Chapter 4.
Expressiveness: The ability to win the hearts of others through empathy
Chapter 5.
Four abilities come together to create a brain that excels at studying.
Part 4: Top 10 Study Concerns Frequently Asked by Students
Question 1.
What should I do if I don't have any dreams I want to achieve?
Question 2.
Can't I play games?
Question 3.
I don't think I have any talent for studying.
Question 4.
I'm having a hard time because the study time is too long.
Question 5.
Do I have to skip the pre-study portion of the academy? I'm anxious.
Question 6.
Even if you memorize it hard, you quickly forget it.
Question 7.
I'm nervous and make mistakes on the test.
Question 8.
Which subject should I study first, the one I like or the one I dislike?
Question 9.
I'm having trouble deciding on a major in college.
Question 10.
Do you like Minjok History High School?
Appendix: Following the exam study methods of Seoul National University and Minsago's top students
Epilogue: Why You Should Study in Your Teenage Years
Part 1 The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying
Chapter 1.
What I was doing wasn't studying!
I was misunderstanding studying
The real study is these two things
Finding a way to study 24 hours a day
Learning with just two questions
Chapter 2.
Facing study stress
The important thing wasn't the study time.
Escaping the trap of exam rankings
Lose the top spot in the entire school
Chapter 3.
Reap the fruits of self-esteem through study
Why are you studying that now?
6th graders who realized the purpose of studying
How to increase self-esteem in studying
Stop that fake studying now!
Part 2: Seoul National University's Top Student's Reasons for Studying Subject by Subject
Chapter 1.
Korean: Because it determines the grades for all subjects
Chapter 2.
Because it expands the stage of life to the world
Chapter 3.
Math: Because it turns difficult problems into easy ones.
Chapter 4.
Science: Because it energizes the study of all subjects.
Chapter 5.
Society: Because it gives me practical help in my life
Chapter 6.
Morality: It teaches you how to live righteously in an easy way.
Chapter 7.
Music: Because it develops a sense of correctness
Chapter 8.
Art: It helps with memorization, expression, and comprehension.
Chapter 9.
Physical Education: Because it develops the quick judgment skills needed in future society.
Chapter 10.
Computers: Because they are the most influential language in the world.
Chapter 11.
Finance: Because it allows me to continue doing what I want to do.
PART 3: 4 Conditions for Becoming a Good Student
Chapter 1.
Acquisition: The ability to double your study efficiency
Chapter 2.
Comprehension: the ability to grasp the essence
Chapter 3.
Creativity: The ability to create your own ideas
Chapter 4.
Expressiveness: The ability to win the hearts of others through empathy
Chapter 5.
Four abilities come together to create a brain that excels at studying.
Part 4: Top 10 Study Concerns Frequently Asked by Students
Question 1.
What should I do if I don't have any dreams I want to achieve?
Question 2.
Can't I play games?
Question 3.
I don't think I have any talent for studying.
Question 4.
I'm having a hard time because the study time is too long.
Question 5.
Do I have to skip the pre-study portion of the academy? I'm anxious.
Question 6.
Even if you memorize it hard, you quickly forget it.
Question 7.
I'm nervous and make mistakes on the test.
Question 8.
Which subject should I study first, the one I like or the one I dislike?
Question 9.
I'm having trouble deciding on a major in college.
Question 10.
Do you like Minjok History High School?
Appendix: Following the exam study methods of Seoul National University and Minsago's top students
Epilogue: Why You Should Study in Your Teenage Years
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If I think about it, the fact that I was admitted to and graduated from Minsago High School as top student, and then graduated from Seoul National University and its graduate school as top students, was all thanks to realizing the secret of true study.
And what's even bigger is that through this real study, I'm gradually improving my skills and making my life more enjoyable and fun, doing what I've always wanted to do.
--- p.8 「Prologue 〈Does studying really enjoy Seoul National University's top student?〉」
Then, suddenly, I realized that I had been harboring a huge misconception about studying.
I naturally thought that studying meant sitting at a desk, reading books, and attending classes, so I felt anxious about the time I didn't spend studying, or that the time I spent studying was a waste. But that's not what real studying is.
--- p.18 「Part 1 〈The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying〉」
If you practice these two things, ‘learning’ and ‘mastering,’ then you have studied, and if you don’t, then you have not studied.
And if you know the difference between these two, you know how to study, and if you do both, you will be able to study well.
--- p.21 "Part 1: The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying"
When I was in elementary school, I briefly attended a math academy and got 70 points on a mock exam, placing first.
I was satisfied with being number one, but my mother made me quit the academy.
At the time, I thought I was doing well because I was first in my class, but the real problem was that I was 30% short of fully preparing for the exam.
--- p.38 「Part 1 〈The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying〉」
When you focus your study on yourself, you discover what you like and are good at, want to get better at what you like, and enjoy discovering new things, which makes you more self-centered.
So the results come back as skill or enjoyment.
--- p.52 「Part 1 〈The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying〉」
Gaining self-esteem from subjects you dislike rather than subjects you like and are good at is a huge help in achieving consistent grades and improving your skills.
Even if it's not fun, if you realize why you're studying this subject and how it will help you, you'll gain the strength to persevere through it.
--- p.65 「Part 2 〈Seoul National University Top Student's Reasons for Studying Subject by Subject〉」
The four conditions that create this study brain, or thinking ability, are acquisition ability, comprehension ability, creativity, and expression ability.
Possessing these four abilities will help you become a good student, which will greatly help you not only in school but also in the future.
I'll tell you what each of these abilities is and how you can develop them.
--- p.163 「Part 2 〈4 Conditions for Becoming a Good Student〉」
An idea that is different from the 99 others may not be 'wrong', but rather 'something new and wonderful that no one has thought of before'.
It doesn't matter if it's 99 to 1 or 70 to 30.
Rather than fearing the differences between me and my friends, it is important to enjoy my own unique thoughts and realize that this is 'my path'.
--- p.210 「Part 3 〈4 Conditions for Becoming a Good Student〉」
The story of studying for 10 hours a day, talking about what subject to study today and what subject to study tomorrow, and not sleeping more than a few hours is like the story of elite athletes preparing to become national representatives.
These friends are the ones who are likely to grow into study experts, such as those who make a living from studying and teach studying.
If my dream wasn't to become a study expert who makes studying my profession, then I wouldn't have to follow along with stories like this, which are like training for a national team.
--- p.245 「Part 4 〈Top 10 Study Concerns Many Students Ask〉」
Studying is a process of finding myself and making me shine.
It's an exciting process of discovering what aptitudes and abilities you possess, honing them, and then presenting them to the world.
I sincerely hope that you will confidently create your future by shining brightly in the new world you will face in 20 years.
And what's even bigger is that through this real study, I'm gradually improving my skills and making my life more enjoyable and fun, doing what I've always wanted to do.
--- p.8 「Prologue 〈Does studying really enjoy Seoul National University's top student?〉」
Then, suddenly, I realized that I had been harboring a huge misconception about studying.
I naturally thought that studying meant sitting at a desk, reading books, and attending classes, so I felt anxious about the time I didn't spend studying, or that the time I spent studying was a waste. But that's not what real studying is.
--- p.18 「Part 1 〈The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying〉」
If you practice these two things, ‘learning’ and ‘mastering,’ then you have studied, and if you don’t, then you have not studied.
And if you know the difference between these two, you know how to study, and if you do both, you will be able to study well.
--- p.21 "Part 1: The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying"
When I was in elementary school, I briefly attended a math academy and got 70 points on a mock exam, placing first.
I was satisfied with being number one, but my mother made me quit the academy.
At the time, I thought I was doing well because I was first in my class, but the real problem was that I was 30% short of fully preparing for the exam.
--- p.38 「Part 1 〈The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying〉」
When you focus your study on yourself, you discover what you like and are good at, want to get better at what you like, and enjoy discovering new things, which makes you more self-centered.
So the results come back as skill or enjoyment.
--- p.52 「Part 1 〈The Day I Realized the Secret of Studying〉」
Gaining self-esteem from subjects you dislike rather than subjects you like and are good at is a huge help in achieving consistent grades and improving your skills.
Even if it's not fun, if you realize why you're studying this subject and how it will help you, you'll gain the strength to persevere through it.
--- p.65 「Part 2 〈Seoul National University Top Student's Reasons for Studying Subject by Subject〉」
The four conditions that create this study brain, or thinking ability, are acquisition ability, comprehension ability, creativity, and expression ability.
Possessing these four abilities will help you become a good student, which will greatly help you not only in school but also in the future.
I'll tell you what each of these abilities is and how you can develop them.
--- p.163 「Part 2 〈4 Conditions for Becoming a Good Student〉」
An idea that is different from the 99 others may not be 'wrong', but rather 'something new and wonderful that no one has thought of before'.
It doesn't matter if it's 99 to 1 or 70 to 30.
Rather than fearing the differences between me and my friends, it is important to enjoy my own unique thoughts and realize that this is 'my path'.
--- p.210 「Part 3 〈4 Conditions for Becoming a Good Student〉」
The story of studying for 10 hours a day, talking about what subject to study today and what subject to study tomorrow, and not sleeping more than a few hours is like the story of elite athletes preparing to become national representatives.
These friends are the ones who are likely to grow into study experts, such as those who make a living from studying and teach studying.
If my dream wasn't to become a study expert who makes studying my profession, then I wouldn't have to follow along with stories like this, which are like training for a national team.
--- p.245 「Part 4 〈Top 10 Study Concerns Many Students Ask〉」
Studying is a process of finding myself and making me shine.
It's an exciting process of discovering what aptitudes and abilities you possess, honing them, and then presenting them to the world.
I sincerely hope that you will confidently create your future by shining brightly in the new world you will face in 20 years.
--- p.311 "Epilogue: Why Studying in Your Teenage Years"
Publisher's Review
“I want to watch it alone in secret
“It contains the secrets of all study!”
Found after studying listlessly
How to study for me
When asked, "Why do you study?" most students will answer with a focus on others, such as, "To avoid getting scolded by your parents," "To beat your friends on tests," or "To get into a good university."
Additionally, they constantly compare test scores and rankings as a measure of their studies, which leads to a loss of confidence in their own studies.
However, in order to succeed in the long academic marathon, the center of your studies must be 'yourself'.
Knowing clearly why you need to study gives you the strength to continue without being told to do so. However, studying without knowing why you are studying and for others rather than for your own development and enjoyment will only tire you out more and more.
"This is how Seoul National University's top student studies" contains all the secrets to studying for students who are tired of studying.
The author of this book, CEO Taehoon Kim, also faced a difficult time in his third year of high school, just like most students preparing for college entrance exams, when he was exhausted and had a hard time studying.
As I spent a lot of time studying with the goal of going to college, I felt increasingly helpless and my efficiency declined.
At this time, I thought deeply about the reasons and methods of studying, and realized the true laws of studying that lead to success.
As a result, he graduated at the top of his class from Minsago High School, Seoul National University's Department of Architecture, and also graduated at the top of his class from the same university's graduate school.
This book contains all the real study secrets that made him a top student.
If you want to study well, you must first understand the concept of what 'studying' is.
You might sit at your desk for four hours and not actually study for a single minute, or you might go out and play for four hours and actually study for all of that time.
This book presents specific answers to basic principles of studying, such as what the criteria are for distinguishing between fake studying and real studying, how to make studying all a skill, why being good at Korean makes you good at other subjects, why you should learn arts and physical education in school, and what subjects will become more important in the future.
If you realize the true principles of studying through this, you will be able to continue studying without getting tired.
“If we just correct the wrong methods,
“Studying becomes fun!”
It applies to any study
5 Rules of Studying
People often mistake studying for the process of sitting at a desk, reading a book, or attending a class, and they mistakenly believe that the amount of time spent sitting at a desk equals the amount of studying done, so they blindly focus on studying.
People often search for ways to study well in books or on the Internet, try to force themselves to follow other people's study methods, and end up losing interest in studying or becoming confused.
But the true purpose of studying is to make life more enjoyable and to grow.
Studying becomes more fun if we just correct the misconceptions and incorrect methods about studying.
This book contains the true rules of study that made the author the top student at Seoul National University and Minsago High School.
Part 1 begins with the author revealing the secrets of studying learned from his own experience, while Part 2 explains the real reasons for each subject learned in school.
Part 3 presents the four conditions for thinking skills that create a brain that is good at studying, including acquisition, comprehension, creativity, and expression. Part 4 provides clear answers to 10 concerns that many students are curious about and frequently ask about.
In addition, we provide specific guidance on how to prepare perfectly for the exam and achieve higher results than your abilities, so that you can set the direction of your studies.
This book does not simply provide study methods or learning strategies to achieve high grades in a short period of time.
Instead of giving obvious and formulaic answers to questions that every student has likely asked at least once, we present answers that have never been heard before.
This is an upgraded version of the book that the author, who achieved the pinnacle of college entrance exams by being the top student at Seoul National University and Minsago High School, applied to himself during his school days and reflected the concerns of numerous mentees he met and counseled. It is systematically structured so that any student in Korea can easily follow it.
If you diligently practice the five study rules contained in this book, you will no longer be stressed by studying, but will be able to achieve high results while demonstrating your full potential.
“It contains the secrets of all study!”
Found after studying listlessly
How to study for me
When asked, "Why do you study?" most students will answer with a focus on others, such as, "To avoid getting scolded by your parents," "To beat your friends on tests," or "To get into a good university."
Additionally, they constantly compare test scores and rankings as a measure of their studies, which leads to a loss of confidence in their own studies.
However, in order to succeed in the long academic marathon, the center of your studies must be 'yourself'.
Knowing clearly why you need to study gives you the strength to continue without being told to do so. However, studying without knowing why you are studying and for others rather than for your own development and enjoyment will only tire you out more and more.
"This is how Seoul National University's top student studies" contains all the secrets to studying for students who are tired of studying.
The author of this book, CEO Taehoon Kim, also faced a difficult time in his third year of high school, just like most students preparing for college entrance exams, when he was exhausted and had a hard time studying.
As I spent a lot of time studying with the goal of going to college, I felt increasingly helpless and my efficiency declined.
At this time, I thought deeply about the reasons and methods of studying, and realized the true laws of studying that lead to success.
As a result, he graduated at the top of his class from Minsago High School, Seoul National University's Department of Architecture, and also graduated at the top of his class from the same university's graduate school.
This book contains all the real study secrets that made him a top student.
If you want to study well, you must first understand the concept of what 'studying' is.
You might sit at your desk for four hours and not actually study for a single minute, or you might go out and play for four hours and actually study for all of that time.
This book presents specific answers to basic principles of studying, such as what the criteria are for distinguishing between fake studying and real studying, how to make studying all a skill, why being good at Korean makes you good at other subjects, why you should learn arts and physical education in school, and what subjects will become more important in the future.
If you realize the true principles of studying through this, you will be able to continue studying without getting tired.
“If we just correct the wrong methods,
“Studying becomes fun!”
It applies to any study
5 Rules of Studying
People often mistake studying for the process of sitting at a desk, reading a book, or attending a class, and they mistakenly believe that the amount of time spent sitting at a desk equals the amount of studying done, so they blindly focus on studying.
People often search for ways to study well in books or on the Internet, try to force themselves to follow other people's study methods, and end up losing interest in studying or becoming confused.
But the true purpose of studying is to make life more enjoyable and to grow.
Studying becomes more fun if we just correct the misconceptions and incorrect methods about studying.
This book contains the true rules of study that made the author the top student at Seoul National University and Minsago High School.
Part 1 begins with the author revealing the secrets of studying learned from his own experience, while Part 2 explains the real reasons for each subject learned in school.
Part 3 presents the four conditions for thinking skills that create a brain that is good at studying, including acquisition, comprehension, creativity, and expression. Part 4 provides clear answers to 10 concerns that many students are curious about and frequently ask about.
In addition, we provide specific guidance on how to prepare perfectly for the exam and achieve higher results than your abilities, so that you can set the direction of your studies.
This book does not simply provide study methods or learning strategies to achieve high grades in a short period of time.
Instead of giving obvious and formulaic answers to questions that every student has likely asked at least once, we present answers that have never been heard before.
This is an upgraded version of the book that the author, who achieved the pinnacle of college entrance exams by being the top student at Seoul National University and Minsago High School, applied to himself during his school days and reflected the concerns of numerous mentees he met and counseled. It is systematically structured so that any student in Korea can easily follow it.
If you diligently practice the five study rules contained in this book, you will no longer be stressed by studying, but will be able to achieve high results while demonstrating your full potential.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: April 26, 2021
- Page count, weight, size: 312 pages | 492g | 145*210*19mm
- ISBN13: 9791130637150
- ISBN10: 1130637158
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