TLDR;
This video presents three habits to become smarter: reading books, watching podcasts and videos, and becoming a creator. It emphasizes the importance of applying knowledge gained from books and podcasts and sharing it with others through content creation.
- Reading non-fiction books to gain knowledge and apply it to daily life.
- Watching podcasts and videos to level up in life.
- Becoming a creator to share knowledge and inspire others.
Why this video will make you SMART [0:00]
The video introduces the idea that becoming smart doesn't necessarily require extensive formal education. The video aims to provide viewers with three simple habits that can help them become smarter, primarily to achieve good grades, become wealthy, and gain respect. The speaker, Colin, a student at Yale University studying computer science, promises to share these habits.
Read these books [0:33]
Reading books, especially non-fiction, is presented as the fastest way to gain knowledge and apply it to daily life. The speaker recommends reading one book every month, dedicating about 10 minutes each day before bed. He provides a list of 12 books across four categories: psychology (The 48 Laws of Power, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Influence), biographies (Elon Musk, Can't Hurt Me, Shoe Dog), mindset (Mastery, The Creative Act, Principles), and philosophy/productivity (Meditations, The Miracle Morning, Feel-Good Productivity). The speaker emphasizes the importance of applying the knowledge gained from reading and using active recall to absorb information effectively.
Watch podcasts and vids [2:28]
Watching podcasts and videos is the second habit for becoming smarter, but the speaker specifies watching content that helps one level up in life, rather than pointless videos. He recommends podcasts such as Andrew Huberman's podcast on health, "How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky," "They Call Me Samir," "Diary of a CEO," and "My First Million." He advises taking notes while listening to podcasts to retain information. He also recommends specific YouTubers like David Laid for building an aesthetic body and Dan Koe for learning about writing and focus.
Become a creator [3:21]
Becoming a creator by making videos, writing blogs, and tweeting is the final habit. The speaker shares that creating content helps reinforce knowledge and inspire others. He emphasizes that sharing knowledge is fulfilling and can also be a high-income skill. Creating content allows for self-education, accountability, and building a community.
Thanks for watching! [4:20]
The speaker expresses gratitude to the viewers and encourages them to follow him on Instagram for more exclusive content.