I’ve always believed that anyone can get straight As – they just need to learn the study skills so they know what they need to do, then put enough time aside to do it.

Some people are taught the right study skills in high school, which gives then a head start; some people have to learn for themselves when they hit uni – but they can be learnt, and fairly easily, too.

Colin used the GTD system to manage the time side – I use GTD too and love it – but any time management system that works for you (as long as it really does work for you) is fine.

How can you tell if your time management is working for you? Easy: are you getting the things that matter to you done? If so, cool. If something’s slipping – work, health, assignments, quality time with family, life goals – then it needs tweaking.