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U Thrive

How to Succeed in College (and Life)

Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter

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Question 1 of 7
What is the relationship between happiness and success according to the text?
  • A. Success in college and earning good grades inevitably lead to a happier life.
  • B. Happiness is a precursor that significantly increases your chances of finding success.
  • C. High-paying professions like law guarantee long-term happiness and well-being.
  • D. Happiness and success are unrelated, as success depends entirely on genetic advantages.
Question 2 of 7
How do today's college students typically react to stress compared to previous generations, and what does the book recommend?
  • A. They socialize more to vent, but the book recommends spending time alone to reflect.
  • B. They tend to isolate themselves, but the book recommends spending time with friends to relieve stress.
  • C. They rely heavily on social media, but the book recommends joining competitive sports teams.
  • D. They seek out professional counseling more often, but the book recommends peer study groups.
Question 3 of 7
How does the book define the concept of 'flow'?
  • A. A state of deep engagement with a skill where time seems to fly by.
  • B. The natural progression of moving from high school to college academics.
  • C. The physical sensation achieved after a strenuous cardiovascular workout.
  • D. A method of studying multiple subjects in a continuous, uninterrupted sequence.
Question 4 of 7
How would a student with a 'growth mind-set' most likely react to receiving a paper covered in red marks?
  • A. They would view the teacher as a judge who is out to make their life miserable.
  • B. They would feel they lack the natural talent required to ever pass the class.
  • C. They would accept the critical feedback as valuable information to help them improve.
  • D. They would ignore the feedback and focus solely on their existing character strengths.
Question 5 of 7
Why does physical movement help students thrive academically?
  • A. It reduces the amount of time they have to overthink their social anxieties.
  • B. It triggers the production of BDNF, a protein that aids learning and growth.
  • C. It tires out the body, allowing for deeper and more restorative sleep before exams.
  • D. It encourages a fixed mind-set which narrows focus on specific academic tasks.
Question 6 of 7
According to psychologist K. Anders Ericsson, what is the true source of greatness and excellence?
  • A. Being born with a distinct genetic advantage over your peers.
  • B. Finding a mentor who will sit and teach you step-by-step.
  • C. Putting in hard work and engaging in deliberate practice.
  • D. Maintaining a state of strict isolation to focus entirely on your craft.
Question 7 of 7
What actionable advice does the book suggest you do right before facing a challenge, like a final exam or a stressful social situation?
  • A. Do a five-minute round of push-ups to increase your heart rate.
  • B. Spend 30 seconds thinking of a cherished, peaceful memory.
  • C. Write down three concrete goals for the upcoming test.
  • D. Remind yourself that failure is a permanent part of the learning process.

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U Thrive Summary & Overview

U Thrive (2017) provides the tools necessary to thrive on a college campus and beyond. Informative and actionable in equal parts, these blinks provide great insights and offer helpful advice on everything from alleviating stress during final exams to surviving nightmarish dorm mates.

Who Should Listen to U Thrive?

  • College students
  • Recent high school grads
  • Parents of prospective university students

About the Author: Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter

Daniel Lerner is a clinical instructor at the University of New York, where he teaches the wildly popular elective class “The Science of Happiness” with his colleague, Alan Schlechter. With his background in positive psychology, he also works as a performance coach for many prominent artists and executives.

Alan Schlechter is an assistant professor at the Langone Medical Center at the University of New York. Schlechter graduated from Wesleyan University and Mount Sinai Medical School, and now heads the Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

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