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September 14, 2021 49 mins

Kevin McCordic had just started his senior season on the Providence College Men's Lacrosse team when bad luck literally hit him square in the jaw.  Hear how his time on the sidelines helped him grow as a student, athlete, and human being.  And as a result, authored his first book: Wired Shut, 21 Unspoken Keys to College

In this episode, Kevin shares tons of his incredible advice - everything from how to pick the best classes and balance your time so you can excel in the classroom and still have time for friends - to rules on how to best manage social life and extracurriculars. Plus, incredible tips on managing your health and money.   

Wired Shut is packed with useful tips and advice for undergrads and recent grads and teaches through real-life hacks and proven advice.  You can have it all - listen in to find out how!

As a bonus, hear about Kevin's pivot from a management consulting career path to a startup in Crypto. This is an episode not to be missed!

Show notes and links from this episode:

Kevin's book Wired Shut, 21 Unspoken Keys to College

The 4-Hour Workweek, Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere and join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss
A great book that Kevin read to learn about the Pareto principle = 80/20 Rule

RateMyProfessor.com  Find the best professors to maximize your time and learning

Blinkist.com  Audio reading to help you read more in less time

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - book

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