In this episode of 80k After Hours, Keiran Harris interviews 80,000 Hours advisor (and former high school teacher) Alex Lawsen about his advice for students.

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They cover:

• When half-assing something is a good idea
• When you should actually learn things vs. just trying to seem smart
• Why you should shift your focus over the academic year
• Novel tips for preparing for exams
• What to do if you struggle with motivation
• What to do when you have bad teachers
• How students should think about exploring and experimenting
• Bad approaches to learning
• How to think about personal goals 
• When to start thinking about your career seriously 
• And more. 

Who this episode is for:

• Students, parents, and teachers  
• People who know a student, parent, or teacher  
• People with an interest in improving education 

Who this episode isn’t for:

• People with no interest in improving education 
• People who get mad when an 80,000 Hours podcast doesn’t feature Rob Wiblin

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Producer: Keiran Harris
Audio mastering: Ryan Kessler
Transcriptions: Katy Moore