Classroom CEO : Think Like an Entrepreneur, Thrive As a Student and Turn Ambition into Results.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jiang, Fangzhou.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jiang, Fangzhou.

Entrepreneurship.

Leadership.

Local Subjects:

Jiang, Fangzhou.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2026.

Summary:

Discover the habits, tools and strategies that will take you from an ambitious student to a high performer in work and life Feeling overwhelmed about university decisions or career plans?You're not alone.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

About the author

Introduction

A leap of faith and a new beginning

Running out of options

Finding my own way forward

Adapting to an ever-changing world

A simple but powerful mindset

Anyone can be a Classroom CEO

The Classroom CEO Flywheel

Character, Execution and Outreach (CEO)

College applications filter for the CEO mindset

The real criteria are initiative, leadership and impact - Tom's story

A community mindset counts

The CEO spirit extends to careers and beyond

A fundamental tool for success, no matter your ambitions

Driver I Character (C)

Chapter 1 Rejection-proof: Building the mental toughness of a CEO

Two points short of my goals

Turning rejection into motivation

A pillar of 'character': Understanding the game

Dream big, but do the math - Jack's story

The Dunning-Kruger effect

Upgrade to a growth mindset

The transformative power of rejection - Andrew's story

Always have a BATNA (or Plan B)

Key Takeaways

Chapter 2 Rewriting the playbook like a disruptor: Thinking 10x bigger

I asked for more

Betting on myself

Think beyond rules and conventions

Say no to your internal cognitive biases

No such thing as a free lunch

Free period? It's never free!

There are already too many rules - Lisa's story

Get out of your own way!

Playing defence is not enough - get on the offence

Chapter 3 The founder's bet: Playing it safe is the riskiest move of all

Boldness in motion - Nancy's story

The problem with playing it safe

Pressure to 'play it safe' can be external too - Andy's story

Overcoming loss aversion

Start small and build your risk tolerance - The micro-risk adoption model

Micro-risks for high-school students

Micro-risks for university students.

Micro-risks for graduates

Don't take risks just for the thrill - Use the four quadrants of risk-reward

Driver II Execution (E)

Chapter 4 The operator's edge: Compounding through consistency

The power of commitment and consistency

Giving up is the easy part!

The overnight bus grind - Lock in your passion and purpose

What gets you out of bed?

Your 'why' is your edge

Giving up is a slippery slope

Make your commitment public and dial up the hustle

Chapter 5 Play to win: Why excellence beats average every time

The never-ending GPA debate: Do grades still matter today?

Are you gritty enough?

Don't launch the product until you're ready to go to market

Fix the leaks before they sink you

Create a 'top 3 mistakes' list and keep it visible in your study space

Make learning your playground

Team up to level up

Chapter 6 The anti-burnout formula: Sustaining energy for the long game

Sweat fuels your brain

Don't forget the mental health benefits

Sustaining long-term success

The 'incubation effect'

More than just a CEO - Jamie's story

Do you pass the airport test?

Find your third space

Own your calendar - It has far more potential than you think

Strategic multitasking

Embrace the digital calendar early

Prioritise commitment over 'maybe'

Not all tasks are created equal: Be relentless at prioritisation

Master your own matrix

Driver III Outreach (O)

Chapter 7 Building your personal advisory board: Who's on your team?

Building transformational connections

Don't force it: Build relationships through shared passion and interests

Don't underestimate office hours!

Weak ties are stronger than you think!

Small talk can lead to big things

Key Takeaways.

Chapter 8 The entrepreneur's winning pitch: Storytelling that sells

A good story leaves a lasting impression

But wait, how do you tell a good story?

Henry's story: Conveying a powerful vision

Elena's pitch: Vivid details bring a story to life

Lulu's approach: Let creativity and humour make your story shine

Chapter 9 Think smarter and build faster: The most effective students are AI-enhanced

AI in the classroom

The academic dangers of AI: Short circuits to knowledge

Cognitive offloading

To ban or not to ban

Using AI to level up

Where AI shines, and where it falls flat

When AI hallucinates

Executive assistants aren't just for big-time CEOs: You can have one now, for free!

Next-level inbox productivity: Scale your academic and professional correspondence

Notes that write themselves (so you don't have to)

Google on steroids: Scan the world with AI deep research

Turning ideas quickly into action - Hans's story

Don't wait for help: Roll up your sleeves and build your personalised tools

The 24/7 feedback loop: Wait for red ink no more

You don't have to dive into the deep end alone

The proof's in the pudding: Feedback accelerates learning

Your always-on idea engine: No more staring at the wall

Absolute versus relative innovation

Breaking the brain fog - Oliver's story

Conclusion

Sources

Acknowledgements

EULA.

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ISBN:

1-394-41458-7

9781394414581

OCLC:

1581929458