Do you find the minimum and maximum principle in your studies correctly

There are two types of students.

Some want to do as well as possible in each module and get the most out of their studies. The others just want to survive and complete all exams with minimal effort.

One thing these students have in common is that they almost always go about their goals wrongly and waste energy.

And do you know why?

Because they do not know what they want. Because they do not know and understand the concepts behind their "strategy".

You will not make these mistakes anymore.

In this article, I'll show you two well-known economic concepts from https://eduzaurus.com/college-essay-help, namely the minimum and maximum principles, and explain how you can easily apply these approaches to your studies.

Because if you think about it a bit, how you study and what you want to achieve at all, you automatically become more successful in your studies.

These two things are important

So today we take a trip to the economy, stealing two concepts and pimpling our studies.

So far so good.

I studied Business Engineering myself and found most of my Business Studies courses rather like this. One of my professors told us in the first semester: "Business is 90% common sense."

So I was at a disadvantage. 

But actually it is very simple. Basically all economic decisions are about two things: input and output, input and output, in and out (hehehe).

With these two variables, almost every problem can be mapped, analyzed and evaluated. And these two parameters also play the central roles in the minimum and maximum principle. 

Now I'll explain what's behind these concepts.

The minimal principle
The minimal principle is an economic principle and can also be found under the name "austerity principle". This is behind it (definition: bpb):

A certain predetermined goal should be achieved by using the least possible means.

So that means for our key components:

• Fixed income
• Minimal use

 
So, when we apply the minimal principle, we try to achieve a fixed goal and to do it as little as possible. So we save our commitment and work as efficiently as possible.

Three classic examples:

• We buy 30 liters of beer for the lowest price.
• We drive to Berlin with as little gasoline as possible.
• We clean the kitchen in no time.

 
The maximum principle

The maximal-principle as well as the minimal-principle is an economic basic concept and works like this (definition: bpb):

With predetermined means the greatest possible success is to be achieved.

So that means for our key components:

• Firm use
• Maximum Yield

 
With the maximum principle, the framework conditions are thus reversed compared to the minimal principle. We try to achieve an optimal result with a firm commitment. We get the best out of our given possibilities.

Three classic examples:

• We buy as much beer as possible for 50 €.
• We drive with 40 liters of gasoline as far as we come by car.
• We clean as much of the apartment as we can in 35 minutes.

The minimax principle and why only idiots believe in it

Let's summarize: The minimum and the maximum principle are economic concepts, have two important components and fundamentally differ in terms of framework conditions.

Minimum principle:

• Fixed income
• Minimal use

 
Maximum principle:

• Firm use
• Maximum Yield

 
When you see these two approaches for the first time, you might be thinking, "Hey, why do not you combine that and try to do the best you can with the minimal effort?"

Unfortunately this is not possible.

Although this idea is obvious, it contradicts all applicable laws, studies and common sense.

• It is not possible to write the best possible grade in a written exam with the least amount of learning.
• It is not possible to buy the best car with the lowest budget.
• It is not possible in the shortest time to get the most well-toned body.

We can only optimize in one place. 

Since I founded Studienscheiss, I'm even more online than before. I come across an incredible number of experts who have allegedly discovered the ultimate learning technique or the most secret supertrick for top notes. Of course, with minimal effort, in the shortest time and for even less money.

Psst: That's all bullshit!

Because it just does not work.

It has never worked. And it will never work.

Do not let any coaching experts or self-proclaimed university hackers tell you that you're getting the best possible degree with minimal effort in your studies.

That's just a lie.

When studying, it's important that you know your resources, set a goal, develop a plan, and then work for your success. That's not very sexy, but the truth.

When you realize what you really want to achieve at the university and have your priorities clearly in mind, you can greatly improve your academic success.

So you apply the minimal principle
Now I'll show you some examples of how you can apply the minimum and maximum principles correctly in your studies. Incidentally, it is also possible to vary these two approaches depending on the semester, situation or exam.

Procedure for the minimal principle:

Step 1: Define a fixed goal (as concrete as possible!)

Step 2: Determine a scarce resource (what should be saved?)

Step 3: Formulate your strategy

Example 1: Exam

• I would like to pass the exam with the grade 4.0.
• I do not feel like learning because I'm not interested in the subject.
• I will pass the exam with as little learning effort as possible.

 
Example 2: Standard period of study

• I would like to finish my studies successfully.
• I will not lose any time at the university.
• I will complete my studies in regular time or faster.

Example 3: Semester abroad

• I would like to complete a semester abroad.
• I do not have much money.
• I will spend a semester abroad and spend as little money as possible.

So you apply the maximum principle

With the maximum principle, you proceed in a similar way and also think in three steps how to optimize your studies.

Procedure for the maximum principle:

Step 1: Define a fixed bet size (as concrete as possible!)

Step 2: Determine an open goal (what should be optimized?)

Step 3: Formulate your strategy

Example 1: Exam

• I have two weeks to learn.
• I want to pass the exam as best I can.
• I will pass the exam in two weeks with the best possible grade.

Example 2: Networks

• I am at university for 30 hours every week.
• I will get to know as many people as possible during this time.
• I will use the 30 hours a week to build my network as best I can.

Example 3: Student apartment

• I have a budget of € 2,500.
• I want to set up my new apartment as well as possible.
• I will set up my student apartment for € 2,500 as well as possible.

Conclusion

With minimal commitment to the maximum success in your studies?

That will not do.

But if you can work out a smart and straightforward goal strategy, you can study more successfully and make better use of your time at the university.

I have shown you what lies behind the minimal and maximal principles and how you can apply these two concepts in your studies.

The important thing is that you understand what you really want to achieve and what your goals are. Once you know where you want to go and know a few techniques that will help you, you've already won.