★ Even average kids can easily get into top universities! Free up parents’ energy: no need to constantly monitor or accompany your child. With independent learning, children absorb knowledge more deeply, and their study methods can be tested and refined at any time—giving every child a fair chance to attend a top university!
★ The comic-book adaptation of the bestselling “The Minimalist Learning Method” (over a million copies sold)! Packed with hilarious comics and printed in full color, this book features original characters that create a fun and engaging learning environment. It avoids preachy moralizing that kids tend to resist, instead using real-world problems to introduce key concepts and providing step-by-step explanations of effective study techniques. In an inspiring, supportive atmosphere, it sparks children’s curiosity, sharpens their thinking, and helps them learn joyfully while steadily improving—and even turning things around!
★ Hundreds of proven study strategies from top university high-achievers—ready to use right away! A three-step framework helps build a versatile, all-purpose learning mindset, equipping kids with the right methods so they no longer fear studying or tough challenges.
★ A super-value appendix makes it easy to become a ​​top student: tackle specific learning challenges with the minimalist learning method and master all subjects with ease! Original valedictorian notes are revealed in full, and exam-answer templates are organized by subject—there are so many practical techniques that you’re sure to find one that works for you.

The author conducted in-depth interviews with hundreds of top students from Tsinghua and Peking Universities and distilled a concise, highly effective “minimalist” learning method that uses just three simple steps to help students dramatically improve their grades. Whether you’re a student who wants to score high on exams and no longer fear difficult problems, or a parent who wants to help your child overcome boredom, frustration, and the struggle to master challenging material, this book offers concrete, actionable strategies for precise input, deep processing, and diverse output—enabling you to quickly grasp and apply the minimalist learning method.
Featuring 100 full-color, whimsical comics, the book brings key milestones in a student’s journey—such as previewing lessons, practicing with problem sets, and taking exams—to life through vivid, relatable scenarios. It realistically depicts the challenges and struggles students face in the learning process, visually breaking down critical steps and techniques. With original, adorable cartoon characters like a cute American Shorthair cat and a golden retriever puppy, combined with down-to-earth language and lively illustrations, the book is perfectly tailored to appeal to teenagers’ reading preferences. Readers can easily immerse themselves in the content, overcoming resistance to reading and studying. Through engaging, humorous exploration, they not only gain knowledge and develop critical thinking skills but also get to the heart of what truly matters in learning—effectively improving academic performance, boosting scores, and helping them achieve top marks.

Liao Heng
A former special correspondent for the Global Times, a veteran media professional, and the CEO of Xueba Media. He has conducted in-depth interviews with hundreds of top students from Tsinghua and Peking Universities and developed a systematic, highly effective learning methodology tailored for anyone who struggles with studying or has hit a learning plateau. The educational short-video account network he runs, centered on Tsinghua and Peking University “super students,” has attracted 20 million followers and is widely loved by audiences. He is the author of several best-selling books, including “The Minimalist Learning Method,” “The Minimalist English Learning Method,” and “Boost Your Scores.”

Part One
The Minimalist Learning Method: The “Three-Step” Process of Input, Digestion, and Output to Help You Score High

Part Two
Precise Input: Study What’s Tested, Avoid Unnecessary Effort
Section 1: How to Study with Precision: Use Backward Thinking to Focus on the Areas That Directly Boost Your Scores
Section 2: How to Choose Wisely: The Best Learning Materials Are Those That Fit You Best
Section 3: How to Learn Effectively: The “Sandwich Learning Method”—Packing Knowledge into a Compact Form for Easier Absorption

Part Three
Deep Digestion: Thoroughly Master All Your Knowledge
Section 1: Which Mindset Is More Beneficial: Either Cultivate Emotional Resilience or Develop Unconditional Self-Confidence
Section 2: How to Identify Weaknesses and Gaps: Three Precise Self-Assessment Techniques to Leave No Learning Loopholes Undetected
Section 3: Secure Your High-Scoring Topics with Confidence: With These Three Steps, Mastering Everything Is Within Reach

Part Four
Diverse Output: Achieve High Scores in Exams
Section 1: Expressive Output: Three Methods to Fully Master the Feynman Learning Technique
Section 2: Problem-Solving Output: This Is the Most Effective Way to Practice with Exam Questions
Section 3: Exam Output: Scientific Score-Boosting Strategies That Eliminate Your Worries About the Exam

Part Five
The Optimal State: Three Essential Helpers for Minimalist Learning
Section 1: Three Steps to Fall in Love with Learning—Sustaining Your Motivation Over Time
Section 2: Habits That Let You Truly Enjoy Learning
Section 3: Conquer Procrastination in Just Three Seconds

Appendix
21-Day Excellent Student Development Chart
Subject Comparison Table
Excellent Student Notes
Answer Templates for Selected Question Types