Weightlifting partner?

Weightlifting partners offer a great deal of motivation, especially on the days that you do not feel energized enough to walk, bike, run, or drive the whole way over to the weight room, spend the hours in the gym, come back to your room, shower.... and what have you. They are there to kick your pride in gear so that it can shut up that lazy part of your brain.

[Of course this can be counter-productive. When I was a freshman in college, my weightlifting partners were able to conjole me into lifting with mononucleosis, which was not a good idea. I became extremely sick and bedridden after two days of overexertion, developing strepthroat. My partners continued to motivate me regardless of my condition for the next several weeks, though I was unable to train. While it is encouraged to have such motivating partners, it essential that you know your limits!]

Study partners offer the same system of motivation by reinforcing the necessity to "hit the books". While it may seem rational to use your weight lifting partner as a study partner, it is not encouraged, unless they have a history of exemplary academics. As a rule of thumb, examine what you know to be a good weightlifting partner, and translate those skills to study. The best study partner will be hard-working, successful (good grades on tests and homework), and dedicated to the partnership. Because it is a partnership, you will need to make equal contributions. This does not mean that your partner should be at your academic level, (in fact, it is better if they are smarter than you academically) but rather one who needs something that you have to offer. This may be your skills in dedication (perhaps the partner needs motivation to work, but is a very good worker once they get started), motivation, asking questions, or providing insight. As long as you offer these things to your partner, they will have tremendous to gain. Teaching is indisputably the best way to learn your your course information.