Organization

organization is the key to sucess. If you are in school keep reading, if not scroll down until you see an all caps line.
School
get a nice binder, one with compartments, pencil holders, and about 2-3in big. one with 2 sets of rings is the best.
Get dividers, 12 , or if it's a two set binder 6 and 6. These are invaluable. make one for each subject, one for graph paper, one for note paper, and anything else you need. you always want a few extra.

Folders can be used in your binder too, for projects and impromptu dividers. always have some

The binder carries pencils, pens, calculators, note paper, notes, returned papers, and Home work it is essential. Ideally is holds everything except books.

if you have a locker, keep it organized too and get some miniboards to pin papers/pencil stashes on
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I don't know, maybe keep your office/cubicle super organized with drawers. you shouldn't need a secretary