Starting School on the Right Footby Joseph R. Sanok, MA, LLP, LPC, NCCin A better life, Family Stuff, Joe's Blog, Parentingon Posted on August 21, 2013April 9, 2016 Basics of School Success Make sure your brain is working, get lots of sleep. Don’t stink, shower and smell good! Eat healthy food. Get lots of exercise. Of course you should study too!