How to motivate a teenager to study when he doesn't care

You can't force him to care about algebra by nagging. He doesn't study because he doesn't see how it helps his real life. To fix this, stop talking about "good grades" and start talking about "options." Show him that doing the work isn't about pleasing the teacher; it's about buying his future freedom. If he wants to live life on his own terms—drive the car he wants, live where he wants—school is just the price of admission.

This book helps reframe that boring work into a personal challenge. It uses quotes from successful entrepreneurs and leaders who admit that the grind is necessary. It teaches him that discipline isn't about doing what you're told; it's about doing what is necessary to win. It turns homework from a chore into a "rep" for his brain.