the poisoned pawn

Do very *well* in your advisor's class. I did not do so hot when I took my advisor's class. I paid the repercussion when I was doing my thesis with him (proving myself, trying to get him excited about my work, etc). At the end, I kicked ass;but, in retrospect I should have devoted more time in succeeding his class.

I'd have less headaches and more support from him early in the process.

What if you take it and do well?