How to become a
GOOD Theoretical Physicist

Classical Mechanics

Static mechanics (forces, tension); hydrostatics. Newton’s Laws
The elliptical orbits of planets. The many-body system
The action principle. Hamilton’s equations. The Lagrangean. (Don’t skip - extremely important!)
The harmonic oscillator. The pendulum
Poisson’s brackets
Wave equations. Liquids and gases. The Navier-Stokes equations. Viscosity and friction

An intermediate level course on Analytical Classical Dynamics by R. Fitzpatrick, Univ. of Texas, Austin
A good set of Lecture notes from Harvard (note that the latest course requires a password but the older ones are freely accessible)
A short course on Classical Mechanics by Prof. J. J. Binney