1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss classes and study sessions. Winner’s find reasons to attend them even when conditions are not ideal. 2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winner’s know that they can learn something from everyone. They aren’t too proud to learn from people who…
1. Getting involved in the hype. Constantly checking and comparing G.P.A.’s, class rankings, awards, and cords earned. Reflect on your accomplishments in the summer. Focus only on your progress and making the best of your opportunities in the school year. 2. Associating with negative people and small-time thinkers. These people will only slow you down.…
1. Find reasons to be grateful for your education. Many of us get bored and disinterested in certain classes. Have solid reasons for wanting an education and find ways to praise the process of education and the people who help you along the way. That will help you push through the less intense or interesting…
1. Never be outworked. 2. Don’t focus on your test scores. Focus on getting better and going after the toughest challenges. 3. Remember that being the smartest person in the room does not entitle you to an award. Being the best learner and the most teachable person in the room will lead you much farther. …
Many of us have heard of the 7 cardinal sins, which are different thoughts/feelings/actions that prevent you from reaching your maximum potential as a person. Similarly, here are 7 cardinal sins that will block you from reaching your maximum potential as a student. 1. Indifference/Apathy- “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps…
What have you been contributing to class lately? Often we think of the classroom as a place of passive learning. We view “good” students as the ones who sit quietly and take notes. Certainly there is nothing wrong with taking organized notes and paying close attention to the words of your teacher. But is that…