1. Passion- The best students love learning. They are passionate about increasing their knowledge and bettering themselves in every way they can. They often look up and research topics beyond what is learned and discussed in the classroom. 2. Courage- The best academics find ways to challenge themselves and show no fear in accepting difficult…
Mental toughness benefits you in any role you participate in, whether you are a student, teacher, administrator, or a parent! Like any type of physical ability, mental toughness is a trait that must be trained and practiced regularly to improve. It would take an entire book series to list the benefits of increasing mental toughness,…
1- Patient A patient test taker knows not to panic. Each question is given attention and all of the time limit is used wisely. 2- Resourceful A resourceful test taker uses every advantage they can. They gather all information and tools provided to them (calculators, scrap paper, formulas, direction sheets, etc.) and use it to increase…
A dream killer is anything that gets in the way of you reaching your goals and achieving the life you dream of. Here are 10 dream killers that are notorious for sneaking up on people and limiting their ability to succeed: 1) excuse making – it’s easy to do and quicker than achieving actual results,…
1. The teacher was bad/unfair. That excuse distracts from what is in your control to worry about what is out of your control. If you give a consistent effort and come to class with a confident, humble attitude, even an unfair teacher will have a difficult time treating you poorly. Focus on your own attitude and…
Champion is not a title won in a moment – it is a habit developed over years of work, dedication, and perseverance. If you want to be a champion, whether in school, sports, or life, you have to practice being a champion every day. Want to be a champion? You will need to win first…