I chose a girl named Olivia, she had, in my opinion, drawn the most accurate map and closer observation proved that her backpack was carefully filed and organized. I made it my goal to beat her on every test, quiz and worksheet. If she complained about having to study half the night for the upcoming test, I would study for it all night. I knew that, even if I was only half as geographically savvy as she was, I could simulate her natural talent with pure work and willpower. I didn’t emulate her, my bag was much more haphazard and my notes were completely different, she was simply my bar and my goal was to leap as high above her as possible. I ended up passing that class with an A, while also successfully filling any existing educational gaps as far as geography was concerned. This success helped me learn a great deal in regards to myself and my motivations, it also made me realize that a lack of talent in a subject or area doesn’t mean failure; it just means that you need to strive a little harder for
I chose a girl named Olivia, she had, in my opinion, drawn the most accurate map and closer observation proved that her backpack was carefully filed and organized. I made it my goal to beat her on every test, quiz and worksheet. If she complained about having to study half the night for the upcoming test, I would study for it all night. I knew that, even if I was only half as geographically savvy as she was, I could simulate her natural talent with pure work and willpower. I didn’t emulate her, my bag was much more haphazard and my notes were completely different, she was simply my bar and my goal was to leap as high above her as possible. I ended up passing that class with an A, while also successfully filling any existing educational gaps as far as geography was concerned. This success helped me learn a great deal in regards to myself and my motivations, it also made me realize that a lack of talent in a subject or area doesn’t mean failure; it just means that you need to strive a little harder for