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. 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. Never taking risks. Always taking the easiest class/schedule instead of challenging yourself. 2. Test scores lower than practice test scores. 3. Missing questions you know and studied for. 4. Poor body language (shoulders slumped, head down, visibly stressed). 5. Unmotivated, distracted, or bored in class. 6. Low confidence, or basing confidence on test scores. …