Mediocre Results No Longer Problem, Sources Say
I have concluded that I am average. I am the average person that I have been striving for for many years. And today, I realized that I am damn proud to say so.
I know that if I put forth an extensive effort, I am capable of doing better. Much better. But knowing that I can is good enough for me. Not to say that I will put forth just enough effort to get by, because that's stupid.
My conclusion lies in my discovery earlier today. While sitting in my reading class, my teacher wrote the grade distribution on the board. 9 A's, 2 B's, 3 C's, and 4 D/F's. Instead of hoping to be one of the majority of A students, I was hoping for a B. Then I realized that this is what I've been doing for years, hoping for the grade I would most likely be getting. And usually, I was right. B's and C's are my norm, and I'm fine with that. If I'm okay with middling grades, why am I so worried about winning when I play games?
So I've not concluded not to get angry when I don't ever win at bowling. Because it doesn't matter. I'm not at the same level as those I play with, so how could I beat them? Card games? Board games? Video games? I'm over it. The time is now to be rid of the competitive factor. It doesn't do anything but ruin an all-around good evening.
I'm done trying to "wow" people with my abilities, since that takes too much time. As long as I know they are there, that's really all that matters. I know that I'm a perennial favorite without too much trying, and when the time comes that I need to try, I will, because I know I can.
This report has been brought to you by the letter B, my GPA.
I know that if I put forth an extensive effort, I am capable of doing better. Much better. But knowing that I can is good enough for me. Not to say that I will put forth just enough effort to get by, because that's stupid.
My conclusion lies in my discovery earlier today. While sitting in my reading class, my teacher wrote the grade distribution on the board. 9 A's, 2 B's, 3 C's, and 4 D/F's. Instead of hoping to be one of the majority of A students, I was hoping for a B. Then I realized that this is what I've been doing for years, hoping for the grade I would most likely be getting. And usually, I was right. B's and C's are my norm, and I'm fine with that. If I'm okay with middling grades, why am I so worried about winning when I play games?
So I've not concluded not to get angry when I don't ever win at bowling. Because it doesn't matter. I'm not at the same level as those I play with, so how could I beat them? Card games? Board games? Video games? I'm over it. The time is now to be rid of the competitive factor. It doesn't do anything but ruin an all-around good evening.
I'm done trying to "wow" people with my abilities, since that takes too much time. As long as I know they are there, that's really all that matters. I know that I'm a perennial favorite without too much trying, and when the time comes that I need to try, I will, because I know I can.
This report has been brought to you by the letter B, my GPA.