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I've got more than my fair share of flaws, but I think the two that are most dangerous to my chances at succeeding are:
1) not seeking out help when I need it
2) not pushing myself to be better
With the first, I've been pretty lucky. I've been told I'm stubborn before, and that I'm not quick to reach out to others when I'm in need. Honestly, I don't know what to say about this. Like I said, I've been lucky; I've got a great foundation to work with, and even though I've never put a startling amount of effort into anything I've gotten by pretty well. If I do need help, I'll ask, but not until I've exhausted every other option.
Not pushing myself to be better. This is more an academic trait than anything else. College has marked the first time I've studied for a test, and even here my study sessions don't last for more than an hour. I'm always distracted by something, and my constant need to procrastinate doesn't help matters.
Truth be told though, I find it hard to push myself at all. I graduated 5th in my class in high school, I'm on President's list now. However, this is the final stretch. The things I'm learning now aren't disposable, it's all information I'll potentially need for a career. I've got to start taking this more seriously-not for grades, but for what comes after school.
I've given up on a few things, but the only times I've regretted throwing in the towel revolve around letting go of people. Not necessarily letting go, but falling out.
Which begs the question
is it worse being rejected for something you can change, or something that you've got no control over?
1) not seeking out help when I need it
2) not pushing myself to be better
With the first, I've been pretty lucky. I've been told I'm stubborn before, and that I'm not quick to reach out to others when I'm in need. Honestly, I don't know what to say about this. Like I said, I've been lucky; I've got a great foundation to work with, and even though I've never put a startling amount of effort into anything I've gotten by pretty well. If I do need help, I'll ask, but not until I've exhausted every other option.
Not pushing myself to be better. This is more an academic trait than anything else. College has marked the first time I've studied for a test, and even here my study sessions don't last for more than an hour. I'm always distracted by something, and my constant need to procrastinate doesn't help matters.
Truth be told though, I find it hard to push myself at all. I graduated 5th in my class in high school, I'm on President's list now. However, this is the final stretch. The things I'm learning now aren't disposable, it's all information I'll potentially need for a career. I've got to start taking this more seriously-not for grades, but for what comes after school.
I've given up on a few things, but the only times I've regretted throwing in the towel revolve around letting go of people. Not necessarily letting go, but falling out.
Which begs the question
is it worse being rejected for something you can change, or something that you've got no control over?