Already we're past mid-quarter and coming up on the first grade period of school.
How naturally we dive into the accomplishments, expectations, and shortcomings of a new school year.
Is this one different from the last? Are you getting your homework/ tests/ papers done? How does your GPA look so far?
These are not insignificant questions, but what if the questions were: Are you learning new things? Do they interest you? Have you explored beyond the parameters of assignments, just because you want to know more? Is your future taking shape in your mind?
Yes, your perfomance in school will impact what comes next, and your GPA can influence where you might go to college. But what is going to stick with you? The teachers, classes, disoveries; allies, mentors and resources you find along the way; they will be the foundation of your further ventures.
Keep your eyes and mind open. This is YOUR life, your education. It will serve you in ways you may not imagine, at times that seem unlikely. Take it all in, don't settle for mediocre when the richness of your knowledge and imagination are the fuel for your life to come.