Recently, the results of the 10th and 12th School board were released. Nearly 1.8 MILLION took the 10th and almost 3 MILLION took the 12th. Students often have a lot of pressure on their head all throughout this journey. Right from preparing for this WAR LIKE EXAM, to actually taking it and then waiting for the results, every step poses its own challenges.
But now that the results are out, you would still find many students unsatisfied with their grades. I'm sure the phrase "Marks don't define you" has been repeated OVER and OVER again. But let me tell you, EVERYONE fails at least once. But that's the best part of life.
"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!" This quote although overused makes perfect sense and motivated me to move past my failures.
If you're unhappy with your grades, use this as a springboard to work harder for your next goal. Promise yourself to push your limits and work your ass off. Your biggest competitor should be you. Keep hustling towards your dreams.
If any parent is reading this, motivate your child. Don't discourage them. They are very capable and will make you proud in their own way. They need your support and guidance.
A Step By Step Tutorial On How To Discover Your Passion
No, not all of us know how to do that on our own.
With everyone saying "follow your dream" and "pursue your passion," the pressure can be quite high when you still need to figure out exactly what that passion is. That is, until now...
Take a BuzzFeed quiz
Preferably try something like "What career should you actually have?" If you find yourself taking the "What kind of bread are you" quiz, you're probably too far down the rabbit hole.
Google search the top paying professions
Hmm... lawyer or doctor, which will it be?
Convince yourself that money doesn't matter when pursuing your passion
Money doesn't mean happiness, right?
Ask your family members for their opinion
After all, your family knows you best and can probably guide you in the right direction.
Ignore your family's opinion
Shout out something along the lines of "Only I can discover the right path for me!" and retreat back to another BuzzFeed quiz.
Go to college and pick a major that sounds interesting
The opportunities are endless!
Change your major
And I mean endless...
Repeat step 7 as many times as necessary
Seriously...endless.
Pick one and tell your friends and family (and yourself) that you found your calling
Whether it means college or not, find something you truly enjoy and make the most of it.
But always remember that passions can change and evolve
Just because you start down a certain path doesn't mean that you need to stay on it without turning around or taking a different road. The more you explore, the more you learn. That's all part of the fun.