Mistakes I made in school (10th)

A reflection on the past year

Hey friends, how are you? I know, I am writing a blog after a very very very long time. And I apologize for not being so regular. Next week, I will be going into the 11th grade, and my 10th-grade results are going to be out very soon. I was just reflecting on the past year and thinking about how I wanted to approach 11^th grade. These thoughts allowed me to ponder the mistakes that I made and the lesson each mistake holds for me. Let’s dive in

1. Relationship with teachers: Having a good image in front of your teachers and boss is crucial. Schools, especially IB schools, will never agree to it, but I feel that teachers have a slight bias when it comes to grading projects. A teacher might not downgrade you because of their bias, but they might surely give you an extra mark after recognizing your efforts and consistency in class. Maintaining a good image of yourself is important not only in school but also later in life when you work with colleagues and under a boss. Getting into this habit will be extremely beneficial and will open doors to various opportunities sooner or later. Sooo, I aim to be a good boy, at least in front of my teachers’ eyes.

2. Organizing and saving my notes: Late into the school year, I realized that I had not documented my notes and resources very well. This hit me when I truly needed to revisit the early days and revise my notes. This mistake made me realize that storing data might not benefit you right now, but it will be your biggest blessing when you need it the most. Data and information are extremely valuable, not only for you but also for others. For instance, what purpose does it serve to read a book if one cannot retain any knowledge from it? This is the reason I use a Kindle, as it allows me to store all the essential points and revisit them later. I can also use them to write blogs. It not only adds value to my time but also helps me write blogs for all of you. Therefore, next year I will be documenting everything and saving my notes.

3. Consistent performance in class: We all start the new year with enthusiasm and dedication to achieving our resolutions. However, as time progresses, many of us experience a gradual decline in enthusiasm, leading to failures in fulfilling those resolutions. Similarly, there are days when I just don’t feel like focusing, and then because I’ve missed notes from that class, I don’t understand the next class. This has happened quite a few times, and I realize that momentum and consistency are everything. It is crucial to not lose the streak because if you do, you will have to work twice as hard to get back on track, and your entire progress will suffer. Developing momentum in your work routine will only make things easier for you! Thus, next year I aim to be more consistent with my performance in class and minimize my distractions.

There are a few more points, but these are the most significant and relevant ones. Before we finish this blog, I'd like to share a message I came across this morning, written by Adam Grant.

“People who are unwilling to admit their mistakes are unable to learn from them. Acknowledging yesterday’s error is a prerequisite to correcting it today and preventing more tomorrow.”

So, embrace your mistakes, look for the lesson in them, use them as an opportunity to level up, and be grateful for them.

Thank you so much.