Being a student is your job. Not literally (because you’re clearly not getting paid), yet taking seriously the “job” of being a student is sure to set you up for real-world success, so why not do it? Being a good student doesn’t take much, because it’s not just about getting good grades, but about being the best version of yourself. Realizing your full potential is called self-actualization, which the Cambridge Dictionary defines as “a person’s desire to use all their abilities to achieve and be everything that they possibly can.”
Self-discipline is a huge factor that needs to be practiced in school before getting a job. Disciplining yourself helps in handling work, maintaining consistency, and managing time well. Every single work environment will require discipline.
Part of being a good student also means having respect. You must respect teachers, peers, and principals–and even yourself, while you’re at it! Practice now, because lacking respect for others in the workplace won’t get you where you want to be.
Lastly, learn and grow daily, and, above all, have patience. Having patience not only with yourself but with your peers and teachers does wonders. We are all human and this is–for all of us–our first time living.
You’re still a child, so enjoy yourself. By no means dedicate your life to school, because it ISN’T your job, but you are lucky to have this great stepping stool to help you learn about the real world. What if discipline, respect, and patience don’t come as naturally to you as they do to some others because you were not taught these principles at home? You can still watch and learn what successful students and adults do and work toward making their methods your own. Why wouldn’t you want to practice being the best human you can be?
