I would blog about my progress in Japanese...but I'm not gonna. I have to say, it is hard to progress. I didn't expect it to be easy, but I don't understand how I can retain this info when I'm never actually using it.
This is a point that happens for everybody. A time where talent can only be progressed by work ethic. My work ethic is so low it is pitiful. This is why I can't move on. Basic skills can be a helpful tool, but only dedication can actually advance me.
I've learned to not focus on others. I shouldn't care if my pace is slow compared to other learners. I shouldn't care that others already know the language and will sail past this class at UVA. My only competitor should be myself. Seeking to be better than I was before. Being bogged down isn't an option.
I have to say that being great doesn't come from people telling you "you can do it" or "you can't do it." Nor does being great come from complaining about the bad hand you were dealt with in life. The only way to become great is by challenging the only rival I have: myself. The difference between moving forward and being stagnant rests on this.
Never realized how important the mental aspect is in everything one does. Maybe if I knew that I would have done better in Academic Team. I'll try to be more light-hearted in the next post.
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