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Celebrating Mediocrity
kaliinozarks
Published on June 18, 2013
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When I was growing up, my parents repeatedly had a mantra about my grades in school. They always said a grade of C is good enough, and they would be happy with me. At school, I was always just slightly better than average, getting grades of B and C in my classes. As long as I didn't get poor grades (D or F), everything was fine. I followed the path of least resistance and did just enough to stay out of trouble at home. I was ordinary.
I have always been a passive person, avoiding conflict when at all possible. Even in my advanced pre-geriatric years, I find I still withdraw from conflict rather than face it head on. The only exception to the rule is if someone messes with my children, then it's World War 3!
Bad Grades = Trouble
If I brought home a grade card with a poor grade, say in Math or English (my worst areas of study), then my parents would chide me and do what most parents will do. The standard instruction: spend less time on Music and History (things I like and do well), and concentrate on Math and bring that D up to a C. I'll bet your parents have said the same thing to you.
Well, I did exactly what they wanted, brought my D in Math up to a C, but my Music grade fell from an A to a B or C. So, my fellow parents and grandparents: Does that strategy breed average, mediocre students – so we never truly shine in that one area. We excel in those things that we practice and think about all of the time.
Should We Work On That Bad Grade
So, maybe we should allow our students to do less well in one area if their passion is somewhere else. We can't be good at all things, so why not concentrate and be the best we can be on something that makes our lives worth living.
We don't really multi-task, in spite of all the attempts to try to manipulate a dozen things at once. For me, to get better I have to focus, practice, constantly refine and improve my skills.
I Love Average People
In my business class, I always tell my students – thank goodness so many people are just average. It makes the rest of us shine, with just a little more effort. Those average people make me look good.
Oh yeah, I have to get back to my website and make some improvements, I don't want it to be ordinary.
Hope you are having an unconventional day!
Kali
I have always been a passive person, avoiding conflict when at all possible. Even in my advanced pre-geriatric years, I find I still withdraw from conflict rather than face it head on. The only exception to the rule is if someone messes with my children, then it's World War 3!
Bad Grades = Trouble
If I brought home a grade card with a poor grade, say in Math or English (my worst areas of study), then my parents would chide me and do what most parents will do. The standard instruction: spend less time on Music and History (things I like and do well), and concentrate on Math and bring that D up to a C. I'll bet your parents have said the same thing to you.
Well, I did exactly what they wanted, brought my D in Math up to a C, but my Music grade fell from an A to a B or C. So, my fellow parents and grandparents: Does that strategy breed average, mediocre students – so we never truly shine in that one area. We excel in those things that we practice and think about all of the time.
Should We Work On That Bad Grade
So, maybe we should allow our students to do less well in one area if their passion is somewhere else. We can't be good at all things, so why not concentrate and be the best we can be on something that makes our lives worth living.
We don't really multi-task, in spite of all the attempts to try to manipulate a dozen things at once. For me, to get better I have to focus, practice, constantly refine and improve my skills.
I Love Average People
In my business class, I always tell my students – thank goodness so many people are just average. It makes the rest of us shine, with just a little more effort. Those average people make me look good.
Oh yeah, I have to get back to my website and make some improvements, I don't want it to be ordinary.
Hope you are having an unconventional day!
Kali
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