This week I was hit by my first wave of tests. One of them was for a class I dropped out of last semester; I took the test and failed. But this semester, I took the test and passed with an A.
What was the difference?
Was it because I was already familiar with the material? Did I get the answers from someone? Did I bribe the professor?
No.
I tried this time.
The only difference between the test I failed last semester and the test I passed with an A this semester was that I tried.
Of course, I tried to pass the test last semester. But I didn’t prepare for what I was being tested on.
This semester I paid attention in class and was using the resources and materials my professor provided.
The results? I passed.
Granted I didn’t study as much as I wanted to, I still got an A.
It’s crazy how a little preparation can go a long way.
TAKEAWAY: You never know what will happen unless you try.
Here is my inspiration for the day.