Our teachers are our most valuable resources, as they are the most natural helpers for students, whether in elementary school, high school or university and beyond. Naturally we learn the most from our teachers, and one of the greatest lessons that I’ve even learned was precisely from a brilliant high school teacher that I had the privilege to meet. There was a time when I wanted to do well in school and stand out from fellow classmates, but couldn’t quite find a way to do so. I was frustrated with myself and felt defeated. Then came the lesson that I still remember today: always be one step faster than others. Indeed, just by listening to professors in class is far from enough if one wants to do extremely well in courses, what really counts is the time that you spend outside of class. “It takes 10000 hours to master any field.” Indeed, if I were to really do well with just about anything at all, it’s crucial to spend at least 10000 hours.
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