It's go time

I have never really been the best student. I’ve been told that I was born with a brilliant mind, but only rarely do I see this to be true. If I’m honest with myself, I can accept that I am a rather smart person, but just don’t actually apply myself very often. I could get straight A's in school. I know I could. I have the mental capacity for it, I just don’t engage myself in my schoolwork the way I should. I have had the hardest time overcoming that little flaw. I’m on the brink of being an honors student; I just don’t care enough to accomplish such a feat. Part of me just has this desire to live life to it’s fullest. Meaning, I like to spend more time entertaining myself, and reaching my personal ambitions/goals, that I don’t dedicate enough time to school. As of late I’ve tried to rededicate myself to my education.  I know how important it is. I’m told every day from my father, and I believe him. His career has been great for our family financially. But it could be better if he had a degree. I know that in this life it’s difficult to really get anywhere without a college degree. Oftentimes employers care more about that piece of paper than your actual skill set.  It’s sort of messed up, but it’s the way we need to live these days. Plus, you attain those essential skills while studying, and applying what you’ve learned in each given field. To be short, I need to buckle down and study.