Why Your Smart Kid Is Getting Bad Grades

Earlier this week in his session that was really interesting, he said, I don't know, I think I'm more of a C student. And so that's kind of my goal. And it hit me because I thought, that's not what we're seeing here at all. So I am challenging him. I am actively challenging him to poke holes in that thought, that belief, because he's super bright and He's drawn to things that have structure and routine and systems in place. And that, even saying that out loud, is just a reflection of what he's thinking, which is, I'm a C student. And so I continually am challenging him to start to shift and see himself, actually, I'm not a C student. Will I get the occasional C? Sure. But I'm really bright. And I'm starting to develop habits that support the way that my brain works, the way I process information and what I need in order to have the best experience or get the best outcome, right? And it's a shift in our thinking that ultimately determines our experiences.