I have mild ADD and a bit of undiagnosed dyslexia, but hey, I'm
faring pretty fine in life, although I didn't do too well for my O
levels. I don't let my disabilities get the better (or worse, for
that matter) of me.
I never really did fare well in school because I couldn't cope
with the regimental education system. I was discouraged from the
very beginning and my potential could never be recognized because I
did not bother to put in the effort as I did not see the point. I
don't like mindless mugging for hours on end, nor do I like to
learn things that I would otherwise not use later in life.
I never got to study what I liked due to the rigid subject
combination and the stigma of getting into the 'less smart class',
plus that stupid peer influence. Had I chosen what I truly liked, I
would have soared to great heights and achieved better.
If given the chance to restart my life, I would, but I don't see
the point. I have learnt not to let society shape my decisions, and
you shouldn't too. Just because you can't fare well in the sg
education system doesn't mean you're worthless.
No one is truly stupid (unless you're talking about the general
human stupidity that Einstein was talking about) and everyone is
made differently. Everyone has their own strengths. Just find out
what yours are and work on it.
Don't let what people think of you shape YOU. You are who you
are.
Cheers and always look on the bright side of life, my dear.
