Why Better Grades are Not Enough to Succeed in Life....

Part 3 of Why Extra Curricula Activities May be More Important

than Academics

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Introduction

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A lot of people believe the major problem facing our country

today is crime....

I believe the major problem is the inability to work together

while respecting each other's dignity, and this causes the crime,

poor attitudes and the lack of a work ethic!

For the most part we are simply not competitive on an

international level and we actually believe we can solve

this problem by people getting better grades in Math and

English.

Let's be honest - in Math and English a person's character

is a secondary issue to getting the answer’s correct on a test.

The hope for academics is that you will develop the ability

to reason by mastering the core subjects. But good school

systems have begun to recognize that you must develop the

whole person: intellect, physical education (P.E) and

emotional state.

The truth is when it comes time for job and social advancement,

the ability to get along with others is far more important in most

cases than how "smart" you are.

By the way, I am an Academic. I am a Lecturer at COB

and I have a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

and a Master’s in Management from Northwestern

University (one of the world’s top business schools).

Yet I choose to teach Martial Arts for a career, because

it is where I believe I can make my greatest contribution.

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Tip # 3

Treat extra curricula activities with the SAME VALUE that

you treat the core academic subjects.

Click here for a schedule of my classes

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The Martial Arts provide a complete PE system that also

focuses on the intellect and the emotional state.

Judo for example was created by one of Japan's leading

educators as a tool for personal development to address

in part the shortcomings of non physical academics.

In Part 4, I will discuss why straight A's alone are unlikely

to get you into the college of your choice or the job that

you desire.

All the best to you.

Sensei D’Arcy Rahming

9th degree Black Belt

Trainer of Olympians and Life Champions

Click here for my private class schedules.

PS (Please pass this on to others who you know will

benefit from these tips.)