The never ending circle
of expectation raised
no effort was applied
of failure achieved
makes me want to scream.
What makes the difference
between students who give up
and those who persevere
to find success?
Perhaps it’s in their mantras:
I don’t care
versus
I care.
Those who say they don’t care, do,
but they simply don’t believe
they can.
Shawn L. Bird 
Certainly they have to recognise a mantra is needed, then find it themselves. Self awareness or lack of it affects the outcome too.
Yes. Goals are useful also, because every decision leads toward or away from the goal.
Very true.
“I don’t care” is always a dodge.
Yes, I think it means, “I’m afraid if I try I’ll fail.” (and of course, not trying guarantees it)
teaching is a spiritual profession, bless you for it. I wouldn’t know where to begin, i can barely reach myself, let alone someone else.
My spirit cannot hear you
with all your don’ts and nots
but if you say you can’t
then, then i’ll believe you
forgive them, for they know not what they do
Yes, there is a certain stubborn persistence required to make kids turn their ‘can’ts’ into ‘cans’. I’m not sure I do very well at turning those who are settled into futility, content to be what their labels say.
Sad for so many students.
and adults, too.
Well said👌❤️️
Thank you.
loved it
Thanks.
😊😄😄