The exams are over. Today, the results will be announced. Students are gathered for the morning school assembly. As usual, the top three achievers in each class/grade will be mentioned as “toppers.” Those who don’t make the list will experience a range of emotions. Some will determine to work harder. Some will feel dejected. Some will be indifferent. All will have some anxiety about what their parents will say when they see their report card. One thing is certain—they will quote the example of the “toppers” and most probably say, “why can’t you be like (insert name)?” It always makes me a little sad to see how it is the norm to compare and compete, right from the time one is in school and often, throughout life. Why is there a need to always be better than someone else? Why confine yourself to the standards set by someone else. Perhaps you can do much better. “Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” — William Faulkner It is heartening to see that corporate brands like ITC Classmate, which caters to this whole student and parent community is coming forward and promoting […]
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