A Successful 21st Century Operator?

Sep 22, 2013

I don’t think that there is anyone who would disagree with the fact that we live in times of enormous change and as an HSC coaching and HSC tuition centre we are at the forefront of this change as we prepare our students for the new economy that we live in.

We believe that a successful 21st Century operator, a person who will not only survive but also thrive in todays world, will need to be dynamic, innovative, a do-er, be self directed , adaptive, passionate, and comfortable with an ever changing world. We can now see that the days of getting a university degree to ensure a secure and successful life are long gone.

A University degree is now seen to be a means of opening the door to the next stage. In order to get through the first door and to keep the door open we need to be able to demonstrate the skills of a successful 21st operator.

People who don’t keep pace with the rate of change are at risk of being marginalised in a society with enormous opportunity.

Preparing students to be successful 21st Century Operators is what we do and this is why we have our team trained by the NeuroLeadership Group.

We love this Sir Kenneth Robinson video which provides some insights into the problem with an education system that was built for an industrial model which no longer exists.

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We asked our coaches for their #1 tip to Year 12 students going into Term 2 (term 3 of your HSC year). Here’s what they said 👇
Zara (English): Stop memorising essays.
Alex (Maths): Do past papers with no notes first.
Jack (Economics): Teach a topic. Stumbling = your next study target.
Ella (All Rounder): Know your syllabus inside out.
Which tip will you implement first?
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Tick them all off and keep that streak alive. 625 days is the record. What’s yours? 🔥
3 mistakes most HSC students make in Term 2…
And yes, you’re probably doing at least one of them.
1. Spending most of your time on subjects you’re already good at. Feels great. Does nothing for improving your end results. Your weakest subject has the most room to move and that’s where the immediate gains are.
2. Saving past papers for the week before trials. Past papers aren’t revision. They’re practice that identify strengths and weaknesses. Do them early enough that you can actually act on what they tell you.
3. Studying more hours but without intention. Re-reading notes. Highlighting. Rewriting summaries for the 4th time. Your brain is comfortable but it is not pushing you into the next level. Active recall and practice questions are uncomfortable for a reason. Get them done every day, not just in the lead up to the assessment. 
Term 2 is where the biggest progress can be made. Small adjustments now = big results in October.
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After working with hundreds of HSC students, we can tell you that the highest achievers are simply following a formula. A simple formula which anyone can follow... 
They’re not necessarily studying 10 hours a day or sacrificing their entire social lives. What sets them apart is a mix of habits, mindsets, and strategies that most students either don’t know about or know about but don’t consistently apply. Here’s what we’ve observed and how you can apply it.
Motivation fades.
Habits don’t.
The students who perform at their best are the ones who train daily, stick to their systems, and keep showing up, especially on the hard days.
P.S. No suffering actually required… just discipline and direction 💪