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Let’s get Gritty

Jul 31, 2017

Ever wondered how Elon Musk started building rocket ships or how 16 year old Laura Dekker sailed her way around the world in 518 days solo? How Michael Jordan become one of the World’s best basketball players or how Sara Blakely become the youngest female billionaire in the world with her Spanx business?

Were these individuals born smarter, stronger, more motivated?

I don’t think so!

If you haven’t heard about Grit then please do yourself a favour and get yourself a copy of Angela Duckworth’s incredibly insightful book called.. you guessed it.. Grit! Don’t have time to read you say? Angela also delivered a great 6 minute TED Talk which is well worth watching.

Grit argues that it is not about how smart you are, but rather how resilience, initiative, and having guts gives you a distinct advantage over others. At HSC CoWorks we are such believers of this that it is one of our Key Behaviours. We work with our students to develop their Grit and apply this skill to the HSC and ultimately life after. Not everyone is born with Grit, but everyone can develop it.

 

 

 

So is that student who is doing well at school that much smarter than you? Or is it that they have done that many more practice essays, pushed their comfort zone to improve results, asked the questions and stayed curious about what it is they are learning, and ultimately stayed ‘gritty’ and persevered to the end?

 

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The ultimate podcast for students and parents navigating the journey of the HSC. Presented by HSC CoWorks, each episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of the HSC experience, offering expert advice, study tips, and insights into achieving academic success.

Whether you’re preparing for exams, managing stress, or looking for ways to stay motivated, this podcast is your go-to guide for all things HSC. Join us as we chat with educators, students, and professionals to help you thrive during this important academic milestone!

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Halfway through Year 12… and this is where things can start to feel real.

The early momentum and motivation from the start of Year 12 is waning, you have been through a few assessment cycles and there is a rush to finish the syllabus before next term.

At this stage of the year, feeling overwhelmed is normal! It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, it means you’re in the middle of something demanding. The HSC year IS demanding,

You don’t need to have everything mastered right now. You just need to have a plan and keep moving forward strategically, consistently, and with purpose.

Our top 3 tips…
🔹 Don’t ignore Term 1 content
🔹 Stay on top of new topics (without burning out)
🔹 Start building real exam readiness

5 months from now, school will be over. Keep your goals in sight and keep showing up.

Read the full blog for practical tips to stay on track through Term 3.

#hsccoworks #hscstudytips #hsc2026

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Halfway through Year 12… and this is where things can start to feel real. The early momentum and motivation from the start of Year 12 is waning, you have been through a few assessment cycles and there is a rush to finish the syllabus before next term. At this stage of the year, feeling overwhelmed is normal! It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong, it means you’re in the middle of something demanding. The HSC year IS demanding, You don’t need to have everything mastered right now. You just need to have a plan and keep moving forward strategically, consistently, and with purpose. Our top 3 tips… 🔹 Don’t ignore Term 1 content 🔹 Stay on top of new topics (without burning out) 🔹 Start building real exam readiness 5 months from now, school will be over. Keep your goals in sight and keep showing up. Read the full blog for practical tips to stay on track through Term 3. #hsccoworks #hscstudytips #hsc2026

Are you looking for a complete solution for your teen in Year 11 or 12?

HSC CoWorks provides a coaching program with expert coaches, markers and teachers, built to develop the habits, mindset and skills that drive results long after school has finished.

Limited places to trial each week. Call us to book or click the link in bio. We hope to see you soon!

#hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscmotivation

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Are you looking for a complete solution for your teen in Year 11 or 12? HSC CoWorks provides a coaching program with expert coaches, markers and teachers, built to develop the habits, mindset and skills that drive results long after school has finished. Limited places to trial each week. Call us to book or click the link in bio. We hope to see you soon! #hsccoworks #hsc2026 #hsc2027 #hscmotivation

A great HSC result and Uni degree might get you into the room. What will keep you there is your ability to think, adapt, collaborate and keep learning.

The HSC year is one of the last structured chances teenagers have to build these skills before the workforce starts demanding it.. Read more on our blog #linkinbio #hsccoworks

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A great HSC result and Uni degree might get you into the room. What will keep you there is your ability to think, adapt, collaborate and keep learning. The HSC year is one of the last structured chances teenagers have to build these skills before the workforce starts demanding it.. Read more on our blog #linkinbio #hsccoworks

We are open! Attend your Monday coaching sessions as normal today and get on top of your week 💪 #hsccoworks

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We are open! Attend your Monday coaching sessions as normal today and get on top of your week 💪 #hsccoworks