If you can’t do the little things right, how can you expect to do the big things well?

May 7, 2020

Everyone wants to be able to do the big things well but there is very little differentiator between those who can, and those who can’t.

Those who are able to succeed have had to put in the hard work with all the little things in order to allow them the chance to achieve the big things.

What are the little things for HSC students?

The little things that make up an English essay are the quotes used to support the argument. Any and every student I have ever asked the question ‘do you feel more confident in writing practice English essays if you know your quotes from memory?’ The answer is always a resounding ‘Yes!’

No one wants to write a practice essay but every student that does is able to acknowledge that they will be much more confident in writing practice essays if they can recall their quotes from memory, so why not invest a tiny amount of time each day with the little things so the big things are possible?

If quotes are the little things for English, what are the little things for content based subjects such as Biology, PDHPE, Modern History, Economics, Physics and most other subjects that follow a syllabus?

In praise of light according to Shakespeare

Yes that’s right, it’s the syllabus and all the foundational content, events and ideas that sit around the syllabus.

If a student is vague and uncertain on this foundational content, what is the likelihood that they will attempt exam style tasks including essays? I would say between zero to very unlikely.

Every single HSC student has the capacity to do the little things as well as any other student at their school as long as they are prepared to invest the time in doing the training that other students aren’t prepared to do.

When we look at the top performers in any aspect of life, it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming that they are just talented in that area of their life.

Rather than complaining that you can’t do the big things well, divert that energy into doing the little things really well and before you know it the big things will be within your grasp.

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We’re growing our coaching team at HSC CoWorks!
If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
This is more than tutoring. It’s walking side by side with students as they climb their own Mount HSC, building confidence, resilience, habits, and belief in themselves along the way.
The right coach can change the trajectory of a student’s life.
If you’re energetic, caring, driven, and want to make a genuine difference, reach out to us. We’re looking for people who want to inspire, challenge and support students through one of the biggest years of their lives.
📩 Send us a PM message or apply via link in bio

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FINAL PLACES available at the CoWorks Uni Night this Thursday 6:30-8pm in Bondi Junction!
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Staying consistent with HSC study is one of the biggest challenges Year 12 students face. The good news? Building a routine that works is completely achievable when you have the right system in place.
HSC CoWorks helps students develop accountability habits that carry them through assessments and exams with confidence.
These articles walk you through a practical, step-by-step approach to creating study consistency and organisation so that you can remain in control of your HSC year!
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Motivation fades. Systems don’t. If you’re in Year 12 and the early year energy is wearing off, you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. You just need a better structure. We’ve put together a 7-step guide to building real HSC study consistency: from connecting to your WHY, to weekly check-ins, to getting fast feedback that actually helps you grow. The students who keep improving aren’t working harder. They’re working smarter, with the right habits backing them up. Read the full guide via the link in our bio.
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