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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The HSC can feel like it’s all consuming right now.

The assignments. The exams. The late nights. The pressure.

But our Balgowlah coaches are living proof that there’s so much waiting for you on the other side.

From travelling the world, building careers they’re passionate about, studying at university, moving overseas, and saying “yes” to opportunities they never imagined in Year 12 . Their adventures all started with the same thing: putting in the work.

The HSC isn’t the finish line. It’s a launch pad.

Every study session, every practice paper and every small effort you’re making now is helping create more choices, opportunities and skills for your future self.

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The HSC can feel like it’s all consuming right now.
The assignments. The exams. The late nights. The pressure.
But our Balgowlah coaches are living proof that there’s so much waiting for you on the other side.
From travelling the world, building careers they’re passionate about, studying at university, moving overseas, and saying “yes” to opportunities they never imagined in Year 12 . Their adventures all started with the same thing: putting in the work.
The HSC isn’t the finish line. It’s a launch pad.
Every study session, every practice paper and every small effort you’re making now is helping create more choices, opportunities and skills for your future self.
So when motivation feels hard to find, remember what you’re working towards.
The adventures ahead are worth it 🏔️
#HSC2026 #Year12 #StudyMotivation #FutureYou #HSCCoWorksBalgowlah

HSC Trial Exams are just 40 days away.

And while that might feel like a long time, the reality is that every Year 12 student is now entering one of the most important preparation periods of their HSC journey.

The students who make the biggest improvements between now and Trials aren’t necessarily the smartest students.

They’re the students who have a plan.

That’s why we’ve created a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan & Study Planner to help you focus on the right things at the right time. Make the next 40 days count.

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HSC Trial Exams are just 40 days away.
And while that might feel like a long time, the reality is that every Year 12 student is now entering one of the most important preparation periods of their HSC journey.
The students who make the biggest improvements between now and Trials aren’t necessarily the smartest students.
They’re the students who have a plan.
That’s why we’ve created a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan & Study Planner to help you focus on the right things at the right time. Make the next 40 days count.
📥 Download the free planner - Link in bio
#HSC2026 #Year12 #HSCTrials #StudyPlan #HSCCoWorks

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The HSC tools and systems you need to succeed are right here at CoWorks! 🏔️🚀 And it’s not too late to start using them!
Receive expert support from experienced Coaches, Teachers & Markers across ALL your subjects 7 DAYS a week 🔥
HSC2026 enrolments closing soon.
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40 days... That’s all that’s left until most HSC Students begin their HSC Trial Exams.

While that might sound like plenty of time, these next six weeks will disappear faster than you think. The students who perform their best in Trials won’t be the ones who panic in the final week, they’ll be the ones who use the next 40 days with purpose.

We’ve put together a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan to help you know exactly what to focus on, when to focus on it, and how to build momentum right through to exam day.
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Plus, we’ve created a FREE 40-Day Study Planner to help you stay organised, track your progress and make every day count.

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40 days... That’s all that’s left until most HSC Students begin their HSC Trial Exams.
While that might sound like plenty of time, these next six weeks will disappear faster than you think. The students who perform their best in Trials won’t be the ones who panic in the final week, they’ll be the ones who use the next 40 days with purpose.
We’ve put together a 40-Day Trial Exam Plan to help you know exactly what to focus on, when to focus on it, and how to build momentum right through to exam day.
✅ Content consolidation
✅ Exam technique
✅ Trial paper practice
✅ Final revision strategies
Plus, we’ve created a FREE 40-Day Study Planner to help you stay organised, track your progress and make every day count.
Read the blog and download your free planner today #linkinbio or COMMENT “Planner” and we will send this directly to you.
#HSC2026 #Year12 #HSCTrials #StudyTips HSCCoWorks

WHATS YOUR WHY?

Whether its that ski season in Japan, a boat day in Greece, a basketball game in LA or that 3 month summer break post-exams, knowing what you’re working so hard towards is what will keep you going on the days you lack motivation and just want to give up.

Put in the work now so you can enjoy these things with no regrets 👊🏽👊🏽

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WHATS YOUR WHY?
Whether its that ski season in Japan, a boat day in Greece, a basketball game in LA or that 3 month summer break post-exams, knowing what you’re working so hard towards is what will keep you going on the days you lack motivation and just want to give up.
Put in the work now so you can enjoy these things with no regrets 👊🏽👊🏽
#motivation #studymotivation #travel #hsccoworks