Short messages on Education from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Treat every school lesson or job like an apprenticeship as if you are learning that subject as your trade. This will give you a much deeper understanding and the subject will become easier.
It is okay to ask for help with a task you want to do better – it is all adding to your experience and knowledge. People often think higher of you if you show you are interested and want to understand, and will spend the time to help you.
Different subjects at school teach you how to think in different ways. School gives you the different skills you will need in life, such as: