I remember in high school "not wanting to go" to class. I think I was wrongly interpreting the feeling of thinking I wouldn't succeed with not wanting to partic

I remember in high school "not wanting to go" to class. I think I was wrongly interpreting the feeling of thinking I wouldn't succeed with not wanting to participate. When I did end up participating, attending class regularly and paying attention, putting in even 75% effort, I felt wonderful. I know the stakes of participating in the labor market is different, but I cannot help but wonder if there are parallels.