School (and Uni) are designed to train you to become academics. So naturally, anyone aspiring to be other than that, will be screwed to various degree. I'm a

School (and Uni) are designed to train you to become academics. So naturally, anyone aspiring to be other than that, will be screwed to various degree. I'm a certified genius. A member of Mensa. But I never do well in school. I do train myself to have the following attitudes : grit, honesty, initiative (note: different than assertive), be a helpful (friendly) person. People consider me to be a rather successful person. Personally I don't think I am yet. I taught my children the same, and I said these to them: "I would never demand good grades from you. I won't even mind you skipping school/uni classes. I do however expect you to always try your best. And try to develop your network of friends."