I would phrase this differently: money matters more than I thought relative to my personal sense of accomplishment. I also do believe I get more value from appl

I would phrase this differently: money matters more than I thought relative to my personal sense of accomplishment. I also do believe I get more value from applying what I've learned than any temporary boost a better grade would have gotten me. Remember no one cares about grades when you have some relevant experience. And to me, intrinsic achievement matters more to me, by definition. The only think that could go wrong is to change your mind about what matters later in life. I've lived half my life and my values haven't changed that much.