Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

What it is saying is that you don’t have to be the smartest person to succeed. You don’t have to have talent to be a good person. If you try your best and always have a positive attitude you can do about anything. You need to keep moving forward.

 

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

-Matt Biondi

 I agree with this statement because it is true. If you feel determined to change anything then most likely you will do it. You just need to add effort and time into it. For example, if you make up your work and try your best in all your assignments and tests then you will be able to turn an F in math class into and A. You just need persistence.