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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Really, really, really excelling at one is better than being an All Arounder. Or so they say.[/quote]

And if you really, really, really are average at everything other than academics? Then what?[/quote]

^^My point is that for some kids, trying lots of things is part of the joy of childhood. Not everyone is going to be the "star," so trying on different hats to potentially find your future joy is a good thing IMO. I did have one sport that I stuck with because I enjoyed it (I was far from really, really, excelling at it); but I also have a long list of things I tried because I wanted to see what it was like - and that long list made for a very interesting life and lets me talk about a lot of different things from experience. It was fun to try synchronized swimming, robotics, fencing, chess, high jump, Model UN, tap dancing, fundraising for a cause, golf, waitressing, etc. I never felt like I needed to be the best at any of them, but trying them all made for a rich and interesting life. And FWIW, I grabbed the brass ring.[/quote]

Great attitude. Wish I had done this when I was younger![/quote]

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