Acquiring the habits of highly successful

students

Part 9

·         They concentrate on the process of solving the task and understanding the involved ideas. Of course we are interested in getting good results, but the process is more important. A result is a very brief moment of life, while learning to develop processes is a skill that will last for the whole life.

·         They interpret and analyze errors as a way of increasing their learning, i.e., they try to learn from their mistakes. This way, they see errors and failures as opportunities.

·         They look for required information in several channels (books, journals, newspapers, experts, internet and so on)

·         They consult experts and teachers frequently. This action provides a new perspective about the studied topics.