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Please no.\" But don’t worry, I’ll keep it short-ish. No long-winded advice about “the most important year of your life.” I’ve been where you are. And I promise—you’ll survive. So instead, I want to talk about something a bit different:  \ngrit. And I’ll also share why it’s okay to enjoy yourself along the way. Yes, I went out on weekends. Yes, I played sports, even when my mum thought I should be buried in books. And yes, that balance was important.  \nBut grit—that’s the key to everything.  \nAnd honestly, I believe that. You don’t have to get a 99 ATAR or be the best at everything. But I want you to give your best. Whether it's sport, music, arts, or academics, it’s about showing up and giving that extra 10% when you feel like you can’t.  \nWe live in a world of convenience.You trade away meaningful experiences for shortcuts, and before you know it, you’re living life at half-speed.  \nEverything is right at our fingertips: texting your grandma takes 30 seconds (and avoids a 45-minute life update about her garden) . Food arrives at your door with a few taps (though it's usually cold and costs more than your dignity) . But convenience has a cost—a very real opportunity cost. But a life of convenience is more than ubereats and texting: It’s every easy option we take which chips away at the person we could become. It’s that mindset of “I’ll do just enough to get by.”  \nIn school, it’s easy to do just enough—It's easy to think, “If I can get early entry, why bother trying anymore? But here's the truth: Doing the bare minimum means you’reselling yourself short. As Danijela, the CEO of Alexander Appointments, a recruitment agency, told me,“Your ATAR isn’t just a number—it’s a reflection of your effort.” This isn’t just about academics—it’s about your personal grit and the habits you build. If you coast now, that’ll be your default setting later in life. And trust me, life doesn’t reward coasters.  \nYear 12 is the closest thing to post school life that you will experience. It is a shock once you finish school. You have no obligations except for your own. No one cares what goals you set or if you say you are going to wake up tomorrow at 6am go the gym and then study. You’re on your own. You have to decide to wake up everyday and commit to your dream, because no one is going to do that for you. No dean is  \ngoing to follow up and make sure that you’re trying your best in life because they can see your potential, especially not university tutors, they will barely even know your name.  \nI want you to take a moment: Raise your hand. Now raise it just a little bit higher. See? You had more to give all along. This is what happens when we fall into that“bare minimum” trap. You’ve got more in you than you think—whether it’s in your studies, sports, or life in general.  \nThink about how many times this week you’ve said, “I can’t wait.\" I can’t wait for the holidays. I can’t wait for trials to be over. I can’t wait to finish Year 12. The problem is, once you finish all that, you’ll just keep saying it. I can’t wait to finish work. I can’t wait for this semester to end. I can’t wait to go home. And suddenly, life becomes a series of things you just want to get through, rather than enjoy in the moment.  \nOftentimes we aren’t living in the moment, we are distracted, worrying about the next best thing. And look, I know some days are so mundane but even the hard days, become memories some day. The maths classes you hate—will eventually become memories you’ll miss. I mean, when else will you get to complain about a subject with your friends whilst eating three packets of Shapes at 9 am? These are the moments you’ll look back on one day.  \nSo live in the moment, enjoy the ride, and give it everything you’ve got. At the end of this journey, you’ll want to walk awa","cbCairYhNGn4va3h","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairYhNGn4va3h","pdf",62333,"English","# Grit over bare minimum\n## Convenience and opportunity cost\n## Commitment after school independence\n# Enjoying the moment\n## Redefining “I can’t wait”\n## Turning school days into memories\n# Balance and gratitude\n## Effort when it counts\n## Support through sports, arts, academics, service\n# Life perspective through loss","[{\"question\":\"What does the speech mean by “grit” and why is it important?\",\"answer\":\"Grit is the habit of showing up and giving your best, especially the extra effort when you feel like you can’t. 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