Beyond the Syllabus

when I was young I had a dream of becoming a doctor. but, the path to success is never a smooth ride it's filled with twists and turns. I still remember the arguments I had with my parents about choosing the stream I wanted to pursue. they had their doubts since no one in my family even dreamed about being a doctor but I was resolute I knew what I wanted and I was willing to fight for it. finally they relented and allowed me to take the stream I wanted. as I began my academic journey I set my sights on scoring better than my classmates. I worked tirelessly and to my delight my hard work paid off. I started scoring well sometimes even topping the class (sometimes). the sense of accomplishment was exhilarating. but as time went I began to struggle. I found myself stuck in a rat race unable to muster the motivation to study. I made elaborate timetables and schedule , only to abandon them a few days later. the pressure to perform was mounting and I felt like I was failing. and then the...