Motivation does not correlate to being a good student

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Motivation is a useful tool, but it comes in waves and can disappear at any moment. A ‘motivated student’ is not a student who is constantly motivated.

The real secret of good and motivated students is that they are self-disciplined.

Motivation will inspire a good student in the beginning, but eventually, when this goes, they knuckle down and commit themselves to getting stuff done, knowing that the long-term goal is the most important, regardless of how they feel.

Don’t be disheartened if you lose your motivation: keep yourself disciplined and you will get it done, and that is what the secret to being a good student is.