PANEL DISCUSSION

ONLY GRADES ARE IMPORTANT FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVES?

Good grades are important, but they are not the only factor that contributes to
success in life. Many other factors such as hard work, perseverance, and
networking play a crucial role in determining one’s success in life. In fact,
there are many examples of successful people who did not have good grades
in school or college. Many successful people never even finished high school
or went to college. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped
out of college, but they were still able to become some of the most successful
entrepreneurs in the world.

While it is true that having good grades usually indicates a level of success in
school, this is not always the case. Many students have good grades but are
not successful in their careers or personal lives. There are several reasons for
this. First, success is not just about academics. There are many essential
things that students learn in school, such as working independently and
managing time efficiently. Second, success depends on many factors,
including natural talent, hard work, and luck. Third, success is not always
permanent. A successful person one day may not be successful the next day.

Success means different things to different people. But some qualities are
common to many successful people. These include intelligence,
perseverance, and determination.

Another reason why good grades may not necessarily be an indicator of

success is that they can be inflated due to cheating or lack of effort. For
example, if students cheat on a test, they may get a good grade, but they will
not have learned the material. As a result, good grades can be misleading and
do not necessarily reflect a student’s actual ability.
In some cases, people with excellent grades may be struggling to find work
because they haven’t been developing the skills necessary for their desired
career path or don’t know what they want to do yet.