I was a GEP student and athlete in an elite school. It took a bad failure to teach me what I do is not who I am

I was what most would call a high achiever: A well-behaved GEP (Gifted Education Programme) student who handed in her homework and generally did well for exams.  I had a packed activity schedule: School team for track and field and table tennis. Playing in the Guitar Ensemble Club. Piano lessons.  At the end of my … Continue reading I was a GEP student and athlete in an elite school. It took a bad failure to teach me what I do is not who I am