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October 11, 2015 by Mike Bergin

Winston Churchill Knows Test Prep

When I wrote about why “doing your best” is not always enough, I found the perfect culminating quote from none other than Winston Churchill. And why wouldn’t I? Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill wasn’t simply one of the most renowned wartime leaders of the 20th century; he was also among the wisest and wittiest. In fact, when England was embattled and on the brink of defeat during World War II, Churchill rallied the nation through the sheer force of his personality and rhetoric.

We remember Churchill’s words today because of how transformative his insights on determination, effort, and success have been on the world stage. But his insights illuminate many of the core struggles every student goes through in the quest for peak academic performance…

Failure is not fatal

Continuous effort is the key

To improve is to change

Never never never give up!
 
As an interesting footnote, Churchill was no stranger to the concept of test preparation. When he applied as a young man to attend the Royal Military College, he tried three times before passing the entrance exam!
 
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Mike Bergin
Tens of thousands of students a year prep for the SAT & ACT through programs Mike Bergin created or organized. After more than 25 years of intensive experience in the education industry, he's done it all as a teacher, tutor, director, curriculum developer, blogger, podcaster, and best-selling author. Mike founded Chariot Learning in 2009 to deliver on the promise of what truly transformative individualized education can and should be.

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