Educational Epiphany
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Joe Normandin English Composition
10/11/03
"EDUCATIONAL EPIPHANY"
I can remember that day like it was yesterday, when I totally changed my views on education. Before this epiphany happened I hated education. Education, to me, was a total waste of time. I felt that I wouldn't need any of this "education" in the future; I was convinced I was going to be a lead guitar player for a rock band. I didn't need to do homework or pay attention in class; I was going to be rich and famous. That all changed after my epiphany. One statement changed the course of my studies and made me more determined than ever to succeed.
"With an attitude like that, you are not going to succeed in anything you do." These were the words that changed my life forever. The asshole that said that was my ninth grade history teacher, Mr...