Take an interest in what you do

Along with keeping up with current events around the world, everyone should take an interest in what they do. What I mean is just don't be a regular student in the classroom. Don't be that person that punches in every day from 9-5 at their job. Be proactive.

     While reading the required material, you might see something that catches your eye. Don't skip it and move on. Take some interest and do some research on it.
     My junior year in AP Physics, we were required to read a chapter on mass. While reading, I saw a column on relativity and time dilation. We weren't going to cover it and it won't be on the AP test. Yet, I was curious what these subjects were about. I won't go into detail but mainly relativity was of the greatest scientific centuries in the 20th century. Albert Einstein changed the world forever with his formula E=mc^2.
     I ended up taking the SAT Subject Test for physics and those subjects came up. I entered a scholastic bowl challenge a few months later and questions on those topics came up. I felt prepared when answering those questions. As you can see, learning more can't hurt at all.
     There's some great information in the world yet its overlooked by our daily duties.
     Even at your job in a business firm, doing research on new products and on your own company can make you more valuable to your own company. It shows your bosses your taking interest into your job and going beyond your own duties.
     You become more well-rounded and knowledgeable in every field. Don't be afraid to ask irrelevant questions because one day they can become relevant to you. Knowledge is power and taking an interest in what you do will lead you down the right path.