Do I have to be smart to have a good life ?

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I'm a senior in high school and basically all my friends get 4.0s...I don't. I get a 3.5-3.3 and I feel like I'm not as smart as my friends and it's embarrassing. But just because they're smarter than me, I'll still just as good of life right? Like when I'm married one day with a nice family my GPA won't matter. Idk I just feel sad that I'm not smart like everyone else

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I know hs seems important because that's the biggest thing in life you've done so far but a few years out of school you will realize how little hs, gpa, even some friends really mean in life. There a lot of really stupid doctors and lots of really smart janitors... Life is what you make of it and your only gonna be as happy as you make up your mind to be so just pick happy 😃

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Of course you can have a good life, and in lots of respects! That's still a good GPA. You can still get into college, or into a job, and as long as you work hard, you'll be fine.

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My dad is supposibly gifted. IQ wise. And all he has ever done is been in and out of jail. So it's not how smart you are but really what you do with the life you got

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That's still a great GPA!

Grades do not always reflect intelligence. My sister has a 4.0 from HS and now in college. But she's dumber than a post when it comes to everything else.

I got somewhere between a 3.7-4.0, by comparison I have lived on my own, gotten married, survived tricky situations. 
Previous to this I was her "Older, fatter, ugly, stupid, slutty, pagan whore of a sister"
(I've only had the 1 partner, married him in fact. I advocate for women's health, and really everyone's health both mental and physical. My husband and I were married in college, responsible and bought a house a year and some change after he graduated. As for my religion, I was a devout Lutheran for my entire life, but I couldn't ignore being shouted at by the Gods, so I left and found my true calling.)

Now she's coming to me for advice on everything, the sun and moon don't rise and set out of my buttcrack, but to her and her friends I'm some sort of mystical guru for body image issues, finances, relationships, sex, bodily functions and marriage.
My parents have also half gotten off the "she's a fat, ugly, stupid, slutty, pagan whore" train. At parties they sing my praises and say "I'm a little jealous of her life choices and he opportunities she and Joe have created for themselves. I wish I had been able to tackle life like that!"
So the short answer is no. I highly recommend, doing research about what you're passionate about. Read the newspaper, both from your country and from others for better perspectives. Volunteer, everywhere, soup kitchens halfway houses, the hospital. It's great life experience. And if you're fortunate enough to travel, go! See every thing! Eat weird food, enjoy the culture.
By doing this you'll find what you want to do in life. If that's being a hair and make up artist, hell yes! If that's being a kindergarten teacher, or an engineer or even a stay at home mom, that's awesome.You'll also find valuable life experience/lessons you wouldn't have had otherwise!

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I had a 2. Something in high school because I fucked around & skipped all the time. I'm now going to medical school next year. You can be successful even with a low gpa.

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My school didn't care about gpa and no one in life will either. Don't worry about what your friends are doing. I was a solid C student in high school. Went to college and graduated with honors. I now have a really good job while some of the "smart" kids in my class are unemployed or bankrupt. Just do your best.

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You do not have to have a high gpa to live a happy, good life.

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3.0 is above average. You will be fine. Hardworking, dedication, teamwork, etc is more of what you need. I got all As but Cs in math, brought down my GPA. Graduated college with honors with 4 degrees. Do your best, work hard, you will go places!

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You can only do your best honey.  I graduated with a 3.5 my sister was valedictorian.  We are both teachers and love what we do.  We are different people but I still compare myself sometimes.  I've always had friends that were as smart as me or smarter.  I've had to work hard for what I've done in life.  Life isn't happily ever after.  Marriage and babies aren't happily every after.  It's hard work and dedication.

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Grades don't measure intelligence I can't stress that enough rn I'm not gonna lie my gpa is 1.7 but I'm the smartest out of all my friends who have 3.5-4.0 (not trying to sound conceded it's just true lol)

Do I have to be smart to have a good life ?

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