Akoyia Savado, I also tend to ramble on in my essays. I find it quite simple to move away from a topic and start on a new subject. This must mean that we are good at small talk. Time is difficult for you and I both. I do not have much time on my hands, so I tend to procrastinate when I definitely should not be. The quote that you shared hits you hard when you think about it. He was cut and dry about putting you mind to a skill and doing it. I too disagree about the statement. I do not think it would be a good mindset to agree. If you are paying for an education, you should want the best from it. Your perspective on mistakes being as good as successes is such a great mindset to have.