Does the line that has an equation y=2x-5 pass through (10,10)? Explain how you know.
Student’s nswer: I plotted the graph into the air with 2 rises and 1 run and as someone with ADHD, I know it won’t pass through (10, 10).
-now, i regret I studied maths and psychology.
So maybe there’s a balance to be found. Confidence in what we’ve achieved is great, but let’s pair it with humility and an understanding that nobody is perfect. Instead of bashing someone for a mistake, let's recognize that accomplishments and flaws can coexist.
I came across a video recently where someone with impressive achievements — a master’s degree, research presentations abroad, and pursuing a PhD — proudly shared his accomplishments on a game show. However, when he got a simple trivia question wrong, the backlash was intense.