How I went from high school failure to successful doctor.

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Looking at me now, you would never know how much I struggled in high school. I stumbled my way through figuring out how to go from failing high school glasses to becoming a successful doctor. We talk mental health, finding your purpose, honing your study habits, and taking charge of your life. If you like my content and want access to more exclusive stuff like videos, blog posts, journal prompts, Q&A, merch, and more, consider supporting me on Patreon so I can keep making free content like this!
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@jadynolivia9298 3 жыл бұрын

This video was really helpful I feel like my life doesn’t even matter because I’m failing so it’s nice to see other people who struggled in high school doing amazing things.

@aquariusleah-playz4807 3 жыл бұрын

I agree I looked up because I absolutely failed freshman year and my grade point average was horrible but it helps knowing if you still have bad grades you can still make a good future for yourself

@ECO473 3 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling because I've been there. More than 40 years ago, I went to a specialized high school, allegedly one of the top schools in New York, but it was an overrated toilet. Most of the teachers there were just angry, toxic people who motivated by fear. Needless to say, I failed a bunch of piss-poor classes that never did anything for me in real life. Eventually, I dropped out because I just didn’t give a rat’s ass anymore. Years later I graduated from college and law school. Now, I’ve been a college law professor for the past 23 years and I’m having the time of my life doing something I love that actually helps students. The moral of the story is that anyone can overcome one or more bad grades to find success and fulfillment, both academically and professionally. Never let bad grades in meaningless classes keep you from your true calling.

@MelissaShepardMD 3 жыл бұрын

Love this take!! So true! Thank you!

@ECO473 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaShepardMD Thanks, Doc. I'd also suggest this: the way to succeed in any academic pursuit is to do it for yourself...and NEVER on anyone else's terms. If you're going to school and/or pursuing a major because someone else wants you to do it...and you don't want to, then that's a train wreck just looking for a spot to land. That's what happened to me in high school. I failed geometry, trigonometry, physics, civics, structural design, and even gym because I mentally collapsed under the weight of everyone else's expectations. Once I realized that I was trying to be all things to all people, I also knew I needed to make a clean break and start over...for myself, and no one else!!! For example, if you want to be a music major but your lawyer parents want you to major in pre-law, then it is absolutely worthless to sit in class after class in a major someone else wants for you...BUT YOU DON'T. Follow your own path. It's YOUR life and YOUR education. Never let anyone tell you different. You CAN pull it off. I'm living proof.

@primus6677 2 жыл бұрын

Proof that even if you fail high school, you'll still be fine.

@Ashleyherondale1679 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much melissa, im so gratefull ive stumbled upon your channel. I wanted to become a pychiatrist ever since ive found out dad has paranoid schizophrenia. Im very much an avergae student, i got into english for college but flunked out back in 2018. Ive been depressed for 2 years figuring out what to do with my life. Your story gives mw hope to keep on fighting and not give up.

@leshennoire3789 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this it really helped. Idk why but I thought I was the only one that went through this. Everywhere I looked online nobody had a similar experience. I was always skipping class and barely managed to graduate (1.9 gpa). I'm now 22 and realized my mistakes and I'm planning on going to med school after I meet the requirements.

@Christine-fh3qe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video !! All the best wishes for you!!

@roshniperera8692 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing advice, I’m struggling right now with my med school enrollment but watching this made me feel better !

@isabely7466 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!💐

@AndradaRusuOfficialYouTube 4 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you dedicated your time helping other! I keep ip posted notes for goals and really helps

@taravanderlinden1371 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! Definitely going to try implementing these tips!

@MelissaShepardMD 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you liked it!

@drfifteenmd7561 2 жыл бұрын

This video sounds helpful, I'll try to apply this practical advice.

@KatiefromCanada 4 жыл бұрын

New subbie! I loved this, this was so inspiring. I also struggled in high school but found my footing later on! Your tips and story are so important to share.

@MelissaShepardMD 4 жыл бұрын

Katie from Canada thanks so much for watching!

@MelissaShepardMD 4 жыл бұрын

Katie from Canada I just checked out your channel too and I love it! Keep up the great work! ❤️

@KatiefromCanada 4 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaShepardMD Thanks so much for checking me out! It means alot

@AnanyaAnand 4 жыл бұрын

i did what you said on tik tok and i checked out this video and i instantly subscribed:) i love this and thank you so so much for replying to my comment

@pardayang6782 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your story to show us that if you can do it so do we can do it 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@MelissaShepardMD 2 жыл бұрын

You absolutely can!!!

@pardayang6782 2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaShepardMD thankyou you inspire me because I have also struggle in learning too and I hope I can become successful just like you

@Bachelbasquez 3 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed! Amazing video. So much more helpful than other videos ive watched.

@jasminejones6889 5 ай бұрын

Ty for this video it really helped cus I just got my results and I got D+ on chemistry especially cus im in grade 10 so I was supposed to do better, I feel like a failure💔💔

@aadilroshan7822 Жыл бұрын

I'm failing high school because of two reasons: 1.I have hard time focusing on the teacher like focusing on the stuff she is teaching. 2.I am very bad at memorization like really bad and high school in my case is full of memorization. I might have adhd cuz i stutter and cuz of the memorization and focusing issues but whats really important to me is that how to overcome these issues that i had since childhood.

@mariagarfias123mg 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like this will help my adhd

@priscilla_the_lioness 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was helpful but i got a question...

@pardayang6782 2 жыл бұрын

Hello thankyou for your video can you give me advice I'm also a slow learner so I don't know if I'm going to be successful so can you gave me advice if I can become successful even though I'm a slow learner

@levicollins8532 2 жыл бұрын

What advice would you give someone who was horrible in high school? Went to college a couple times. Probably about 8 years ago and just didn't really focus. I have ADHD and coincidentally my wife is actually a MD. I didn't really know what I wanted to do with my life. I've always been in business and I love helping other people but after me and her met I found a love for her job. Her basically coming home everyday. Tell me how things were and that kind of stuff. So I'm about to start college here soon and go the DO path. But I'm extremely nervous for anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, and all those classes. Because I've never really been a school smart person. I've been more a common sense in street smart person.

@pauldirc.. 3 ай бұрын

How are you doing now