Optimizing for grades kills passion

Imposter syndrome is very real and a direct consequence of cultural stigma towards risk-taking paired with an outdated education system. This proliferates the “fixed mindset”.

Over-optimizing for a grade or test score kills this passion. It forces you into a mindset where you have to “hack the test” to win.

"The most damaging thing you learned in school wasn't something you learned in any specific class. It was learning to get good grades." - Paul Graham