Why I Stopped Trying to Ace Every Exam

I was not sure what I wanted to do with my life, but it became important for me to have a clear picture of where I want to be in the future. Being an ethical hacker means that it is essential for me understand how computers work and why they break. Why did I spend time studying when this knowledge didn't help become an ethical hacker?

I've realized that my efforts to ace every exam was hurting me in the long run. What would it mean for my future if I failed an exam or did not do well on one of them? It'd learn something about myself, maybe try harder next time and move forward. Asking these questions started down a path uncovering why ACE meant more than learning information.