“How to Slack Your Way to Success” was truly a publication of where I was in my life at the time of writing.

There are many parts where I shake my head and smile, but still in agreement with the underlying message—perhaps the focus, or intonation, need some refinement.

However, it’s Tommy v2’s (Thomas Jast) introduction that resonates.

Two people, two lives.

One focuses her attention on where it matters, accepting that not every part of her life can be stellar.

The other stresses himself out trying to eek out every half-mark he can in his school work, only to discover those infinitesimal fractions of marks count for nothing in the long run but unneeded stress.

If the difference between half a mark is pursuing your dream or letting it die, then it matters.

If the skill of negotiating and fighting for what you want is the intention, with the marks being nothing more than the vehicle of deliver for said skills, then it matters.

If it’s neither of those situations, why stress over it?

There are places in your life where half a mark matters. Carrying it into every part of who you are is inviting opportunity for something to fall apart.