How To Raise An Over-Achiever
When exceptional is all that's good enough51 total reviews
Comment from estory
I thought this poem, in it's banging a fist against the table kind of rhythm, repetitions of phrases, captured the feeling of this instance on excellence that many parents drive into their kids these days, this idea of success at any cost. There was an insistence about it that drove the point home in all these repeating phrases. estory
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I thought this poem, in it's banging a fist against the table kind of rhythm, repetitions of phrases, captured the feeling of this instance on excellence that many parents drive into their kids these days, this idea of success at any cost. There was an insistence about it that drove the point home in all these repeating phrases. estory
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I so love that you noticed this, story! You're the only one who mentioned it, but you are exactly correct! In fact, SO excellent are you as a reviewer, I believe I should make you an Honorary Saxman, you over-achiever, you!!
You made my night with this one. Thank you.
Comment from Janet Foor
This could have been written about my daughter, my overachiever. I think she has calmed down now that she has children of her own (all boys) but it must drive her crazy as none of them are overachievers. :))))
Well done and good luck
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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This could have been written about my daughter, my overachiever. I think she has calmed down now that she has children of her own (all boys) but it must drive her crazy as none of them are overachievers. :))))
Well done and good luck
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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My daughter isn't an overachiever, either. But she's also a lot happy a person than I was at that age. And that's a life-affirming trade-off.
Thanks for this snippet of your life, Janet; I loved it.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I guess I won't be invited to be in that family team! lol, much too much pressure for me. I enjoyed reading your poem, it is a really good entry for this contest, and it rhymed perfectly. Well done and good luck! Sandra xx
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I guess I won't be invited to be in that family team! lol, much too much pressure for me. I enjoyed reading your poem, it is a really good entry for this contest, and it rhymed perfectly. Well done and good luck! Sandra xx
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I hear you loud and clear, but Team Mitchell seems to have served you very well! You're very impressive with your accomplishments. (Want to be an Honorary Saxman?...)
Thank you for the delightful review. I loved it.
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Sounds interesting! lol. I'm game for 'most' things. :))
Comment from Miss Sherry
Oh, my - makes me tired just reading! Artwork proves achievers can be downright ugly. Very clever poem for the contest and I wish you the best of luck...so achieve, win!!
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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Oh, my - makes me tired just reading! Artwork proves achievers can be downright ugly. Very clever poem for the contest and I wish you the best of luck...so achieve, win!!
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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Hahahahah. I love your comment about the artwork! And thank you for the review about the poem itself. Very much appreciated.
Comment from mancub
you have a fun poem, this has a very colorful feel that brings good imagery to the readers mind with each verse.
You have a good message within encouraging always to strive for excellence, this is a positive thing as long as it is what the individual wants, but on the flip side, this can be a negative thing when being pushed to excel in something you really may have no interest in.
I like your choice of art work, as it shows deep thought and signs of power, definitely a nice fit for your work here. Your delivery is strong and sends the message well of striving for success with all you do, there are many overachievers in the world but each has a purpose and reason, You have done a wonderful job here, this is fun and I am sure many will enjoy this as well, Thank you for sharing, Mancub
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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you have a fun poem, this has a very colorful feel that brings good imagery to the readers mind with each verse.
You have a good message within encouraging always to strive for excellence, this is a positive thing as long as it is what the individual wants, but on the flip side, this can be a negative thing when being pushed to excel in something you really may have no interest in.
I like your choice of art work, as it shows deep thought and signs of power, definitely a nice fit for your work here. Your delivery is strong and sends the message well of striving for success with all you do, there are many overachievers in the world but each has a purpose and reason, You have done a wonderful job here, this is fun and I am sure many will enjoy this as well, Thank you for sharing, Mancub
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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What a thoughtful and considerate review, Mancub. I appreciate the time and work that went into writing it, and I like the sentiment, as well. Thank you for every part of it.
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you are very welcome, keep the creativity flowing, have a great day, Mancub
Comment from Ross E Silke
A good motivational piece with a lot to say about succeeding. We are a society that is rather an achievement based and over-achieving seems to be sought to climb to the top in our world today. Achieving is a good thought to do our best, but over-achieving can also bring stress and anxiety that is not healthy. So, I would test your poem in that is it really wise to always over-achieve? Perhaps adding something about when to stop going overboard and learning to enter peace instead of striving but make it an even more effective piece. So, partly, I disagree, but I also agree with your message in terms of putting our best into everything, but to a certain degree until we know when to let go and slow down to enjoy life as well.
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A good motivational piece with a lot to say about succeeding. We are a society that is rather an achievement based and over-achieving seems to be sought to climb to the top in our world today. Achieving is a good thought to do our best, but over-achieving can also bring stress and anxiety that is not healthy. So, I would test your poem in that is it really wise to always over-achieve? Perhaps adding something about when to stop going overboard and learning to enter peace instead of striving but make it an even more effective piece. So, partly, I disagree, but I also agree with your message in terms of putting our best into everything, but to a certain degree until we know when to let go and slow down to enjoy life as well.
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Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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Thank you, Ross. Perhaps if my family name were longer than six letters (the prompt was to write an Acrostic using your family name) I could have delved deeper into the evils of over-achieving.
Comment from Aussie
Good luck with your contest entry; different to say the least.
A good piece for young adults, I think. Don't know that the X will be accepted by the committee. I know you meant well using it. Liked it.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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Good luck with your contest entry; different to say the least.
A good piece for young adults, I think. Don't know that the X will be accepted by the committee. I know you meant well using it. Liked it.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I don't know if it will, either. I guess I'll just take my chances! Thanks for the review.
Comment from Sandra Montanino
I like the illustration of superheroes. They are perfect for the poem. "Never, ever give up. Don't let Failure drink from your cup." Great words. They should be on a plaque somewhere. Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I like the illustration of superheroes. They are perfect for the poem. "Never, ever give up. Don't let Failure drink from your cup." Great words. They should be on a plaque somewhere. Well done!
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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I appreciate this review very much, Sandra. It made me feel very encouraged when I read it.
Comment from royowen
Well done with this one, great theme, smoothly delivered with purpose, excellently novel artwork, the sort of thing heroes are made. Great internal rhyme, good entry, well dine, good luck, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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Well done with this one, great theme, smoothly delivered with purpose, excellently novel artwork, the sort of thing heroes are made. Great internal rhyme, good entry, well dine, good luck, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 11-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2019
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What a nice, encouraging review this is! Thank you, Roy. And thanks for the good luck wishes for the contest, as well.
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Most welcome
Comment from Janilou
Well, I have often wondered how well this works. I think it has more to do with the personality of the child. Mine are all so different- all grown now. My youngest has been a straight A student her entire school life and is continuing that trend in college. I have never had to telll her to study or complete an assignment. She is totally self motivated. Now, my other kids were not that way. Lol.
Interesting poem. No errors noted.
All the best,
Jan
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Well, I have often wondered how well this works. I think it has more to do with the personality of the child. Mine are all so different- all grown now. My youngest has been a straight A student her entire school life and is continuing that trend in college. I have never had to telll her to study or complete an assignment. She is totally self motivated. Now, my other kids were not that way. Lol.
Interesting poem. No errors noted.
All the best,
Jan
Comment Written 10-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2019
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Ditto. I was the only one who "took" to the family prototype. The others ones opted out in a variety of ways.
Thanks for this interesting slice of your life. I love this review.
