When giving up my rut in class I thought it would have a negative effect on my social life and no effect on my grades but I was completely wrong. The rut had no effect on my social life really and had a positive effect on my grades. I’m glad i gave up procrastination because I got a lot more work done. I’m going to start applying that strategy in my everyday life also. The quote that goes with my experience is “What I must do is all that concerns me, not what people think,” (Emerson) Despite pressure to stay after with my friends I went to class. The outcome of that will power was better grades and a better understanding of material. Tonight, for example, instead of staying after and hanging out with my friends, I came straight home and started on my homework. Now that I start my homework earlier, I have more time to do things I actually like. Overall this has been a positive experience.