I have a 3.9 GPA in engineering and I skip all my classes.

I have a 3.9 GPA in engineering and I skip all my classes. I graduated high school with a 96 average, got my first choice university, and then proceeded to get railed in my freshman year. I was failing almost all my classes and I quickly realized I had to lock in. So after 172 hours of organic chemistry tutor and 10,000 milligrams of caffeine, my grades got better, but it came at a cost. I got the 3.9 I desperately wanted, but I felt empty because I spent all this time hiding in my dorm, disconnected from reality, missing time spent with friends, making new connections, because I realized I was only grinding for a number instead of a life. I thought that the constant grind would make me feel fulfilled, but I was actually at one of the lowest points in my life. So when it came to second year, I told myself, fuck it, and just set one goal: to stop caring about my GPA and actually start living a life. So I did the trips, connected with new people, tried new things, and I think life has a funny way of teaching you lessons because my GPA? It didn't change. What changed was how long I could keep going. Because if you're planning for the long term, the real way to win is to work hard, then rest hard, then work hard again. Taking time to recharge doesn't slow you down, it makes the next sprint stronger because you get to live a rich life while still doing well in the things that matter. And if this felt like you, we're probably a lot more similar than you think, so follow me.