Dear Farid,
Thank you for your letter of 12th June. I was really sorry to hear that you didn't do
well in the mid-term Maths Exam again. I understand that after two bad performances in Maths,
you may start considering yourself a failure. I think you are overreacting.
It's not true at all that some people are born losers as they say, and that others are
born winners. No my friend, failure and success at school depend on what you put into your
work.
You want to be successful, don't you? Try my recipe because I've already tried it
and it has worked well for me. First, take 2 kilograms of hard work. Add to them half a
kilogram of punctuality. Then, sprinkle a pinch of honesty on them. Finally, mix in a spoonful
of self-respect. I'm sure that you will soon start saying that you were born a winner because this
recipe will guarantee you success in the final Maths Exam…
With my best wishes,
Karim