Show your father you want to succeed in life by performing well at school. Endeavor to complete all your assignments on time and to the best of your ability. If there's something you don't understand, ask your teachers to explain again, provide further resources for learning or ask a friend to explain it to you. Develop a study schedule. Make an estimate of how long your homework will take and plan your afternoon and evenings around it. Include revision and breaks in your schedule. Plan study sessions with 45 minutes full studying then a 10-minute break. Keep your phone off to help you focus only on the study material while you work. Avoid any other distractions that you know will come up. Experiment with different studying techniques until you find your own learning style. Find a quiet room in your house to study. Make sure you have your own space to do it. Organize your folders and stationery. Keep files of your subjects. Make sure you write your name and the date on all assignments to help you know which order they should go in. Try to build a good reputation for yourself. Always be polite to your teachers and show them you're keen on learning well by participating in class. Sometimes it can be difficult to be polite when you don't like a teacher or if your friends tend to act up in class. Set a good example by being well-mannered. Your dad will be proud of you when he hears your teachers praising you. This doesn't mean you have to agree with everything your teacher does. If a teacher is being a bully or if you're concerned about their behavior toward you or anyone else in class, raise the issue with your school principal. Be sure to tell your parents so that they are also up to date with your life. Doing well at school is about more than academics. Participating in ECAs so will help you develop into a well-rounded individual: you will learn valuable life skills like discipline, leadership, teamwork, time management, analytical skills, social skills and organization all while having fun in an activity you're interested in. These are all skills you need to succeed in life. All parents want to see their children succeed in life. ECAs also boost your college applications and resume/CV as they show you have a range of interests and values that the college or employer will be looking for. Show your dad that you're a good judge of character. Befriend people who you see do well in school. Look for those that have a good reputation with others and their teachers and who perform highly in class and whom you think have good character and stay out of trouble. You might learn from them and being friends with them might help keep you out of trouble too. If you like, you can form study groups with them. Never do anything just because your friends are doing them. Think your actions through. If you're having trouble with peer pressure, talk to your dad about it or speak to a school counsellor.
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One-sentence summary -- Study well. Get along with your teachers. Take part in extracurricular activities (ECAs). Make good friends.

Article: Be open to listening to what others have to say about your talkativeness. They may have some helpful insight about ways to stop being so talkative. Ask them to prompt you if they catch you interrupting people or talking too much. Having people hold you accountable will help you reach your goal faster. Consider asking a trusted friend or family member if they have faced the same challenges as you with being overly talkative. They may be able to explain what has helped them, or what they've been through. Listen to their suggestions about ways to change your habits. While it may seem hard at first to change the way you talk or interact with others, it's important that you find ways to communicate that adapt and change to fit your audience. Know your audience. Is it a large group? Just one person? Someone who's quiet or someone else who's really talkative? Is it a classroom setting? At work? Or just hanging out with friends? Each situation may merit a change in your way of communicating. Be attuned to what others are saying or doing. If everyone else is quiet, then think about ways to be quiet. If it's a social gathering, find ways to engage others in the conversation. Some talkativeness comes from personality differences, such as being very extroverted. Other times it could be a symptom of a medical or mental health condition. Most commonly, being overly talkative is a nervous or stress-related habit that can be controlled. Watch out for any concerns that your excessive talkativeness may be pressured, rapid, and seemingly uncontrollable. Maybe it feels like you can't stop, and the pace of speech seems inappropriately urgent. If this is your situation, talk with a mental health or medical professional for an evaluation. There may be medication or therapy that can help. Evaluate if you constantly crave to be with others, or get your energy from talking with other people. You may be strongly extroverted, and thus might come off as bothersome to others if you are constantly restless and want to talk with people. Be aware that sometimes anxiety and stress can lead to heightened or rapid talking. Find ways to notice what you're doing, and refocus your mind on how to stay calm, focused, and relaxed in that moment. Practicing mindfulness techniques and meditation may help. If you feel like people are treating you differently, or making you feel unwelcome due to your talkative behavior, consider talking with a counselor about how to cope. Find a counselor at your school, through an Employee Assistance Program, or in the community. Ask them about how to help with communication skills. Discuss how to establish boundaries of communication, and how to respect others' communication styles. A counselor can give you an unbiased and non-judgmental opinion on the situation.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find support from trusted friends and family about your talkativeness. Be willing to adapt your communication style. Understand the various causes of excessive talkativeness. Get feedback from a counselor if your talkativeness is hurting your work or social life.