In schools, we talk a lot about being “on track.”
On track for graduation.
On track for college.
On track for life.
But, I’ve worked with a lot of students over the years, and I’ve learned this:
There is no universal track.
Some students need to slow down to speed up.
Some need to work before they study.
Some need more structure before independence.
Some need time to heal, regroup, or figure out how their brain actually works.
When we obsess over timelines, we miss readiness.
Progress isn’t about how fast you move. It’s about whether the next step is sustainable.
Being “on time” doesn’t matter if you burn out, drop out, or lose yourself in the process.
What would change if we stopped asking “Are you on track?” And started asking, “Is this working for you right now?”
"Do you feel like you're moving forward?"
On track for graduation.
On track for college.
On track for life.
But, I’ve worked with a lot of students over the years, and I’ve learned this:
There is no universal track.
Some students need to slow down to speed up.
Some need to work before they study.
Some need more structure before independence.
Some need time to heal, regroup, or figure out how their brain actually works.
When we obsess over timelines, we miss readiness.
Progress isn’t about how fast you move. It’s about whether the next step is sustainable.
Being “on time” doesn’t matter if you burn out, drop out, or lose yourself in the process.
What would change if we stopped asking “Are you on track?” And started asking, “Is this working for you right now?”
"Do you feel like you're moving forward?"
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