I am pretty smart too and can pass classes with little effort. when I am challenged it easily frustrates me and I want to give up.

I once had a very wise biology teacher who was subbing in my chemistry class in high school point this out to me. I was struggling and whining about it after being a really great student in his class...he pointed out how smart I was and this was the first time he saw me struggle and how much I wanted to give up..she told me that is how a lot of people felt on a regular basis because they aren't as smart as me and don't catch on as easy......

that has always stuck with me.......makes me try harder.......