For simplicity’s stake let’s look at industries as systems.

The good student type perceives the system as something bigger than himself. The system demands loyalty and respect from them. The system can’t be ruled; ever; not in a lifetime. After a while a student becomes a teacher or a user of the system, representing this belief. Sometimes some people come and challenge their beliefs about the system and they will probably comply as long as these innovations make sense – within the system.

The bad student type also perceives the system as something bigger than himself; something that can’t be ruled; ever. This one will always struggle to understand the mechanics of the system, won’t be able to use it to his benefit and chances are that he’ll either leave the system or finds a component within the system where he can be a good student.

Then there’s the type that never was a student. This one perceives any (number of) system as pure potential with no significance whatsoever, as mere tools that he can use, change, re-define or replace with brand new ones he himself created, according to his purpose and will.

The key is harmony and awareness: find your place and let others be what they are! Be nice, no fighting!

If you’re a bad student, you’re probably in the wrong system: find a new one or find your specialty and focus.

If you’re a good student, learn and teach but don’t forget: not everybody is a student: manage your expectations towards others.

If you’re not a student, focus on purpose and create, change, re-define, replace or use accordingly; but no matter what everybody’s telling you, don’t try to be a a student or a specialist!

Tons of challenges for all 3 types.