Why are studies so boring?

Most of the times, we are quite aware of WHAT need to be studied. But we have never really thought of the WHY? Most of us thus see studying as just a means to an end, the end of course being a good grade or top marks. Now, when one feels, at the very outset itself, unsure about this end point, how CAN one be enthusiastic about studying?!
For instance, you are thinking to yourself, "I better study properly because I really must top the class this year".... or, "I must get a first class or my parents will feel upset" then the natural next thought is, "Oh no, I doubt I can make it to those kind of marks! I might just do so badly that everyone will make fun of me, or be disappointed I guess it's safer not to try.

"You have one thing common with successful people - "a 24 hour day". It's how you see it that makes the difference".

Editor answered 11 years ago