It's good to excel at things in school.
Liam is a student in high school.
Liam wants to sign up for classes.
Liam signs up for honors classes that demand a lot from him.
Liam signs up for the easiest classes where he can put in the minimum amount of work.
Liam learns that hard work and intelligence pay off in life.
Liam doesn't push himself and limits his future prospects.