The #1 secret to school success
Rebellion. But not the kind you're thinking of.
Rebellion.
But not the kind you’re thinking of, if this is what you had in mind...
That kind of rebellious child is the last thing you want!
Especially not at school!
I’m talking about educational rebellion - a one-person revolution to think outside the box, to question the norm, and cultivate a mind that dares to soar.
This is the mentality that universities now crave. They don’t just want a list of grades—they want personal statements that show a passion for learning beyond the classroom.
This rebellious mindset? It’s exactly what gets kids noticed.
Now you might be thinking they are bound to get noticed.
They’re top of the class, with straight As, finish homework before it’s due, excel in sports like Michael Jordan, practice the piano like Rachmaninoff, and lead school councils like future presidents.
Deep down you know there are thousands of students like them—diligent, disciplined, with grades to boast about. But does that really set them apart, especially in places where excellence is the baseline?
Or, maybe you’re feeling frustrated as you watch a child’s potential go unrecognised. They love the subject, but they’re not in the top set. They excel practically but struggle with assessments. Or maybe they just don't like the teacher.
Ultimately the way the school system ranks children doesn't always reward their strengths. The school system is a factory, churning out uniform products—grades and test scores.
The good news?
The real world is not a factory, it is a canvas, ready for bold strokes of individuality and innovation. It needs people who can rebel intellectually and think outside the box.
And if that’s your child, they will get noticed, no matter what set they’re in now.
People like Malala Yousafzai, who fought for her right to learn and inspired millions, or Steve Jobs, who reimagined personal technology with creativity and vision. The world looks up to leaders who push boundaries and change the game, like Jane Goodall, who redefined our understanding of primates, or Greta Thunberg, whose unwavering activism for climate action has mobilised a global movement.
By teaching your child to rebel against the limits of classroom conformity, you’re giving them the power to write their own story—to stand out, to think big, and to shift their narrative in ways that set them apart.
So how do you give your kids the edge to be ultimately successful?
I've created a guide:
Nici Hoyle
Inside, I reveal the complete guide and practical advice on how kids can rebel well in education and excel in academic ways that will get them noticed.
Chat again soon,
Nici
P.S.
I’ve seen firsthand how this mindset transforms students’ approach to learning.
The world needs innovators—is your child ready to lead the way?
