This story just melted my heart as it depicts how a father's words of wisdom are usually understood with time. Your dad, in his grey shorts and blue top, giving you the advice to be proactive was my favorite part. Most of us reject these types of insights till we come across a similar "easy course" situation like yours that got complicated. I found the moment at the exam, where others had it easy but you struggled, very moving and I could relate with it. I appreciate you sharing this advice with us.