This is from Marcus Aurelius…
“When you need encouragement, think of the qualities the people around you have: this one’s energy, that one’s modesty, another’s generosity, and so on. Nothing is as encouraging as when virtues are visibly embodied in the people around us, when we’re practically showered with them. It’s good to keep this in mind,” (via Daily Stoic).
Learn from your fellow students on the tatami — don’t myopically focus on yourself. Steal techniques from your seniors, pick up ideas and fresh attitudes from your juniors, try to absorb energy and enthusiasm when you see it… open your eyes and learn.