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Matt, one of the things I didn't appreciate until I hit my 30's... was just how wise my parents were when I was a teenage-know-it-all.

The only thing we can do, without actually sounding like your parents, is suggest you learn from our mistakes / regrets / wishes.

The stuff I posted above can truly turn you around, whether you see that now or not. Sometimes you don't have to understand, you simply have to -do-.

Check the anger at the door, man up and take the correct path, and just get through school first. Stay the course and you'll be smart enough (and still alive) to enjoy the things you envision yourself doing. At 15 you aren't going to make a ton of money as an auto mechanic - at 30 you won't earn a ton of money either. Life is a long journey, don't think for one second that you are even sure about what you plan to do or where you will end up. The only thing you should try to make happen, is finish high school and move on to college / tech school. That's your next stop, not a career job.

On Monday, put a smile on your face, go to class, and stop day dreaming about the car and shop. Keep your mind on schooling and just get it done. If you can't do it alone, make friends with the academic types so that you start to get as interested in learning as they are. Trust me, being a nerd early on pays off well in later years.

Good luck!