droneifyguy

So I dont have kids and I'm not planning on having any anytime soon as I'm a (23m) young guy but I had an unbelievably supportive father who fostered academic success, in my belief, the best that he possibly could. However, I always underperformed in school. I accelled in athletics and discussion based classes and have done very well for my self in my military career thus far. I only talk about my self for background. My question is how do I, or what is the best way to, foster an environment for my future son or daughter that they have my questioning attitude and extrovert personality but still value grades and success in the educational system with out thinking it means EVERYTHING?

I mean my parents used to take me to the beach with out any friends or anyone that I already knew and encouraged me to go make friends with the other kids already playing there. Never pushed hard but it worked, today I feel more comfortable than the average human approaching groups of strangers (I think)