Tuesday, May 27, 2008

7:25 PM

Just read the blog of someone I know, and I was totally inspired. By how much motivation the guy has for so many different things and managing to balance all the different facets of his life. I am really impressed. Someone who's biologically around my age, yet light years apart in terms of maturity and thought processes. I am certain he will be part of the movers and shakers of the next generation.

Comparing him and me, I wonder, what have I done with my life so far? Not much. Everything has been done within a small little comfortable space. I have given up opportunities and different chances because I thought I would not be able to attain what I want. The result of not having enough confidence in myself, I guess.

This seems to be the major obstacle for me. I need to overcome this before I am able to really start going places. I want so many things out of my life, yet somehow I just stop short when there is actually a chance of making them reality. Going on exchange has been a dream come true. I have seen Europe now, but I'm not sure if that is enough. There are so many people here who are truly remarkable and so much better than us. Who cares if you were in the top 10% of the small tiny island of Singapore? When it comes to competing on world level, where would you stand?

Not very far up, it seems. I think I need to reconsider my priorities. Complaining takes you nowhere. I want to take charge of my life. To start doing things I want to and start planning for my future. Grab every opportunity that comes.

Wish me luck. Thanks for inspiring me.