Post 3 Success and distinction are strangers to the slothful
Success is progressive and continuous. You keep on making new successes on different aspects of life as years go by. Through experience and guidance, you become a person of good character and of wisdom. Distinction is the quality of being excellent. You need time and diligence to see a distinct improvement in your studies. Success and distinction are twins. Success will be accompanied by distinction; and distinction cannot stand alone without success.
The slothful is one who is lazy and fails in life because of his attitude. Thus, when you study hard, play hard in the field, and possess a positive attitude, success and distinction will be yours. When I was a primary school boy in the 1950s, tuition was alien to me. My classmates and I enjoyed our outdoor activities after school hours. We roared with laughter picking wild fruits, swimming in rivers, catching spiders, flying kites, and playing tops. We studied hard and lived a school life which was full of fun and playtime. By the way, when was your last hearty laugh?
Teenagers today are busy in an endless paper chase, late-night homework, extra tuition classes, and some immersing themselves in unproductive activities. There is not much time left for games, sports, music and other co-curricular activities. Remember the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”? Some writers have added a second part to it, “All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.” Therefore give equal importance to both your studies and play. .
When a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. Failure is the mother of success. Every failure is a gain to you because there is no success without failures. Thomas Edison failed his way to success before he finally succeeded in inventing the light bulb. The success was worth all his efforts.
As students, you have to cross the hurdles of many examinations. Examinations exist for thousands of years because they are still the best way to assess abilities of students, both written and practical. When you sit for your examinations, you are being tested on whether you can cope with the pressure in the exam hall and still perform well tenaciously. In a working environment, you are expected to be able to stand the pressure of meeting deadlines and multi-tasking. Throughout your career, you will also have to stand out distinctly when you sit for competitive examinations for promotion.
There is a saying; an army is maintained for a thousand days to be used for an hour. This calls for preparation, discipline and training. It will be advisable for you to crystallise your thinking and come out with specific goals which you want to achieve. Work out your time-table, execute your plan and meet deadlines. You can have different plans for different goals. When you discipline yourself in time-management and possess a dogged determination to do well, you will taste the fruits of success and distinction.
Success is progressive and continuous. You keep on making new successes on different aspects of life as years go by. Through experience and guidance, you become a person of good character and of wisdom. Distinction is the quality of being excellent. You need time and diligence to see a distinct improvement in your studies. Success and distinction are twins. Success will be accompanied by distinction; and distinction cannot stand alone without success.
The slothful is one who is lazy and fails in life because of his attitude. Thus, when you study hard, play hard in the field, and possess a positive attitude, success and distinction will be yours. When I was a primary school boy in the 1950s, tuition was alien to me. My classmates and I enjoyed our outdoor activities after school hours. We roared with laughter picking wild fruits, swimming in rivers, catching spiders, flying kites, and playing tops. We studied hard and lived a school life which was full of fun and playtime. By the way, when was your last hearty laugh?
Teenagers today are busy in an endless paper chase, late-night homework, extra tuition classes, and some immersing themselves in unproductive activities. There is not much time left for games, sports, music and other co-curricular activities. Remember the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”? Some writers have added a second part to it, “All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.” Therefore give equal importance to both your studies and play. .
When a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. Failure is the mother of success. Every failure is a gain to you because there is no success without failures. Thomas Edison failed his way to success before he finally succeeded in inventing the light bulb. The success was worth all his efforts.
As students, you have to cross the hurdles of many examinations. Examinations exist for thousands of years because they are still the best way to assess abilities of students, both written and practical. When you sit for your examinations, you are being tested on whether you can cope with the pressure in the exam hall and still perform well tenaciously. In a working environment, you are expected to be able to stand the pressure of meeting deadlines and multi-tasking. Throughout your career, you will also have to stand out distinctly when you sit for competitive examinations for promotion.
There is a saying; an army is maintained for a thousand days to be used for an hour. This calls for preparation, discipline and training. It will be advisable for you to crystallise your thinking and come out with specific goals which you want to achieve. Work out your time-table, execute your plan and meet deadlines. You can have different plans for different goals. When you discipline yourself in time-management and possess a dogged determination to do well, you will taste the fruits of success and distinction.
21 July 2009
After reading your 3rd article, I'm convinced that your blog will help many young people to progress in life. Syabas!
ReplyDeleteHi Dr Ho,
ReplyDeleteI believe your article will deliver a meaningful information to those who read it. I will always support you and looking forward to your next article.
Kind regards
Ser Woei
No way, this is my top priority for ever. Thanks Uncle Ho. :D
ReplyDeleteSuccess is getting things done and distinction is the compliments for it. I do agree with your points eps I had so much fun during my school days, it was so enjoyable and memorable!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to se your 4th posting, bravo Dr.Ho!