Thursday, October 6, 2011

Age of Mediocrity II

It's easy to say, "I am a great person!" But how do you really know that?


Food for thought


Okay, the new semester has already arrived. As usual, I can always reassure myself that I'm finally heading towards the right direction by declaring on my Facebook status, " I'm gonna do well in my studies this time, seriously!" Well, surely those who had flunk their last papers are having the same thought as well. But how will I know that this time, this time & THIS TIME, things will turn out to be DIFFERENT?

I've learned that (yes, I am still learning too) it is only through my conduct & actions that will determine what kind of person will I be. It is pointless to self-praise (I'm guilty of this all the time) & live a false conviction. If I am a great person, then let those around me be the judge of that. Action speaks louder than words, period!


Who are the 'small' people & who are the 'big' people among your peers? Let's see the comparison between these two types of people. Of course I'm not referring in terms of body size lah, but the kind of mentality that they possess;


Lol :D


  • Small people are narrow minded, but big people are broad minded
  • Small people constantly take shortcuts, but big people lay down foundations
  • Small people work out of obligation, but big people work out of passion
  • Small people find excuses, but big people find solutions
  • Small people blame others, but big people repent
  • Small people are always lethargic, but big people are always enthusiastic
  • Small people see work as punishment, but big people see work as reward
  • Small people are annoying & calculative, but big people are generous
  • Small people always slack, but big people always act
  • Small people complain, but big people praise
  • Small people despise correction, but big people love learning
and finally...
  • Small people like to be comfortable, but big people go for change!


From now on whenever I feel like compromising, I will definitely read this post over & over again as a reminder for myself. I sincerely hope this post will encourage & motivate you as well to strive for excellence in life. We can honestly say that we know too many small people in our lives, that's why we have to cherish the minority of big people around us. Learn as much as we can from the latter & do not take them for granted.


I'm thankful for the 'big' people that God has placed into my life. I am who I am today because of their influence over me. One particular big person I know of would be...


Felicia Choong, an awesome sister to me. Please forgive me for my retarded smile :P


On another random note...


A great man has left the world...


"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs