Scared-of-dying (kiasi-ness), scared-of-losing (kiasu-ness), scared-of-cumbersome (kia-whatever), envy, gossips, critics – there are so many evil force in the FEA looking to bring even the finest students down. Why not promote positive thinking? Consider these two statements “You can make a difference by involving into this wrecked mess” and “Never mind la as long as nothing can affect me”. 80% will prefer the latter one. 1% will proactively pick up the first one. 9% will somewhat provide oral support for that 1% and the remaining 10% will provide genuine support for that same party. (Genuine in the sense that they will attend the general meeting) Of course those figures are merely estimation but, I believe the real situation could be worst.
The story of that 1% is not about someone who did something brave. Nor it is about someone who did something dangerous. It is about a group of students who felt that something went wrong and it must be corrected. These people must have watched too many hero-typed movies because their action is like opening a Pandora’s Box, given the fact that they know what the limitations are.
Human beings are naturally imperfect; it takes as little as to flip on the television or read the newspaper to be reminded of the flaw, sin, and corruption that grips humanity. The feats of strength and courage from real heroes are implicitly routed in their natural imperfections: the shortcomings, failures and mistakes that make them human and challenge them to pour their dedication to bettering themselves and those around them. But striving to overcome our natural imperfections — to persistently strive to rise above and beyond life’s challenges — is what makes ordinary men and women truly heroic. Here, I shall give my greatest salutation to Liksheng (the Boss), Joann, XinMin, Peiling (the Blur), Madelyn Lim (the shrewd girl), Jason Law (the Rocker), Christine Liew (the chatty), Shermine Lim, Zax Liew (the Sleeper) and last but not least, Vincent Lim (the Untouchable).
The story of that 1% is not about someone who did something brave. Nor it is about someone who did something dangerous. It is about a group of students who felt that something went wrong and it must be corrected. These people must have watched too many hero-typed movies because their action is like opening a Pandora’s Box, given the fact that they know what the limitations are.
Human beings are naturally imperfect; it takes as little as to flip on the television or read the newspaper to be reminded of the flaw, sin, and corruption that grips humanity. The feats of strength and courage from real heroes are implicitly routed in their natural imperfections: the shortcomings, failures and mistakes that make them human and challenge them to pour their dedication to bettering themselves and those around them. But striving to overcome our natural imperfections — to persistently strive to rise above and beyond life’s challenges — is what makes ordinary men and women truly heroic. Here, I shall give my greatest salutation to Liksheng (the Boss), Joann, XinMin, Peiling (the Blur), Madelyn Lim (the shrewd girl), Jason Law (the Rocker), Christine Liew (the chatty), Shermine Lim, Zax Liew (the Sleeper) and last but not least, Vincent Lim (the Untouchable).
Though we humans are naturally imperfect, we also have unlimited potential. And while forever imperfect, if we choose to always strive and never quit, there is no limit to the heights we can reach. The lower you start, all the higher the view will appear when you reach the top.
“A hero is a man who is afraid to run away” – the story of 1 percent.
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