
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
~ 1:33 PM ~
Fighto!
Today was the commencement of my exams..had labour economics paper today. was manageable. wat was not so manageable was the weather. had to battle a 4 degree temperature from home all the way to Caufield for the examination...absolutely f r e e z i n g...time to increase the number of layer of clothings from 3 to 4....lol
anywayz, was inspired to write a blog entry as I just saw one of my friend's MSN nick as “永不放弃挑战世界上最强的对手-自己." Translating it, it means, never give up challenging the strongest opponent on earth- yourself.
Somehow, I just feel the revival for the need and desire to keep challenging myself in everything i do. Strive for the spirit of excellence is what I aspire to do. Yet, there has to be a balance. Many a times I over-do it. Really tricky.
"One cannot afford to rest on his laurels. We live in a competitive society. A very realistic society. You've gotta be competitive in order to survive." This was what I would most probably say about a few months back. This interpretation takes on a view that the strongest will survive and prey on the weak.
However, when I first saw this chinese phrase, my first instinct was to treat it as a personal commission. To make it a personal motto. If I am successful because of this personal pledge, it is a bonus. If not, this personal commission will mould my character, i believe.
Not sure on how to express it...but I do feel really inspired by such a simple yet motivating phrase....
FIGHTO!