How resilient can the young Singaporeans be in the future? That was the topic of the day for me when I read The New Paper earlier.
Well, my thoughts to it... Yesh, I agree we are growing smarter and smarter each day. Learning new skills, inventing new products to suit our nation's needs and exploring other areas of life. With such advancement from a tiny fishing village to a Global city today, that shows how resilient our nation has been in the past as well as the present. What about the future?
The future is bright and will only be brighter as the younger generations progressively move forward each day. In terms of education, sports, talents and many other areas, we're truly building a nation of opportunities. However, with all these in place, how many students do actually feel that way?
Among the thousands of students in schools today, they are fighting competitively to enter into the Best secondary schools, the Best Junior colleges, the Best polytechnics, the Best universities and the Best career path. So much so that some became too obsess with the word 'Best' and forget the word humility.
Experiencing humility is never a de-grading or 'throw-face' thing. It is to be humble and to help others with the Best of Your abilities. Well, this is my opinion though... there are bound to have millions of reasons to things out there in the World.
Definition of resilience:
The ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune; buoyancy
(Taken from: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/resilience)
So much comments have been going on about the meaning behind Total Defence Day in schools and students not appreciating what they have now and then. I do understand the underlying meaning of Total Defence, which has the same meaning to the Scout motto; to Be Prepared.
Can the younger Singaporeans do it? Yes, I believe so. Despite the lack of experience and the lack of discipline at the moment. When the need arises, the Young Singaporeans will adapt to changes and live with it. Or they will change things around and make the future better. Like I had mentioned in several entries ago, believing is the key. As long as people in Singapore believe that the Younger ones can do it. They will be able to do it, and may even exceed our expectations. Thus, before talking about resilience, talk about believing in the opportunities set for the Young Singaporeans.
Well, my thoughts to it... Yesh, I agree we are growing smarter and smarter each day. Learning new skills, inventing new products to suit our nation's needs and exploring other areas of life. With such advancement from a tiny fishing village to a Global city today, that shows how resilient our nation has been in the past as well as the present. What about the future?
The future is bright and will only be brighter as the younger generations progressively move forward each day. In terms of education, sports, talents and many other areas, we're truly building a nation of opportunities. However, with all these in place, how many students do actually feel that way?
Among the thousands of students in schools today, they are fighting competitively to enter into the Best secondary schools, the Best Junior colleges, the Best polytechnics, the Best universities and the Best career path. So much so that some became too obsess with the word 'Best' and forget the word humility.
Experiencing humility is never a de-grading or 'throw-face' thing. It is to be humble and to help others with the Best of Your abilities. Well, this is my opinion though... there are bound to have millions of reasons to things out there in the World.
Definition of resilience:
The ability to recover quickly from illness, change, or misfortune; buoyancy
(Taken from: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/resilience)
So much comments have been going on about the meaning behind Total Defence Day in schools and students not appreciating what they have now and then. I do understand the underlying meaning of Total Defence, which has the same meaning to the Scout motto; to Be Prepared.
Can the younger Singaporeans do it? Yes, I believe so. Despite the lack of experience and the lack of discipline at the moment. When the need arises, the Young Singaporeans will adapt to changes and live with it. Or they will change things around and make the future better. Like I had mentioned in several entries ago, believing is the key. As long as people in Singapore believe that the Younger ones can do it. They will be able to do it, and may even exceed our expectations. Thus, before talking about resilience, talk about believing in the opportunities set for the Young Singaporeans.
Well, back to my un-entertaining life at the moment. I wish she understand what I have been telling her. I'll make the first move, whether I am to fall into a bottomless pit hole or stand firm on concrete ground... it's definitely up to Him. Am I rushing into things again? Am I scaring her away? Am I doing too much unnecessary things in my life again? Am I deviating from my priorities again?
ANNOUNCEMENT: 8th March 2008, 12 midnight, Rover meeting at Pasir Ris Park, Mangrove Swamp... if possible, wear Full uniform. If not, something scouty. I'll be there no matter how many of you decide to turn up... it will be a special night for one of our brothers. :)
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