April 5, 2010

  • Our World, Our Future

    It is cliche to say that we create our ideal world.  Yes, you have some influence, but if you are Obama in Texas, chances are it will be harder to convince people than if you are in Chicago.  There are places which make it easier to create your ideal world.  There are always countries, subsets of cultures, sports group, interest groups which favours a person more.  Perhaps even places where "you are awesome by waking up everyday" (cousin's quote).  I always feel bad for people who don't find these niches for themselves, and complain about life.  I am not born proactive nor extroverted either.

    In years to come, if I am seemingly doing well and seemingly fortunate, please don't be jealoused.  I have made many difficult decisions, and sacrificed many things and time to get to where I am.  If I am seemingly (more) unfortunate (than what you think I deserve), please cut me some slack.  I don't need your condemnation nor pity, for I was given and have created many opportunity for myself to make conscious decisions, and that's what it matters.  I had the opportunity, and I made a wrong decision and messed up, but it won't be for long...   That or perhaps I haven't messed up at all. 

Comments (2)

  • Interesting. I mostly agree with the first paragraph. It is exact that one has to find a place that makes it easier to fulfill his or her dreams. But it is only a beginning, because even when you find that place, you still have to be voluntary and courageous to make that place a better place for you, your relatives and your friends. Look at your Obama example: even in Chicago, it was not so easy for him to convince people and he walked a long road before entering White House. Conclusion: creating your "ideal world" is firstly about what you do; choosing the best place is important but secondary.

    Regarding the second paragraph, why do you worry about people getting jealous if you are seemingly doing well? Maybe it is because you have not chosen the best place to fulfill your dreams To create your ideal world, you have to choose a place where people close to you will be happy, not jealous, because of your good fortune.

    By the way, I think you have to define what "doing well" and "be fortunate" mean. For most people, answering that question requires a lot of thought and introspection, listening in-depth to your heart and soul, before really understanding what makes you feel well and fortunate, what makes your ideal world, beyond habits, social pressure and conventions.

    You wrote "I had the opportunity, and I made a wrong decision and messed up, but it won't be long...". Which kind of opportunity and decision are you talking about?

    Nice to read your blog,
    Eager to read your answer,
    ^__^

    Nicolas

  • Yes, finding your niche is just half the battle, you still have to be proactive and put in effort afterwards of course.  Finding your niche just makes life easier, or goals more possible to achieve.

    Again, that has something to do with finding niches.  Friends, I tend to choose to associate with people who won't get jealoused.  These people exist in all places around the world.

    "Be fortunate / Doing well"... I think the societal definition of these two perceptions are universal.  The definition will vary but they are probably at least 80% similar among different people.  "Be fortunate" is usually more passive, "Doing well" can be a result of proactiveness and passiveness.  My definition of such, that is a little private. hehe.  Maybe another blog.

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