Wow, I really woke up. It’s different from any other motivational workshop. It’s a wow.
24A08, I went to the venue half-heartedly. Mainly because I already have a vague idea how shitty it was going to be like. Like a motivational workshop who would just tell you, “You are special, and you shouldn’t give up when things don’t work out. Because you are given a special ability to fight it. So you must be strong.”. Well, WHATEVER. Don’t think I paid $200 for these kind of though where i can Google it and find millions on the internet.
But this was different. I was amazed how much effort was put into planning this, how true all these were, and not copy and paste from the internet and then spill it off like a machine. It was real true stories that differs from one coach to another. It was a true life memories and experiences they were talking about. It was as if we were watching a movie, and get touched by it. It’s an overwhelming feeling that it’s hard to understand because it’s simply too real to be true.
Learning from experiences, is like one of the best way to learn to me. By learning through other people’s regret, we would know how to escape regret, but just filled with pride. Coach Elgin totally inspired me that, everything is possible. And it all, Starts with the mind.
Then, mindset comes straight in. If you do not have the will to do it, you wouldn’t even be able to finish a mere 2.4km without stopping. I asked huishan the other day, how come mid-ds are able to finish such a long race with a constant pace, not stopping. She pointed to her head and said, “Because they had the will to do it. They want to do it, although it’s painful, they still want to finish it.” Isn’t so true? Without a will, there will be no way.
We were told to write down my dream. As usual, the same came up to my mind. “A zoologist specialising in big cats”. However, i thought it was impossible all the time as the course is almost $30k and the only way i can reach it is through a scholarship. Sometimes, i would think to myself and review this dream. Is this realistic? There are so many people fighting for the same scholarship (Singapore is small, but not as small as you think) and my scores are nearing 30. I don’t think i will get even a 1% chance. But this line keeps repeating in my head, (Quote Elgin) “My L1R5 was 38 in the prelims, and i woke up. But i found out that i had only 6 weeks to cram in 2 years worth of studies. So i started to break it down and start revision. I studied really hard, and in the end, I scored very well. …… I went from 38 in prelims, to 13 in the o levels.” I though, if he can do it, why cant I. Even he’s a smart idiot, he had six weeks, pulled himself from f9 to b3. Kudos to him. But soon, kudos to me, cos I’m going to buck up and study for this dream i held since i was a little kid.
26A08. It felt weird, cos i don’t sense a feeling of reluctance to leave. Maybe it’s because, I’ve learnt how to look forward and i found my direction. I’m ready to leave and fly not towards freedom, but to my goal. It was never about finishing school early anymore. It’s about striving to make the next time easier and powerful. First punch in a match is important. It gives you a headstart, knocks out your enemy, and give you the advantage to get ready faster to strike the second blow.
People on the internet. These coaches came to give us a little shake or a nudge. It was never motivation, but a push to make you wake up, and big push down the cliff to make you fly. They are there to support us. But once we’re done with conquering this fear of O levels, they are gone. (Quote Nanny McFee) “When you need me i’ll come, When you want me i’ll go.” Real motivation is from your heart, your own will, supported by these coaches. The legs and brain are yours. People can assist you, but race is meant to be ran alone.
So people, start gettin’ motivated now and train for you NAPHA. 4C, Aim for 16mins and below :D
xoxo (what the fuck does xoxo mean),
YEEYIN♥



