Vicious cycle
Kelvin Low and I was chatting on our way back yesterday from basketball. When suddenly, the "Deal or No Deal" commercial popped up on TV Mobile. Then I asked whether if its a sure win, since whoever appears on the programme already gets to choose one box, and the minimum one can get is one dollar, provided you are that unlucky.
I was thinking what are the prerequisites for appearing on the show. It seems like most of the participants are above average, in terms of standard of living and qualification. Somewhat it puts you in a illusion that, its a plot to make the rich get richer. Haha.
In retrospect, I think back about myself sometimes, wondering whether am I trapped in a vicious cycle, pinned down by hopes and expectations of others, yet eager to break out of that hold and create my individual space and character. Being in a pragmatic society that we are in, results are of utmost importance to outsiders, and those painstaking efforts that one put in would normally lie overshadowed if failure was to drop by. The fear of low returns often constrain one within his/her comfort zone.
Unprecedented failures are quite high a possibility when you don't plan your strategies well.
Alvyn, Khong Chin and me were discussing about our old band days, yet again. I am quite determined to get myself a Saxophone, maybe a cheap one to start with. Actually, I am quite proud of being able to play that instrument, not that I am a fantastic player, but more due to that accompanying me throughout the years that moulded me. All my tears and sweat were showered on it. A saxophonist, anywhere, everywhere. Haha. Anyone got any good deals?
I am starting to take life in its stride, and I shall ride along in it.
Anticipating the many challenges ahead.
I was thinking what are the prerequisites for appearing on the show. It seems like most of the participants are above average, in terms of standard of living and qualification. Somewhat it puts you in a illusion that, its a plot to make the rich get richer. Haha.
In retrospect, I think back about myself sometimes, wondering whether am I trapped in a vicious cycle, pinned down by hopes and expectations of others, yet eager to break out of that hold and create my individual space and character. Being in a pragmatic society that we are in, results are of utmost importance to outsiders, and those painstaking efforts that one put in would normally lie overshadowed if failure was to drop by. The fear of low returns often constrain one within his/her comfort zone.
Unprecedented failures are quite high a possibility when you don't plan your strategies well.
Alvyn, Khong Chin and me were discussing about our old band days, yet again. I am quite determined to get myself a Saxophone, maybe a cheap one to start with. Actually, I am quite proud of being able to play that instrument, not that I am a fantastic player, but more due to that accompanying me throughout the years that moulded me. All my tears and sweat were showered on it. A saxophonist, anywhere, everywhere. Haha. Anyone got any good deals?
I am starting to take life in its stride, and I shall ride along in it.
Anticipating the many challenges ahead.
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