NEW Year, NEW Challenges
2003 has been a rather turbulent and challenging year. Many of us are glad that it is over. As we welcome 2004 with a sense of hope, we set goals and laudable resolutions, which sadly are no sooner forgotten time and again.
On a personal note, I plan to make this year different by taking a positive stance in my commitments and not allow distractions and dream-stealers sway me away from achieving my goals. Having come thus far to welcome the year 2004, I count my blessings and endorse the advice in Mr Peter Tan’s message: “Taking a positive attitude would result in a positive outcome”, for “if we take a negative attitude towards what we do, the outcome of our life would be negative”.
History has on record that many a great men have had their share of adversities in life, yet they persevered to overcome the odds to contribute richly to the world. For example, Thomas Edison was so bad in his studies that his teachers said he was too stupid to ever learn anything. Walt Disney was once fired because his boss thought he lacked good ideas. Caruso was told by one of his music teachers that he could not sing. And Albert Einstein caused considerable concern to his parents because he could not speak until he was four and was not able to read until he was seven! The world could be quite a different one if these men did not have the inner strength to face and overcome their initial obstacles.
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As we pursue our individual goals and dreams, let there be no ‘ifs’, ‘buts’ or ‘maybes’. Count on all the positive possibilities, and you will accomplish the things you really want to accomplish and make a difference. And remember, “The Best Is Yet To Be”! It is heartening to see community work incorporated in our schools’ curriculum. Those from ACS (Independent), ACS (Junior) and ACJC who participated in the various missions and expeditions are to be commended for their noble efforts in making a huge difference to the less fortunate people around the region. |
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I wish you success, happiness and good health for 2004!
Choo Teck Long