And because I'm a gaya-gaya puto maya, thus, this entry. *smile*
Believe it or not, some (or maybe most) of us aren't free. We are hostages of these horrible beasts and I'd like to declare revolt against these things that enslave some (or maybe most) of us.
Brothers and sisters, let's all break free from these chains.
- Let's face it, there are a lot of things we ought to be afraid of; some real, some maybe irrational.
- To me, it is a chain that holds us from doing what we should do.
- It is the lack of courage; but courage is not parallel to absence of fear. Therefore, you can be afraid and still find the courage to do what you have to do.
- If I will remain afraid of making a small step, how will I be able to reach my destination?
- The road to success is never easy. And along the way, there are many roadblocks, hazards, and perhaps, you may have to take a few detours. Expect it. I don't--and can't--ask you to be unafraid, because fear is normal. But opt to focus more on your goal. It will drive you to be where you want to be.
- You want to be a writer? Have the courage to submit your work.
- Break this chain that's controlling you for the longest time!
- Sometimes fear isn't the reason why we don't act on our goals. We may have this disease called 'katam' and we want to do things the easiest way possible. Puwede namang mag-shortcut, why take the long and hard way? Uubra namang mag-plagiarize, bakit ka pa mag-iisip ng sariling kuwento? *insert cuss words*
- But, you know, the sweetest fruit sprouts from the bitterest trees. (Whatever, I just made that up. Ehehe. ) Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that, there is no success sweeter than a success well earned. You so deserved it that even your competitors/detractors/critics agree (beyond reasonable doubt) that you do deserve to win/succeed. Even you yourself agree that you deserve it. And that only happens when you know you work you @ss off to be there. You had sacrificed sleeping and/or eating on time just to make this possible. You cried buckets of tears to pursue this. You did what others deem impossible. You dared to do everything. You are a victor. Ikaw na, Ate! *cue 'We Are The Champions'*
- But none of this will happen, if you'll stay under a tree ala-Juan Tamad and wait for success to fall down from the sky straight into your hands. I tell you that's impossible. Because God doesn't like lazy people and even forbids them to succeed. (read the book of Proverbs if you have doubts)
- You need information? Research. You want to learn? Study. You want to be great? Practice. You failed? Try harder.
- Slay indolence! Kill this beast!
3. MEDIOCRITY.
- I think, mediocrity is the brother of indolence and the son of fear. (Akalain mo, magkakamag-anak pala sila! I-genocide na yan!)
- It is the choice to remain within your zone because it's safe and comfortable there. You know, no risks, no pain, no hurdles, etc.
- But a great leader once mentioned that there is no status quo. That you are either going up or going down. If you aren't improving (up), then, you are going the opposite way (down).
- You may or may not be the best compared to your contemporaries, but you can be the best that you can be. I think that's a LOT better.
- Our greatest rival is ourselves. Challenge him every now and then.
I am waging war against these three--Fear, Indolence and Mediocrity. Break the bondage! Break free from your chains!
If you're with me, I ask you to throw your right fist in the air and shout 'Freedom!' wherever you are. Makibaka! Huwag matakot! Tama na! Buwagin na! Ayoko na! Ayawan na!
Mga utu-uto. *sticks tongue out*
Have a stress-worry-and-frustration-free Independence Day, people! Peace.
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