I was reading Ms Juneberry's blog almost a month ago about making decision and taking the path you think is appropriate despite others' opinions. She added only another entry since then, life must be hectic for her! =P Anyway backtracking... after the recent events in my life, I do agree with what she said in that entry. It is especially true for people who are hungry enough for success and dare to dream.
Let me share with you a very motivating story I heard from a friend tonight. Once upon a time, a little boy and his grandfather were carrying a camel across the desert. When they came to a bridge, the ladies who were washing clothes at the river laughed at them and said that they should ride the beast. So they rode on the camel and continued their journey. At the second bridge, another group of ladies were washing clothes scowled and said that the beast should not have to carry the weight of both of them. So the grandfather got off and led the camel with a rope until they reached another bridge. This time, the crowd at the bridge said that the old man should not have to walk, so he switched place with his grandson. So the grandfather switched place with the boy. Finally at fourth bridge, the crowd said that the old man should let his young grandson ride the camel instead. Confused, the old man got off the camel and pondered with his grandson beside the road on what they should do with the camel. Suddenly, the camel ran off.
And here comes the important part, the moral of the story: No matter what you do, there will be people who will criticise your actions. If we are afraid of criticism and not stick to our decisions, we will not be able to succeed.
I think we are unable to please everyone all the time. So as long as what we do is ethical and contribute towards success, we should not be held back by what others have to say. Once we let the opportunity go, it may be quite awhile before the next one comes along. What will you do with your camel?
Let me share with you a very motivating story I heard from a friend tonight. Once upon a time, a little boy and his grandfather were carrying a camel across the desert. When they came to a bridge, the ladies who were washing clothes at the river laughed at them and said that they should ride the beast. So they rode on the camel and continued their journey. At the second bridge, another group of ladies were washing clothes scowled and said that the beast should not have to carry the weight of both of them. So the grandfather got off and led the camel with a rope until they reached another bridge. This time, the crowd at the bridge said that the old man should not have to walk, so he switched place with his grandson. So the grandfather switched place with the boy. Finally at fourth bridge, the crowd said that the old man should let his young grandson ride the camel instead. Confused, the old man got off the camel and pondered with his grandson beside the road on what they should do with the camel. Suddenly, the camel ran off.
And here comes the important part, the moral of the story: No matter what you do, there will be people who will criticise your actions. If we are afraid of criticism and not stick to our decisions, we will not be able to succeed.
I think we are unable to please everyone all the time. So as long as what we do is ethical and contribute towards success, we should not be held back by what others have to say. Once we let the opportunity go, it may be quite awhile before the next one comes along. What will you do with your camel?
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