Comments on: Forging Your Own Path

By: Derrick Kwa

Derrick Kwa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:29:52 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, Nabilah. Agreed, especially in Singapore, there seems to be so much focus on being "practical", that it annoys me sometimes.

Yeah, I do believe it’s worth it, but it’s hard sometimes, I guess.

And no need to be honored about me visiting your blog. Haha. You’ve got some great stuff. =).

By: Nabilah Said

Nabilah Said — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:44:47 +0000

Hey Derrick, I’m with you about how it can get a little lonely when you’re forging your own path, but you know what, I think it’s worth it. Because it’s what you were meant to do. And I find that talking about it really helps and makes me realise that it’s the right thing to do.

For example, I’ve recently decided to embark in a career path totally different from my course of study. Many people would deem it foolish, especially because they claim that accountants will always be in demand, and thus I would never have to worry about finding a job. This is Singapore, and one should be practical, they say. However, the more I thought about it, the more I balked at the idea. Why settle for something that’s just not you?

My point is, be true to yourself. Sure, it can get a little lonely, but there’s no point following the crowd if you in your heart that it’s not for you. All the best, trail-blazer!

(and thanks for visiting my blog! I am truly honoured)

Nabilah Said’s last blog post..Good men, bring your ideas to life.

By: Derrick Kwa

Derrick Kwa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:52 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, Nabilah. Agreed, especially in Singapore, there seems to be so much focus on being "practical", that it annoys me sometimes.

Yeah, I do believe it's worth it, but it's hard sometimes, I guess.

And no need to be honored about me visiting your blog. Haha. You've got some great stuff. =).

By: Nabilah Said

Nabilah Said — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:44:47 +0000

Hey Derrick, I'm with you about how it can get a little lonely when you're forging your own path, but you know what, I think it's worth it. Because it's what you were meant to do. And I find that talking about it really helps and makes me realise that it's the right thing to do.

For example, I've recently decided to embark in a career path totally different from my course of study. Many people would deem it foolish, especially because they claim that accountants will always be in demand, and thus I would never have to worry about finding a job. This is Singapore, and one should be practical, they say. However, the more I thought about it, the more I balked at the idea. Why settle for something that's just not you?

My point is, be true to yourself. Sure, it can get a little lonely, but there's no point following the crowd if you in your heart that it's not for you. All the best, trail-blazer!

(and thanks for visiting my blog! I am truly honoured)

Nabilah Said's last blog post..Good men, bring your ideas to life.

By: Derrick Kwa

Derrick Kwa — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:13:57 +0000

Hi Jon, thanks for the comment.

Yeah, there are people on parallel paths, in similar directions, etc. But they can’t walk on your path, and there will be times it seems like there isn’t anyone walking alongside you, I guess. Might not always be easy to see the people on the parallel paths.

Thanks for the encouragement and advice, though. =).

Derrick

By: Derrick Kwa

Derrick Kwa — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:13:57 +0000

Hi Jon, thanks for the comment.

Yeah, there are people on parallel paths, in similar directions, etc. But they can't walk on your path, and there will be times it seems like there isn't anyone walking alongside you, I guess. Might not always be easy to see the people on the parallel paths.

Thanks for the encouragement and advice, though. =).

Derrick

By: jon percepto

jon percepto — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:16:38 +0000

Derrick,
Although it is true that everyone is on their own path, that doesn’t mean you are alone. Other people are on parallel paths, going in the same direction. Some are farther along, some not, and some are moving at perhaps the same speed you are. No one can ever be sure where they are heading. The best that can be hoped for is a direction . Uncertainty is always a factor along the path, and the best attribute you can have is self confidence in yourself, your judgments and inner instincts that whatever comes your way, you have the capacity to deal with it in a way that will reflect growth, knowledge and ultimately wisdom.

jon

jon percepto’s last blog post..Nothing But

By: jon percepto

jon percepto — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:16:38 +0000

Derrick,
Although it is true that everyone is on their own path, that doesn't mean you are alone. Other people are on parallel paths, going in the same direction. Some are farther along, some not, and some are moving at perhaps the same speed you are. No one can ever be sure where they are heading. The best that can be hoped for is a direction . Uncertainty is always a factor along the path, and the best attribute you can have is self confidence in yourself, your judgments and inner instincts that whatever comes your way, you have the capacity to deal with it in a way that will reflect growth, knowledge and ultimately wisdom.

jon

jon percepto's last blog post..Nothing But