a story in progress

REQUISITES TO MOTIVATE

• We have to be Motivated to Motivate
• Motivation requires a goal
• Motivation once established, does not last if not repeated
• Motivation requires Recognition
• Participation has motivating effect
• Seeing ourselves progressing Motivates us
• Challenge only motivates if you can win
• Everybody has a motivational fuse i.e. everybody can be motivated
• Group belonging motivates

If our beliefs and actions are defined by our values, what are we when we act upon only to realize that they aren't align to others? Will it be seen as an selfish, bigoted act with ill intent? A most challenging act would be to balance oneself precariously on a thin line of faith trying to fulfill one's values as well as catering to the values of others.

It would be really nice to take a small break once in awhile. Away from all the paradox of juggling and not compromising. The thought of being back home. In my bed. Or catching up on the familiarities, friends and food is a comforting thought indeed.

But then again, at the back of it all, the same precarious act of constant balancing between values will forever more be around. At least for the next one term.

Until that last day of the term, I have to be a fighter. Holding on to my fort.

Dear Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales,

You are an entity of wonder. As much as you are a pandora box to my GPA, you are also undeniably helpful. You brought new perspectives and new friends to my otherwise nondescript freshmen year. And most importantly, immersing in all things about you, I am beginning to perhaps realign my future prospects.

For starters, I am no longer attracted to the notion of a bank job from 9 to 5 dealing with the backdoor workings of a financial institution. Nor am I keen to crunch numbers all day long as an accountant. Although, I do not know exactly what I am keen to work with after my grad years, I suppose it will be completely different from what I imagine it to be as before.

Above and beyond career prospects, I am now looking at building a network of people. Of friends, confidants and long time buddies. With that much of hours spent in it, I am rather confidant that, I can start planning grand schemes to take over the world. In a literal and figurative sense of course.

So for the next one year, two or maybe even three years to come, you will see me around. That much is a promise.

Cheers,
Yours