The confidence in success

   Success has many definitions and it is certainly determined by the individuals themselves. Success can be in various forms, be it the aspiration of being rich, the dream that they could live up to their expectations in academics or athletics or even the hope that they could be in Paradise in the Hereafter. However, how far will someone go to achieve their version of success? And what exactly determines the success of someone?
   
   Ben once told me a quote, read of from an Adam Khoo book, that people who wants success instead of wishing will achieve success because they have a winning mindset. Without the bounds of ethics, many would go through all odds just to achieve victory and success (of course there are also the dreamers who, obviously, only dream about it). In any playing fields, it sometimes comes down to how much you want it instead of the technicalities. However, everyone has a different strength of drive and purpose within them that they've carved to achieve the success that they. 


   Probing deeper, it is succinctly true that there are different kinds of drive and purpose.This could be from external pressure from other people such as parents, poverty and the sense of calling itself. And yet, there are many issues that may make or break someone's confidence on their road to success. Take a student for instance, the past failures in mock exams and prelims could break their confidence as they believe that it is hard to get a good grade in the final exams. On the other hand, it could spur the student on to achieve better grades in the upcoming exams. Yet, that's only one factor and it is already affecting many worldwide. Other problems such as relationship issues, family problems and peer/colleague pressure could also take a toll on the person itself. These issues, if not managed positively, would cost someone their confidence and flair and hence, success.


   Personally, the whole idea that you're already very good at what you do is a grandiose and illusory feeling in itself. That is my definition of confidence.But it have to be acknowledge  that this is an idealistic situation and that everybody has insecurities of their own. Moreover, the past (or even recent) mistakes of someone could threatened the confidence of someone into making the same mistakes again. The guilty conscious within you could indirectly impede you from doing your potential best and thus achieving the success you've always wanted. However, always remember that God is all forgiving and that things happen for a reason. Most of the time, seeking forgiveness from him would give you peace within the heart, conducive for you to do the best you can in any fields you are in. Also, always remember that your family is always behind you no matter how hard the going gets. They are always a source of confidence and moral support and they will always be...
   
   7 days before the Big A's and frankly speaking, I am certainly not ready for it. I know clearly that I could not match the lights of the current top students in the school or nation. However, I can be sure that I would give it a hell of a fight before I go down!! (reminded of the Real Steel movie again lol...). I just hope that both my mom and God would give me their blessings and that He would help me achieve the victory that I need and want. Here we go, the last battle is finally here. Prepared or unprepared, into the inferno we go...<3