EVERY SECOND COUNTS

Recently, a friend of mine had a discussion about a job with me. He said it was such a pity if we ended up to not work in a field where we were graduated. "What is the use of going to University for 4 years if I finally work in a place which is not related to my study?"

This made me reflect about how I used to think back then. "I don't want to work if I'm not going to be a Public Relations Officer. Period." But hey that's totally fine. The truth is, you can get knowledge in anywhere. You don't even realize when you sit down on the train, listening to people's conversation. or when you watch a movie or youtube, or when you debated with your parents or partner. You absord those knowledge. Eventhough if it's just a little.

"But what is knowledge? It is something that is everywhere. In my line of work, as a development professional, it is in every discussion, in every handshake, in every discipline, in every role and responsibility, in the investments we design, in our reports, research, and conferences."

Lifelong learning is not merely a trend but an instrument to keep up with the ever-changing world. Improving general knowledge will pay dividends in all areas of your life. It boosts confidence and social skills, serves in your career and personal development, relationships and wellbeing.

Not to be brag about how I think but, I don't even think this is something to be brag about but I always trust myself and even if it doesn't go well, at least that's what I choose. I'd rather disappointed with my own decision rather than blame someone for the things that I followed.

I always know what I want eventhough it is something difficult and hard to do. But, I just realized that I was too stubborn and hard to myself.

I used to think I knew what I was doing when it came to life but I am completely wrong. My life is unrecognizable. It’s completely changed.

That is life. Your life can turn a complete 180° sometimes. It can change in an instant. And when someone says that phrase, many of us believe that change is bad.

Of course there is no formula for success except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.” ~Arthur Rubinstein

There are no formulas for living the life you secretly dream about, because if you simply accept and welcome life, it’ll reveal itself to you. It is not through effort that you mold the universe to your liking, but from allowing the universe to mold you, and show you the way.

I must stop blaming myself for things I was never meant to control. It’s not my fault. None of it ever was. It’s not my fault that I felt broken, that I didn’t have the strength to fight battles I knew I could have won if only I had been better prepared. It’s not my fault that I didn’t reach the goals I set for myself because, perhaps, they were never meant for me in the first place. Sometimes, it’s about surviving the battle, not winning it.

You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.

We can’t control life, but we can decide how we live it.

Things that I always believe are, trust the process, trust myself, and do it wholeheartedly and if it's doesn't go well, that is a part of me that is growing.

I told you that I always know what I want but, what if that's something takes much more time and every second counts? Maybe it really did take longer, or maybe I actually missed out on a lot of good opportunities that would have led me to something better. So from there, I started to try to accept it. Accept that things can't and shouldn't always go according to my wishes. "I can plan, but God decides."

I used to be stress on the things that didn't go well. I used to blame myself for the things that I couldn't do. I used to hate my life back then. Then this one year has taught me a lot of new and good things. I finally realized that maybe this is my way. 

And it's not always about job. It applies in every aspects of life. For example, relationship, your choice in something, or something that just happened to you out of nowhere. There is a lesson in everything.

I hope I learn to be kinder to myrself on the days when the world isn’t. I hope I realize that it’s okay to not be okay sometimes. 

I hope I see my worth when no one else does. I hope I listen to myself, especially when my mistakes seem so loud, drowning out my voice.

I am proud of myself for making it this far. And no matter what happens next, know that I have already come so much farther than I once thought I could.