this article touched me. this article made me feel proud to be a pioneer. this is what the college inculcates in us.
"What does it mean to be a pioneer?"
To me, being a pioneer is to possess Courage. It takes courage to do something different, to step out of one's comfort zone, to take a risk, to step out of the crowd and stand out. It is so much easier to blend in and disappear; for a pioneer "same is boring". A pioneer questions why things are the way they are and asks "what if". A pioneer innovates, creates, invents. A pioneer is a learner. A pioneer is never satisfied; A pioneer is never bored... because there is always new territory to be explored. A pioneer lives on the edge. Being a pioneer is also to have Commitment. A pioneer has no guarentee of success... and revels at that thought. A pioneer may be an idealist, a thrill-seeker but a pioneer is also realistic. A pioneer is prepared to fall... and to stand up again. It is inevitable to faill when doing something new. Courage is the first step; but tenacity, resilience and intergrity are the cornerstones of character. A reward without sacrifice is not worth having. A pioneer will do what is necessary to presevere through defeat, ridicule and discouragement. Without determination, ideals are extinguished, and enthusisam flags and self-doubt reigns. A pioneer weathers the storm. Lastly, a pioneer needs Compassion. A pioneer who is aiming for his personal glory is merely on an ego-trip. A true pioneer serves not himself, but the community. A pioneer does not succeed at the expense of others. A pioneer recognizes that by improving himself, society benefits and the world becomes a better place. A pioneer is not just confident in his abilities but also confident that what one does will have a positive impact on those around. A pioneer makes a difference because a pioneer cares. Count yourself lucky to be called a Pioneer. this articles is written by PJ's vice-prinicpal, Mr Dennis Yeo.
it made me feel proud to be called a Pioneer.
