In my short stay here I'd say there's not much to see in Jakarta. Tall buildings, terrible traffic and hot weather are perhaps the best things I will remember. Well, I was sent here to work; I had to watch over our sponsored players during the SEA Games.
But life, really, has its twists. I wasn't here only to supervise the golfers. Fate brought me to be reminded of life's crucial lessons.
Accept trials with open arms
There will come a time when we will be given great responsibilities. This tasks, as I've come to realize, are not meant to punish us. They are actually opportunities to make us better, challenges to bring out the best of our abilities.
Be grateful
These golfers are provided with everything they need. They have food, lodging, uniforms and all other stuff. Quite frankly, I think a few of them need to be reminded of how fortunate they are that someone is so willing to spend millions for them. I observed that these few are not in their best conditions at all times; they could have done better during the game. There actions yesterday reminded me that I should be thankful to have been blessed with people who provide me with the things I need, and in return do my best constantly. It's a simple way of showing thank you.
Magnanimous in victory, gracious in defeat
I'm a sore loser but the athletes' actions kind of rebuked me.. Yesterday's champions were proud of themselves yet they were modest about it. Meanwhile, those of us who did not make it to the top were humble enough to accept our loss but are more determined to do better the next time. As I told our men's team, "Charge it to experience. We lost today, but moments like these make champions."
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| My first time to watch a SEA Games tourney live. |
Accept trials with open arms
There will come a time when we will be given great responsibilities. This tasks, as I've come to realize, are not meant to punish us. They are actually opportunities to make us better, challenges to bring out the best of our abilities.
Be grateful
These golfers are provided with everything they need. They have food, lodging, uniforms and all other stuff. Quite frankly, I think a few of them need to be reminded of how fortunate they are that someone is so willing to spend millions for them. I observed that these few are not in their best conditions at all times; they could have done better during the game. There actions yesterday reminded me that I should be thankful to have been blessed with people who provide me with the things I need, and in return do my best constantly. It's a simple way of showing thank you.
Magnanimous in victory, gracious in defeat
I'm a sore loser but the athletes' actions kind of rebuked me.. Yesterday's champions were proud of themselves yet they were modest about it. Meanwhile, those of us who did not make it to the top were humble enough to accept our loss but are more determined to do better the next time. As I told our men's team, "Charge it to experience. We lost today, but moments like these make champions."
Follow @imavjavier
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