Funny how the world can twist and turn itself upside down.
Funny how something so small is facade-d into something bigger
Funny how archetypes are broken by our own choices
Funny how much of a difference a simple conversation makes
Funny how someone changes your life because you are who you are

Then again, like I said before, its not funny because I think its why I'm here.
Thats for you Jo! (sounds nicer than jojo btw) hehe =)

Anyway, as I was facebooking, I came across a comment on my secondary schoolmate's wall who is now an officer in the SAF. It was "Congratulations bro!..I didnt figure you to be an officer since sec sch but well done anyway!". His reply was "Thanks bro..i guess its just my habit of being rebellious". The way I saw it though was that he stood firmly by his principles and spoke out when they were compromised. I realised that it was the same attribute that was displayed by a few former CIs and ex-cadets whom I've worked with and trained which made them go so far as officers in the SAF. All thoughts of bureaucracy, regimentation and politics aside, it was that ability to persuade both sides, followers and superiors, while not contradicting yourself that made them stand out.

Its that attribute which I lack in some situations. In fact, it was the only flaw that my Leadership and Character lecturer back in poly days found out about me.

"you're too quiet. you just need to speak out more"

But then again, if you cant practice what you preach and follow through on what you made good on, then in my mind you shouldnt even say it. Because the best form of leadership comes from one who leads by example in his own image, which in turn, garners the full potential of his followers.

And I realised its that flaw which has prevented me from doing things I could have done...which includes getting better grades and accomplishing tasks.