Sunday, March 04, 2007
Another message..by PJC 2nd VP, Mr Dennis Yeo
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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 ask "what if". A pioneer innovates, creates, invents. A pioneeer is a learner. A pioneer is never staisfied; A pioneer is never bored...because there are always new territory to be explored. A pioneer lives on the edge.
Being a pioneer is also to have Commitment. A pioneer has no guarantee of success...and revels at that thought. A pioneer may be an idealist, a thrill seeker but a pioneer is also realistic. The pioneer is prepared to fall...and to stand up again. It is inevitable to fail when doing something new. Courage is the first step; but tenacity, resilence and integrity are the cornerstones of character. A reward without sacrifice is not worth having. A pioneer will do what is necessary to persevere through defeat, ridicule and discouragement. Without determination, ideals are extinguished, enthusiasm 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 of 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 proud to be called a pioneer.
After reading the message and song written by pj's VPs, i am truely touched. truely proud to be a pioneer. do not regret being one and will never ever be. when one is experiencing the down side of life, such enouraging words really brightens up the day, giving me more strength and power to face whatever might happen in the future. because i know i am surrounded by people who truely cares, people who will worry for you, people who is willing to go that extra mile for you. i am thankful and such a wonderful things just keeps me going. so thanks for everything ((:
