Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Talking to a colleague and realise..

I talked to a young colleague who is just 22yo. After talking to her, I am very surprised at how many younger people believe or in fact, feel annoyed but don't do anything about it, that there is someone watching out for them and their careers. All the time and to the verge of taking over their lifes. Maybe it is because of their “helicopter parents” who hover around, always watching and advising their children. Some of these parents are even insist to attend schools with their childeren just for the sake of looking after them.

Maybe we all have a secret desire to win the lottery (you may approach Marie Callas for her help). Lottery can be of any sorts, from in terms of money, fame or an event that makes you to stardom. We believe that someday, somewhere, someone is going to walk up to us and say, “you are so naturally charismatic that I am going to select you for this Next Big Thing.”

I will advise people to get their own breaks. And start to plan early while you are young. Meet and network and, work and opportunities will naturally flow to those who demonstrate that they can handle it.