She had laboured through the tedious monotony of factory work initially, followed by many strenuous spells as a cleaner. The role of a breadwinner aside, household chores and cooking were also burdened upon her. To say her life was tough would be a severe understatement, yet she persevered on, without complaints. Upon retirement, she took up to the job of raising my siblings and me. The values she has imparted to me, have become the foundation of my work ethic.
I came home one day in Secondary 3, despondent over grades. In addition to that, i was tiding through a poor season in my sport due to injuries. I openly declared my desire to give up and quit. While i was yearning for some affection, my grandmother shot me down with a revelation, "Why so little resilience in the face of hardship?" In that moment, I realised I understood hard work superficially and mised the importance of resiliance.
Since then, these values have been the pillars of my life. Be it in sports, work, or studies, I always keep myself firmly grounded and constantly strive to improve. I intend to do the same in my career as a sports specialist, approaching it whole heartedly and with an unshakable attitude. Despite difficulties I may face on the job, I believe that the combination of my resilience, expertise as well as passion for the job will allow me to undertake it effectively.
