Seriously, this saying has taken on a whole new meaning. Watching "we bought a zoo", the determination and perseverance of a parent to his kids, to life... It's huge really.
What decisions you make in that 20 seconds affect not just one, but perhaps many. Human beings, or otherwise. Stick to your decisions? Or let go? How do you decide? For yourself or for others? For self-preservation or for self-appreciation?
I'll never forget two statements in my various alma maters.
(SN)
溫文爾雅 高貴大方 謙恭有禮
入得了廚房 出得了廳堂
(JJ)
Self-Discipline, Self-Respect,
Self-Achievement, Self-Motivation
Can I? I hope I've achieved some of those.. And the rest, I believe I can do it!
