studies is not the only thing in the world

I have so much thoughts running through my mind and I want to pen them all down.

I have just realised how big the world is. The world is really very big. Why do I say so? I have realised what I have seen, have experienced is nothing compared to the world. Being a typical Singapore JC kid who study all day long, thinking that studying is the only thing in life, I have developed this concept that life is all about studying. But, not! Life is way much more than this.

I have also developed this concept in me that everyone in the world (well, the world to me is this small.) need to study hard and work hard. I am so wrong about this concept. This is not even a social norm. However, these concepts are so in me that I cannot accept anything beyond this circle.

I have just realised that people do many other things apart from studying. People think about life. People think about how to be happy. People think of developing their own unique career. And most importantly, people priositise all these above studies which to me, I felt that people are going against the social norms. But, not! This is the social norm. People do not need to score straight As to be happy and lead a good life.

I am drilled to think that not doing well in studies is a shame. But, let's take a look at the world again. A typical commoner at New York on average holds 3 degrees. But, what's the big deal? People are happy too without a degree. I seriously need to get a life and see the world!