Music Feeds the Soul: My Dream Story of Success

edited july 3. Link to picture: http://www.sunway.edu.my/mysuccess Sorry I can't link the picture back to your website. Tried and cant.

I recently stumbled upon this contest in my MSN inbox. So I'd thought hey, why not give it a shot?

The title is as it is written. My Success, My Dreams. But the content in which I was indicated, shows that it must be written to create inspiration in people. Solely overall, my blog as been always to inspire people and drive them towards their goals.

I will start off with myself. Yours truly is Joshua Wong. Age 17 this year and having only one dream. The dream to strive for the best and for the greater good. Nevertheless, my story doesn't start off with an admirable headline. I've troubles with my studies. My parents had many a time given me lectures about how terrible my studies were. Turns out, I was diagnosed with the disorder named ADHD. (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). I couldn't sit still for 10 minutes to read a book I didn't enjoy. I'm hyperactive in the classroom. It is as though things I weren't interested in, I'd barely put my focus into it. This disorder contributed to my academic decline.

Henceforth, I was discouraged. My examination results never showed flying colours. But I thought to myself: "No matter. Giving up ain't a choice". For the public acknowledgement, I have completed my Grade 8 both practical and theoretical examinations in the Associated Board Royal School of Music, otherwise known as ABRSM. I too have finished the Yamaha Grade 5. It seems as I have developed a sense of interest in music ever since I was a toddler. Truth is, I am very grateful of my parents to have detected this particular interest, and have sent me for music classes at a tender age of 4. I assure you, their sacrifice was never in vain. I developed perfect pitch, well hearing, and good senses of improvisation, one of the many vital assets in my life.

Eventually, I discovered myself as an artistic person. Sadly, most asian parents these days have the implication of failures of being somebody that is not involved in the business world. Economics seem to run in their blood, therefore having inadequate knowledge about the entertainment world. My dream, I plan to strive the road towards music, and create colours in the dull and mundane lives of individuals that lack enjoyment and serenity of music. I have determined my path of my future. It is inevitably true that one must have his or her future planned out ahead soon, or risk being caught in a crossroad of decision making.

My thematic role to you is not just about letting you know my past and dreams, it is to pose a positive thinking into minds of individuals regardless of age that dreams are possible to come true. Nevertheless one has to come to realization that dreaming or acting alone proves futile. If one dreams, but no actions are taken, hence it is no different than fantasizing. On the contrary, if one takes actions blindly with no dreams or goals, it is the same as wandering in the wilderness without a map, leading you far from your destination. Both dreams and actions are an important ploy to success. Just as it is written, it takes two hands to clap, two people to tango, two chopsticks to eat, two persons to have intercourse. You get the idea.

Obstacles are always present on the road to success. To be honest, this is a form of perspective. Different individuals take the definition of the term 'obstacle' differently. Some see it as a challenge, some see it as a turning point. Whereas some looks at it with a positive manner, and some see it and gives up hope altogether. In my point of view and experience, obstacles in life are what builds up a person's individual character, behavior, and decision making skills. Many a time I run into obstacles of different shapes and sizes with all types of disguises. Regardless big or small it is, the only thing keeping me from straying the track is by mere perseverance and determination. It is vital that one must possess a will of iron and a heart of flaming desire. These are attributes that keeps my vision focused onwards my dreams.

If one has no dream, dream now. If one has a dream, strive for it with determination and overcome perpetual forces of temptation to draw you away from it. Friends and family are a worthy companion along for the battle. But bear in mind that they are only to assist and guide you, and not determine your future. We shape our own destiny. With a little hard work, we will be able to reach for the stars.