Recently, I've been reflecting on my life, uncertain about the direction I'm headed. I want to figure out where things started going wrong. Naturally, I began with one of the biggest challenges I faced—one that many can relate to—attending school.
I once saw a meme that said, "Yesterday, I was being bathed, and today they handed me a backpack, and I've never rested." It made me think—education is supposed to make us wiser and stronger, but does that mean those who didn’t go to school are simply less intelligent? Perhaps. Many believe that sending children to school helps them become better people, yet most A students end up working for B students, while C students run businesses, and D students become leaders.
How will I explain to my future children that a top performer ended up protesting in the streets because salaries were cut, while the loudest troublemaker in class became the Cabinet Secretary in charge of education? I'm not saying anyone is unintelligent—far from it. I believe grades don’t define intelligence, as everyone learns differently. However, this shouldn’t discourage highly intelligent students from striving for excellence. Hard work and dedication should still have their rewards.
Education isn’t just about attending school; interacting with peers also plays a crucial role in child development. While studying is important, school is just one of many avenues for learning. Thankfully, technology has broadened access to education and job opportunities, making smartphones useful for more than just taking photos.
Being smart is great, but what truly matters is how we apply that intelligence. It’s disheartening to see incredible potential go to waste simply because people are stuck in a rigid employment system that denies them financial freedom. I hope to be among those who figure out how to use what they have to acquire what they lack.
