Monday, April 16, 2007

freedom discipline

I read this from somewhere but I think it applies totally to me. I don't really know how to explain the term but I will try my best ok. Basically the idea is that if you force an idea into someone and make him or her do it repeatedly until the person get so used to it that it becomes in the subconscious of the person. As a kid, I was not a good student. I hated to study because I did not do well. But my parents probably knew the value of an education. So they forced me to study. All I could remember was tuition, tuition and more tuition. I was basically studying for them. I made a change only in secondary 3. I was in the top 10 in class for the first time. It felt good I remembered. That is probably when I realised that I could be good. So I took my work more seriously. I know my grades til now have not been that great but I feel proud of it. In JC, it was a first time I begged my mum get me tuition, I need it. It got imprinted in me liao. So this is one of the examples, that is more I think but I too lazy to write it out... Bye!!

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Point

A point guard is often called the floor general because he is supposed to be a the mini coach on the floor. His traditional role to is to distribute the ball and to torch opposing teams from the outside. But this is all in the past now. Look at the atypical point right now. They drive in the lane, they score at will and they may not the top assist leader of the team. I so disappointed cause that is my favorite position in the whole team. Anyways, my favorite point of all time is John Stockton. He makes the game look so easy. He is not a flashy player but always get the job done. He has done it all. All time assist leader, been on all NBA first team, all NBA defensive teams, NBA all star, Olympic medalist and is one of the 50th Greatest players in the NBA history. The only regret I can think of is that he did not win a ring. Its a pity that he was defeated twice but the mighty Bulls led by none other than Jordan himself. Stockton had that composure about him. I guess that is like what is expected of a point. Like all Greats, he did not get there but luck. He did it through hard work, determination and through a love for this very game. I look up to him. Anyways, another point I look up and adore is my main man Frederick Phua. He is one of the guys that just does not like to lose as much I do. Most of the times more than me of course. As a player, I have learned more from him than anyone I ever knew. Off court, he taught me friendship and what it meant to be a big brother. He taught me all the intangibles like doing your very best, not giving up and much more. Fred, if you are reading this, well don't get too big head after reading this. I respect you ok. I just going to keep beating you in one thing I do best. Studying. And of course I will make it to the IMF I promise. I want to make more $$ than you. I don't care. Friends forever ok. Peace.