Escape the Gravity of Conventionality
George Orwell’s 1984 is a story about a totalitarian society where its people are under constant watch and any form of opposition or criticism will be met with severe, and rather cruel, consequences. Franz Kafka’s Amerika is about a man who went to USA but often found himself being forced to do things that were … Continue reading Dystopian
The Truman Show is one of the most ahead-of-time films ever produced. Truman Burbank is an everyday guy who’s daily activities are clandestinely filmed and broadcasted live to everyone around the world to watch. Come to think about it, that’s rather depressing, isn’t it? The Truman Show is also one of my favorites. I am … Continue reading The Truman Show Came True
No doubt, our desires must consist of some realism else it’ll just be an idealistic fantasy. But at the same time, we must realize that we are human beings and we are meant to dream. Dreams are what differentiate us from other organisms on earth. Unfortunately, most people are discouraged from dreaming as they grow … Continue reading Dreamers Become Successful
Taking baby steps is often the most effective way to achieving our goals. Baby steps is waking up 1 minute earlier. Baby steps is instead of buying a big packet of snack, buy a smaller packet the next time. Baby steps is if changing from white bread to wholemeal bread. Baby steps is to start … Continue reading Baby Steps
We can all agree that, despite all the complaints we have, schools are an essential part of us. But there’s something big that’s missing in school. What’s it? Motivation. Without motivation, kids will not know why they need to go to school. Without motivation, they will not understand their purpose in life. Too little have … Continue reading Schools and Meaning
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