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You finally make a strategic move that reveals a whole new level of game play.

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There's real excitement in store for you today, when you finally discover a clue or make a wise strategic move that reveals a whole new level of game play. It's as if you've discovered a shortcut to a higher level in a video game. This big move ahead might make you feel a bit funny about proceeding, but make no mistake -- you have put in all the work you needed to put in, and you're not getting any preferential treatment. Accept your good luck!

Which game should I be praying for? I don't know. I really am doing my best le, but I cant help getting distracted by ...... but I think its better than before lah. Hope I can buck up soon. Like within this week. Lol. Dun even dare to do my goal no.10 while being distracted, for fear it might get worse. Using pikachu beach volleyball to help me focus. Seems to work somehow. Haha. 10 games of 15-0 straight. Very lucky. But need skill also hor... What doesnt. Lol.

I marvel at destiny. By believing that destiny is within my own control, then working towards what I think my destiny is, is that the fate that was meant to be mine in the first place? For I seem to have no other recourse. Not that at this point in time, I actually want to of course. I admit I was tempted, but ever since the New Year started, I've been reigniting my passion. And motivation. By singularly sticking down this path, because I believe I can do it, does that make it my fate, or is my destiny within my own choosing. Hard to differentiate. In a way, we are all caught by who we are. I made the choices I did because I am who I am. So did you. Do I regret? Sometimes. Will I give up? That is unthinkable. FATE... and as for my results, they havent sucked at as I expected, but I did slipped up!! And on that tack, if I wasnt meant to suck, then why punish me by letting me get thrashed. Haha. Not that I blame a certain young lady from tb26 for doing that, in fact, my best wishes and congratz to her. But the feeling still sucks!! :P

What is it like really? I did mention winning the battle but losing the war. Yet in the current game my mind is on now (or rather, the game I am forcing my mind on now), it might actually be losing the battle but winning the war. What serves and what doesnt would have been according to my whims then. Unclarified values, because I never did expect that particular hurdle when I was 14!! Dang. I am glad that the decision was made for me. Haha. Else who knows how long I might have... stayed a fool. Lol.

It may take a lot of effort, and believe me, its taking a toll on me, but I believe I will emerge all the stronger for it. Hopefully, I can be a better person, and help make others better as well. I'm so grateful for being able to live this life, despite all the challenges and headaches. Being Josh has never been a better experience. I knew I was lacking. I just didnt know what. Now, even if I have just uncovered part of it, its totally worth it.

And a final note on talent. What is talent. Many people look at results, and assume that to be the ultimate definition of talent. True in some ways... talent reaps results. But at the same time, there are people with talent, but are unable to tap on it. As I have mentioned before, this is akin to having diamonds, while not having knowledge of its value, not to mention exploiting it. But the talent is undoubtedly there. So how to recognise it? I think I am at least qualified to speak on this. Results are a combination of several factors, talent being merely one of them, if an important part. Afterall, you may not win a championship with a team of talented players, but you certainly cannot win without one. Since that's the case, it is merely talent which is not being tapped correctly. I would say that generally, it starts with attitude. Are you willing to do the work? If you consistently take up the role of someone who actually starts the work and gets it done, then you're halfway there. The work may not be fantastic. But that is due to lack of knowledge and experience. Not talent. Are you willing to at least take action towards accomplishment of your goals? Like study before exams? You may not believe that you can score (which severely limits your capabilities, believe me) but as long as you did put in the effort, you have earned my respect. What you need is just self-confidence. And most importantly, do you help others? All talents help others. This is a simple truth, but a critical factor. By serving the world, you serve yourself the best. You may impact them in mild ways, but what you lack is just vision, maybe confidence and experience once again. But as long as you are on this track, you can consider yourself to have talent. Build up the other factors, then move on to get the results. If you need help in these, always seek out others who have the characteristics which you lack, then learn from them. Why am I posting this? Because I see people slamming themselves for no reason. Dun worry about results. Worry about character. Once the foundation is there, you can be molded into a talent who achieves results. But you must start from the basics. :D

Onward to us all who are aiming to achieve! And to all those who think I can help, just ask. I may not have the time, but I just might have the resource, or someone whom I can direct you to! Just start believing... and take action... NOW!!

DO IT GUYS!!!