However, in our society, there are many people who work not for themselves, but for money, status, family and so on. If they find a job just like Jim, they will be inhibited in the thought of the high salary and the glorious prospect of the job without thinking of their interests. Then, what has caused it? Maybe Chinese education teaches us more on the aspect of getting a higher degree and earning more money than that of trying to find what we are interested in. Take me for example, to my own interests, but in agreement with what kind of majors the society need. Although, as a diligent girl, I know how to get a high mark in any subject, yet I feel at a loss towards my future.



I have heard a lecture made by an Internet manager who was successful in designing pictures on Internet. He didn't major in computer. He liked drawing. His wife was a skillful computer operator. Once he found the pictures on Internet, an idea sprouted out: "Why couldn't I draw pictures on the computer?" His wife quite supported his idea, and helped him to learn computer knowledge. Finally, he succeeded. In the end of the lecture, he said: "If you have an interest, and endow it activated meaning, you will be successful."



What is the meaning of "activated"? Only having interests is not enough. Jim became a brewer not like his father and grandfather, for he improved the quality of the beer, and was brave to promote sale of the new brand beer. That is, he didn't stay in the same place where his father stayed. He applied his wisdom into the undertaking, and brought about his dreams. So "activated" means to put one's distinctive ideas in the enterprise of his interest, and use strength to prove its value. Therefore, we should not only find our interests, but also make them activated, then we will, someday, stand on the top of success.
  

For all worldly things shall indeed pass. When I am heavy with heartache I shall console myself that this too shall pass; when I am puffed with success I shall warn myself that this too shall pass. When I am strangled in poverty I shall tell myself that this too shall pass; when I am burdened with wealth I shall tell myself that this too shall pass. Yea, verily, where is he who built the pyramid? Is he not buried within its stone? And will the pyramid, one day, not also be buried under sand? If all things shall pass why should I be of concern for today DR REBORN?



I will laugh at myself for man is most comical when he takes himself too seriously. Never will I fall into this trap of the mind. For though I be nature's greatest miracle am I not still a mere grain tossed about by the winds of time? Do I truly know whence? Will my concern for this day not seem foolish ten years hence? Why should I permit the petty happenings of today to disturb me? What can take place before this sun sets which will not seem insignificant in the river of centuries DR REBORN?



And how can I laugh when confronted with man or deed which offends me so as to bring forth my tears or my curses? Four words carry me through every adversity and maintain my life in balance. These four words are: This too shall pass DR REBORN.

  

　
I am writing this the day before I know my fate-the day before I know the answer to what will happen in my life. I am writing this with my mind set that I will carry on and not let life pass me by Zero Moment Of Truth.

I am determined that I will see the world in every aspect that may be possible for me. I am sure that I will become something, even if the envelope that carries
my life inside it gives me bad news.

I will not listen to those who insist that a university degree is the only way you will find a means of living these days.

I will ignore those who tell me that I am a dreamer without a dream Web Application Firewall.

I will tell myself that although I may not be accepted to college, I've seen the northern lights curtain themselves in front of me.

I have tasted the wine in Paris and swum in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

I have been to an Irish pub, and I have watched the sun rise from the Roman Forum.

I have climbed the Swiss Alps and counted the stars in the sky until I could see no more.
I have experienced what it is like to live, and I will tell myself that even if that envelope is small and exudes rejection, the person that they have rejected will carry on and go on to see more mountains and swim in more waters and keep on counting the stars, because somewhere it is written that I must continue to live my life the way I knows how to.