For those of you whom I have not talk to 2 months ago, I am now working with TalentEDge. As part of the team, I am responsible in organizing the events and managing/coordinating projects.
One of the ongoing project is Plugged Series which aims to provide a ground for both employers and undergraduates/fresh grads to communicate with each other. This will last for 8 weeks and each week, a topic is introduce to moderate this informal discussion.
We had our second one yesterday. I was reminded of my actual passion.
A few weeks ago, I attended some video sharing in Annexe Gallery. It was about the Burmese refugees in Malaysia. I was extremely overwhelmed by their sorrows and sufferings. I was in tears. I felt their pain and at the same time I was helpless. I shared it with my colleague after watching them.
"You can do nothing now. What you can possibly do now is get a way to make money and divert them to the needy."
True.
A guest in Plugged yesterday, Ramkumar shared his life story about how he went about his business and retired.
"I want to help the old folks. I decided to find the easiest way to find a lot of money. My wife loves stones and so I invested in them."
Luck? Passion? Hard work?
I voiced my concern during the session.
"I have great passion in human beings in general especially the underprivileged. At the same time, I have high opportunity cost if I were to pursue my passion wholeheartedly as I bear responsibilities in aiding my family financially."
Elia from Graduan responded to my sharing.
"Grab the chance you have"
Zakir, a great man who found his way to make 1901 a Malaysian brand commented on it as well.
"Chances can be a manifestation. Do what you need to allow yourself to be exposed to chances directing to your ultimate goal."
Optimistic I know.
I told my colleague this just now.
"Everybody know these facts. Whether or not they act according to it is another issue."
Do something today or you die in 2012.
