Kiasu (Fear of Losing)
we've been taught that the only way to measure greatness is by looking towards success only; and that is not entirely true.
along the journey of success, failures and hardships come first. we often ignore those bitter things that actually made the success becomes a sweet things.
fear of losing is whats make someone unsuccessful. we need to lose in order to achieve greatness. the only thing thats different is how we confront our failure; by grieving or learning.
just remember - failure is another part of the journey.
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