Studying really requires perseverance.

I remember how easy it was to tell that to my sister, that she isn't studying enough, that she's not driven. But i forgot that perseverance in studying still applies to me. I thought all that was over, it was in the past, that in university, you don't have to be that driven, that determined, I thought reading through the textbook once is sufficient. BUT NO, whatever you do in life still requires perseverance and patient (during the tough perseverance period) to suceed.

We can hardly blamed youngsters that are living their lives with meaningless. They are just burnt out after being put through endless cycles of perseverance. Like them, I wonder what payoffs I can get from these struggles.

Shall end off with a story (edited version, can't remember the actual content)

There are two good friends are sitting at the school benches. One of them is actively studying, while the other is staring into blank space, perhaps enjoying the scenery. (yes yes, it means slacking)

Mugger : "Why aren't you studying hard! our exams are next week!"

Slacker : "For what?"

Mugger: "So we can get a good grade la!" , saying it as a matter-of-factly.

Slacker : "For what?"

Mugger: "to get a good GPA. LIKE DUH"

Slacker : "For what?"

Mugger: "To graduate and get a good job la"

Slacker : "For what?"

Mugger: "So can earn alot of money!" he voice filled with excitement!

Slacker : "For what?"

Mugger: "So can retire early!", starting to get irritated by Slacker's replies.

Slacker : "For what?"

Mugger: "So can live a relax life!"

Slacker : "Ain't I doing that now?"