Falcon

Sup' world?
My apology for the hiatus! :D *grind*

One of the few I really look up to is my dad. Here is a little facts about him. He originated from a rural area of North Sumatra. Born in 1967, he struggled all the way, starting his empire from zero and rose to be one of the most outstanding person in the town. In spite of all the success, his life was not always a happy life. He lost his parents when he was in primary school, leaving nothing but a hut (yes, it is very cramped and has only one room). He had to provide for himself since a very young age. Everything he thought me is invaluable life lesson that I can learn nowhere else and nobody else is that sincere in educating me. Things from philosophy, chivalry, attitude, knowledge, morality etc. are thought relentlessly. I know every dad does that to their children however I really feel like sharing this one particular lesson towards all of you.

No father wants to see their children fail in their life. Yet, success is an intricate prize in our life that requires determination, courage, perspiration, motivation and ceaseless efforts as well as, ironically, failures. My father expects me to be a good leader in the future, for his company and family. He explained that there are two kind of people that I will meet in life. Which are ayam dan elang (chicken and falcon).

The community of chicken, he explained, consists of the mediocre and/or the follower. Primarily, they do things according to instructions or gestures of those superior to them. They don't have motivation, innovation and creativity in anything. These are types that are even worse than late bloomers. Without the proprietor or higher ranked authority, they will be chaotic and clueless of what to do especially in the dire times. I guess that's why he addressed this group as chicken.

On the other hand, there is the falcon. It is obvious that what left are those keen, bright, genius, active, robust, stern, innovative, and bla bla bla people. (I ran out of adjectives). Like falcons, they soar up high in the sky. No one limit their movements and they can forage wherever, however, whatever they want. They are capable to lead and/or stand alone. When they speak, they can convince people and win their heart effortlessly. When they strike, they are intangible, unstoppable. They are, in the pareto principle, the 20 that do the 80 percents work.

He told me to identify and mingle with the falcons but not to desert the chicken on the other hand. Personally, of course, I desire to be the falcon and make him proud, anyhow I know not everybody got what it takes to be the falcon. Then at least be a rooster that leads those chickens to a better path :D

---Gio