By Mohamad Faris Haziq
Life is full of surprises and miracles. At times, we contemplate on what is best for us, but in reality, it gives us something more and better than we could have ever imagined.
A paucity of people preferred to be a doctor but ended up being an engineer. Some would have an ambition of being a lecturer but turns out to be the next Prime Minister. Sit down and give our mind some time to digest everything that is going on.
When I was in high school, I’ve learnt accounting for two years and I relish counting numbers. It has become my hobby, and at one time, I ruminated on which job scope of accounting I want to be. I have the habit of thinking what’s going to happen in the next four years so that I could be better prepared.
I was praised several times after getting good marks for my accounting exams but when everything was over, I started making research on which university I would opt to join and whether I would pursue ACCA or a normal degree.
But later on, I was offered to take up Law at the International Islamic University Malaysia. I was astounded. Law has never been an option to me. From counting numbers to memorising statues and cases, what a massive change that would be. Adapting to the new circumstances would be very challenging and speaking has never been a gift for me.
I avowed that I wasn’t someone who is capable of speaking fluently and confidently. But everything changes in a matter of seconds. When I was doing Foundation, I was surrounded by smart and intelligent people. I thought to myself that I would never be as good as they are. I was demoralised when I failed to reach my expectation.
Every day I started to improve myself, at one time, I started to relish studying and learning law. I realised that I was lacking in knowledge, I started to acquire new knowledge and it invigorated me to work harder to find the best version of myself.
Marks are not a measurement of intelligence, and working hard to be better is all that matters. Now, I am in my first year of the degree programme, it might be too early to speak, but it is never too late to express what is in the inside. The occurrence in our life can be an essential tool for the future generation to learn from the mistakes committed by the previous generation.
In life, many unprecedented things would occur, and we would have to devote time to make the right decision. The lesson that I have learned is that in life when you do something, it must come with enjoyment and interest, then every hurdle that you encounter is only inconsequential. Decision making must come from yourself and not under coercion.
Compelling yourself to do something you’re not in favour of would shift extra burden to yourself. Work hard, don’t complain but do it. I never thought I would even make it out of Foundation, but when you work hard, you instil interest, success gets closer than ever.
I still have three years and a half left, but whatever happens, it’s a matter of fighting for myself especially during such an unprecedented situation that made my life two times more complicated.
My dream is about being the best lawyer in town, endeavour in giving freedom to the innocent, and putting the guilty party behind bars.
It’s time to make changes. No matter what profession you are in, always be the best among the best, and endeavour to change the life of many. ***