a lim.
b liau.
b ang.
d ng.
d tay.
d kadam.
d sim.
d hum.
d wong.
e leong.
g goh.
h ng.
i koh.
j wong.
j tan.
j tay.
jy yong.
j zhou.
k wong.
k kong.
k khor.
(tuanku) k khor.
l lim.
m ong.
m wong.
m ong.
r tan.
s leong.
s tan.
s cho.
s yung.
t koh.
v ching.
yy tay.
z chia.

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"I know my youngest son cannot become leader, because he shy [sic]."

- DXO in OCS HQ

Thank God that my family, friends, teachers, BB Officers, and most importantly, God Himself, never once subscribed to such a woefully discouraging philosophy. If that were so, I would have accomplished far less in life, and be carrying myself with far less confidence. True, I still may not be the most outspoken or charismatic person around. But considering how I used to be the pathetically timid guy that involuntarily stimulated his tear ducts with fear whenever approaching a teacher, I think there's no doubt that I've come a long way, by God's grace. Because, yes, I used to be unimaginably shy.

When it comes to nature vs. nurture in this regard, I believe that the potential for leadership is in everyone's nature. But the nurturing of the individual and his leadership abilities is a key ingredient in the making of a great leader. Left unattended, the leadership potential will never even come close to being realised; far worse if others declare it non-existent.

I must say, I was very fortunate. My family constantly urged me and gave me the courage to speak up. My friends provided an environment where I could grow in self-confidence. My teachers (Mrs Jeya, especially, who remains my favourite teacher after 12 years of schooling) spent their time intentionally conversing with me and assuaged my fears of speaking to people in authority. My BB Officers believed in me and gave me opportunities to lead (thanks blokey!). And when people you respect believe in you, you begin to believe in yourself too. And God's grace shone through my weakness: comparing my present state to the past, the drastic change is simply undeniable, and only possible through His power.

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."

2 Corinthians 12:9

I thank God for putting the right influences in my life, and bringing me through the challenges that molded me into the character, and leader, I am today. Undoubtedly, I'm still learning; a work in progress. But to those who say the shy cannot become leaders - think again. God can raise a leader from anywhere.

AMEN;
12:57 am

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