Day 6: "You earn your stripes"

This is a statement my boss usually tells us. It means, before you brag about or be proud of something, make sure you have worked hard -- blood, sweat, and tears for it.

There are people who walk around the earth thinking they are the best, smartest person ever lived. When in fact, there are things which he/she are lacking. Huwag tutularan.

There are times when I felt unsure of things I'm doing -- am I doing it right? Am I making good decision? Am I good enough. When these happen, I get disappointed. But I try not to let that disappointment get the best of me. I take it as part of a learning process.

When you "try to earn your stripes" -- you get lost, you stumble, you make mistakes. But you don't stop. You go on, and try to do things right. Because later on, you will realize that the bruises you gained when you stumble, the discovery you get when you don't know your way out, the many times you correct yourself -- will be your armor that will take you to the right path. 

By that, you become more confident to face life, you become more strong, and ready to face people -- people who may question you, people who may try to look for your flaws just to put you down.