Why You Don’t Need Awards Or A College Degree To Be Successful In Life

A couple of days ago, I wrote a Facebook status about how many Pinoy parents put a lot of pressure on their kids to pursue awards, honor medals, and a diploma. As of this writing, the post has received over 7,000 Likes and has been shared by more than 3,000 readers. That’s just in less than 2 days. (40,000+ likes and 22,100+ shares as of Black Saturday 2018 | Update: 91,000+ likes, 52,000+ shares, and 6,300+ comments as of April 6, 2019) 

It’s a very long article but many say that they have read every word that was written. Probably because it was something that they can relate to.

College Diploma With Cap And Tassel

It’s about a culture of being entitled and not being left behind by peers and the community. A culture that has caused many Filipino families a lot of unpaid debts, selling of most precious treasures and assets, and anxieties both among parents and children. Continue reading Why You Don’t Need Awards Or A College Degree To Be Successful In Life