Stepping Stones

Many of us refuse to be a stepping stone as we find it inappropriate in a way, worthless and inappreciative. Nevertheless, we do use stepping stone as we aim for our goals and achievements; a fact which cannot be denied. We are educated since young, be it formal or informal. As we grow, we move from one category to another, from kindergarten to primary, then secondary and the list goes on. Each time we sit for our major exams, we’re nervous and horrified waiting for our results to show, simply because they play a very important role in deciding our future, as told. Each time we surpass our capability and score in our papers, we’re being notified regarding the obstacles ahead in studies and that the previous academic achievement is nothing compared to the upcoming ones; hence, the saying of well achiever at young not necessary the well being in the old. The moment we step into the outside world, handing in our resume for a position in the company, they would first look at our latest academic achievement and not everything we have in our files, but without all the certificates from the past, we wouldn’t have the latest one which shows our highly achieved accomplishment. So, aren’t those the stepping stones of ours as we grow? We use stepping stones in academics, socializing and achievements, but to appreciate them or the other way round, it is up to each individual to decide, whether their pay is worth the price.