The photo was taken 17 years ago when I conquered Mount Kinabalu with a group of my high school friends. Just six months earlier, I had completed my National Service. Surprisingly, I thought I was fit enough and skipped any training. Our trek started at 7 am, and by the time we reached the station, it was nearly 6 pm. The worst part was that I had injured one of my knees. The next day, hoping for improvement, I found that both knees were extremely painful and barely functional. Should I give up? As we faced the final 3.8 km to conquer Southeast Asia's highest mountain, I hesitated, unsure if I would return. Ultimately, I decided to push on. From 2 am until I reached the peak after 6 am, I literally crawled, my gloves torn and ruined. But when I glimpsed the breathtaking scenery from the summit, I felt every ounce of pain was worth it. The lessons I learned: 1. Be prepared for your journey to avoid unnecessary pain. 2. Setting clear goals and understanding your "why" is crucial; it keeps you going when quitting feels easy. 3. Don’t walk alone; seek support along the way. 4. Embrace your unique pace and strengths; the race is personal. Whenever I encounter challenges now, I recall these lessons. I remind myself that things will be okay; we just need to push through.
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