A life changing article

I currently stumbled across an acceptance speech by a total stranger--Prof. Francis Su which amazingly overnight changed my perspectives towards life. In short he talked about "The Lesson of Grace in Teaching". As simple and boring as those words seemed, this only suddenly made me realize my deeply rooted notion of worthiness which should be based on diligence, merit and achievements is entirely wrong. I will insert the transcript here:

And although my parents always told me the same old stuff, the way Prof. Su portrayed it somehow struck me hard. Maybe it's also life that has weathered me and changed me for the better but anyhow here's how that article impacted me:

No.1 I don't detest being a teacher as much as I used to anymore because I realized how immensely teachers can impact children and the community with every detail of our lessons. And I might not be a good teacher at all but as long as I've tried my best to improve everyday then that's fine. Becoming a credited writer is a long and treacherous road in which I might never see the end, not that I'm going to give up, but knowing that I have educating to fall back on, I can at least go to sleep at night knowing that I've contributed to the society.

No.2 Now I try to treat my students more equally and not gravitate towards my favorites as I used to because the grace you extend to those with difficulties are what could change their lives and future generations if implemented correctly. I know that this concept of education is close to impossible to advertise especially in HK but I like to believe that every little bit counts.

No.3 I have always had respect for my parents, but now I have an even more profound respect for them because they are by Prof Su's definition the best educators a daughter could ever have and ever need, teaching me that I don't have to be the best, I just have to try my best; something that I haven't fully comprehend till now, in which I will definitely tell my kids as well.

No.4 My perspective towards my lifestyle is slowly changing, Prada doesn't mean as much as it used to when Zara does the same and sometimes a better job. Don't get me wrong, aesthetics are important but if it means sacrificing long holidays in which I can expand my horizons, then it's a no. Which is what we should also educate our children--be curious about the world and be brave to explore it.