Hi Tutucake, we can never prepare for all eventualities. Just follow your heart and hope for the best.
A meteor may fall on us tomorrow, a plane may fly into the building we are in, a shark may fall out of a storm and eat you in the middle of a desert while you are riding on a horse. There are just too many things that may go wrong in this world. Even buying property in SG, what if one day it falls? This is a scenario that is likelier to happen but then so many are still buying in SG?
Bro Tutucake, i know its hard to be positive at times in this dark, cold and hardened world we live in, just don't give up, picture the best and worst scenario and then picture the in between scenario and let that lead the way. Its easier said that done but too much negative stuff eats you up. I know of a whole bunch of very negative people. Even a walk outside their HDB, they will fear stones and wild dogs.
What did these people amount to in the end? Nothing much unfortunately. Not in terms of material nor life experience. They played it safe, all the way, until the end. Did they remain safe, well sometimes as some still had bad accidents IN THE
SAFETY OF THEIR OWN HOME. Worse, they would probably report to their maker: "Boss i never went anyway, never did anything, i remained safe until the day i fell and hit the bathroom tiles."
"I guess i forgot about that possibility"
Unless science advances alot in a short time, all who read this will have to die one day, if one conquers the worst fears, then there is no longer anything to be fearful about. Many still postpone that dream trip or flight as they want to do it when they are "older" but they forgot, the man upstairs may have different plans and your "older" and his "older" may differ by many years. Even if you truly make it, your eyesight will be blurred, your footsteps weak and your breath slow and laboured. How far/much can you see or travel by then? We all have been told to be patient and wait for good things to come but there are some things in life that probably cannot wait. (Not referring to property related stuff) It can just be a lifestyle decision, go rent a hotel or a house/apartment, live in the place for a couple of months and see if you can take it or not. Then if not, its just an experience learnt.
Too often i see so many friends afraid to try new things or even to extend a help to others, too afraid to make a mistake or be laughed at. Yes people may laugh at you if you tried and failed but not everyone will laugh at you, some will secretly be wishing they have the guts to even try like you. What happens if on the other hand you succeed? Are you then going to be afraid of the thunder of their applause and the fireworks they will light in your name? When does fear ends and ones life truly begins?
As for Mr Chiam, i really respect him, still fighting all the way to the end in a blaze of glory.
Dedicated to all who are constantly fearful about life:
http://youtu.be/Jne9t8sHpUc
An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
And isn't it ironic... don't you think
It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
"Well isn't this nice..."
And isn't it ironic... don't you think
It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures
