The key towards achieving the IMPOSSIBLE-- By Pema Wangmo XII B

“True courage is pursuing your dreams even when everyone says it’s impossible”. With this, I would like to wish you all a pleasant morning. Respected principal sir, vice principals, T.O.D, teachers and all my friends. Today, I would like to take this opportunity to speak on the key towards achieving the IMPOSSIBLE

When we say impossible, 99% of us tend to think that it is something that can never be achieved.  We follow the same mentality that has been passed down to us through our forefathers without bothering to bring a change. The world is developing. Telephones are being replaced by smart phones while people are being replaced by intelligent machines. So, I would say that it is high time that we bring a change to our thoughts. Thinking properly, you would realize that the impossible has been achieved several times in the past. The things such as computers and vehicles which we are seeing as normal objects of usage today must have been considered impossible to be achieved a few centuries back. What I mean to say through this example is that, things are always considered impossible until it’s achieved.

The impossible has always been achieved from thinking outside the box. In short, the way we think matters a lot. To make a difference, we need to do great things. Problems must be taken as a challenge that will lead you one step forward towards your goal. Not too long ago, I remember one of my teachers saying, “I tried my best to confuse you all with my teaching”. I was surprised as to what he meant by his words. Later, I realized that he was confusing us so that we could make mistakes and learn through them. I was fascinated by his thoughts. Likewise, thinking differently or doing different things doesn’t make you strange or wrong but unique.

Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown out your inner voice. Most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart no matter how silly or challenging your attempt may seem. Our heart somehow already knows what we really want to become.

Have a want, to feel like what you have right now isn't enough. You can always build something better. One day, there will be something better and more important than even the smart watch. Don't be afraid of looking foolish by questioning something that has been commonly accepted for years. Notions like "that isn't possible" or "no one's ever done that so we can't" should be something that you carelessly cast to the wind because that kind of thinking is just an excuse to avoid doing something great.

So, to sum up, the key towards achieving the impossible is within you. What is required is the courage to throw away our thoughts of fear and the heart to follow our dreams.