INTERNET - Tiger Woods has been in the news for a few weeks already, but mainly not for his achievements on the golf course. His perfect image was just recently broken because of infidelity, but his character had long been bankrupt without people knowing. Still, he’s the player of the year by PGA Tour for his comeback from knee surgery, and not for his off the course disgrace. Well, from my point of view, he’s really the “player” of the year on and off the course.
In fact, there are many “successful” people who have fallen into the trap of infidelity. They do it because they can, because they have money to pay, because people willingly fall into their arms, because people want their money, and many other reasons. But can we really separate a person’s career and character and still call him successful? I read a book called “The Paradox of Success”, where the author talks about how people nowadays tend to look at people based on their career achievements and ignore or are more forgiving for their failures in personal lives. Am I willing to give up my career so my marriage can be saved? Am I willing to give up my promotion so I can attend the kids’ soccer games? Am I willing to give up my raise and bonus so I can be healthy?
Today my sister’s friend decided to go back to her home in another country because she misses her family. She has a great job here in the States, but she has just realized that career just can’t make her a happy person. I think she made the right decision, and I told her so… I am sure she will be fine, or, more than just fine~
clinton did it, kobe did it, edwards did it, now tiger. gotham needs a new hero
go on, be a playa