There are small options but they also decide the direction of the big one. At Hanoi Medical University, young resident doctor Dang Thi Ngoc Linh impressed not only because she chose the Cardiovascular Internal Medicine major - a difficult major - but also because of how she focused: erase Facebook, Messenger. While her friends were still surfing for entertainment, Linh chose to leave that captivating spinning. A not-so-simply decision that shows rarely-appearing autonomy: Dude to give up the unnecessary to keep space for professional efforts.
Meanwhile, in a South Asian country, the GenZ generation protested the government's ban on 26 social media platforms. It may be just one of many reasons, but it also shows the huge influence of social networks - which is not only an entertainment tool but also a connection and a look at the world.
On another stage, sports, Carlos Alcaraz - 22 years old - just won the sixth Grand Slam of world men's tennis. He aims to surpass Rafael Nadal to become the youngest player to complete a collection of 4 major titles. That goal is beyond many people's reach, but at the Alcaraz level, he turned it into motivation. The Spaniard understands the need to stay focused, not letting the media or social media distract him from the main road.
3 stories, 3 paths, but all lead to a common point: the power of concentration and autonomy. Today's youth need to understand that social networks are not bad, but if you don't control them, they will turn into a bond that pulls you off your goals. Concentration does not mean isolation, but knowing what to keep and what to give up.
Living in the digital age, being strong is not only about daring to act, but also about being alert to distinguish between temptation and value. Don't let the "like" button decide your happiness. Don't let the crowd take you wherever you go. Just like Alcaraz knows his destination well, or Ngoc Linh chose to put social networks aside for the path of learning, the younger generation needs to learn how to master the choice.
That was the real victory for my life.
