One day, Amy asked me, "Did Helen give you this drink?"
When I was in school, we used to have a reward system: the teacher would give a drink to anyone who scored over 90%.
I was not good at Mathematics for a long time, but I kept learning and practising. One day, my score turned upside down, going from under 60% most of the time to over 90%. Ultimately, I became the top mathematics student in the class.
That day, I got my first reward. Amy asked me about the drink on my table. She thought I didn't earn it, so Helen, who was always the top student in the class, gave it to me.
Once I entered society, I wondered why most people were eager to impress one another with their achievements.
It is not because they are arrogant. As we grow up, we learn that people naturally make assumptions about us if we don't constantly showcase our achievements. Sometimes, this happens even without understanding our entire background.
After a while, I realized it is normal for people to question our ability.
All respect and beliefs have to be earned through actions and results. This sounds realistic. However, it is like we only purchase a product at a high price until we see it has proven to provide higher value on the market.
There is no need to be discouraged if people make assumptions about you. The great thing is that if we gain respect, we know we have achieved it through our actions.
Respect is like trust; it has to be earned.
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