Final Sprint

such was the title of today's presentation by Singapore's own Dr William Tan... in case you have not heard of him.. which is highly unlikely unless of course you are on of those minority who never opened a newspaper before.. Dr William Tan is the wheelchair bound ultra/marathoner who has accomplished a feat of 10Marathons in 65days across 7continents.. yes including antartica..
walking into the hall.. i was greeted by the sight of our special guest today whom was going to talk about a particular subject...i peered at him as i entered the already crowded hall.. he seemed familiar as if i had seen him or read about him somewhere.. the projector screen came on and the name.. Dr William Tan.. it struck me.. initially was the extremely long list of degress.. masters.. PhD.. honours.. BUT.. it was that name.. could he be? that was the thought which ran through my mind..
Final Sprint.. what is it all about.. if i were to summarize in a short sentence.. it would be the motivational talk which has unleashed the potential locked up in me, pushing me to achieve and score for my prelims.. but.. it would be a little too late espcially with Prelims commencing on 28August.. which is 3days from now.. i do not expect myself to score superbly well.. but at least achive an A.. some Bs.. and Max 2Cs.. that would be wonderful.. but scoring less than 15points.. would be simply magnificent..
now.. back to the topic.. the ancronymn ABCDE.. what do they stand for?

A- Attitude
B- Big Goals
C- Create Action Plan
D- Determination
E- Eureka

as he narrated his life story and explained the significance of each letter.. i was mesmerized at the way he conveys his message across.. his powerpoint presentation was made up of merely pictures and minimal words.. yet he was able to elaborate so much with the little resources he had.. with such professionalism.. i could not sense a bit of nervousness in his tone.. for once.. the hall was silent as every ear listened intently to what Dr William had to say.. captivated by the video compiled to show his Amazing Feat.. and how he managed to beat the previous world record holder.. Tim Rogers[UK] who completed 7 Marathons 7 continents in 99days back in 1999..


Dr William Tan before reaching the Artic


In action

after his inspirational talk.. i ambled down to the atrium and purchased one of his book.. and he personally autographed it.. it may have cost me a whooping $30.. but it truly was worth it.. to be signed by a Great Son of Singapore..
His Book entitled.. " No Journey TOO TOUGH"

(3:19 PM)