In this era of development, academic excellence among the young is given much importance. Although, it is acceptable to achieve a good academic results, the idea that only academic excellence guarantees a successful life is not relevant and its depend on the characteristics of a person like hardworking, smart, and talented.
There are some example people that can success through their talent and not through their academic excellence. For example, artist that did not complete her study is Stacy Angie Anam. She left her secondary school without taking the examination SPM. She then managed to become the winner in the television reality show called “Akademi Fantasia” in season 6 who became the youngest contestant ever to win the competition in the age of 18.
Besides that, another example is the sellers of Sabah crafting. The people who only have their own creativity and innovative skills can produce a unique handicraft that can attract public to buy their handicraft. The craft makers can achieve their successful in life through their business skills.
In addition, traditional or modern dancers who usually perform their show on an invited event also can be a good example of people that can success without a good academic result. This is because not everyone can dance the dance and only those who have the special gift or natural talent can make the dance perfectly. Thus, through the talents or ability to dance, the dancers might be able to work as a professional dancer.
In conclusion, people can also success without a good academic excellence. Even if they are not good enough in academic, they still can become successful person through their skills, talent and ability to achieve their goal.
