How A Simple Mindset Changed My Future For The Better
In 2021, I joined the Apple Developer Academy program. In 2022, I finished my bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and joined a big multinational company in Indonesia as an intern. In 2023, I passed my probation period and worked full-time in the same company (and quit shortly after). In 2024, I got the chance to start pursuing a master’s degree in Japan because of the MEXT (Japanese Government) scholarship. How can all this happen so simultaneously? I figured out that it was from my mindset, which influenced my “brave to try something new” attitude.
Initially, I wrote this in my daily journal to remind myself in the future about my current me. But after careful consideration, I decided to publish it here on Medium. Happy reading!
I consider everything as challenges
Whether it benefits me or not, I consider everything a challenge. I was taught by my parents to pursue opportunities while it lasts. I don’t care anymore if it’s impossible or not. This perspective contradicts the mindset prevalent among those around me. Living as a student in…
