racing, chasing, never pacing, always facing the end

a few days ago, an experienced audio engineer came to my student seminar class to talk about his profession. he said something very provoking:

for every second you don't improve yourself, someone else beats you.

competition is everything these days. so many people are well-qualified for the same job, but only one of them can get it. you can only reach your goal by beating everyone else to it. otherwise, you'll always be straggling behind, constantly trying to catch up to the pack.

if you want to achieve greatness, then you can't stop. for time is always ticking, your competition's always moving--nothing ever stands still.

i don't know if i'm ready to embrace such a monumental dedication. if i were, then i wouldn't be typing this entry (unless expressing my uncertainty helps me put some perspective on my life).