Pailin Praphanphat

“Willingness to take risks and reactions to failure differ dramatically around the world. In some cultures the downside for failure is so high that individuals are allergic to taking any risks at all. These cultures associate shame with any type of failure, and from a young age people are taught to follow a prescribed path with a well-defined chance of success, as opposed to trying anything that might lead to disappointment. In some places, such as Thailand, someone who has failed repeatedly might even choose to take on a brand-new name in an attempt to reboot his or her entire life. In fact, in the 2008 Olympics, a Thai weight lifter attributed her victory to changing her name before the games.”
― Tina Seelig, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20

“Uncertainty is the essence of life, and it fuels opportunity.”
― Tina Seelig, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20