Are you not wondering why so many great scientists, musicians, and athletes come from the west instead of the east!? I do believe that we Asians are highly proud of our culture and our hospitality, but come and look beyond : Whether we admit it or not we have lagged behind compared to our counterpart in the west in many possible things.
Talking about Asian's lack of creativity I think it has been formed since we were child. Most of Asian parents teach their child with a lot of things that can limit their child's creativity. For instance they tell their children that making a mistake is a bad thing and loosing is an embarassing fact. As a result, most Asians do not dare to make any changes because they are affraid of making mistakes.
The same goes to Asian education. Here in Asia, passion does not have a place in education. Asian educational system, which is highly competitive and performance-oriented, does not provide a conducive climate for creativity, which requires a lot of rooms for individual. Asian students' desire to do well in examinations is mirrored by their lack of passion for what they study. The only thing that they think is : "Will I get a good salary when I graduate !?" That's why creative professions are less popular than doctor, lawyer and others who are considered to be abble to make someone become rich in the short term.
So guys, now we have known that we can not continue several bad things that obviously can drive us to be uncreative person, it's time for us to leave those bad habbits. Old proverb said that the great person is the one who knows his weakness. After knowing our weaknesses it's time for us to change our Asia to be better.
* Note
This article is purely my opinion, feel free to submit yours guys ;)
Westerners have adult learning style, they do what interest thing to do without being disturbed by opinions of others. Something better we can adopt from them. But, as Asians we have other strengths. We must explore it and increasing it well. I am Asian and I am proud of it.
BalasHapusHahaha, ceritanya aku tim penyanggah nih :)))
Yeah I do agree put, sometimes I see there are a lot westerners become environmental activist, street artist or another unpopular job. Meanwhile in indonesia, these job are very rare. Because most of indonesians think these job can not earn enough money to fulfil their daily needs.
BalasHapusWhat I appreciate most from westerners is their way of thinking. It's better to try your best and failed rather than being good in something you never want it in the first place. And even though money does matter but it never defeats passion and the courage of being yourself.
Hahaha nice right! I imagine that we discuss this topic in mam Yona's class.
Btw you said that "as asians we have other strength". Would you mind telling me what's that ?
Asian is not less creative, it's just because most of Asian education is based on Eastern style (Islamic minded). Like your friend's comment "Something better we can adopt from them" so which is worse we must leave it.
BalasHapusMas yugo, Im not said that religion makes effect on someone's creativity, we just have differences on the point of view to do something. That's it.
BalasHapusMost of people in Japan using Yukata or Kimnono on their daily life. They're also creative people like you've said, they're never stop to do something worthily. Yes you're right, Japanese have a great education and culture mix, maybe you must go there one day..
Ganbatte ohen shitte imasu Yoga-chan! :)
Maybe you mean "I didn't say" kal ;)
BalasHapusHopefully someday kal. An old proverb said "Travel often! Getting lost will help you find your self"
Jalan-jalan men !!!!!!
You dont say Yog :D Anyway thankyou for that correction.
HapusTake vacations! Go as many places as you can. You can always make money. You can't always make memories.. :)