Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Abdul\nMu\u2019ti delivered motivational and character-building messages to students\nof SMK Negeri 5 in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province, urging them to\ndevelop their potential and discipline as preparation for future\nchallenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy dear students, all of you can become great individuals. You all\nhave potential, abilities, and talents. Those talents will become great\nif you are truly committed to realizing them,\u201d he said in a written\nstatement in Jakarta on Sunday.<\/p>\n
He affirmed that every child possesses unique potential, talents, and\nabilities. These, he said, will grow into strengths when honed with\ndedication and hard work. He reminded students that greatness is not\nalways measured by academic achievement but by each individual\u2019s ability\nto discover and develop themselves.<\/p>\n
He conveyed three key messages for students to succeed in achieving\ntheir aspirations. The first is knowing yourself. He emphasized that the\nfirst step to becoming an outstanding individual is understanding your\npotential, interests, and direction for self-development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first step to becoming a great person is to know yourself. You\nare the ones who best understand what abilities you possess,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
The second message is building self-confidence. Every student has the\nopportunity to excel according to their own talents. Self-confidence\nserves as the foundation for potential to develop optimally.<\/p>\n
The third message is self-discipline. Success is inseparable from\ngood habits practiced consistently without waiting for direction from\nothers. Discipline in managing time, distinguishing between what is\nbeneficial and what is not, and taking responsibility for one\u2019s own\nchoices are essential parts of the journey toward success.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose who succeed are those who use their time wisely and\neffectively. There is time for studying, playing, and resting. You are\nthe ones who manage it. You are the manager of your own,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In the context of rapidly advancing technology, Mu\u2019ti also reminded\nstudents that change will continue to occur. Some jobs may disappear due\nto digital transformation, but at the same time many new opportunities\nwill emerge. Therefore, students are encouraged to be adaptive, unafraid\nto try new things, and unafraid to make mistakes in the learning\nprocess.<\/p>\n
Beyond mastering technical competencies, he stressed the importance\nof strengthening soft skills such as critical thinking, communication,\nteamwork, and adapting to diverse environments. He noted that a person\u2019s\nsuccess is also determined by their ability to build social\nrelationships and work in teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no knowledge that is useless and no skill that is without\nbenefit. If you have good soft skills, wherever you are, you will be\nable to work well as a professional,\u201d Mu\u2019ti said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/education-minister-urges-students-to-develop-their-potential-and-discipline-1771162228", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }