Allergy to hard work

Allergy to hard work

Being an obviously avid reader of The Jakarta Post and of
Indonesia current affairs, I have also surprised myself by
becoming a rather regular letter writer too.

The recent correspondence on Indonesian athletes prompts me to
once again put in my "two pennies worth". I am by profession a
horse riding coach and have taught riding throughout the world to
many different nationalities over a period of 30 years.

I have also driven in all countries (and drive myself here
too). My observation of the average Indonesian is that of a
person very quick both in mind and body, extremely athletic,
brave, aggressive, exceptionally artistic, "tuned in" and very
sensitive. They could, without a doubt, easily be the greatest
equestrian riders in the world.

The only two qualities that seem lacking are commitment (read
also "allergy to hard work") and self-discipline. Unfortunately
the two qualities essential to reaching the top, be it in the
Olympics or for that matter any profession.

CYNTHIA CROSS

Jakarta