We can’t all be entertainers

Like Rwanda, there is a large number of South African youth who are taking it upon themselves to make a success of their lives.

Thursday, August 09, 2012
Supermodel and fashion mogul Tyra-Banks. Net photo.

Like Rwanda, there is a large number of South African youth who are taking it upon themselves to make a success of their lives. They hustle every way possible to make it big. Some go to tertiary to acquire the relevant qualification to learn how to conquer the work place and have a flourishing career. Some are unfortunate to not have the means but they still find a way to succeed. They start from scratch and climb the ladder. They get their skills by working for free, finding a mentor, doing odd jobs or making a plan. Some success stories are of people who made it against the odds, who worked extra hard because they did not have the proper education to help them up. This, inspiring as it is, should not be our story too. We should not struggle because unlike the past generation, we have opportunities in abundance.There is the need to succeed, to have money, have careers, become bosses, to live that good, fulfilling life. Being young and successful is what many of us are striving for. Making it in life is a dream of many. Not taking anything away from that, it’s just a pity that there are so many careers out there that are getting shut out because they don’t make people famous or there is not much information them. The youth are not exposed to that particular career as an option or they are just not getting enough grades to get accepted at tertiary level to pursue that career. Hope the entertainment frenzy eases up and other careers are considered as options. Talent is various and must be explored. The world has intelligent individuals whom are not gifted only in the arts department. We can’t all be musicians, dancers, film makers, comedians, bloggers, VJs and DJs in our 50s. Agencies