Good or bad?

Hmm, I guess I haven't pen in my SPM result. I know it is a bit late but just to add some infos of myself in my blog is not wrong right? It was not string of As but not bad too. 8As and 3Bs. What more can I hope for?

Needless to say, people nowadays mostly obsessed in getting strings of As. However, can you assure me that those exam top scorers will surely surpassing the mediocre performers in the future? Personally, I do not think so. There were tonnes of people who are not well academically but they earn more money and holding high-ranking posts compare to those who aced their exam papers.

However, most parents have neglected other developments of their children because they are only focusing on academic. It is as if children who can't get many or straight As will considered stupid and useless. First of all, classifying them as weak students is an unfair assessment. They may be weak academically, but may have bright minds to do business or bright hands to do craft works or skills like motor mechanics.

To be successful in life, you need to have skills, be it technical, interpersonal, life or communication skills. By the way, obtaining straight As is not the be-all and end-all of life. Couple of weeks ago, I leafed through the newspaper and an article caught my attention. It introduced the Multiple Intelligences(MI) theory that one might have. There were 8 types of intelligences:

Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart - ability to use words effectively)
Career options : journalist, poet, writer, novelist, linguist, actor, singer, storyteller, comedian, lawyer, presenter, politician, preacher, proofreader, copywriter, tourist guide, etc.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (Logic or Number Smart - ability to reason and use numbers effectively)
Career options : mathematician, physicist, engineer, economist, accountant, manager, CEO, etc.

Spatial Intelligence (Picture Smart - ability to perceive the visual world accurately)
Career options : engineer, photographer, architect, teacher, pilot, interior decorator, etc.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart - ability to use body to express one's self)
Career options : physical therapist, sportsman, dancer, aerobic, instructor, athlete, carpenter, choreographer, jeweller, etc.

Musical Intelligence (Music Smart - ability to perceive, discriminate, transform and express musical forms)
Career options : disc jockey, instrument salesman, songwriter, teacher, music director, instrumentalist, etc.

Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart - ability to read, relate to and understand other)
Career options : manager, administrator, school principal, counsellor, travel agent, public relations personnel, charity organiser, politician, etc.

Intrapersonal Intelligence (Self Smart - ability to understand one's self, introspect and self-reflect)
Career options : psychology professor, entrepreneur, counsellor, preacher, etc.

Naturalist Intelligence (Nature Smart - ability to appreciate nature and the environment and how to fit into it)
Career options : zoologist, veterinarian, marine biologist, herbal practitioner, environmentalist, etc.