That little encouragement.

"Your decision of taking Math later on is absolutely right. In 17 years of teaching, I haven't seen a child move across as fast through these sums as you have. Trigonometry is hard at first, and students get confused. I don't see that with you, though. I think you'll do well."

(Okay yeah I never told him I was going to take Math later on, but I did tell him I'd take Pre-Engineering in Intermediate college level, so I guess that includes Math.)

That little encouragement from the tutor today just might change the course of my career. I know all the silly mistakes in Math I make are just silly mistakes I can correct. That little encouragement will make me work harder, I know it. That little encouragement will help me forever.

That little encouragement will go a long, long way.

And I know, Monday onward, I'll actually look forward to the Math tuition.

Just that little encouragement.