Acknowledgement Matters

Everyone wants acknowledgment. The degree to which an individual wants to be acknowledged defers; whether it is wishing to win an award, or having your name published in a journal, or even receiving a simple hug from a friend as a thank you sign. Why? Because being acknowledged for a certain task that has been performed gives us a sense of satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment. For example, it is an acknowledgment to performing artists to be honoured in the Music Hall of Fame, or for a teacher to be thanked by a student who has performed well in examinations; acknowledgment matters. Why else would there countless types of awards out there? The Nobel Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Oscars, even our own annual Anugerah Juara Lagu, all awarding outstanding achievers in their respective fields. To quote from Fine Arts on why awards are important, "These honours do more than lend credibility to our craft - they recognize a history of performance and consistency and promise excellence in the future." In other words, acknowledgment shows appreciation for the effort that we put into our work, and encourage us to continue giving our best to improve further. So, do not be hesitant, do not be stingy in paying compliments; give credit where it is due; saying a simple "thank you" when someone renders you a service will suffice; because even though some might deny it, acknowledgment matters...

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"Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense"
- Arthur Helps -