Jonathan Tiong: A valedictorian's uphill battle to success

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When Jonathan Tiong was an infant, a neurologist told his parents that he wouldn’t live past the age of two. On the day he turned 24, he was crowned valedictorian for the National University of Singapore’s class of 2021. He tells CNA about navigating a world built for able-bodied people - and why society's definitions of success must change. Read his story: cna.asia/3n8zbve
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@bell-xk5dd 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to thank his dad, such a great father who loves him and takes good care of him.

@lunastarr1925 2 жыл бұрын

true....who didnt abandon him as an infant.....

@andyly6190 2 жыл бұрын

He may be physically disabled but he's alot sharper than alot of physically abled people out there. All the best Jonathan.

@thisgrace9834 2 жыл бұрын

What he said at the end was something to really think about. That he's getting all this attention and praise because he's achieved a level of success that is not easy even for an able bodied person. But we need to think about all the disabled people that don't get these video interviews and articles made about them. They live and overcome their own challenges every single day, and that itself makes them truly remarkable already.

@DoctorSess 2 жыл бұрын

Do not pity Jonathan: he’s got it all figured out, unlike most of the “able-bodies”. There is simple truth and deep wisdom in his words.

@khangtran6314 2 жыл бұрын

I think his dad is so a great father ! Respect.

@pristymo 2 жыл бұрын

My salute to him! Such a determined and motivated individual! God Bless him

@mrfoo6814 2 жыл бұрын

Great speech at the end.. it’s time to highlight those that are winning their own battles as well!

@alvinpnpiano 2 жыл бұрын

Very humble man indeed. I like his last point very much

@makgelek 2 жыл бұрын

God bless this very determined and persevering young man Jonathan, and his loving parents. May each day bring you moments of joy. A very forceful message to society, indeed! Hear! Hear!

@norlailaosman8751 2 жыл бұрын

In my eyes, you are a superhero. May you enjoy the life as everyone else with the suppory of your loved ones. My prayers for you always 🤲😊

@btcprox 2 жыл бұрын

This is one example of why remote working + learning really needs attention: a lot of opportunities can be marred by lack of accessibility, even if there isn't strictly a need for interaction within the same physical space Those who refuse to adapt to remote tech are only short-changing themselves of talents that are rejected due to their disability

@thomast820 2 жыл бұрын

Jonathan I really admire you and your dad to give a good example every body in family must help and support each others. May the Lord will bless you and family every second in your life.

@xanzeo 2 жыл бұрын

Put alot of able-bodied persons to shame including me. U are really remarkable, steel of determination and in my eyes godly bcos what u did is amazing almost impossible. The govt seriously shd honored u on national day rally u r an inspiration to others.

@rickyamin1876 2 жыл бұрын

It's tough for this young man and much much tougher for his dad which attended to him 24/7. Love knows no boundaries and here I'm praying for the very best to their health and happiness 🙏🏻 💛 ❤

@annchee1329 2 жыл бұрын

Jonathan, despite your physical ability, I admire your determination, strength and intellectual ability to pursue life in a positive direction ! All. My best 🥰

@prashantdamn 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you man. I nearly teared up watching this

@calamari9943 2 жыл бұрын

i love his positive and mature outlook on life! such wisdom is applaudable. i salute him!

@abbeylane1552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jonathan. God bless you & your family!

@firdaus3352 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring story! Showing us the value of life in general and how to take each day as it is. His dad also deserves the special mention. A great example of someone who is doing great sacrifices behind the scenes. Wishing you and your loved ones lots of success and happiness.

@shankerm3959 2 жыл бұрын

I am watching this during an extremely lowest point of my life. Many valuable lessons to learn from this video. Thank you.

@Olly07 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this post, CNA. Jia you, Jonathan. God bless!

@alvinchong2278 2 жыл бұрын

This is the Singaporean spirit! Thanks for the motivation. A lot of Singaporeans who only knows how to complain and has nothing to contribute should really reflect upon themselves.

@frankieteo6659 2 жыл бұрын

May God Bless you with faith and strength. You have a great dad. Cheers to you and your family. Stay strong and safe.

@Dmoon1234 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring. He’s right. Stay in the moment. And comport yourself to minimize as little damage as possible.

@lalithamurugiah 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely proud of you bro!!! Wonderful dad.. god bless you

@jefftok7293 2 жыл бұрын

My sincere congratulations to this person and his family! Such an inspiration to all.

@CrosbyStill 2 жыл бұрын

What an inspiration to us able bodies...my great respect to his dad. You have done well.

@calvinchua9131 2 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

@papabearspitz557 2 жыл бұрын

SALUTE to you Jonathan Tiong. Your determination is an inspiration to others that nothing is unsurmountable.

@donaldpang 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to bring him to the outdoors to enjoy nature. God bless him and his parents.

@Boomerville1945 2 жыл бұрын

such an inspiration. and kudos to the family for supporting him!

@EpikNotEpic 2 жыл бұрын

He is so inspiring and strong for facing what he has to face every day! Wishing him all the best :)

@minghui2254 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to him and his father.

@jordangabenite6594 2 жыл бұрын

Salute fir this kind of student. You are a man. And to his dad you did a GREAT JOB.

@kissgodz 2 жыл бұрын

What a positive young man. All the best Johnathon. You are a living legend. Take care.

@muhammadhamid4170 2 жыл бұрын

Still humble to the end! Tons of respect

@merissamakesstuff 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this guy. The way society looks at us disabled people and how society defines success should change. Success comes in all shapes and sizes and we should redefine it to be less of a one-size-fits-all box.

@kartikselvaraju6675 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend. A great motto at the end as well

@lookokhoo7673 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful achievement and wonderful parent!! God bless you and whole family!!

@sufianmaroni378 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you son and i hope the university being more accessible. I mean, in the army we have the automatic bus going around the site, so, hopefully there is such service too la for people who are disability more, and not just for normal people commute. Self reflect moment man.

@unclejeffmagicnsong7397 2 жыл бұрын

God bless him....inspire n motivate many others to face life positively...👍

@faiznorhisham 2 жыл бұрын

That last message tho..such inspirational human being

@fuzzy8800 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a huge inspiration

@trip-h3161 2 жыл бұрын

His a real HERO to everyone,never give up in life no matter what situation you are in,always keep moving forward.

@johngalactus4014 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have much to say except I think we, the ones, who are more able bodied, should not be giving any excuses if this young and brilliant man can achieve this. Bravo!

@delphinegoh9056 2 жыл бұрын

This pandemic has brought the toughest among those who has it in them. Only times like these will the true heros and survivors show...

@tspeng7575 2 жыл бұрын

Very great father. Touching

@vprathan 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely inspiring and I respect his modesty. He has achieved something that only can be dreamt by most of us but yet he undermines it to use his moment of fame to educate us. May God bless you and we are proud of you ❤️

@asiandolcelatte 2 жыл бұрын

he deserved all of this! he's really an inspiration

@FUJISAN2012 2 жыл бұрын

Admire his bravery and ambition. I pray you defeat the disease in time.

@leelengchuan1 2 жыл бұрын

u have the greatest dad in the world.

@jarinxcii263 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect to the family & him. God bless you ❤️ all

@umbrella3051 2 жыл бұрын

Great guy and what a great dad too

@mellee9437 2 жыл бұрын

Any father in his twilight years would want to enjoy retirement. But the great love for his son, this father is willing to give up his personal freedom so that Jonathan can hv the best in this life. May we hv more of such love in families that is so missing these day.

@skywalker5936 2 жыл бұрын

To the dad🙏, salute, love and respect.

@tigresse2856 2 жыл бұрын

he's so amazing, wish him happiness for him and his wonderful parents

@justiceboy4799 2 жыл бұрын

I understand how painful is it, blessed you

@niksgx2755 2 жыл бұрын

Salute to you ! Continue to Stay strong and humble . You are destined to achieve greatness .

@stan4374 2 жыл бұрын

Only love and respect to you Jonathan, more so for your parents' dedication in loving and caring for you unconditionally. Thank you for sharing your life's story❤️

@bahbahblacksheep7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonathan for showing us the side that average commoners don't get to see and hear. People take it for granted for what was given to them. Nevertheless keep up the fighting spirit Jonathan! 💪

@yaowenhau4684 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring and kudos to Jonathan!

@apitjack4988 2 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring... Malaysian loves u Jonathan. Hope u success with whatever u do.. Plzz visit us in Langkawi yeahhh...Its a hard things, feeling at heart how u do success in study and have a very lively, caring family to support u.. Its hearthwarming.. I wish again all the best and ur story really making me thinking how striving u r especially living IN Singapore where people must determined and always cope with anything.. Everything was fast there, and u should become an idol for next generation and for sure give talks here in Malaysia... Thanks for a very thoughtful stories.. I'm crying hard listening...

@bharathdeva9407 2 жыл бұрын

strongest man i have ever come across 💪💪💪

@CHOROUKROH 2 жыл бұрын

he is so intelligent ❤❤❤

@jlgaming7273 2 жыл бұрын

Second to none communication skills. Mad respect for Jonathan. Atb :)

@AbdElHmyd 2 жыл бұрын

Mashaa Allah. Your words manifest your purist heart. May God bless you here and Hereafter.

@helveticabestfont12345 2 жыл бұрын

this is the coolest man of all time.

@petirroad7569 2 жыл бұрын

i will always pray to God that u will have a long and healthy live, living happily with your lovely dad and so is with the rest of your family, ameen

@steventay5834 Ай бұрын

Every parent will love their children. No matter what, I will love my child.

@vince065us 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this.

@MoooTubed 2 жыл бұрын

Parents r the real MVPs man

@TechTagged 2 жыл бұрын

Wise words and true determination

@Frups12345678 2 жыл бұрын

People complain about so many things in life and we never see the struggle of others. Be thankful for what you have got and if you can help others, do so...

@anziar3038 2 жыл бұрын

A great inspiration.

@jfandries 2 жыл бұрын

Good, Very Good. Congratulations 👋🙏 LIKE 👍

@swinglowalabama2256 2 жыл бұрын

way to go, energy only for the stunning delicious gorgeous and maybe the challenging but not so much of that, but what the heck, climb those mountains Jon, one might reach that climax quite a few times in a day or never get anywhere, it's not a good thing to have too much energy either

@fairyarr1etty 2 жыл бұрын

Aww congrats, you deserve it coz you worked hard for it!

@jsbtools7026 2 жыл бұрын

All the best my friend, always give the good fight

@stfubozolratio310 2 жыл бұрын

All the best Jonathan!

@blizzaroxxx 2 жыл бұрын

RS3 I see... Man of culture

@gilbertojacobo3658 2 жыл бұрын

Esas personas si tiene corazon animo tu eres una gran persona

@devakrishnan2351 2 жыл бұрын

Salute

@offgrid8979 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you, and your family..

@Mideastbeau56 2 жыл бұрын

God bless him and his parents

@IISG93II 2 жыл бұрын

I salute you Jonathan. 👍

@itzitchamp123 2 жыл бұрын

You made a promise which is like a diamond inside which other see it like a stone or an iron, god bless you

@first8956 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspirations!

@tspeng7575 2 жыл бұрын

May God bless him.

@alikhidzam3749 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring

@vijayvijai7312 2 жыл бұрын

Really lovely family

@Samlowkiapeng1888 2 жыл бұрын

Legend

@Ambatakum9284 2 жыл бұрын

I wish the best for his family and him

@abdulrajaf6 2 жыл бұрын

Hi..i think..you are Very Smart...n TRUE we always PLAN too FAR FORWARD...Appreciate what is in FRONT of us NOW...(Thank you for making me REALISED..how LUCKY we ABLE.body Humans are..)..Stay Safe..Enjoy the TIME with your PARENTS...They make BIG SACRIFICES for you...i'm X S'porean...NOW i lived with NATURE which NO MONEY CAN BUY....TAKE CARE...ok..👍