As a retired surgeon, the writer advises future retirees in the field to begin preparing at least ten years in advance, and to start scaling down their workload five years before retirement – taking time to consider how they genuinely wish to spend their newfound free time.
Green recovery: APE Malaysia project manager Mark Louis Benedict and Mazrul together with their team at one of their reforestation project sites along the Kinabatangan River , Sabah .
“Winning the SGHA was a tremendous boost. It gave us national visibility and recognition, which also boosted our team morale.“That sort of encouragement goes a long way in keeping our momentum going,” said APE Malaysia project director Mazrul Mahadzir. Since January, one of their project sites has been inundated by the overflowing river due to the monsoon season with field activities being put on hold for almost two months.“It’s been a tough period and we’re still in the recovery phase.However, he said the group takes it in their stride, adding that such situations are part and parcel of the work they do.“We had to revise timelines, reallocate resources and lean on our community and partners more than ever,” he added.
To aspiring changemakers, Mazrul said the key is to constantly stay committed even when the path ahead is challenging.“Surround yourself with a supportive team and remain open to learning.“Challenges will come but so will progress,” he added.
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