The completion of this farm marked a major milestone for me. Of course there are many challenges and frustrations along the way. Many of my friends find it hard to believe what I am doing! What? You become a bird nest farmer? It does not matter what they think, honestly.
Yes, there are often skepticisms expressed subtly and tactfully. Did it deterred me? Not a bit.
Why? Because I have a vision and my mission is to see it through!
It is a risky venture too. Many wondered is it a risk worth taking, having to put in years of efforts & money and take a chance if the birds would come & stay! Even as I came close to finish the farm, someone posed me a question, "Won't you worry one day your birds will fly away?"
I always believe risk is a function of what you don't know. If one is ignorant, there are always so many why's and don't s. Sometimes I was tired to answer those queries.
If you care to put in efforts and learn everything you can about it, the risk is greatly mitigated. It is that simple a logic.
The critical moment is the point of decision making to take a plunge.. especially when it is a huge undertaking for the first time; it really takes courage! After that just persevere through without looking back. Otherwise, times of self doubt creeps in and shakes your confidence.
Fortunately, I have good fortune of meeting some supportive bird nest farmers who are willing to share and help along the way. I really owe them a depth of gratitude!
I also keep an open mind as I execute my building plan, giving the builder some degrees of freedom after explaining my intent. Many times I was pleasantly surprised by their contribution, acknowledging their lateral inputs; "... hmm... why didn't I think of it that way before!" It is a learning experience all the way.
In the short 2 years, I have gone through renovating an acquired bird house, converted a new shop unit and now completed the building of the standalone farm. It is far more than what I set out to do in the first place.
Perhaps this Frank Sinatra song reflects best the spirit that went into it!
I do look forward to more exciting ventures in the near future.
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