Via The Star today on it the main page of Classified section, some of the interesting points:
1) Peak performers work to the best of their abilities, enjoy their work and make it fulfilling.
2) There is a solution to every problem and peak performers are adept at finding solutions. When there are problems there are opportunities. Peak performer see problems as stepping stones to opportunities.
When the river is calm, fishermen gather. As a result, there is not enough fish for everybody. Few go fishing where the river is choppy, but there is exactly where the fish are.
3) Peak performer has mental discipline. They are in control of their thoughts and can change their attitudes, behavior and actions. They take charge of their life. They place great responsibilities on their shoulder and take actions to get the result that they want.
4) They learn from past failures and do not dwell on their past mistakes. They focus on their present and move on.
5)Average performers know what to do, but they do not do what they know. Peak performer know what to do and take actions.
6) New peak performer have the skills to model themselves on other top achievers to obtain results.
7) If other people can do something, so can you.
On a different note, a good line from the Site Manager during the recent town hall, " Only when there are wars, Heroes will rise".
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Spiderman 3 Blues
I am going to watch Spiderman 3 on 1st May midnight with FY. She managed to get the tickets. Yay!
As the show is opening next week, the trailer is frequently shown on national TV. The action scenes shown is cool and should be an enjoyable movie. Newspaper review says that it is not as good as the second one though, but nevertheless, still a great movie.
Mention about Spiderman movie is somehow nostalgic to me, reminding me of what happened on the day I am suppose to watch the show with SW. We had a fight, and I ended up going back alone from MV without watching the movie. It was one of my last date with her, a low point in our relationship and the start of the end of the relationship.
After the breakup, we have not met and talked to each other. She even removed me from the Friendster and MSN. She's in Singapore now and in a relationship. I still miss her sometimes and do cherish all the happy times we had together.
Live goes on...
As the show is opening next week, the trailer is frequently shown on national TV. The action scenes shown is cool and should be an enjoyable movie. Newspaper review says that it is not as good as the second one though, but nevertheless, still a great movie.
Mention about Spiderman movie is somehow nostalgic to me, reminding me of what happened on the day I am suppose to watch the show with SW. We had a fight, and I ended up going back alone from MV without watching the movie. It was one of my last date with her, a low point in our relationship and the start of the end of the relationship.
After the breakup, we have not met and talked to each other. She even removed me from the Friendster and MSN. She's in Singapore now and in a relationship. I still miss her sometimes and do cherish all the happy times we had together.
Live goes on...
Gluttony
For the past two weeks or so, I have surrender myself to gluttony, specifically eating too much and eating too frequently, at odd hours. Maybe it is due to stress and my uninspiring office work, I am unsure. The urge to have a full stomach and more is simply irresistible. The feel and satisfaction from my endeavor is simply too good. The food doesn't have to be very tasty or expensive, just a simple meal would do, but of course, it has to be in 'sufficient' portion. The warmth of my stomach as I wolf down my meal is truly fulfilling.
I know that this is wrong, be it on my health or other aspect, but I can't help it. I need to have more self control.
From wikipedia:
I know that this is wrong, be it on my health or other aspect, but I can't help it. I need to have more self control.
From wikipedia:
Derived from the Latin gluttire, meaning to gulp down or swallow, gluttony is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. In the Christian religions, it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the needy.[1]
....
- Praepropere - eating too soon
- Laute - eating too expensively
- Nimis - eating too much
- Ardenter - eating too eagerly
- Studiose - eating too daintily
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Heartache..
The three recent 'Heartache' that happened in the last six months...
1) Crushes period on M.S
2) Crushes period on A.W
3) Rejected during the S.C I.G interview.
Man, I should be forgetting these events that make me feel stupid and bleed in the heart whenever I think of it. But when these events do play in my mind, I'll try to recall the lessons learnt and how can I improve and avoid the same mistake again. Though no significant lesson learnt in 1) and 2), the consolation is only to acknowledge the cause of suffering - 'Tanha', as mentioned in the previous post.
One of the important lesson learnt from 3) is to improve on my way of thinking, consequently to be able to deliver and convey my thoughts verbally, effectively.
Hopefully no more Heartache anytime soon. Don't think my heart is strong enough, haha.
'Eventhough the Heart is broken, but it still keep beating...'
1) Crushes period on M.S
2) Crushes period on A.W
3) Rejected during the S.C I.G interview.
Man, I should be forgetting these events that make me feel stupid and bleed in the heart whenever I think of it. But when these events do play in my mind, I'll try to recall the lessons learnt and how can I improve and avoid the same mistake again. Though no significant lesson learnt in 1) and 2), the consolation is only to acknowledge the cause of suffering - 'Tanha', as mentioned in the previous post.
One of the important lesson learnt from 3) is to improve on my way of thinking, consequently to be able to deliver and convey my thoughts verbally, effectively.
Hopefully no more Heartache anytime soon. Don't think my heart is strong enough, haha.
'Eventhough the Heart is broken, but it still keep beating...'
The Cause of Suffering
source: http://Buddhism.2be.net/Four_Noble_Truths
http://Buddhism.2be.net/Tanha
The Buddha taught that life was inherently dukkha (suffering), that it is caused by tanha (craving), but that this condition was curable by following the Noble Eightfold Path.
Tanha means thirst, desire, craving, wanting more, longing, or yearning. Tanha leads to unsatisfactoriness which arises when we did not get what we want. This lead to jealousy. Jealousy lead to hatred. Hatred lead to dispute. Inflicting suffering on fellow human being is the out come of tanha.
Further analysis of tanha reveals that desire for conditioned things cannot be fully satiated or satisfied, due to their impermanent nature. This is expounded in Anicca (impermanence).
http://Buddhism.2be.net/Tanha
The Buddha taught that life was inherently dukkha (suffering), that it is caused by tanha (craving), but that this condition was curable by following the Noble Eightfold Path.
Tanha means thirst, desire, craving, wanting more, longing, or yearning. Tanha leads to unsatisfactoriness which arises when we did not get what we want. This lead to jealousy. Jealousy lead to hatred. Hatred lead to dispute. Inflicting suffering on fellow human being is the out come of tanha.
Further analysis of tanha reveals that desire for conditioned things cannot be fully satiated or satisfied, due to their impermanent nature. This is expounded in Anicca (impermanence).
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Face Fortune
In the process of self-realization, I stumbled upon this article in The Star today:
My mom says that I have an 'Oval' face...
(source: The Star, Sat, 22nd April) Face Fortune: By MADAM ZORRA
The search for fortune is a vital drive in every one of us. Merely surviving is never enough. We all want to thrive.
Young people are especially driven in this regard. But the passage of time and the disappointments of life take their toll on everyone eventually, so that in the end some of us are just glad to get through another day.
But why does it have to be this way?
Every human being is born with a fair chance of attaining “fortune”. Why then are there so many spectators watching enviously from the sidelines as the “lucky” few revel in their achievements.
Could it be that the unlucky ones missed the signs that would have pointed them onto the road to success?
Did you know that your face may indicate where your fortunes lie? The shape of your face can indicate your aptitude and ability, and it can tell you in which areas your fortune can be discovered.
A pyramid shape
This face has the energy of Mars. It is a face of power and force. Those with such a face shape have vitality, charisma, sex appeal, and courage. They are the soldiers, sportsmen, salesmen, fighters, leaders and adventurers. They should go for jobs that capitalise on their talents. Relegating them to the back seat will only demoralise them. Brad Pitt has such a face.
A round shape
This face shape is ruled by the Moon. People with round faces are adaptable and do well in businesses where money can be made. They make good bankers, financial advisors, accountants and wealth managers.
Their intuition and common sense gives them the ability to manage complex financial deals. They know how to manages their finances and where to get the best value for their money.
They see wealth and a sound bank balance as the road to fortune and success.
A triangle
Mercury rules this face shape. People whose faces are triangular are artistic, cerebral and motivated. This is the face of poets, artists, scientists, inventors, and thinkers. Their fortune comes from their rich imagination.
They are the mental explorers and dreamers. Their sensitivity helps put us in touch with our deepest emotions and make us realise the beauty that surrounds us. Their fortune is to be found in the arts and sciences.
Forcing these people to give up their dreams is akin to sounding the death knell for their soul. Van Gogh had such a face shape.
An Oval
This is the face of Venus. They are the managers, commanders, and enforcers of law. Their route to success is in e
stablishing order. They demand conformity, and they must be in charge.
People with oval faces tend to be teachers, corporate heads, political leaders, and movers and shakers of industry. They blossom and grow when given the chance to lead. They recognise talent and have the uncanny ability to harness it towards a common good.
They come into themselves when they have achieved status and recognition.
A square
This is the stable face of Saturn. Square-faced people are industrious and level-headed. They are the researchers of truth, the deep thinkers. They are the face of reason and rationality.
They see things in black and white, and have no time for greys. Though they are sometimes thought of as thwarters of new ideas and progress, they bring sensibleness and balance to schemes.
Their judgment is sound, although they may be perceived as gloomy, dark or pessimistic.
These solid, stoic people represent industry, research and steady effort. Responsibility is their route to fortune. The more they take on, the stronger and more reliable they become.
To know the shape of your face is to recognise your place in the scheme of things. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself if you are on the right path towards achieving personal satisfaction and success.
My mom says that I have an 'Oval' face...
First Post
This very first post is to remind myself the reason(s) i have created this blog; as a channel for me to voice my own thoughts strictly to myself. I have the difficulties to voice out opinion and making points in any conversation, therefore I hope by writing down what I think, I can improve my linguistic skills. At least I hope I can do this by typing and thinking as spontaneously as I can.
2 days back, I just got booted from an interview (less than 10 minutes into it) for failing to elaborate what I am capable of doing in details.
Q)How do you handle pressure?
- I handle pressure very well and in a sense I welcome pressure because I believe that it can make you work better and push you to go for the extra mile to deliver a good quality work and on time.
Q) Anyone can answer that, that is too generic.
- ....
Maybe I should say more by explaining that life is about pressure; living up to people's expectation and meeting datelines. The whole life is a pressure and I think I am handling it well everyday. If I can't handle it, I would have ended my life long ago.....
It's about doing your best to not to fail your family's hope on you and about meeting dateline to be able to compensate the best that they have given you. And I say meeting dateline because parents are getting older by the day, and your time to be successful, to be able to reward them back becomes lesser and lesser. And you translate this in your work, to work as hard as you can.
I will treat this as a lesson for self-relization and to think of what is needed in my life. As I mentioned earlier, one of the most crucial thing would be to be able to voice out my thoughts and opinions properly, both verbally and on paper.
It's going to be Wesak Day in less than 2 weeks, it's about time I start to ponder about the Great Teacher's teaching again....
2 days back, I just got booted from an interview (less than 10 minutes into it) for failing to elaborate what I am capable of doing in details.
Q)How do you handle pressure?
- I handle pressure very well and in a sense I welcome pressure because I believe that it can make you work better and push you to go for the extra mile to deliver a good quality work and on time.
Q) Anyone can answer that, that is too generic.
- ....
Maybe I should say more by explaining that life is about pressure; living up to people's expectation and meeting datelines. The whole life is a pressure and I think I am handling it well everyday. If I can't handle it, I would have ended my life long ago.....
It's about doing your best to not to fail your family's hope on you and about meeting dateline to be able to compensate the best that they have given you. And I say meeting dateline because parents are getting older by the day, and your time to be successful, to be able to reward them back becomes lesser and lesser. And you translate this in your work, to work as hard as you can.
I will treat this as a lesson for self-relization and to think of what is needed in my life. As I mentioned earlier, one of the most crucial thing would be to be able to voice out my thoughts and opinions properly, both verbally and on paper.
It's going to be Wesak Day in less than 2 weeks, it's about time I start to ponder about the Great Teacher's teaching again....
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