Often,  I have seen people worry about the loads of things  to do for tomorrow.  Some get so stressed up that they just wish tomorrow will not come so quickly.  They would find themselves living in fear.  Fear of the unknown.

On the other hand, I have also noticed people complaining that they should have done certain things in the past.  They would often say “if I knew that things would turn out in this way, I would have done it better” or “I should have knew it, I would not have done it”.  These people are living in guilt.  Deep inside their heart, they feel guilty because they thought they could have done better.

So the best way to live our life is to treasure every moment of it.  We should feel grateful and rejoice for the each day as long as we live.  We should “seize the day” just as Professor John Keating (played by Robin Williams) inspires his students in the movie Dead Poets Society.

We should never let these 2 days – tomorrw and yesterday, to trouble us again.  Instead, we should concentrate all our effort and energy to make each passing day as the best day in our life.  In fact, all of us should resolve to make each passing day as their best day – giving oneself wholeheartedly in his family, his work and interest.  The joy and purpose of each day will give whole new meaning to our life.

If everyone of us would give their best shot for each day, no longer living in fear of tomorrow or guilt about their past, I truely believe this world will be a better and happier place to live in.

Everyday, tens of thousands of thoughts fly through our minds. Things that we see, hear, feel, taste and smell are translated into different experiences. Some of these may be thought of as bad, while others are good. But have you ever wondered, what if things are not as they seem?

Many times we tend to translate differently, things that are happening around us. Some people may tell you, “You must have woken up from the wrong side of the bed today!” But if you stop or slow down to reflect on the events, you may find that, if you go with the flow, things are not as bad as they seem!

Today, in this period of global recession, you may think losing a job is bad. But taking a step back, this might be a time of consolidation, a time for you to slow down and think of what you really want. Most of us are so caught up with the rat race, that we stop to care for others, be with our families, spend time with friends. What will all these translate into in the end? Life is definitely not like a piece of english document translated into a chinese one within days. Whatever you do now, will translate into something else down your life path perhaps in a matter of years!

So, start thinking about how you ultimately want your life to be, and how you want to start “translating” it into now…

Many successful people would tell you that self-awareness is the first key step to get the result that we want in life.  Through self-awareness, we know what we actually want deep inside our heart and mind.  Henceforth, we will take massive action with great passion and energy  to achieve the goals in our life.

Many people learn based on their personal experience and feeling to find out what they want actually in life.  In a way, a lot of time and effort is wasted.  Many more people are still in the midst of finding their true self. Are you one of those people?

Recently, I get to know about Dermatoglyphics. Dermatoglyphics is the scientific study of fingerprints and how it is co-related to our behavioral and personality. Our fingerprint will never change for the rest of our life. Quite interestingly, the study done in this field is highly detailed and accurate.

Is it important to know about oneself?

The more you learn about yourself – how you think, how you feel, what is your true purpose is and how you want to live – the more your life will flow. Hence this will translate into a better life and having great friends and colleagues.

Beside knowing yourself better, it would also give a good gauge of the other person modality and personality.  It would definitely bridge the gap in your communication and understanding of the other person.

I have still a lot more to learn in this field – Dermatoglyphics.  Will definitely keep you posted for any new insights.

Recently, I was caught in the buzz for the show Britains Got Talent.  First there is Miss Susan Boyle whom I am truely amazed by her singing power.  Who would have expected that a 40 plus years old woman could sing so beautifully.  I am touched by her singing.  And I believe most of us would be too.

Then in Yahoo today…I watched another singing sensation.  She is 10-years old Hollie Steel.  She also appeared in the same show.  She totally impressed the whole audiences and judges.Now the news are battling which of them has a higher chance in winning the show.

In my personal view, both of them are talented in their own way.  And they are already winners in their life.

The point that I wish to say is that all of us is talented in own way.  Some is talented in arts, some in musical, some in maths and science, some in their motor skill, some in human connection, some excel in writing while others in  leadership.  The list goes on and on.

While some of us know where our talents or gifts lie, most of us would just live day to day.  They would never find out who they truely can become.  Whatever you think you are, you would become one.

I always thought that I am not good in communciation.  I do not like to make new friends and I prefer to be alone.   Hence I am poor in my human relationship.  I choose to be a equipment engineer  in the beginning of my career.  Prefer talking and solving machine problem rather than human, I would think.

By a twist of fate and reading many books (one of the books is The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino), I find myself entering into sales career.  I take it up as a challenge to myself.  I fall in love with my choice as I found out that human interaction is not bad after all.  No man is an island.  It is a joy to share your happiness and laughter with them.  If you see your friend or client frowning, I would give them a smile.  When they smile back, it makes a big difference to my day.

All of us is talented in one way or another…you just need to take a small step each day to know yourself better.  And lastly, have faith and belief in yourself that you are in this Earth for a purpose.

By the way, I am going to watch the movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine soon.  I will keep you update.  Cheers!

Recently, I took a short trip to Malaysia for 3 days.  I spent most of my days and evenings shopping, eating and relaxing by a man-made beach.  Also, I had spent 1 whole afternoon laughing away, competing in some water sports.  The afternoon sun is extremely glaring but my face is beaming.  It has been such a long while since I laughed like a kid again.

We had a wonderful dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant.  Yes, it is a American franchise restaurant set up in KL city.  We did not have a chance to eat in US on my previous trip, so I told myself  that I must give it a try this time.

The whole restaurant ambience is fantastic and the waiters are friendly.  It is like u are just been to a truely US restaurant.  Because it is based on “Forrest Gump” concept, so you can see a lots of collection and quotes reminding you from the movies itself.  Well, who can ever forget Forrest after you have watched the movie.

Upon the restaurant wall, I just happened to see this quotes: “My Mama always said you’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on”   A simple quote but with deeper meanings in it.

I have known people carrying the burden of their past mistakes, regrets and guilt with them.  To prove that they are still living, they would never unload these burden.  They would rather tied to their past than to move forward towards a better life.  I feel that they are like living zombies feeding on to their past.  They have lost the sight for future.  They are just like a prisoner who has thrown the cell key outside.

I feel that all are just  illusions that we create to trap ourselves.  We should also open the key to unlock from our prison too.  All we need to do is to forgive ourself and others that have hurt us.  This simple act of love for oneself and others is our key to unlock ourselves from the invisible prison that we have created.  It will lessen our burden.  This will make our life journey a lighter and pleasant one.

Hence, are you ready “to put the past behind” and “move on” to a better life?  Well, I am positive of it.  And I am looking forward to my next trip.  Cheers!

I wake early this morning to go for jogging.  A habit that is long forgotten but I pick it again to keep myself fit and healthy.  And perhaps, to jump start my “engine” for a wonderful day ahead!

Usually, I would play a motivation cd in my little “cargo van”  to perk myself up mentally…if the physical exercise did not work on me.  Today, I am listening to Joe Girard.  In case, you are wondering who is Joe Girard.  He is the world’s Greatest Salesman.  During his 15 year selling career, he had sold 13,001 new cars and trucks, and all at retail.  This is a guiness record and is still has not been broken yet.

While listening to the cd, my attention is drawn to him mentioning that “honesty is the best policy”.  I truely agreed with him that when faced with a difficult situation and if we are caught in between, it would be wise that we own up to our fault and tell the truth to our friends and colleagues.

If we betray the trust between both parties, we might not win back that trust again.  This is especially true in our translation work.  If we find out that certain terms are not properly translated, then we need to highlight to the client.  The client will definitely not be pleased to hear about the mistakes.  We will also be reprimand by them.

But at least, we are able to maintain the friendship between both parties.  If we admit to our mistakes with the best intention of resolving the issues, our client will understand it and accept us better.  In a way, we may even solidify the working relationship further.

I truely believe that Honesty is even more important in our everyday’s dealing be it in business, our working place or with our loved ones than ever before.

LIFE is all about 10% WHAT happens to us and 90% HOW we respond to it. Attitude is that string that keeps us going or cripples our process.

Many times we focus on the misfortunes in our life, rather that concentrating on what we have at hand and make the best out of it.

The greatest waste of energy = The energy wasted fighting the INEVITABLE!

4 Things to do with POSITIVE ATTITUDE

1) Positive attitudes turns OBSTACLES into OPPORTUNITIES
Q: What is the difference between an Obstacle and an Opportunity?
A: Our Attitude towards it.
“Every opportunity has difficulty; every difficulty has opportunity”

2) Positive attitude is CONTAGIOUS

3) Positive attitude doesn’t allow the situation to determine one’s reaction

On the other hand, the more we take things graciously and do as we are told, the more we look at it positively and thus take it as a chance to help ourselves to learn and grow. We get the things done and we feel happy.

ABILITY is what we are capable of doing.
MOTIVATION determines what we do.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE determines how well we do.

4) Positive Attitude trusts in all situation

BLAME = Aggressive way of negative energy

SELF-PITY = Passive way of negative energy

When we are facing self-pity, have faith instead and give our problems to the Higher Power.

Life is short. It is not worth to be bogged down with unnecessary worries and fears. In all we do and all that that happen to us, there is a reason behind it. We are loved and there are reasons to everything in life we go through.

So, what is your attitude towards your circumstance, your life?

I must say…reading Og Mandino’s book entitled “The Greatest Salesman in the World Part II The End of the Story” is very addictive.  Again, this books has sold millions copies till date and been translated into several other languages.

In this book, Og featured The Ten Vows of Success.  The subject title belongs to the Fifth Vow.  Og explained each Vow in such simplicity that it is easily understood by the readers.  I truly believe whoever reads it will benefit tremendously from his knowledge.

In this Vow, I have learnt that “Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve my performance the next time”.  And never will I allow “The fear of adversity leading to failure casts a terrible shadow on all the days of our life”.    This is because “Experience is the most valuable extract of suffering and yet one of the terrible conditions of this life is that its wisdom cannot be transferred to another.”

“I understand, for the first time, how swiftly all deeds and events, good and bad, large and small, pass on and are no more, the works of man as well as the works of nature.”  I can only be stronger through my experience as “All things in life are not only in a constant state of change but they are the cause of constant and infinite change in each other.”

I will take accountability for all bad events that happen to me.  Never will I shift the responsibility to others.  I will become the best that I can be from each learning experience.  Always will I seek the seed of truimph in every adversity.

Recently, I have been reading Og Mandino’s A Better Way to Live.  His books has sold over 50 million copies and has been translated into over 25 different languages.  Og remains one of the best-selling inspirational author till now.

In this book, the author features 17 simple “Rules to Live By”.  What inspires me is that each rule is so simple yet profound.  These rules are timeless principles which offer happiness and fulfillment to our life if we practise the principles daily.  I guess this is what they mean by “Happiness is always at your doorstep and all you need is to just open the door”

I  wish to share one rule from the book with my dear bloggers.  It is Rule Number 9. – Live this day as if it will be your last.  Remember that you will only find “tomorrow” on the calenders of fools.  Forget yesterday’s defeats, and ignore the problems of tomorrow.  This is it.  Doomsday.  All you have.  Make it the best day of your year.  The saddest words you can ever utter are, “If I had my life to live over again…”  Take the baton, now.  Run with it!  This is your day!

Yes, live this day as if it will be your last!  All us should strive to live out each day to our maximum potential.  We should treasure our time, our loved ones, our friends and ourselves preciously.  We should always count each passing day as our blessing.  If we have such mentality, we would pass each day with greater vigor, enthusiasm and passion.  And the problems of tomorrow would be like passing clouds, that temporarily dampen our heart but  not our spirit for all such things should pass us by.

Each new day is like a new course.  We are like a runner in this journey called life.  The “yesterday” runner would pass the baton to “today” runner…and the “today” runner would continue run the course but with greater passion and vigor than “yesterday”  runner.

Lets all make this journey a more colourful and exciting one!  Hurray!  Cheers on!

And thanks for your teaching, Og!