Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, but it’s in the small, everyday moments that we often find the most meaning. As I reflect on the past few months, I’ve realized that life isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, gratitude, and embracing the lessons along the way. Here are some key takeaways that have inspired me, and I hope they’ll inspire you too.
1. Celebrate the Milestones, Big and Small
Whether it’s celebrating 22 years of marriage or simply enjoying a quiet brunch with loved ones, life’s milestones remind us of what truly matters. As the saying goes, “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
Take a moment to appreciate the people who make your life richer. Buy that small gift, share a meal, or simply say “thank you.” These moments of connection are the glue that holds our lives together.
2. Embrace the Journey, Even When It’s Tough
Life isn’t always smooth sailing. From battling the flu to feeling overwhelmed with work and responsibilities, there are days when it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. But here’s the thing: every challenge is an opportunity to grow.
As I struggled through a fitness session, feeling nauseous and out of shape, I reminded myself that progress isn’t linear. It’s okay to start small. As the famous quote goes, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” So, take that step, even if it’s shaky.
3. Patience is a Gift—Give It Freely
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of patience, especially with those we love. As our parents age, it’s easy to feel frustrated when they talk too much or move too slowly. But these moments are precious.
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” Let’s strive to be kinder, more patient, and more present with the people who matter most.
4. Gratitude Turns What We Have into Enough
In a world that often feels materialistic and fast-paced, it’s easy to lose sight of what we already have. I’ve had moments where I felt broke, stressed, or uncertain about the future. But gratitude has a way of shifting our perspective.
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Take a moment each day to count your blessings—whether it’s a safe journey, a good meal, or the love of family. Gratitude is the key to contentment.
5. Trust the Process and Keep Moving Forward
Life is full of uncertainties—work projects, personal goals, and even health challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But here’s the truth: we don’t have to have it all figured out.
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Trust that every effort you make, no matter how small, is moving you closer to your goals. Commit to the process, and let go of the need for immediate results.
Final Thoughts: Live with Intention
Life is a beautiful, messy, and unpredictable adventure. It’s easy to get caught up in the noise, but when we pause and reflect, we realize that the most meaningful moments are often the simplest ones.
So, let’s celebrate the milestones, embrace the challenges, and practice gratitude every day. Let’s be patient with ourselves and others, and trust that every step we take is leading us somewhere meaningful.
As you go about your day, remember this: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Keep dreaming, keep growing, and keep living with intention.
Here’s to a life filled with purpose, joy, and endless possibilities!
“We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives, regardless of the eventual outcome.”
Today, I want to share my learning journey through the pages of “The Earned Life” by the insightful Marshall Goldsmith. So, grab a cup of your favourite brew, settle in, and let’s embark on this inspiring and life-altering experience.
Good Moments:
First and foremost, let me share with you the beautiful moments I’ve experienced while immersing myself in this profound book. Marshall’s wisdom is akin to a guiding light that leads us through the intricate labyrinth of life. His words resonate with a clarity that makes you feel like you’re engaged in a heart-to-heart conversation with a mentor and a friend. This book not only offers insight but a fresh perspective on the idea of what it means to truly earn a life of profound meaning, purpose, and boundless fulfilment.
Not so Good Moments:
Of course, it’s not always a path strewn with rose petals and sunshine. There have been moments when I’ve recognised the Herculean challenge it can be to let go of old habits and embrace new ones. Marshall’s insights often serve as a mirror, reflecting the ingrained behaviours that might be holding us back. Acknowledging these tendencies can be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s precisely these moments of realisation that pave the way for growth. After all, personal growth isn’t always a smooth ride, right?
Personal Growth and Gratitude:
My journey through the pages of “The Earned Life” has been nothing short of an awakening. It’s been a voyage of self-discovery, unearthing the patterns in my life and the behaviours that might need a tweak. It’s a humbling experience, recognising that we all have room for improvement. I’m profoundly grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a respected coach and author. It’s a privilege to have access to Marshall’s wisdom, and I can’t help but express gratitude for the transformation it has initiated within me.
Key Takeaways:
As I reflect on this profound reading journey, I’ve identified some priceless lessons that I’m eager to carry forward:
Daily Self-Reflection Marshall’s advice on daily questions for self-reflection is a game-changer. It’s the small, consistent steps that pave the way for monumental personal growth.
Behavioural Change Embracing change is a significant aspect of the “Earned Life.” It’s about consciously choosing behaviors that align with your goals and values, making every moment count.
Helping Others Marshall’s emphasis on contributing to the lives of those around us is a gentle reminder that a life well-earned involves making a positive impact on the world.
Future Goals:
So, what’s next? I’m excited to integrate these profound learnings into the fabric of my daily life. I plan to cultivate the habit of self-reflection, committing to purposeful behavioural change each day. Additionally, I aspire to extend my gratitude by helping and making a positive impact on others, just as Marshall recommends. This is not just a set of goals; it’s a pledge to lead a life that’s truly earned.
In closing, I’m thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow from “The Earned Life” by Marshall Goldsmith. It’s not just a book; it’s a companion on our life’s journey toward a more meaningful and earned existence. So, I wholeheartedly encourage you to pick it up if you haven’t already. Here’s to learning, growing, and embracing the wisdom that helps us lead a life we’ve genuinely earned, one moment at a time.
Marshall Goldsmith’s wisdom is an endless source of inspiration. As he beautifully puts it, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”
May we all choose growth, and may our earned lives be a testament to the transformation that’s possible when we dare to embrace change and live with purpose. Cheers to a journey of meaningful transformations and to Marshall Goldsmith for being a guiding light on this path of profound personal development!
“The eyes are the windows to the soul.” – Traditional Proverb
If you’ve ever found yourself in the world of virtual meetings, you know it’s a whole different ballgame. As we lead our teams through these virtual realms, one thing often gets overlooked – eye contact. Let’s dive into this essential aspect of virtual leadership, sharing some experiences, both good and bad, along the way.
The Good Moments:
Firstly, let’s appreciate the power of making eye contact through a screen. It’s a game-changer. When you lock eyes with your team members during a virtual meeting, you instantly establish a connection that transcends physical distances. It’s a nod of acknowledgment, a signal that you’re truly present, and a boost for team morale.
The Bad Moments:
Now, onto the challenges. We’ve all been there, right? You’re leading a virtual meeting, and you can’t help but notice your team’s eyes darting everywhere but at the camera. It’s frustrating, and it makes you feel like you’re talking to a room of ghosts. Lack of eye contact can lead to miscommunication, disengagement, and a sense of detachment among team members.
Personal Growth and Gratitude:
Reflecting on these experiences, I’ve come to realize that as leaders, we’re all on a learning journey. Acknowledging our own shortcomings and areas for growth is a sign of maturity and self-awareness. I’m grateful for the opportunity to adapt and improve my virtual leadership skills.
Tips for Effective Virtual Meetings:
So, how can we lead virtual meetings effectively with eye contact in mind?
Camera Awareness: Start by being aware of your own camera. Position it at eye level and look directly into it when speaking. Your team will appreciate the direct connection.
Encourage Participation: Encourage team members to turn on their cameras and make eye contact as well. Create a culture where everyone feels comfortable doing so.
Engage Actively: Use team members’ names during the meeting to engage them personally. This simple act shows you’re paying attention and fosters a sense of inclusivity.
Regular Check-Ins: Schedule regular one-on-one or small group check-ins with team members to maintain a personal connection.
Feedback Loop: Ask for feedback on your virtual leadership. Your team’s insights can be invaluable for improvement.
Looking Ahead:
In the ever-evolving world of virtual work, we have to adapt and grow. Our journey as virtual leaders will have its ups and downs, but acknowledging our areas of improvement and embracing change is the way forward. Let’s continue to make eye contact, even through the screens, and lead our teams with authenticity and connection.
As we embark on this virtual leadership adventure, remember, it’s not about the miles between us; it’s about the moments we create together. Happy leading, and here’s to stronger connections and more engaged teams in the virtual world!
“Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” – Og Mandino
I have been reflecting and whenever I have a chat with my kids, especially when it comes to their school assessments, tests, exams… the one question that I will ask them… “Have you done your best?”
I believe that… “Victory is knowing that you have done your best, if you have done your best, you have won!“
And at times, I may forget and being critical to myself… with the outcomes that I have gotten, be it work, studies or personal… I need to be reminded on the question… “Have I done my best?”
Based on the knowledge, skills, experience and exposure that I have had… and if I have given my all, the best that I can… then I will learn from the results, then do better the next time. Or I can have the following options:
Consult my inner circle and get some ideas (before, during and after) about the project that I am embarking in.
Talk to my mentor(s) and coach(es) to gain some insights and discoveries.
Do additional research with the time (according to the due date) that I have on the project.
Ask more questions to myself, i.e., “What questions have I not asked?” “What can I do differently?” “What would this person ______ do?” “What have I not done yet?”
Pray and meditate to get some inspiration, ideas and wisdom…
And at times, I realised that, that is the best I can do… thus I need to let go and let God.
All I can do is to put in my best effort with the time and resources that I have (to be resourceful)… and whatever the outcome is… it’s a feedback… and I can use the feedback to my future advantage, to be a better version and work towards to direction I want.
“Have you done your best?”
“Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.” – Don Miguel Ruiz
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi
I woke up this morning, smiling to myself and thank God for the past 46 years of my life. I am able to have another day to do what I want to do; to serve, inspire and learn. There is so much to learn, new day, new learning.
Some of my new discovery on learning tools is as below:
PechaKucha I find value in learning from other people’s sharing and the content is not long winded. Short and sweet, find the topics that you can resonate with and start learning.
IdeaCity This is the TED Talk of Canada and it’s not that formal. The content is broader and and more open.
Ignite If you only have 5-6 minutes of time (while waiting), you may want to look into this site… short sharing with some interesting learning content.
I believe that as long as we are willing to learn, there are a lot of great learning tools to be discovered. Some of the existing learning tools I like will be as below:
Ebooks As I put them in my mobile phone, I can take it anywhere with me, especially when waiting for food to be served in the restaurant, I can read or in the morning, when I wake up, resting… it can be a good time to read as well.
Podcast I can listen to the podcast while exercising (treadmill, walk) and cleaning the house. A great habit to stack with and can discover new ideas from listening.
TED Talk It helps when I need ideas for research and reminder on how I can present better.
YouTube Good or bad, everything can be found in YouTube, the choice is ours, what to watch and learn from.
Books In my humble opinion, nothing beats reading physical books. The feeling of flipping the page and highlighting when necessary. Great feeling to have!
Online courses Lucky to say that, the current workplace has a business account with Udemy… endless learning to choose from. Yahoo! There are a lot of other great online learning providers available.
Workshops Whether attending one or being a facilitator, I can learn a lot from observation, conversation and sharing during the session.
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” – Albert Einstein
What is your favourite learning tool? Any new tools discovered lately? If you have, please do not hesitate to share your discovery with me. Looking forward to learning from you!
“There is no failure. Only feedback.”– Robert Allen
I am writing this article based on my own opinion and also as a reminder to myself, the next time I visit and read this article again.
In my life’s journey, I have come across a lot of feedback, I would prefer to cherish the positive ones and learn from the “not so positive ones”.
When we are the person who is giving the “constructive” feedback (and at times it sounded more like criticism), we tend to believe that we are doing something good and helping the person that we are giving the feedback to… and in our minds, we thought that the feedback is a gift to the recipient.
In my humble opinion, it depends on the the following:
how is our trust and relationship with the person?
how much does the person like us?
what is the level of respect from this person to us?
when are we giving the feedback? timing is everything!
how are we presenting the feedback to the person?
what is our level of expertise to provide the feedback?
what is the context of giving the feedback?
There is never one factor when taking action or giving feedback. The situation is normally more complicated then we think.
No matter how noble we think we are giving the feedback to the other person, he or she may not think otherwise…
“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.”– Kim Collins
I have received a lot of feedback to date and just the other day, when I was doing a project for a client, not sure what got into me… I was really affected by the feedback from one of my business partners (not that the feedback was really bad or serious)… I believe I got triggered NOT by the WHAT but by the HOW the feedback was delivered.
Can you imagine, how much effort and hard work I have put into this project and to wait for the day to run the session? And how difficult it was to run the session with high expectations and pressure to deliver?
Then suddenly, a message stating that the person is not happy with one thing… how about all the other good things and effort put in?
Then the experience had made me realised that, feedback is only a gift when the other person is ready to receive it… this is one of the surprise that the recipient is not looking forward to get!
There is no perfect situation to provide feedback… ultimately, it boils down to the trust and relationship of the person with us. Even giving feedback to our loved ones, we will need to ensure they are in the right state of mind (mood) to hear what we have to say… Not forgetting to communicate with them our intention of providing the feedback, based on some facts and not just feelings.
No one is perfect and free of mistakes, we are all works in progress. At least for me, there is a need to work harder and strive for excellence.
“Knowledge rests not upon truth alone, but upon error also.”– Carl Jung
All the very best to you and enjoy life’s journey.
“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” – Eugene Ionesco
During the month of June, my buddy and I have done the TIK4TIPs chit chat show based on the daily questions that I have for reflection purposes. In this blog (part 1), I will share five -(5) questions for this part as the show was from Monday to Friday and we did total of 25 shows for Season 1. It was a fulfilling and meaningful journey.
Now that I am not doing the Live Show, I will put down my thoughts and answers based on my reflection. Thank you for ready and I look forward to all of us who read to get some ideas / wisdom to help with our lives’ journey.
Question #1: What is new normal to you?
The new normal to me will be doing most of my work via online platform. Since March 2020 until recently (beginning July 2020), all face-to-face training sessions were cancelled; a few changed to online / virtual training and mostly postponed until further notice (most of the multi-nationals still prefer virtual training).
Another will be wearing mask when going out to public locations, practicing social distancing… people will not be able to see your smile and not able to shake hands when meeting.
As a family, we used to eat out almost every weekend and with the movement control order (MCO), I cooked for my family for more than 90 days and have discovered new recipes, improved my cooking skills plus getting to know my family’s food preference better.
My wife also ventured into planting edible greens… our house porch area is full of pots and plants now… waiting to harvest and enjoy the produce of her labour, haha.
Question #2: How do you move to the next level?
“The journey is never ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown
What does next level mean to you?
To me, it simply means, better than yesterday. Have you improved, grown and being better that who you were before? Life is about continuous improvement journey and discovering what you are able to learn / do… a blessing!
It can be simply having better relationship with your loved ones or people close to you. A wider coverage of network; clients, partners, business contacts and opportunities.
Growing spiritually, understanding your own calling, serving the community, doing charity or helping people around you… do whatever that make you feel alive.
Depending on the priority of the individual, to some, next level could be the business / career, and to a few, it could be having the financial stability or overall wellness / lifestyle.
Which area in your life you would want to focus on right now to be better?
Question #3: What is your purpose in life?
“It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something.” – Winston S. Churchill
In terms of purpose, it will be very subjective, different people will have different views and why they are living their lives.
I have discovered my purpose and it goes like this:
“My purpose is to inspire and develop leaders to reach their highest potential for God.” (I only discovered my purpose about 10 years ago when a good friend of mine were curious about my career, he sat down with me and started asking me a series of questions that triggered me, to realize my purpose in life).
Once I have decided and have clarity about my WHY, I am more willing to pay the price on the choices that I make (or will make). I truly believe that anything that is worthwhile pursuing, there will be a price to pay, when we are more willing to pay the price, the journey will be somewhat easier.
I would highly recommend for anyone to invest some time to reflect and find out the WHY?
Question #4: How do you free yourself from worry?
“Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” – Swedish Proverb
Just yesterday I had a conversation with a potential client (the client is looking for a life coach) and through our conversation, some how I mentioned that we worry and feel the pain due to we are alive to feel it. It’s part of our live journey and some will lead to more serious health issues (if not treated).
I used to be a worrier and I would be lying if I were to tell you that I am free of worry now. The difference now, I have ways to deal with my worries. Some of the methods I am using to be worry-free will be as below:
Write down my thoughts, all the issues and all that I am thinking off – that will help to clarify my thoughts. What are the resources needed to solve the issues? What are the priorities? If any of the issues are future related, what do I need to do to prepare for them? How can I prepare, to minimize the impact and get the expected outcome?
Have a chat / conversation with someone that I can trust, can be my loved ones, my coach or mentor… they may provide some insights and triggering questions. All that will be “gold nuggets” to me!
Pray and meditate… I believe that, when we are ready for something bigger, we will be presented with opportunities. We will have to accept the challenge and grab to opportunities – then the journey of discovery starts. Be thankful and practice the attitude of gratitude (instead of worry).
“Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere” – Erma Bombeck
Question #5: What are you doing to develop yourself?
“Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.” – Morihei Ueshiba
Everyday is a learning and we learn (experience) in different aspects of our lives. What are the areas you would like to focus on to develop?
In most of my leadership workshop sessions, I will share with the participants that the word, “LEADER” comes from two -(2) words; “LEARNER” and “READER“… a leader is a learner and reader… then ultimately, the leader becomes an “EARNER” – earning knowledge, skills and learning perspectives from the resources.
There are many great resources that we can learn from… below are some of them that I am utilizing:
Books and E-Books – library, buy my own, from contacts or internet. My recommendation is to buy own book as at different times of our lives, when we read the same book, we get different learning (as we mature and have grown in wisdom, thus the learning we seek will be different).
Internet – Google, YouTube, Social Media – all the good and bad will be available, it will be up to us to filter what we want to learn and prioritize.
People, contacts, networks – by having conversation, coaching or mentoring session.
Reflection or feedback – we can reflect on our own experience or feedback from the people that we trust and respect (in my humble opinion, not all feedback is relevant to us).
Media – magazines, TV, radio… we will need to filter in accordance to what we want to learn and whether it is positive or not.
There are many resources that we can learn from, it’s a matter of our preferences.
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” – B. B. King
Well, that is all for part 1 for now. Happy ready and let me know if you have any extras that you would like to share. I would like to learn from you too.
“The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
This year is going to be an unforgettable year for many people, especially me… ever since January 2020, I was looking towards a busy and productive year focusing on what I am going to do. Then the inevitable happened… nobody expected it and it just happened. We are all in this together, no matter who we are and where we are. This event does not care and recognize who is who… and of course some who have more resources will weather through this easier than those who have not much.
The focus of this blog is not on the details of the event, it is just a sharing on what I have learnt so far… please message me should you have any comment or feedback. I do look forward to learning from you as well. Thank you and enjoy some perspectives from me.
“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity. “ – Albert Schweitzer
What I can learn from this event (so far)?
HUMILITY The virus do not care who you are and the news on suffering of others have made me realized that “life is short!” I need to be humble and ask myself, “how do I want people to remember me (should something were to happen to me)? With tools like social media, I can use it to “brag”, tell others about my achievements, how I am in certain activities and you know what I mean… or I can be doing more contemplation, reflecting on how I can lift others up, doing what I can to take care of people close to me and inspire others to focus on the positives?
“A great man is always willing to be little.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
CHOICE I have a choice to be positive or negative. I can also choose to be bitter with what is happening or with some people who tends to trigger / upset me. I kept reminding myself that I need to choose to focus on the positive. One of my mentors have asked me once (when we were together and some one upset me), “How do you want the story to end?” Thank you for the question and I need to choose wisely. Anyhow, there is always a price to pay to whichever direction that you have decided upon. Are you willing to pay the pay? It will be easier if you are willing…
“In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesn’t matter how hard it was to make it. It matters that you did.” ― Cassandra Clare
CREATIVITY In times like this, especially when the government has enforced the Movement Control Order (MCO), with my son who is active and who wants to play… I have to wear my “creative hat” and come up with some simple activities… one of them is to convert our dining table into table tennis… well it has been about 20 days for the MCO… so far we (including the mom) are enjoying playing the game of “modified” table tennis. There is definitely no end to a creative mind. What are you doing to be creative? Care to share some creative activities that you and your family have come up with?
“The sky is not the limit, the mind is…”
PATIENCE Everyone is spending most of the time together at home and there will be some conversations that will test your patience. I have learnt to perfect practice patience to listen (with the intent to understand, rather than to answer), expecting less on the things I want people to do and negative postings in social media. Remember, we have a choice…
FRIENDS I also realized who are your good friends and the importance of having some close friends (that is good enough). How can we help to cheer our friends up and go through this journey together. I am sure one day when this is all over, there is much to share and laugh about!
“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”– Walter Winchell
How to cope with the event?
Below are the 10 -(ten) things you can do to cope with the event… I am sure there are more, let’s experiment some of these, to start with… all the best!
FOCUS – make a choice to focus on the positives and do the things that will add value to your own self-development.
QUIET TIME – have your own “ME” time, to do reflection, listen to relaxing music, journal, pray and meditate.
COOK – good time for new cooks and great time for experience cooks to experiment new recipes.
PLAY – make time to play, embark into your hobby and discover new games.
COMMUNICATE – call your family members, friends and partners. There is so much to talk about and discuss; good old times or future opportunities or just a conversation.
EXERCISE – keep yourself active, or you can be creative to play some indoor sports with your loved ones or even pets. There are a lot of good resources on-line that you can use as reference.
FOOD – enjoy the fruit of your labour (from own cooking or as a test subject from new cooks). Think about those who are less fortunate, be glad that we still have food on our table.
READ – reach for the books you have read before, I truly believe that if you read it again, you will gain different insights. There are also a lot of good on-line resources to learn from.
ON-LINE ACTIVITY – e-learning courses, articles, shopping, videos, social media… so many positive things that we can get from the internet.
TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME – smile if you can wake up in the morning. A good practice to be having the attitude of gratitude…
My prayer is for everyone to be safe and healthy. Keep going and there is so much to learn from this journey that we are embarking.
” Life is short, and it is here to be lived.” – Kate Winslet
Do the following phrases sound familiar to you?
Life is short… You only live once… You have only one life, live it… never regret your life… live as if you’ll die today… and many more.
For the past two months, I have been receiving news about people passing… some acquaintances, friends, and family members. All the bad news on death… I do not mean to be rude or inconsiderate, we know that ultimately, we will leave this world… You and I know that, I believe. It’s inevitable and we are just temporary residents of the world.
And yet, the news somehow still affected me, subconsciously. Made me think the following thoughts…
– Appreciate those people around you. – Spend quality time with your loved ones. – Create memories. – Live in the moment and experience the valuable time together. – Never regret. – Is today my last day in this world? – What else do I need to do for my loved ones? – What can I do to help people around me? – How do I want people to remember me?
Well, what I can do now is to live my life with what I have, my purpose, dreams and journey with the people I want. Making choices that is worth paying the price for.
“Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet.” – Sarah Louise Delany
No point worrying and thinking too much about things that are not within our control. We can just do our best and strive for excellence. Do what we can and let God do what we cannot.
The following points will be a reminder to myself and if you can benefit from them, please go ahead to perfect practice them. Let me know how it goes and share your success with me, so that I can inspire others with your story.
Are you ready? Here they are…
How to live life to the fullest…
Focus on what you want and what’s important to you. You are the captain to your own ship called “LIFE”… you decide which way you want to go. Ultimately, you make the choices and be responsible for the outcome of your choices.
No risks, no gain. Another phrase that really sounds familiar. I just need to remember to take the risks that I am able to be accountable for. Not taking just any risks blindly. It helps to have mentors and coaches who can bring out the best in you when making decisions.
Tell your loved ones that you love them. Hug them and create memories with them. How you want them to remember you? Start doing things together, while you still can.
Wise people learnt from own mistakes, wiser people learnt from other people’s mistakes… wisest people learnt from other people’s successes. Best to live in the present (NOW) than to live in the past or future. You can do something right now (based on what you learnt in the past) to get the results you want in the future. Right here, right NOW!
You cannot please everyone all the time. At the end of the day, by trying to please everyone, you please no one (especially yourself). Be true to yourself and you choose who you want to be with, to spend time with and to create precious memories with.
Be honest with yourself, live up to your own values. People who do not have the same values, sooner or later, they will not stick around. As what people say, “birds of the same feather, they flock together…” Better to have people with the same values to be part of your life. You can then be yourself, no need to pretend to be who you are.
Find happiness and meaning in life through serving others. By helping others, you are in fact, helping yourself (to find meaning and be happy). Have the abundance mentality, the more you help others, the more you gain in return. And expect nothing… whatever comes back, it’s a BONUS.
The mind is like the parachute… it only works when it is open. When you are open to learning, you will then learn new things and find meaning. Steve Jobs also mentioned… “Stay hungry, stay foolish…” Life is a journey of learning.
Action speaks louder than words. This is definitely a strong reminder for me to take (massive) action, if I want to achieve results that I set goal for and to solve the challenges that I am facing. Like what I have learnt, as leaders, we need to “walk our talk!”. Having integrity as our character will somehow be the personal brand. (How do you want people to remember you?).
“Life is short, and you have to have fun with it, you know?” – Fabio Lanzoni
What is stopping you from living your life to the fullest?
If there is a need to talk to someone, let the someone be me… call me and we can chat over coffee. Thank you for your time in reading this blog and all the very best in your life.
How’s your new year 2020 so far? Before the end of 2019, I have had the chance to get some feedback from my friends and social media contributors on the above-mentioned topic. Thank you to those who have contributed and if you would like to share yours, please put in the comment below. I wish you all the very best in your health and wellness this year and beyond.
“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” – Josh Billings
By the way, the intention of this blog is for sharing and learning purposes… in my humble opinion, there is “NO RIGHT NOR WRONG…” Thank you.
Wake up early, exercise daily, eat moderately, fast alternately but most importantly is to do whatever you can do and spend time with your love ones full-hardheartedly.
Have a 4-legged pet… Walk them morning n evening.
Understanding what u want, plan, execution and mostly, consistency.
Other than that… Happiness and Peace also important.
Take very good care on one own health and wellness, by eating healthily and exercise daily. Before you can take care of anyone else you love.
Its good that u have health awareness.. most people will only start to practice healthy lifestyle when they have bad result in health check
take care of yourself well physically (do exercises), mentally (reading and other brain triggered tasks), emotionally (positive interactions, meditation etc)…
Commit the day to God before starting the day and say thank you before ending the day.
recommended exercise is 30 mins x 3 a week… I’d say 5 days 30 mins will be better. without health, no money or family can do anything. also start giving more… like all your money to some one like me 🙂
Spend time with yourself, God, family and friends. Exercise, do some charity work, eat moderately and do whatever makes you happy as long as it’s not against the law, it is not unethical and it doesn’t cause harm to others
Sure way to lose weight while able to eat anything… skip dinner
Realise what makes your soul happy & enjoy doing it.
I’ve recently shifted my new year resolutions to start on my birthday. It somehow gets better commitment and results.
Learn to bless every person you meet. The more you bless the more happiness you gain.
Have a positive mindset. You are what you think. Put God n faith in your lives daily, eating moderately, exercise healthily and live happily.
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
There you go… some great sharing, ideas and learning. Found any one that you would like to start this year? If you do, please share with me. I would love to hear from you. All the very BEST!
