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You can call me Noi! This blog consists of my thoughts. I am just a simple person with BIG dreams! Like the charcoal, hot pressure and extreme heat must be present in order to create a Diamond. I am in the exact same process.
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Facts I like / Saturday, December 22, 2007 @ 11:54 PM
I was linked to this test sometime back, I cant remember from whom I got this from so if you are the one, thank you. I like this test. All I did was to key in my birth date and they generate a scroll about me. Interesting but of course the facts are not entirely true.
Sometimes I wonder why most people like to believe the facts about their signs. I think its bogus. However, what I do believe is that, people who choose to believe what they read about themselves, will eventually be that person they read because their minds agree to the facts read by their eyes. For instance, I think and I hope that most of the fact on the scroll above is true, except I dont think I am the center of attention. I believe that I am quite the opposite unless when my principles and believes are challenged, I will voice myself out.
Today is Saturday and I know next week most teachers will probably be back in school preparing for their class next year. Seeing that I had a whole month to do that, you probably think that I am ready for next year right? Hmm, let me see, I have not even started on the guidelines and recommendations for students with special needs that I promised the teachers. I had planned to email the whole school on the last week of the school holiday so the teachers can be prepared but it has been incredibly hectic for me and I actually brought home some work. The most ridiculous thing is, I left the notes Sijie gave to us so I have no choice but to wait till Wednesday to get this done.
The Eid celebration was ok. I do not know why but every family gathering like this always turned out to be a reminder for me pertaining to how I do not want my future kids to be brought up. I was doing the normal promotion and this relative of mine just went on and on about how she does not have enough money to spend. There were so many bills to pay, childrens books, their uniforms etc. After she complained about all these to me, I asked:
“So what is the solution to all these problems?”
“The solution is to budget.” She answered.
“Is that working for you right now?” I asked again.
My only intention was to set her mind to think outside the box. People tend to focus on problems so much that they just cannot see that there is always a solution for every problem. When you focus on the problem, the problem gets bigger! Most problems are self created, sadly.
The repetition continued and after she gave all the excuses, I closed my file and this was what I said:
“I can always look for another customer. I say this because I am concerned about your health. But I cannot do anything if you choose not to care. You may say you do not want to fork out the money and pay, but I can tell you that you WILL pay. You either pay for your wellness now, or you pay with your health later on.”
Talk about posture! This relative is quite close to me. I only realized that it took me guts to say that to someone way older than me. However at that point of time, I was more concerned with the type of food that they kept stuffing into their mouth and if someone does not alert them, they will lead themselves to destruction. I am not even being dramatic about this!
I ended by saying, “Life is not meant to be a constant struggle.”
At least I know I did my part.
I was sad that last Wed was the last open meeting of the year. I was so looking forward to bringing my guest next week but there will be no open meeting next week most probably due to Christmas holiday. However, I AM looking forward to the BBS as we have been hearing countless times about how the speakers actually overcame a major disease (I think it was cancer) to do this business. For me personally, I think everyone will have a chance to fight. Some will battle against disease and health challenges, while others might be battling against time, bad circumstances or even people who are blinking red lights. But what must be kept in mind while battling the daily challenges is that life will always be full of challenges. Therefore, if you think you are living a challenge free life, you are in fact in denial. It also lead me to acknowledge the fact that challenges will exist with or without the business. Accept it.
Recently too, I heard this line from a movie which triggered my thoughts. Most of us pray for many things, for patience, for strengths, for love, but do you think God will give you what you ask for magically or does He gives you the opportunity to be what you asked for? I think those who really know what I go through will remain a minority. I also know that some other leaders are going through so many challenges pertaining to family and financial but if you shook their hands and hug them, you will not be able to sense it. This is because being leaders, they chose to remain strong - just for their team. I salute, I admire their strengths and I shall always give thanks for this blessing.
I also wanted to thank all my dear team mates, whom I have regarded as my family, for sharing my vision and placing their trust in me. Do you know that for every fact or detail that you share with me about your dreams, your fears, your doubts, your feelings, I sense the love. Thank you for your belief in me. I know I am not perfect and I make mistakes occasionally, but to be able to lead is easier with such wonderful individuals.
Therefore, be it this month, next month of the month after next, I know that we, as a team will once again conquer the Britt stage. We are not doing this for our own glory, neither is it for the money. We are doing this to give the team hope and inspire at least one more person about how simple this business is. This business is for ordinary people with extraordinary dreams. I am ordinary.
Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. - Eddie Rickenbacher
Facts I like
I was linked to this test sometime back, I cant remember from whom I got this from so if you are the one, thank you. I like this test. All I did was to key in my birth date and they generate a scroll about me. Interesting but of course the facts are not entirely true.
Sometimes I wonder why most people like to believe the facts about their signs. I think its bogus. However, what I do believe is that, people who choose to believe what they read about themselves, will eventually be that person they read because their minds agree to the facts read by their eyes. For instance, I think and I hope that most of the fact on the scroll above is true, except I dont think I am the center of attention. I believe that I am quite the opposite unless when my principles and believes are challenged, I will voice myself out.
Today is Saturday and I know next week most teachers will probably be back in school preparing for their class next year. Seeing that I had a whole month to do that, you probably think that I am ready for next year right? Hmm, let me see, I have not even started on the guidelines and recommendations for students with special needs that I promised the teachers. I had planned to email the whole school on the last week of the school holiday so the teachers can be prepared but it has been incredibly hectic for me and I actually brought home some work. The most ridiculous thing is, I left the notes Sijie gave to us so I have no choice but to wait till Wednesday to get this done.
The Eid celebration was ok. I do not know why but every family gathering like this always turned out to be a reminder for me pertaining to how I do not want my future kids to be brought up. I was doing the normal promotion and this relative of mine just went on and on about how she does not have enough money to spend. There were so many bills to pay, childrens books, their uniforms etc. After she complained about all these to me, I asked:
“So what is the solution to all these problems?”
“The solution is to budget.” She answered.
“Is that working for you right now?” I asked again.
My only intention was to set her mind to think outside the box. People tend to focus on problems so much that they just cannot see that there is always a solution for every problem. When you focus on the problem, the problem gets bigger! Most problems are self created, sadly.
The repetition continued and after she gave all the excuses, I closed my file and this was what I said:
“I can always look for another customer. I say this because I am concerned about your health. But I cannot do anything if you choose not to care. You may say you do not want to fork out the money and pay, but I can tell you that you WILL pay. You either pay for your wellness now, or you pay with your health later on.”
Talk about posture! This relative is quite close to me. I only realized that it took me guts to say that to someone way older than me. However at that point of time, I was more concerned with the type of food that they kept stuffing into their mouth and if someone does not alert them, they will lead themselves to destruction. I am not even being dramatic about this!
I ended by saying, “Life is not meant to be a constant struggle.”
At least I know I did my part.
I was sad that last Wed was the last open meeting of the year. I was so looking forward to bringing my guest next week but there will be no open meeting next week most probably due to Christmas holiday. However, I AM looking forward to the BBS as we have been hearing countless times about how the speakers actually overcame a major disease (I think it was cancer) to do this business. For me personally, I think everyone will have a chance to fight. Some will battle against disease and health challenges, while others might be battling against time, bad circumstances or even people who are blinking red lights. But what must be kept in mind while battling the daily challenges is that life will always be full of challenges. Therefore, if you think you are living a challenge free life, you are in fact in denial. It also lead me to acknowledge the fact that challenges will exist with or without the business. Accept it.
Recently too, I heard this line from a movie which triggered my thoughts. Most of us pray for many things, for patience, for strengths, for love, but do you think God will give you what you ask for magically or does He gives you the opportunity to be what you asked for? I think those who really know what I go through will remain a minority. I also know that some other leaders are going through so many challenges pertaining to family and financial but if you shook their hands and hug them, you will not be able to sense it. This is because being leaders, they chose to remain strong - just for their team. I salute, I admire their strengths and I shall always give thanks for this blessing.
I also wanted to thank all my dear team mates, whom I have regarded as my family, for sharing my vision and placing their trust in me. Do you know that for every fact or detail that you share with me about your dreams, your fears, your doubts, your feelings, I sense the love. Thank you for your belief in me. I know I am not perfect and I make mistakes occasionally, but to be able to lead is easier with such wonderful individuals.
Therefore, be it this month, next month of the month after next, I know that we, as a team will once again conquer the Britt stage. We are not doing this for our own glory, neither is it for the money. We are doing this to give the team hope and inspire at least one more person about how simple this business is. This business is for ordinary people with extraordinary dreams. I am ordinary.
Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. - Eddie Rickenbacher
