tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47106262244396743032024-03-19T10:44:23.511+08:00Higher Deepernohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-66585800514249552622020-05-18T12:10:00.000+08:002020-05-18T12:10:40.152+08:00The Story of Yusuf AS and Musa AS<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<i>Source: whatsapp</i></div>
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<br /></div>
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Yusuf AS is a story about a dad who lost his son. Musa AS is
a story about a mom who lost her son. When you read Yusuf’s story, you are
like, where is the mom? And when you read Musa’s story, you are like, where’s
the dad? And it is like Allah says, hold on, I got your dad’s story over here
and I got your mom’s story over here. Who’s the dad’s story? Yusuf. Who’s the
mom’s story? Musa. They both lost their children, yes or no? One of them comes
back after a few hours, Musa. One of them comes back after many years, which
one? Yusuf.</div>
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<br /></div>
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One of them had a sister, the other one had brothers. The
sister was the reason he was reunited with his mom. The brothers were the
reason he was separated.</div>
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<br /></div>
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The one (Musa) was thrown in the water, for good intention.
That one (Yusuf) was thrown in the water for bad intention.</div>
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<br /></div>
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This one (Musa) ends up in a palace of Egypt with the queen,
a lady. That one (Yusuf) ends up in a market and in a palace in Egypt with the
king, a man.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Baby Musa, the wife brought him to the pharaoh. The good
wife brought him to the bad husband. Now Yusuf’s story: the good husband
brought him to the bad wife.</div>
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<br /></div>
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And then Musa, the queen said, maybe he could serve us, or
we could adopt him, remember? EXACT SAME WORDS IN YUSUF’S STORY! The husband
came to the wife and said maybe he could serve us, or we could adopt him, word
for word (Quran 28:9 and 12:21). Centuries apart, word for word. And one of
them became a prince, they took the adoption option. The other one became
servant, they took the servant option.</div>
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<br /></div>
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And then Allah says, about Yusuf, listen to this, “When he
became a teenager, He gave him wisdom and knowledge’. Sound familiar? What did
Allah say about Musa? When he became a teenager, Allah gave him wisdom and
knowledge. The only difference is Yusuf had really good looks, Musa had really
good strength. That’s the difference, looks and strength.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Ok, the moment he mentioned that, Yusuf finds himself in
trouble. In the very next ayah in this story, did Musa find himself in trouble?</div>
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<br /></div>
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Ok, Yusuf found himself in trouble indoors. Musa found
himself in trouble outdoors.</div>
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Yusuf, the trouble with him is temptation, zina. Musa, the
trouble with him in what? Killing. In the Quran, there are two major sins, zina
and killing. One’s a story about zina, the other’s a story about killing.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
OK, in Yusuf’s story, the lady is a villain. In Musa’s
story, a guy is the villain. And in both of their stories, a crime is
committed.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Ok, when a crime is committed, in Musa’s story, he’s actually
committed the crime. In Yusuf’s story, he’s actually innocent. So which one is
guilty and which one is innocent? Musa is guilty, Yusuf is innocent. The one
who is guilty go away, and the one who’s innocent went to jail.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Ok. Now Yusuf’s in jail and Musa got away. Yusuf’s in jail,
he meets two what? Two men, and he helps them. Musa goes to the waters of
Madyan, and he meets two women, and he helps them.</div>
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Yusuf’s AS story tells you how a man and a woman should not
come together. Musa’s AS story tells you how a man and a woman should come
together.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Yusuf AS was sent to save the kingdom of Egypt. Musa AS was
sent to destroy the kingdom of Egypt.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
In Yusuf’s story, the king saw a dream and Yusuf fulfilled
that dream. In Musa’s story, the pharaoh saw a dream and Musa fulfilled that
dream.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Egypt was saved because of water. Egypt was destroyed
because of water.</div>
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Yusuf AS is the reason why they moved in to Egypt. Musa is
the reason they left Egypt.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Nouman Ali Khan collected 115 comparisons in total between
these two stories. Allah says in Surah Yusuf, Ayah 3: </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“We relate to you, [O Muhammad], the best stories in what We
have revealed to you of this Qur’an although you were, before it, among the
unaware”</div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>SubhanAllah!</b></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-85842533773304999692018-05-22T13:14:00.000+08:002020-05-18T12:18:32.036+08:00The Malaysia that could be<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Calling all Malaysians...</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A wonderful speech that should be read by all Malaysians. May Allah <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Almighty</span> bless our beloved country and its multi-racial
citizen</span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This speech by Dato Seri Kalimullah Ha<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ssan</span> delivered during UTAR Convocation has been in my gmail inbox since 2010.<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Such <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">a</span>n interesting and inspiring speech. </span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">AUG 21 — It is a great honor for me to be here today and I want
to start by</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
congratulating you and your families on your success.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
Although I did not attend university — for a variety of reasons,
chief</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
being that we were not rich and that I was not smart enough to be given
a</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
scholarship — I have, every moment in my life, acknowledged the
value of a</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
college or university education. There’s always that tinge of
regret in me</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
when I hear my friends speak of the fun they had in campus, the pranks
they</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
played, the girlfriends they met, the midnight oil they burnt during
exams</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
and the pride with which they took to the stage to receive their
scrolls</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">
and enter the new phase in their lives.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"></span></span><span style="color: #7b0099;"><span style="color: #7b0099;">Today, it is your turn to feel the pride of receiving your scrolls
after<br />
having worked so hard. Today is a great day for you. You are young; you
are<br />
raring to go; you want to make your name; you have dreams; you have
hopes;<br />
you have your whole life ahead of you.<br />
<br />
Many of us here on stage are in our twilight years. We have lived our
lives<br />
as best as we could and made our mistakes along the way. Some learn
from<br />
their mistakes; some don’t. It is those who learn from their
mistakes who<br />
make it in life. For those of us in this twilight stage of life, time
is a<br />
luxury we don’t have. But you, graduating students of UTAR today,
you are<br />
on the fringes of a new beginning with all the time ahead of you.<br />
<br />
<b>The only thing that remains is for you to set your goals; work hard;<br />
believe in yourself; persevere; and God willing, one day, in the
future,<br />
you will be able to say — I am proud of what I have achieved and
I am proud of what I am.</b><br />
<br />
Graduating students, respected audience, and friends:</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7b0099; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #7b0099;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #7b0099; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #7b0099; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you prepare to go out into the world, I would like to share one<br />
thought with you. In my life, the one thing I have always been proud of
is<br />
my belief that <b>this is a great country which could be greater; and that
I<br />
am proud to be a Malaysian — first and last.</b><br />
<br />
Today, the theme of my message to you is that only you can decide how
you<br />
are going to live and that it is you who will decide what your Malaysia,<br />
your future generations, and your world will be long after we are gone.
At<br />
a time when Malaysia
is seeing daily debates on race and religion, you have<br />
a heavy burden to bear; you, the young generation, will decide which<br />
direction Malaysia
takes and I hope today, I can share a little of what our<br />
generation went through so you can learn from our mistakes and build on
the<br />
right things we did.<br />
<br />
While we learn from our own mistakes, we should also learn from
history.<br />
Unfortunately, human beings are prone to forgetting history. Allow me
to<br />
talk about one personality who has shaped many lives and changed the
course<br />
of at least his country, the United States of America. I want to talk
about<br />
the American civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr, a great man,
who<br />
like us, had a dream. I want to talk about him because his thoughts
have<br />
bearing on us as well.<br />
<br />
Dr King died for his dreams but the whole world can continue to learn
from<br />
him; especially us, a country that is multi-racial, multi-cultural and<br />
multi-religious; a country our founding fathers had hoped would
symbolize<br />
the dream that they had; that was no different a dream from the dream<br />
Martin Luther King Jr had. I quote Dr King in one of his most famous<br />
speeches, where he spoke about his American dream. He said:<br />
<br />
“I look forward confidently to the day when all who work for a
living will<br />
be one with no thought to their separateness as Negroes, Jews, Italians
or<br />
any other distinctions.<br />
<br />
“This will be the day when we bring into full realization the
American<br />
dream -- a dream yet unfulfilled;<br />
<br />
“A dream of equality of opportunity, of privilege and property
widely<br />
distributed; a dream of a land where men will not take necessities from
the<br />
many to give luxuries to the few;<br />
<br />
“A dream of a land where men will not argue that the colour of a
man’s skin<br />
determines the content of his character;<br />
<br />
“A dream of a nation where all our gifts and resources are held
not for<br />
ourselves alone, but as instruments of service for the rest of
humanity;<br />
<br />
“The dream of a country where every man will respect the dignity
and worth<br />
of the human personality.”<br />
<br />
Today, more than 40 years after that speech, a black man is the
President<br />
of the United States
of America; a black man, it is
proudly said, lives in<br />
the White House. Today, to a large extent, Martin Luther King’s
dreams have<br />
come true in his country. Remember, even in the 1960s, after Malaysia
had<br />
become independent, after the United States had been
independent for almost<br />
200 years, blacks and colored people were not allowed to eat at
restaurants<br />
which were reserved only for white people; they could not drink from
the<br />
same tap as the white man; they could not ride on the same bus as the
white<br />
man; and in many parts of rural America, the Klu Klux Klan
regularly lynched<br />
and killed blacks for sport. Therefore, America took major strides
in civil<br />
liberties in the last four decades that countries throughout the world
can<br />
learn from.<br />
<br />
As I say this, today, I stand here and ask you — have the dreams
of our<br />
founding fathers been fulfilled?<br />
<br />
Some people say that it took the United States more than 200
years before<br />
the true American dream could be realized. They say we are a young
nation,<br />
only 53 years old, and we should be proud of what we have achieved.
Yes, we<br />
have achieved a lot. Yes, we never had the kind of discrimination and
civil<br />
rights abuse as the United
States had for more than 100 years.
But that<br />
doesn’t mean we too should wait 200 years to realize the dream
our founding<br />
fathers or we have.<br />
<br />
I believe that if our founding fathers were looking over us right now,
they<br />
would be proud to see the physical achievements of our country; but
their<br />
hearts would break to see the path we have taken in addressing each
other<br />
as fellow Malaysians. If they looked at the news; at what right-wing<br />
charlatans and extremist groups are doing and saying; at the daily
racial<br />
baiting and taunting, they would weep.<br />
<br />
And, no, we cannot wait for 200 years like the United States of America to<br />
expect change because today, the world moves at too fast a pace and we
are<br />
already lagging. If we don’t change, then we will forever be
known as the<br />
“the Malaysia
that could have been.”<br />
<br />
Once sleeping giants like China
and India
can transform themselves from two<br />
extreme ends of ideology — one the world’s largest
communist country, the<br />
other, the world’s largest democracy — to seize the
opportunities, and from<br />
slumbering giants, catapult themselves into the forefront of the world<br />
economy; countries once deemed backward like Indonesia
and Vietnam
are<br />
charging ahead; all around us we see that those who dare to take the
brave<br />
step forward, move forward. So, no, we cannot afford to wait 200 years
to<br />
realize our dreams of the “Malaysia that should
be.”<br />
<br />
Graduating Students<br />
<br />
As you go out into the world today, your Malaysia is different from
the<br />
Malaysia
I grew up in. My Malaysia
was the Promised Land; it was a Malaysia<br />
where our differences mattered so much less than our similarities and
our<br />
shared dreams; it was a Malaysia
where we ate at each other’s homes, where<br />
we played games together, where we grew up together and where we have<br />
remained friends even in the winter years of our life.<br />
<br />
Your Malaysia is a
different Malaysia.
It is a Malaysia
which,<br />
unfortunately, is today again struggling to find an identity, more than<br />
half a century after independence. It is a Malaysia where every day we
find<br />
our differences accentuated. It is a Malaysia where it seems the
spirit of<br />
family, of togetherness, of oneness is a spirit which only the twilight<br />
generation reminisces about.<br />
<br />
My Malaysia was a Malaysia
where we dreamed of venturing out, seeking<br />
opportunities and building our homes and prospering our country. Today,
my<br />
Malaysia
is a small part of a global village where opportunities abound in<br />
the world around us. In your new world, you are an international
citizen,<br />
shackled only by the limits you set yourself.<br />
<br />
In the year 2007 and 2008, almost half a million Malaysians left this<br />
country to work abroad. That, respected audience, is almost 2 per cent
of<br />
our population — and probably accounts for more than five per
cent of<br />
working professional and skilled Malaysians — a disturbingly
large number<br />
for a developing country like ours.<br />
<br />
A study by the Institute of Gerontology, University of Kuala
Lumpur, showed<br />
that we are an aging country. The number of older non-working persons
in<br />
Malaysia
doubled from 1980 to the year 2000 from 700,000 people to almost<br />
1.4 million; in 2020, it will be 3.4 million people. Against this
backdrop,<br />
half a million skilled Malaysians of working age leaving the country is<br />
unsettling. Will we end up being a country of old people?<br />
<br />
We can see the phenomena in many small towns and villages in rural Malaysia<br />
where the young have left for opportunities in the cities and abroad
and<br />
their kampongs and home towns become dwellings of old folk. They build
a<br />
new life and return perhaps for the annual festive holiday or balik<br />
kampong, and don’t look back again. Magnify that at the level of
our<br />
country — if our young and skilled continue to leave for
opportunities<br />
abroad, is it possible that we, too, could one day become a country for
old<br />
men?<br />
<br />
There must be reasons why Malaysians want to leave such a wonderful<br />
country. Could it just be diminishing opportunities here and better<br />
opportunities elsewhere? Unhappiness? Politics? Marriage?
Discrimination?<br />
Or what?<br />
<br />
It cannot be an easy decision to leave your country because we are, I
am<br />
sure, all familiar with the saying: Hujan batu di negeri sendiri lebih
baik<br />
daripada hujan emas di negeri orang.<br />
<br />
How many times that I have been abroad on work or leisure for extended<br />
periods and I remember how lonely it feels after just a few weeks. That<br />
feeling of emptiness is real. And there have been times when I have
been to<br />
certain countries ravaged by poverty or infighting and war; then, the
only<br />
thing I want to do is literally kiss the ground the moment I land at
KLIA.<br />
Why then are people leaving?<br />
<br />
There was a time when people from other countries wanted to come to<br />
Malaysia
because it was seen as a land of opportunity and a land of<br />
promise; a land of honey and sunshine; a land where dreams could come
true.<br />
That, ladies and gentlemen, was my Malaysia,
the Malaysia
I grew up in.<br />
<br />
It is still a great country, and we owe that to our founding fathers
but it<br />
is a different Malaysia
today; a sad Malaysia.
In that respect, how could<br />
anyone fault you if you say our generation is to be blamed for giving
you<br />
the Malaysia
you inherit?<br />
<br />
But please do not mistake what I am saying. I believe that Malaysia
has<br />
very good people and God’s given treasures; we can still be a
great country<br />
- but only if we work towards making it great.<br />
<br />
Let me now talk about my Malaysia. I wonder how many
of you are fans of<br />
Lat, the cartoonist?<br />
<br />
Many of my generation grew up on Lat’s cartoons. He is an
extraordinary<br />
human being who epitomizes the true Malaysian spirit which, I believe,
our<br />
forefathers envisaged. In Lat’s cartoons we would always see the
portrayal<br />
of Malaysian life where all Malaysians worked together, played together
and<br />
lived together in harmony. But there was one cartoon by Lat two years
ago<br />
which showed all his multi-racial characters huddled under an umbrella
made<br />
out of the Malaysian flag; they were taking shelter from politicians,<br />
right-wing activists and chauvinists who spewed racial invective.<br />
<br />
To me, it was a sad cartoon. It was a tragedy of the new Malaysia
that we<br />
live in today. Two years after that cartoon, not much has changed. In
fact,<br />
if anything, it has become worse.<br />
<br />
Yes, it is true that it was not all glorious sunshine and camaraderie
in<br />
our country since 1957; and yes, it’s true that we did live
through the<br />
madness of May 13, 1969. But save for that stint of insanity in our<br />
history, we have largely had good years.<br />
<br />
I want to remember the good things we had, the good friends we had and
my<br />
story is not different from the story of most of us who grew up before
and<br />
immediately after Independence.
The childhood I had in my hometown Kroh<br />
(Pengkalan Hulu now) on the border with Thailand,
and later in Penang, was<br />
similar to that of Lat in Perak.<br />
<br />
Today, most of our childhood friends still keep in touch and though we
do<br />
not meet regularly, we are still friends. You see that in Lat’s
cartoons<br />
over the last three decades as he rolls out his own life story.<br />
<br />
Where did we take that wrong turn in nationhood that we ended seeking<br />
refuge under the flag? When did racial baiting and taunting become an<br />
almost everyday affair?<br />
<br />
My Dear and Respected Audience<br />
<br />
I don’t think anyone of us can say when we started taking the
wrong fork in<br />
the road to come to where we are today. Perhaps, the undue obsession
with<br />
politics over the last decade, perhaps greater awareness of a
generation<br />
unscarred by the hardships of a post-independence era, perhaps greater
and<br />
more open access to information, and perhaps more awareness of civil
rights<br />
and liberties has contributed to accentuating differences. The question
is<br />
- can we do anything about it? I believe we can.<br />
<br />
As in everything, character is normally shaped in our formative years
— at<br />
home, in our neighborhoods and in schools.<br />
<br />
In the book Character-Building Thought Power the question is asked
whether<br />
we have the power to determine at all times what types of habits shall
take<br />
form in our lives. In other words, is habit-forming,
character-building, a<br />
matter of mere chance, or do we have it within our own control? The
answer<br />
is yes, we have, entirely and absolutely. Look at the case of the
United<br />
States and Martin Luther King Junior. Would anyone in America have thought<br />
in 1960 that one day, a black man would be President of that great
country<br />
and those minorities — blacks, Indians, Hispanics, Chinese and Jews
— would<br />
occupy senior positions in Government? If there were any, it would have<br />
been the most optimistic of `human beings who would have envisioned
that.<br />
<br />
The book states that there is a simple, natural, and thoroughly
scientific<br />
method to build character - a method whereby old, undesirable,<br />
earth-binding habits can be broken, and new, desirable, heaven-lifting<br />
habits can be acquired — a method whereby life can be changed, in
part or<br />
in its totality, provided one has sufficiently will.<br />
<br />
The key to it is thought. Everything you do, every conscious act, is<br />
preceded by a thought. Your dominating thoughts determine your
dominating<br />
actions. Repeated actions crystallize into habit; and the aggregate of
your<br />
habits is your character. In simpler language, practice makes perfect.
If<br />
you practice negative acts, for example lying, stealing, cheating, it<br />
becomes natural to lie, cheat and steal. But if in your mind, you
believe<br />
that lying, cheating and stealing are bad, are wrong, and you tend to
do<br />
the opposite as much as you can, you will become a truthful, honest,<br />
do-good person.<br />
<br />
It is a simple psychological law that any type of thought, if
entertained<br />
for a sufficient length of time, will, by and by, reach the motor
tracks of<br />
the brain, and finally burst forth into action. Murder can be and many<br />
times is committed in this way, the same as all undesirable things are<br />
done. On the other hand, the greatest powers are grown, the most
God-like<br />
characteristics are engendered, and the most heroic acts are performed
in<br />
the same way.<br />
<br />
The thing clearly to understand is this: That the thought is always
parent<br />
to the act. In other words, you are what you think.<br />
<br />
Here let us refer to that law of the mind which says that whenever one
does<br />
a certain thing in a certain way it is easier to do the same thing in
the<br />
same way the next time, and still easier the next, and the next, and
the<br />
next, until in time it comes to pass that no effort is required, or no<br />
effort worth speaking of; but on the contrary, to do the opposite would<br />
require the effort. It’s like playing tennis or badminton or
football. If<br />
you learn to smash correctly, to lob properly, and do it again and
again,<br />
you will never lose that skill. But if you don’t set your mind to
it, and<br />
don’t practice, you will never get it right and always leave it
to chance,<br />
or to a fluke shot.<br />
<br />
Thus a simple effort to control one’s thoughts, even if at first
failure is<br />
the result, and even if for a time failure seems to be about the only<br />
result, will in time, sooner or later, bring one to the point of easy,<br />
full, and complete control.<br />
<br />
From the individual to the society; every earnest effort adds an
increment<br />
of power that will eventually accomplish society’s objective.<br />
<br />
Now, allow me to go back to that path we took in our road to nationhood<br />
that has led us to where we are today.<br />
<br />
If we subscribe to the belief that thought leads to character building,<br />
then how we live with each other in a multi-racial, multi-religious
society<br />
begins with us, at home, with our children, in the neighborhood we live
and<br />
in the schools our children go to.<br />
<br />
My wife and I grew up at a time when most parents strived to send their<br />
children to English medium schools. Although I come from a small rural
town<br />
my late parents sent my two elder brothers to an English medium school
in<br />
Baling, Kedah, more than 10 miles away. Today, that distance does not
seem<br />
very much. But think back 1960 in communist infested jungles around
Kroh,<br />
narrow winding roads, irregular bus service, not enough trained
teachers<br />
and you will see what sacrifices our parents made to ensure we received
a<br />
good and balanced education.<br />
<br />
The character of schools was then different. The students were from all<br />
races and denominations; and let’s face it; children are the most
innocent<br />
and least prejudiced beings in the world. They grow up accepting each<br />
other, no matter what their color, no matter what their religion. Those<br />
formative years formed our thoughts and our character and thankfully,
most<br />
of us carried that on into our adulthood.<br />
<br />
Our elders, too, were not as prejudiced, living with each other in
mixed<br />
neighborhoods, accepting each other’s differences, each
other’s cultures<br />
and each other’s different beliefs. Sure, it was not all hunky
dory but<br />
they were, although poorer, a happier society.<br />
<br />
<br />
But despite that, May 13 happened and it shattered the myth of one
happy<br />
country and we tried to rebuild ourselves. We had campaigns in earnest
such<br />
as the “muhibbah” campaign in schools; we had the Rukun
Negara; we had<br />
Rukun Tetangga; our leaders strived to salvage our shattered dreams and
we<br />
did recover, largely because it was a societal effort. But there was<br />
terrible cost to pay and many people migrated during that period, most,<br />
never to come back again.<br />
<br />
Today, again, we seem to be taking the wrong path again –
churches being<br />
burned, mosques and temples desecrated; right wing groups touting race
over<br />
nationality, threatening those who don’t think like them,
discriminating<br />
and differentiating…..<br />
<br />
Today, as a parent of four grown-up and growing children, I want to
state<br />
that despite trying to put all our prejudices aside, my wife and I
found<br />
that there were occasions when we were shocked at the things that our<br />
children picked up in school. They would utter things in innocence
which<br />
displayed prejudices we did not impart upon them. It was after a lot of<br />
soul searching that we concluded that in our schools today, children
were<br />
separated because Chinese parents preferred to send their children to<br />
Chinese schools, where they felt the education system was better, and,<br />
generally, Malay and Indian kids went to national-type schools. That
has<br />
resulted in unintended consequences where bumiputras are the vast
majority<br />
in national type schools and the Chinese, the majority in Chinese-type<br />
schools. In each environment, those outnumbered felt more comfortable<br />
within their own race group, their own silos, and some, across the<br />
spectrum, displayed the prejudices that their own parents had. There is<br />
something seriously lacking in our education system today; but<br />
unfortunately, change has not come despite all the negative fallouts
where<br />
from young, our children are deprived of growing up in a true Malaysian<br />
environment.<br />
<br />
Since my wife and I knew that we could not change the system, we asked
what<br />
could we do?<br />
<br />
I can tell you that it was not easy. We exposed the children to our<br />
friends, so much so that many of our old friends and their children, of<br />
different racial and religious backgrounds, are also today their
friends.<br />
We encouraged them to learn about other cultures and other religions as<br />
much as we encouraged them to learn about their own religion. We have<br />
visited temples and churches in places we have gone to and we did not<br />
discourage them from sleeping over at the houses of their friends and<br />
vice-versa, no matter what religion, culture or race.<br />
<br />
At times, we felt we were fighting a losing battle because growing up
in<br />
the impersonal city is so different from the kampong or small towns
where<br />
camaraderie is easier, where prejudices are less. But today, that the
kids<br />
are adults or near adulthood, we are grateful that we persevered
because<br />
they have grown up shedding prejudices and accepting people as people,<br />
rather than as Eurasians, Chinese, Malays or Indians.<br />
<br />
It has also helped that there are many inter-racial marriages within our<br />
immediate and extended families and weddings and family get-togethers
bring<br />
together our Chinese, Kadazan, Indian, Pathan, Iban and Malay
relatives.<br />
But it has certainly not been a smooth ride because societal pressures
have<br />
often threatened to derail our own dream of a one Malaysia.<br />
<br />
When the kids were overseas — the two elder ones are back after
graduating<br />
— my wife and I used to take them and their friends out for
dinner. We<br />
enjoyed taking them out as well as listening to them talk, and marveled
at<br />
their innocence, at their inability to grasp why people should look at
each<br />
other and evaluate each other by race, religion or colour. They are<br />
idealistic but I wish that more of us shared this idealism.<br />
<br />
Listening to the children and their friends, I often felt a great
sadness<br />
because I knew that one day soon enough, they would finish their
education,<br />
come home to Malaysia,
and if things did not change, they, too, would<br />
eventually get a little influenced, become a little prejudiced and lose
a<br />
little of their innocence.<br />
<br />
They would find it a little disconcerting to be referred to by their
race<br />
because overseas, they just find comfort in hanging out together;
because<br />
in their mind, they are just Malaysians in a foreign land. They are not<br />
black. They are not white, yellow or brown. They are just Malaysians.<br />
<br />
Maybe I have become too cynical but I often wonder what people would
say if<br />
I were to ask them “what race are you?”<br />
<br />
Take my nephew, Johan, for example. My brother’s wife is Chinese.
Johan<br />
looks every bit a Chinese. What race is he? My wife is of Malay,
Gujarati<br />
and Sinhalese descent. What race are our children? You will be amazed
to<br />
know that because of this inability to determine what race we are, my<br />
children are deemed to come from different races, as stated on their
MyKad.<br />
My eldest is listed as a Pakistani; my second and youngest as Malays;
and<br />
my third child as Indian. I refused to argue with the National
Registration<br />
Department because as far as I am concerned, my kids are all Malaysians
—<br />
first, second, third or last.<br />
<br />
I can give you other examples. My friend Mervin is a Malayalee who grew
up<br />
in Kuala Lumpur
and Kuantan. He married a Kadazan from Tamparuli in Sabah.<br />
They are Catholics and they now live in Hong Kong,
hoping to come back in a<br />
few years when he retires.<br />
<br />
Their daughter, Natasha, married Reza, a Shia Muslim, originally from Iran,<br />
born in Pakistan and
who moved to London.
Both are working in Singapore<br />
now. What race is Natasha and what race would their children be?<br />
<br />
I could talk about Ayub, my Indian Muslim buddy, and Alya Chew, his
Chinese<br />
wife, or about my friend Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad and his Australian wife;<br />
about my cousin Shakeel and his Canadian wife; or his brothers Atique
and<br />
the late Shamin and their Chinese wives; or my long-time friend Maniam
@<br />
Wong Joon San s/o Alagan, a Bahai from Muar, who married his Chinese<br />
sweetheart Jenny Tan, and who are staying in Hong
Kong now.<br />
<br />
What race are they? What colour are they? Who is the Malaysian? THEY
ALL<br />
ARE.<br />
<br />
One Malaysia, Bangsa
Malaysia,
Middle Malaysia – all these are slogans,<br />
designed, I believe, with ostensibly noble intentions. But as long as
these<br />
slogans and intentions remain on billboards lining the highway from
KLIA to<br />
Shah Alam; as long as they appear only in advertisements on television
and<br />
in the newspapers; as long as they remain merely on our lips, we will
not<br />
achieve anything.<br />
<br />
Who among us does not want these dreams achieved? But if we want these<br />
dreams to come true, one Malaysia must be in our
hearts, not only on our<br />
lips.<br />
<br />
Graduating Students, respected audience<br />
<br />
Barack Obama said people have a choice — they can either remain
as<br />
bystanders and go on with their lives and let others talk about the
world<br />
they want build or they can work towards building that world.<br />
<br />
I have been inspired by many of Obama’s speeches. He said, of
people who<br />
want change, that:<br />
<br />
Throughout your life, you will face many challenges in seeking change;
and<br />
there will be many periods when you will be at the crossroads,
wondering<br />
whether it is worth your while; whether you should not just narrow your<br />
interests and get on with your own life than trying to be a crusader
for<br />
the larger good.<br />
<br />
“But I hope you’ll remember, during those times of doubt
and frustration,<br />
that there is nothing naïve about your impulse to change the world.
Because<br />
all it takes is one act of service - one blow against injustice - to
send<br />
forth what Robert Kennedy called that ‘tiny ripple of
hope’. That’s what<br />
changes the world.”<br />
<br />
So never give up. Never allow disappointment to stop you in your
tracks.<br />
You have to pick yourself up and go on. And if you do that, you will do<br />
well by yourself and by your country.<br />
<br />
Graduating students of UTAR<br />
<br />
My generation is fading into the twilight of our sunset years. It is
now up<br />
to your generation, to transcend this challenge. And you will be doing
so<br />
in a world that is as different from ours as night is from day.<br />
<br />
The globalised, interdependent, interconnected era we live in today
means<br />
that when you leave this hall and set forth on your journey of life,
you<br />
will do so not as Malays, Chinese, Indians, Punjabis, Ibans or
Kadazans.<br />
Perhaps not even as Malaysians. You will undertake the journey as
GLOBAL<br />
citizens, competing and collaborating across communities and across<br />
borders. The IT revolution has placed in your hands the tools and the<br />
opportunities to fashion this world in line with your own ideals and
hopes.<br />
The future is in your hands.<br />
<br />
And now, having imparted those words of “wisdom”, allow me
to relate an old<br />
Indian tale.<br />
<br />
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes
on<br />
inside people. He said: “My son, the battle is between two
‘wolves’ inside<br />
us all.<br />
<br />
“One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed,<br />
arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false
pride,<br />
superiority, and ego.<br />
<br />
“The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,
humility,<br />
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and
faith.”<br />
<br />
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his
grandfather:<br />
“Which wolf wins?”<br />
<br />
The old Cherokee replied: “The one you feed.”<br />
<br />
As you leave this evening, and go on to a new life and new future, just
ask<br />
yourself one question – which wolf will you feed?<br />
<br />
Before I end my speech, let me come back to Martin Luther King’s
dream.<br />
Something else that Dr King said perhaps bears context to our Malaysia<br />
today. He spoke about the lack of the spirit of human generosity in
today’s<br />
world and I quote:<br />
<br />
“When we look at modern man, we have to face the fact that modern
man<br />
suffers from a kind of poverty of the spirit, which stands in glaring<br />
contrast with a scientific and technological abundance.<br />
<br />
“We’ve learned to fly the air as birds, we’ve learned
to swim the seas as<br />
fish, yet we haven’t learned to walk the Earth as brothers and
sisters.”<br />
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So go out today and make the Malaysia that should be. It
is in your hands<br />
how you want to shape our country.<br />
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God bless and thank you.</span></span><br />
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nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-64613016801889211332016-04-14T12:36:00.003+08:002016-04-14T12:36:24.347+08:00We didn't do anything wrong<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My friend sent me this through whatsapp..</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nokia CEO ended his speech saying this "we didn't do anything wrong, but somehow, we lost"</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">By: Ziyad Jawabra </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">During the press conference to announce NOKIA being acquired by Microsoft, Nokia CEO ended his speech saying this "we didn't do anything wrong, but somehow, we lost". Upon saying that, all his management team, himself included, teared sadly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">NOKIA has been a respectable company. They didn't do anything wrong in their business, however, the world changed too fast. Their opponents were too powerful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They missed out on learning, they missed out on changing, and thus they lost the opportunity at hand to make it big. Not only did they miss the opportunity to earn big money, they lost their chance of survival.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The message of this story is, if you don't change, you shall be removed from the competition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's not wrong if you don't want to learn new things. However, if your thoughts and mindset cannot catch up with time, you will be eliminated. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Conclusion:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The advantage you have yesterday, will be replaced by the trends of tomorrow. You don't have to do anything wrong, as long as your competitors catch the wave and do it RIGHT, you can lose out and fail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To change and improve yourself is giving yourself a second chance. To be forced by others to change, is like being discarded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Those who refuse to learn & improve, will definitely one day become redundant & not relevant to the industry. They will learn the lesson in a hard & expensive way. </span><br />
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nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-75100932055033633642015-09-16T00:14:00.002+08:002015-10-27T01:53:50.622+08:00Seven Health and Nutrition Tips for Feeling Young<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Simple steps for living well and getting more out of life</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">By EatingWell, EatingWell.com</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Leaf-up your life. </b>A 2006 study in Neurology showed that people who ate two or more servings of vegetables daily - especially leafy greens - had the mental focus of people five years their junior. Have a big green salad for lunch; serve some sauteed spinach at dinner.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Walk it off.</b> It's true: 30 minutes of cardio exercise a day can improve your overall health. If the idea of jogging for half an hour has you making excuses to stay inside, keep in mind that just about any activity counts, provided it gets your heart rate up and increase your breathing. Raking leaves, vacuuming, walking the dog and taking a fast-paced stroll on your lunch break are all great ways to reach your daily 30. But don't feel you have to do it all at once - spreading exercise out over the day is just as effective.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Substitute heart-healthy oils for butter</b>. Pick oils live olive, canola or walnut oil. These are high in heart-healthy unsaturated fats, as opposed to butter, which is loaded with saturated fat. But keep in mind that even though unsaturated fat is better for your heart, these oils are still high in calories and need to be used in moderation to maintain a healthy weight.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Boost fiber with fruits.</b> Eating a variety of fruits is a great way to get more fiber. Try including these top three fruits - each supplies 3 plus grams of fiber per serving - in your daily intake: pears (up to 5 grams per 1 medium), raspberries (4 grams per cup) and apples (4 grams per 1 medium).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Pepper your diet with purple.</b> Research shows that people who eat blue and purple fruits and vegetables - blueberries, plums, purple cabbage, black currants, eggplant and purple grapes - have a reduced risk for high blood pressure and low HDL cholestrol (that's the good kind). Scientists believe that anthocyanins, the compounds that give purple foods the color, are responsible for these boons. Blue and purple foods make up only about 3 percent of the average American's fruit and veggie intake, so aim to eat more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Snack on almonds.</b> A 2006 study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed an ounce of almonds provides as many flavonoids - compounds that fight free radicals and reduce inflammation - as a cup serving of brocolli or a cup of green tea. (Note: 1 oz. = about 24 almonds).</span></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-45558090587128388722015-08-05T02:04:00.003+08:002015-08-05T02:04:52.123+08:0012 tips to save Petrol<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Even though the price of petrol dropped recently, finding other methods to save petrol will surely save more of your hard earned money. Check out twelve tips in saving petrol, sourced from internet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Keeping your tyres inflated is one of the easiest and most important things. Saving petrol means saving money one can do to improve fuel economy. If a range is recommended by the manufacturer, the higher pressure should be use to maximise fuel efficiency. Deflated tyres run hot and jeopardize safety. It will also cause the tyres to wear out prematurely, affect the vehicles adversely, and hurt the fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance. Tyres lose about 1 psi pressure per month due to air loss caused by the tyre hitting holes, bumps and kerbs. Therefore, the tyres should be checked at least once a month. Just 1 tyre deflated by 2 psi will result in a 1% increase in fuel consumption.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Avoiding high speeds on open roads results in safer driving and better fuel economy. In highway driving, over 50% of the power produced by the engine is used to overcome aerodynamic drag. Drag and thus fuel consumption increases rapidly at speeds above 90km/h. On the average, a car uses about 15% more fuel at 100km/h, and 25% more fuel at 110km/h compared to when it is doing only 90km/h.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">However, this should not lead one to conclude that the lower the speed, the better the fuel economy because it is not. The fuel consumption of an average car increases sharply at speeds below 50km/h.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Clogged air filters increase fuel consumption by restricting airflow to the engine, and thus should be cleaned/replaced when necessary. Clogged air filters can increase fuel consumption by up to 10%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tyres with thick width will improve the handling of your car. However, it will also increase your car's fuel consumption. Thicker tyres mean more rolling resistance and thus will consume more fuel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With today's cars, it is not necessary to prime the engine first by pumping the accelerator pedal repeatedly. Do not crank the engine excessively. This only wastes fuel. When starting the engine, idle it no more than 30 seconds to warm up. An engine will warm up faster on the road. However, avoid sudden acceleration before the engine has warmed up sufficiently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The engine runs most efficiently between around 1500 and 2500 rpm. To maintain these low revs you should change up through the gears as soon as practical and before the revs reach 2500 rpm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For automatic transmission cars, you should always switch on your overdrive to help save fuel. Overdrive will allow your engine to change gears at lower revs. It also puts your transmission into an 'economy' mode and lets it engage the final 'overdrive' gear when cruising to keep the rpms extra low, thereby increasing fuel economy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Avoid carrying any unnecessary weight in your car. On the average, every 50kg added load in your car will increase fuel consumption by 2%.</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8) Anticipate traffic ahead</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A driver can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10% by anticipating traffic conditions ahead and adjusting the speed accordingly, and avoiding tailgating and thus unnecessary braking and acceleration.</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Accelerations and decelerations waste fuel. Braking and abrupt stops can be minimised by not following too closely and slowing down gradually when approaching a red light.</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> It takes up to six times as much fuel to move a car from a dead stop than it does for one moving at just a few km/h.</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">9) Avoid strong acceleration</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The fuel consumption remains at a minimum during steady driving at a moderate speed of about 90km/h. Keep in mind that every time the accelerator is hard pressed, the engine goes into a "fuel-enrichment" mode of operation that wastes fuel. The vehicle should always be gradually and smoothly accelerated. Using cruise control on highways can help maintain a constant speed and reduce fuel consumption.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">10) Minimise aerodynamic drag</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Additional parts on the exterior of a vehicle such as roof racks and spoilers, or having the window open. Roof racks are too bad for fuel economy increases air resistance and fuel consumption, in some cases by over 20%.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">11) Don't let your engine idle</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Minimise fuel wasted in idling by stopping the engine whenever your car is stopped or held up for an extended period of time. Idling more than a minute consumes much more fuel than restarting the engine. By having the engine switched off, you will save more fuel than is lost from the burst of fuel involved in restarting the engine. The net increased wear and tear from this practice is negligible.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">12) Use the air-con sparingly</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Air conditioners can use about 10% extra fuel when operating. However, at speeds of over 80km/h, use of air conditioning is better for fuel economy than an open window.</span></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-22140538967705702282015-05-12T01:15:00.000+08:002018-05-22T13:15:25.207+08:00Just for Fun : Cool Mouse<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A computer programmer was crossing the road one day when a mouse called out to him and said "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">He bent over, picked up the mouse, and put it in his pocket. The mouse spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and change me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The programmer took the mouse out of his pocket, smiled at it, and returned it to the pocket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The mouse then cried out: "If you kiss me and turn me into a princess, I'll stay with you and do anything you want."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Again the programmer took the mouse out, smiled at it, and put it back into his pocket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Finally, the mouse asked: "What is the matter? I've told you I'm a beautiful princess, and that I'll stay with you for a week and do anything you want. Why won't you kiss me?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The programmer said: "Look, I'm a programmer. I don't have time for a girlfriend, but a talking mouse, now that's cool."</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">source: Sunday Star, 3 May 2015</span></i></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-14765021855116030062015-04-02T00:13:00.001+08:002015-04-02T12:45:44.660+08:00Right Attitude is the Key to Success<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hi there..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is an old article written by Hari Bedi in Asian Business magazine dated January 1996. Have been kept for so long, for almost 20 years, tonight I decided to take some effort to get it typed and share it with you...you out there..enjoy reading..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The New Year is a good time to think about improving our lives. But making a couple of New Year's resolutions may not help much. What we often need is totally new way of thinking - something <b>inspirational </b>and <b>passionate.</b> Kazuo Inamori's formula for success may be just what we need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Named twice as Japan's most effective manager, he believes that even average people can achieve remarkable success, through the combination of three simple ingredients: <b>Ability, Effort and Attitude</b>. The secret of his success formula for outstanding results lies in multiplying, not simply adding, these three items together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Inamori says that gifted people - who often rely on their talents alone to carry them to success - may not be as successful as average, hard-working people with the right attitude. Low marks for talent multiplied by high marks for effort and attitude will produce higher scores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our abilities - health, talents and innate aptitude - may largely be hereditary. But the greatest ability of all is the ability to overcome oneself. Instead of pretending we can do what we really can't, we should admit what we cannot do and start from there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The ideal person, says Inamori, is someone who is both hold and sensitive, who has mastered their instincts, and who can focus their intellect to the point where they start to become inspired. They must also have sufficient 'strength of soul', in essence a sense of direction, without which they can easily become a slave to their talents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Effort makes today's impossibility become tomorrow's reality. People must have tenacity and perseverance to succeed. They must pursue their goals with a desperate desire. They should make an effort to cultivate a sound body for a sound mind. As leaders, they should infuse their energy into subordinates until they burn with passion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A positive attitude is the supreme quality, says Inamori. None of us can be completely free from anguish and worry. But even in our worst moments, we should try not to lose our cheerfulness. We should seek righteousness and always ask ourselves: "What is the right thing for a human being to do?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We should always base our judgement and conduct on fundamental truths and principles. The easy way does not usually lead us to our goal. A person who is steeped in jealousy, resentment or hatred cannot hope to achieve success. In Inamori's formula, a person with a negative attitude is negative overall - and hence unsuccessful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Although Inamori present his formula as the core message in his book, A Passion for Success, there are other determinants of success or failure. In the drama of life, there is a huge difference between those who have written themselves a starring role, and those who idle through lfe without aim.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our lives are not determined by our destiny at birth, says Inamori. Destiny can be altered by raising our minds and way of thinking. Unlike a play that must lead to a predetermined conclusion, the outcomes of our lives are in our own hands. We can make life hell or heaven - it depends on our attitude. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In hell, there's a giant cooking pot filled with delicious noodles. But the chopsticks are a metre long - too long to manoeuvre the noodles into the mouth. So everybody goes hungry. In heaven, it's the same except that each person picks up the noodles with the long chopsticks and offers them to someone on the other side of the pot. Through their unselfish minds, they enjoy eternal bliss. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Not a bad New Year message.</span></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-91151633290924290102014-08-15T00:04:00.000+08:002015-04-02T00:24:59.894+08:00To Think or Be Anti-Thinking<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A thought-provoking article written by <b>Dr Nungsari Radhi</b> in the Edge April 28 - May 4, 2014. Dr Nungsari is an economist and managing director of
Prokhas Sdn Bhd, a Ministry of Finance advisory company. The views expressed
here are his own</span>.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A writer, unlike a speaker, does not have to face his
audience directly and in real time. A writer is shielded from having to look
into the eyes of those in front of him and observing their body language –
reactions that may influence a speaker’s train of thought and delivery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A writer just struggles with himself to fully organize his
thoughts, realizing that while the audience is not there in real time, the
words he strings together and the stories he tells have a certain performance
spoken words do not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I first started writing for this weekly 15 years ago, I have
aged in the process and as an observer, I have noticed that things have changed
as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On many fronts, I notice things
have deteriorated, for example, how I struggle every time I write, how to think
clearly and organize my thoughts in a way that is clear to others.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have found that thinking clearly and thinking things
through is not easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That, and having
common sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is from this vantage
point that I feel disturbed by some of the things I have read and heard recently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They seem to be ‘anti-thinking’.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I recall the time when I was an economics lecturer at a
local university almost 30 years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Teaching undergraduates is challenging because there are two main
objectives: apart from imparting the concepts and theoretical framework of
economic analysis, the bigger challenge is to develop the mind to think –
critically, analytically and even strategically.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Of course, all these can be so convoluted that not much is
learned and the mind remains undeveloped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Effective teaching is always about clear thinking on the part of the
teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students’ capability to
learn depends very much on whether they acquire the skills to think
clearly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without clear thinking, all
forms of communication can be gibberish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It was French philosopher-mathematician Rene Descartes who
said, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Je pense, done je suis</i>”, or “I
think, therefore I am.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is saying
that the mere act of thinking of one’s existence is proof that one exists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thinking, therefore, is central to one’s very
existence: it’s not just about learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thinking is quite simply using the mind. Being without thinking is
probably just a waste of space on the earth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The consequences of thinking can possibly be noisy and
difficult to manage at the aggregate level. Thinking will result in a wide
range of views and ideas – opposing views from many dimensions, views outside
mainstream thinking, and consequently, a lot of debate, some of it healthy,
others not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This competition of ideas, noisy as it is sometimes,
however, will induce creativity and result in innovations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We then have technological progress that
hopefully makes life better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Technological progress can be economically destructive, but economic
progress and growth depend on the continuous supply of such technological
innovations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The underlying concept in the competition of ideas is the
challenge process – an idea prevails until it si defeated by a better
idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We elevate ourselves as a result
by resorting to cerebral means, the use of the mind, befitting the supposedly
elevated status of Man, as opposed to physical<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>means to resolve differences.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Consider the opposite, however – there is no thinking or
thinking is monopolized by a minority while the majority follows
obligingly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a world that goes
against the spirit of this verse from the Quran: “ O mankind! We created you
from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and
tribes, that ye may know each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is the most
righteous of you.” (49:13, Yusuf Ali translation).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to be true to ourselves but be humble
enough to learn from others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But if we want to progress and grow – as individuals, as a
society and as a country – we have no choice but to encourage thinking and
manage the noise that comes with it. We cannot grow as individuals without
thinking and we cannot progress without harnessing the minds of everyone
through this contest of ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
certainly cannot prosecute those who think differently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such persecution has a long bloody history of
failure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It was the playwright and Nobel Laureate in Literature,
George Bernard Shaw, who famously said, “Some people see things as they are and
say why? I dream things that never were and say, why not?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to at least be the type of people
Shaw juxtaposed, for we certainly cannot be those who see things and do not
feel the need to ask anything at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Worse, we do not want to be those who do not see things at all. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">People running institutions, whatever the institution, are
their custodians. For them, professionalism must reign supreme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There should also be common sense – they
should never miss the forest for the trees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Of worse, miss the forest for the bush or even the undergrowth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The sad thing, personally and as a citizen of a country I
love, is that I realize that my freedom can be taken away if I think too much,
and that we live in fear of thinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, we say something different from what we think.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To quote Czech playwright and former president Vaclav Havel,
“We become morally ill.” Consequently,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“We learned not to believe in anything, to ignore one another, to care
only about ourselves.”</span></div>
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<br />nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-3601393251522402112013-12-13T00:37:00.001+08:002013-12-13T00:37:10.208+08:00Executive Charisma: Six Steps to Mastering the Art of Leadership<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Expect acceptance.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Regardless of rank, expect to be treated as an equal. If you expect acceptance, you just might get it. If you don't expect it, you definitely won't get it.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Control your attitude.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Success in business is based more on mental attitude than on mental capabilities. Be optimistic toward yourself, others and life. Walk in to a room with a spring in your step and a smile on your face.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Perfect your posture.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pull your ribcage away from your pelvis, roll your shoulders back and down, pull your stomach in and tuck your bottom toward your spine. Breathe deeply. You'll not only look better, but feel more energized, alert and in control.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Think before you talk.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Think fast, pause, then speak purposefully. One CEO practices saying everything to himself before he says it out loud so that he will hear how it sounds and can change it if he needs to. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Slow down.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Speed in speaking, moving, gesturing and walking looks nervous and scared. Scared people get passed over, not hired or promoted. Learn to speak in comfortable, easygoing and welcoming way. Don't waste time, but do speak as if you have all the time in the world for those you are speaking to.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Shoot straight.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Everything you say or write can be done in a simple, straightforward manner. Just do it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">People understand you better, remember what you say longer, and find you smarter and more interesting if you use anecdotes to make your points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Clothes don't make the man but they do make a difference. Wear well-tailored, good quality clothes that make you look like you are in charge. But remember, it isn't much about your look as how you look at things and what people see when they look at you.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Admit your mistakes.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are error-free, you're likely effort-free.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Don't be bullied.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are justly criticised, don't take the bait and get into an argument. Instead calmly ask: Why do you think that?" "What do you mean?" or "What's that based on?"</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Be flexible</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Be able to stand out while still fitting in the crowd.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Be at ease with yourself and others.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Look others straight in the eye, eliminate any defensiveness and take the edge off your voice. Never let them see you sweat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>source: internet </i></span>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-4128648543493811662013-10-06T23:34:00.001+08:002013-10-06T23:40:53.561+08:00Developing True Professionals to Serve Customers<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">by VICTOR S.L.TAN (source: Management Bulletin, Jul/Aug 1994)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">True professionals are a rare breed. As Asian nations strive towards industrialisation and development there is a need to balance economic and material achievements with strong commitment to cultural and moral values.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One way to do this is to develop true professionals in every field both in the public and private sectors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What makes a true professional? Graduating from training in a specialised body of knowledge or in certain highly esteemed professions does not make one a true professional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A true professional practices a high level of professionalism. Professionalism lies not in what one knows but rather in the way one practices his trade or vocation. It is a commitment on the part of a professional to discipline himself to carry out his obligations or duties deemed appropriate, morally responsible and of the highest level of integrity in his job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are some professions and trade with broadly-defined codes of ethics which guide their activities. I believe there are some common characteristics in such codes. It is not the intention here to discuss the details of the common rules and regulations governing each profession, trade or industry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">However, I would like to share with readers the seven characteristics which a true professional should possess.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i>Uncompromising Integrity</i></b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Integrity is the most distinguished mark of a professional. A true professional cannot be bribed; his influence cannot be bought or traded. He views his character as his main capital of success. He would not sacrifice his moral principles for any price.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>High competency level</b></i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A true professional is one who has expertise in his own special field. He has great sincerity and enthusiasm in promoting and upgrading his area of practice. He constantly seeks ways to improve the daily tasks required of his profession. He takes great effort to build his skills, knowledge and experience to a level which his clients or customers fully appreciate and respect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">His competency allows him to excel and render top quality services. The satisfaction he receives from the excellent work that he does reinforces his drive to maintain his high level of competency.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>High degree of client-focus</b></i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A true professional is sensitive and responsive to his clients or customers. Whatever role he plays, be it an advisor, an information provider, a mediator, a problem solver or a combination of these roles, he is fully committed to give his best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">He takes time to understand the needs of his clients and often goes the extra mile to meet them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A true professional has excellent interpersonal skills. He is diplomatic in handling difficult situations with people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">He makes people at ease. He listens well and communicates effectively. He has the ability to win friends and influence people with his enthusiasm, sincerity, presence, confidence and friendly disposition. He works well both with individuals and teams.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>Strong commitment to a calling</b></i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A true professional has a deep sense of calling in the work that he does. He works for more than just pay and the comforts of life. He views his profession as a calling to help people solve their problems. He has a deep sense of pride in his profession and will do everything to protect its reputation. A great part of his motivation comes from the satisfaction he gets from the positive results he helps achieve for his clients.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i>Positive mental attitude</i></b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A true professional is a tough-minded optimist. He has a positive mental attitude towards life in general. He possess strong determination and perseverance to see things through. He deals with challenges and difficulties in his profession with a sense of calmness and self-control. He helps others to see the brighter side of life and encourages them to hang on during moments of crisis.</span></div>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Balance in life</b></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One cannot remain for long as a true professional if one does not possess a balance in life. A professional who totally devotes his time to his works and ignores his family will soon cave in emotionally. A true professional leads a healthy balanced life, taking time to achieve total development - in terms of intellectual, social, psychological and physical fitness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A professional may only succeed materially, but a true professional achieves total success and happiness with his fully developed life. The search for professionalism is a journey within. It requires great effort and discipline. And this is what separates true professionals from the masses. The fruits of professionalism are inner peace, self-fulfillment, respect from others and a sense of pride from helping to enhance the image of the profession. These are reasons enough for workers to strive to be true professionals.</span></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-33301599618995852122013-07-30T23:40:00.001+08:002013-07-30T23:43:57.047+08:00Islamic Banking Products<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">compiled by Dr Rosli Yaakob</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Since the 1970s, Islamic banking has emerged as a new reality in the international financial scene. Its emergence is regarded as a manifestation of the revival of Islam and the growing desire of Muslims worldwide to live all aspects of their lives in accordance with Islamic teaching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For the benefit of the readers, we describe below the various concepts of the Islamic banking products which are available in Malaysia.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-WADIAH YAD DHAMANAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(safekeeping with guarantee)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Wadiah Yad Dhamanah refers to deposits which have been deposited with another person, who is not the owner, for safekeeping. As wadiah is a trust, the depository becomes the guarantor and therefore, guarantees repayment of the depositors, when demanded.</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The depositors are not entitled to any share of the profits but the depository may provide returns as a gift (Al-Hibah) to the depositors as a token of appreciation.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-MUDHARABAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(profit-sharing)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Mudharabah refers to an agreement made between a party, who provides the capital and another party (entrepreneur), to enable the entrepreneur to carry out business projects, which will be on a profit-sharing basis, according to predetermined ratios agreed upon earlier. In the case of losses, the losses are borne by the provider of the funds.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-MUSYARAKAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(joint-venture)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Musyarakah refers to a partnership or joint-venture for a specific business with a profit motive, whereby the distribution of profits will be apportioned according to an agreed ratio. In the event of losses, both parties will share the losses on the basis of their equity participation.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-MUDHARABAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(cost-plus financing) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Mudharabah refers to the sale of goods at a price which includes a profit margin as agreed by both parties. In Al-Mudharabah contracts, the price, other costs and the profit margin of the seller must be stated at the time of the agreement of sale.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">BAI' BITHAMAN AJIL </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(deferred payment sale)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Bai' Bithaman Ajil is similar to the concept of Al-Mudharabah, except that in this case, the sale of goods is on a deferred payment basis.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">BAI' AL-DAYN </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(debt trading)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Bai' Al-Dayn refers to debt financing, i.e. the provision of financial resources required for production, commerce and services by way of sale/purchase of trade documents and papers. It is a short-term facility with a maturity of not more than a year. Only documents evidencing debts arising from bona fide commercial transactions can be traded.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-IJARAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(leasing)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concepts of Al-Ijarah refers to an arrangement under which the lessor leases an equipment, building or other facilities to a client at an agreed rental.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>AL-IJARAH THUMMA AL-BAI'</b> (hiring followed by sale and purchase) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bai' refers to two contracts undertaken separately and consequentially as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(i) Al-Ijarah contract (hiring/renting);</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(ii) Al-Bai' contract (sale and purchase)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Under the first contract, the hirer hires the goods from the owner at an agreed rental over a specified period. Upon expiry of the hiring period, the hirer enters into a second contract to purchase the goods from the owner at an agreed price. This concept is applicable for financing of consumer goods and durables.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-QARDHUL HASAN </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(benevolent loan)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Qardhul Hasan refers to an interest-free loan given mainly for welfare purposes. The borrower is only required to repay the principal amount borrowed, but he may pay an extra amount as a gift (Al-Hibah) at his absolute discretion, as a token of appreciation.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-WAKALAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(agency)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Wakalah refers to a situation where a person nominates another person to act on his behalf.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-KAFALAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(guarantor)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Kafalah refers to the guarantee provided by a person to the owner of a goods, who had placed or deposited his goods with a third party, whereby any subsequent claim by the owner with regard to his goods must be met by the guarantor; if it is not met by the third party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><b>AR-RAHN </b>(collateralised borrowing)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Ar-Rahn refers to an arrangement whereby a valuable asset is placed as a collateral for a debt. The collateral may be disposed in the event of default.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AL-HIWALAH </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(remittance)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Hiwalah refers to a transfer of funds/debts from the depositor's/debtor's account to the receiver's/creditor's account where a commission or fee (Al-Ujr) may be charged for such service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>AL-UJR</b> (fee)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The concept of Al-Ujr refers to commission or fees charged for services</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><br />source: Bulletin Qariyah Masjid Darul Ehsan, Subang Jaya (1996)</i></span></div>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-29780660370160284912012-09-14T20:10:00.001+08:002012-11-21T16:54:52.124+08:00First Impression<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dressing is the outward expression of a man's state of mind. It is his attire that tells the world what he thinks of himself.</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dressing neatly and properly is the beginning of one's good virtue.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Appropriate dressing is an important prerequisite to effective business interaction and social communication.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Style is acquired through interest, exposure and practice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is important to derive satisfaction from proper dressing as it projects a person's character and status.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Favourable first impressions are vital for business success, especially in corporate circles.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Those who present a befitting wardrobe and a dynamic self-image have an edge over others. They definitely earn the esteem and respect of their colleagues and companion. In top-notch business echelons, a good corporate image is also bankable.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In creating a favourable first impression, it is important to complement one's appearance with the power and prestige of one's rank and to dress according to one's profession.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Clothes make half of the man, the other half is his character and his accomplishment"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Clothes will not make a gentleman but they can contribute richly to the wearer's sense of well-being and credibility in the eyes of others" </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></b></div>
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nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-23825481018981307482012-07-12T14:16:00.000+08:002012-07-12T14:17:06.464+08:0010 Attitudes of Successful Workers<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ff7700; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">By Kate Lorenz,
CareerBuilder.com Editor </span></div>
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<span class="articletext">Why do some people seem to reach the top of the
corporate ladder easily, while others remain stuck on the middle-management
rung? You might think that it is just because those people have more of what it
takes to succeed, like brains, talent and powerful people in their corner. But
there is something else that is just as important: attitude. </span><br />
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<span class="articletext">Dr. Martin Seligman, an authority on optimism,
discovered that attitude was a better predictor of success than I.Q., education
and most other factors. He found that positive people stay healthier, have
better relationships and go further in their careers. And he even found that
positive people make more money. </span><br />
<br />
<span class="articletext">Anyone can adopt the right attitude. No matter where
you are from or how much innate talent you have, the right attitude can make a
difference in your career. Try adopting these 10 attitudes of successful
workers: </span><br />
<br />
<span class="articletext"><b>1. I am in charge of my destiny.</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">If you spend your entire career waiting for something
exciting to come to you, you will be waiting a long time. Successful
professionals go out and make good things happen. So commit yourself to
thinking about your career in an entirely different way. You will make it to
the top, and you are in charge of making it happen.</span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>2. Anything is possible.</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">Think that there is no way you will ever be at the
vice-president level? Then you definitely won't. Remember: If you think you
can't, you probably won't. Adopt the attitude of The Little Engine That Could
-- "I think I can." </span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>3. No task is too small to do well.</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">You never know when you are going to be noticed. That
is one reason to take pride in your work -- all of it. One public relations
executive in Chicago
said that her first task in the PR department of a ballet company was
reorganizing the supply closet. She tackled the project with gusto and was
immediately noticed for her hard work and attention to detail. Remember this
the next time you feel like slacking because you are working on a menial task.</span><br />
<br />
<span class="articletext"><b>4. Everyone is a potential key contact. </b></span><br />
<span class="articletext">While you do need to be aggressive in the workplace,
you can also go far by being nice to those around you. Do you think it's
unimportant to establish a good rapport with your boss's secretary? Well, just
try getting your meeting squeezed onto the schedule when you really need it. Be
courteous to those around you -- you never know when your past contacts will
play a role in your future.</span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>5. I was made to do this job... and the one above
me.</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">If you spend your days feeling like you are not cut out
to do the work you are responsible for, your performance will suffer. Your job
may not be the perfect fit, but successful workers act like they are in their
dream job, no matter where they are. </span></span></div>
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<span class="articletext"><b>6. It's not just what I know, but who I know.</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">Successful workers understand the importance of
networking, both in and out of the office. You need to proactively establish
professional contacts. Invite a colleague out to lunch. Go to the after-work
happy hour. Join your professional association. Do your part to establish a
networking path for your future.</span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>7. What else can I do?</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">Since you are in charge of your destiny, it's your job
to look for ways to improve your professional self. Volunteer to take on an
extra project. Learn a new skill that will make you more marketable. Stay late
to help your co-workers. Successful workers don't just complete the job and
sign out -- they look for additional ways to make their mark.</span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>8. Failure will help pave the way to my success.</b>
</span><br />
<span class="articletext">While it seems like some people never experience
setbacks, the truth is everyone fails from time to time. The difference between
successful and unsuccessful people is how they deal with failure. Those who
find success are the ones who learn from mistakes and move on. </span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>9. I am my own biggest fan.</b> </span><br />
<span class="articletext">Have you been waiting for someone in the office to
recognize your talents and efforts? Maybe it's time you start tooting your own
horn. Step up and talk about your accomplishments and what you have done for
the company. Successful workers know how to point out their achievements
without sounding boastful.</span><br />
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<span class="articletext"><b>10. My opportunity monitor is never turned off. </b></span><br />
<span class="articletext">Yes, there will be days when you will want to just be
happy with the status quo. But remember that successful workers are always on
the lookout for opportunities to improve. Keep your eyes, ears and your mind
open to new opportunities -- you never know when you will discover the one that
will change the course of your career!</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-57095933824283915012012-05-26T23:20:00.002+08:002012-07-12T14:25:09.511+08:00A Women's Thinking for a happier life<br />
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Recently, in a large city in
Australia ,<br />
a poster featuring a young, thin and
tan woman appeared in the window of a gym.<br />
It said, "This summer,<br />
do you want to be a mermaid or a
whale?"<br />
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A middle-aged woman,<br />
whose physical characteristics did not
match those of the woman on the poster,<br />
responded publicly to the question<br />
posed by the gym.<br />
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<br />
To Whom It May Concern,<br />
Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans.)<br />
They have an active sex life,<br />
get pregnant and have adorable baby
whales.<br />
They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp.<br />
They play and swim in the seas,<br />
seeing wonderful places like Patagonia
,<br />
the Bering Sea<br />
and the coral reefs of Polynesia .<br />
Whales are wonderful singers<br />
and have even recorded CDs.<br />
They are incredible creatures<br />
and virtually have no predators<br />
other than humans.<br />
They are loved, protected and admired<br />
by almost everyone in the world.<br />
<br />
Mermaids don't exist.<br />
If they did exist,<br />
they would be lining up outside the
offices<br />
of Argentinean psychoanalysts<br />
due to identity crisis. Fish or human?<br />
They don't have a sex life<br />
because they kill men who get close to
them, not to mention how could they have sex?<br />
Just look at them ... where is IT?<br />
Therefore, they don't have kids either.<br />
Not to mention,<br />
who wants to get close to a girl who
smells<br />
like a fish store?<br />
<br />
The choice is perfectly clear to me:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I want to be a whale.</span><br />
<br />
P.S. We are in an age<br />
when media puts into our heads<br />
the idea that only skinny people are
beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with
a man who makes me shiver, and a piece of chocolate with my friends.</div>
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With time, we gain weight<br />
because we accumulate so much
information and wisdom in our heads<br />
that when there is no more room,<br />
it distributes out to the rest of our
bodies.<br />
So we aren't heavy,<br />
we are enormously cultured,<br />
educated and happy.</div>
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Beginning today,<br />
when I look at my butt in the mirror I
will think, ¨<span style="font-size: large;">Good grief, look how smart I am!¨</span></div>
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<br /></div>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-47339644819344003272012-04-30T00:45:00.000+08:002012-07-12T14:25:43.030+08:00Attitude Determines Altitude<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">by Shah Saleem Faruqi – The Star 11 January 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b></b></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i> An excerpt from the article written by the Emeritus Professor of Law
at UiTM and Visiting Professor at USM. Nice
one and inspiring too. Happy reading.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Success is a matter of personal perception. To some people, wealth, power, influence and
status are the tests of having made it. To
others – success is to bring sunshine into the lives of others. When you do that, some of that sunshine will
illuminate your life as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Whatever your concept of success is, its attainment is rooted in some
conducive mental attitudes and a great deal of planned, hard work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Visualising and envisioning:</i></b>
You must envision, constructively imagine and role-play whatever you wish to
be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Dreams are the foundation of reality.
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
Any fulfillment is, of course, subject to your courage and discipline to
act on your dreams and materialize them into concrete actions. Kipling’s admonition must be remembered: “If you can dream and not make dreams your
master. If you can think but not make
thoughts your aim”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Daily planning:</i></b> On a daily basis, plan your schedule. Fill
every minute with 60 seconds of distance run.
Sail in a chartered course. Do
not drift in the wind and the waves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Act on, not just react to, things as they come. Do not let others lead you by the nose. Do not count on luck. Luck is what happens when preparation meets
opportunity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Mapping the road ahead:</i></b> Careers
are like ladders with many rungs. Map
out the steps. Fix time frames. Periodically review your progress towards
your long-term goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Intensity:</i></b> There must be an intensity of commitment, a
fire, a burning desire, an over-riding, if not single-minded, determination to
attain your goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Ambition:</i></b> Think big.
Do not settle for too little.
Make plans to reach the sky. If
you land on the clouds, that’s OK.
Strive harder next time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Faith in God:</i></b> When confronted by inevitable storms, trust
God. God does not burden any soul with
more than it can bear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Self-confidence:</i></b> We are all specks of dust in the
universe. This necessary humility can,
however, go hand in hand with a self-confidence that everything is attainable
if we strive hard enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We must doubt our doubts but not our beliefs. We must remember that attitude, more than
aptitude, determines our altitude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Discipline and hard work:</i></b> Work is part of worship and must be given the
same type of devotion. Hard work
compensates for lack of genius. Many
ordinary people achieve extraordinary things because they toil through the night
while the world sleeps. Genius is 10%
inspiration; 90% perspiration. A toiling
tortoise can beat a heady hare.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Over the course of four decades, I have seen scores of extremely
intelligent people fail in their endeavours because they lacked the humility
that drives hard work; the discipline
and planning that ensures progress; and the courage and persistence that
overcome odds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In most challenges in life, natural talents do not take us very
far. Discipline does.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Passion:</i></b> Whatever you do , do well. Let reason be the rudder and passion the
sail. There are no small jobs; only
small people. There is honour in every
profession provided we put our heart and soul into it and do ordinary things
extraordinarily well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is often the case that those who do small jobs meticulously are
likely to confront major challenges majestically.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Do not wait for ideal conditions:</b>
</i>Do not wait for the perfect time to start building on your dreams. External conditions will never be ideal. We have to make do with what we have. The wind often changes for the better once we
set sail. It is our inner determination
that makes the world stand aside to let pass a man who knows where he is going.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Show-case your talents:</i></b> At a place of work, substance and form, <i>isih dan gaya,</i> the ability to be
relevant, as well as to seem competent, are all equally important. Don’t be like the peacock that dances in the
jungle but is not seen by anyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Find sophisticated and civilized ways to show-case your talents. Polish up your communication and PR skills so
that your hard work and competence will be known.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Rewards come in many ways:</i></b> It is natural to expect appreciation and
recognition. However, one must remember
that in the workplace there are rivalries, jealousies and injustices. As in the outside world, so in the workplace,
justice does not usually prevail. If the
rewards do not come when they are due, remember that God is watching. His justice will one day prevail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Work never goes to waste. A competent
man is like the moon. Clouds can hide
the moon for a while but in the end the beams of light will break through and
the world will be filled with their luminescence. Remember also that hard work with sincerity
is nourishing for the soul and good for health.
The rewards of hard work are long term, internal and intangible. We all know that of all the things that
matter in life, most are not things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Success and failure:</i></b> Success is never final. It is a journey, not a destination. It is a continuing process of repeating ,
reinforcing past accomplishments and conquering new challenges by adapting to a
changed world. Success is sustained
effort over time and persistence in the face of hurdles. It is an attitude of “I think I can”. It is the courage to treat adversity as an
opportunity. It is the willingness to
regard every dare as a door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Falling down does not amount to failure. Failure is to stay down. Falling down is never fatal. Life breaks all of us. The thing to do is to learn from our failings
and to emerge stronger where we’re broken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Happiness:</b></i> To seek inner peace,
live simply. Richness is not the accumulation
of wealth but the smallness of needs.
Think deeply. Act nobly. Leave the world a better place than you found
it. Learn from people you admire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">“Lives of great men all remind us:
we can make our lives sublime and departing leave behind us, footprints
on the sands of time.”</span></div>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-31197569501679458722010-04-05T10:58:00.006+08:002020-05-18T12:12:16.175+08:00A Chemical Engineer's Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies<b>Objective:Household cooking involves chemistry. Here is a cooking experiment in which the product is edible. </b>
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<b>Materials:</b>
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236.6 cm3 (500 mL) partially hydrogenated tallow triglyceride (butter or margarine)
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177.45 cm3 (177 mL) crystalline sucrose (sugar)
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177.45 cm3 (177 mL) unrefined sucrose (brown sugar)
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4.9 cm3 (5 mL) 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (vanilla)
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2 calcium carbonate-encapsulated avian albumen-coated protein (eggs)
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532.35 cm3 (500 mL) gluten (flour)
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4.9 cm3 (5 mL) sodium chloride (salt)
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4.9 cm3 (5 mL) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
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1 package of theobroma cacao (chocolate chips)
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236.6 cm3 (250 mL) chopped de-encapsulated legume meats (nuts)
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measuring spoons
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measuring cups
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mixing bowls
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cookie sheets
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<b></b>Procedure:
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Cream the partially hydrogenated tallow triglyceride, methyl ether of protocatechuic aldehyde, crystalline and unrefined sucrose in a bowl.
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Add the calcium carbonate-encapsulated avian albumen-coated proteins and mix well.
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In a separate bowl combine the gluten, sodium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate.
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Add to creamed mixture.
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Stir in theobroma cacao and de-encapsulated legume meats.
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Place the final mixture piecemeal onto a cookie sheet.
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Heat in an 463 K (190°C/ 375°F) oven for 8-10 minutes and allow the chemical reactions to take place.
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Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
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<i><i>source: ncwsnc.cheminst.ca</i></i>
nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-57248369834323539752010-04-05T10:32:00.003+08:002010-04-05T10:39:17.112+08:00Taking charge of your career<p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">* Pick a company where you can build a broad range of skills.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">* Look for your employer's toughest problems, and make yourself part of the solutions.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">* Learn how to work in teams.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">* Build a network of contacts, inside and outside your company.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">* Keep your eyes open for opportunities elsewhere</span>.</strong> </p>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-39106349585230250852010-04-05T10:06:00.002+08:002010-04-05T10:31:38.537+08:00Rules For Success<strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The value of time.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The success of perserverance.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The pleasure of working.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The dignity of simpliciy.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The worth of character.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The power of kindness.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The influence of example.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The obligation of duty.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The wisdom of economy.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The virtue of patience.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The improvement of talent.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The joy of originating.</span></strong>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-44124277013262126952010-02-07T15:56:00.002+08:002010-02-07T16:12:15.529+08:00Eight Traits of Success<em></em><span style="font-size:130%;">Your chances of succeeding at anything you attempt may depend on being:</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">A <strong>Dreamer</strong> who can visualise your success by focusing more on what you want to happen than on what you fear may happen.</span><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Disciplined</strong> enough to set goals and priorities and devise plans - flexible enough to change those plans when a new opportunity arises.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Dedicated</strong> enough to know that success demands total commitment and contagious enthusiasm that motivates others.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Decisive </strong>enough to make more decisions and to make them more quickly.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Daring</strong> enough to risk more, to welcome change and to view mistakes as a chance to learn.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Devoted</strong> to a programme of life-long learning and self-improvement that finds you constantly learning new skills and developing more interests.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Dependable</strong> to a fault, always keeping your promises to yourself and others.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">A <strong>Delegator </strong>who knows that time is best spent doing what you do best - not trying to do everything yourself.</span></p><p></p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-34739863254000515332009-09-30T23:56:00.006+08:002009-10-01T00:14:54.671+08:00The Word on Genius<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Curious to know what others have said about genius and madness? Check out these quotable quips.<br /><br /><em><strong>"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."</strong></em><br />- Thomas Edison, US inventor of the motion-picture projector, phonograph, electric-light bulb and 1,090 other inventions.<br /><br /><strong>"<em>No great genius is without a mixture of madness."</em></strong><br />- Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher dubbed one of the greatest thinkers of all time. His work was the foundation for western science and philosophy for over 100 years.<br /><br /><strong>"<em>You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."</em></strong><br />- Robin Williams, US comedian and actor famous for this improvisation and roles like the genie in Disney's Aladdin.<br /><br /><em><strong>"About half my designs are controlled fantasy, 15% are total madness and the rest are bread-and-butter designs."</strong></em><br />- Manolo Blahnik, Spanish fashion designer famous for creating high fashion and very expensive shoes.<br /><br /><strong><em>"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to making of genius. Love, love, love - that is the soul of genius."</em><br /></strong>- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer considered the greatest musical genius of all time.<br /><br /><em><strong>"Insanity is doing the same thing in the same way and expecting a different outcome."</strong></em><br />- Old Chinese proverb.<br /><br /><em><strong>"Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fast, or of one thing too exclusively."</strong></em><br />- Voltaire, philosopher and playwright considered one of the greatest French artist.</span>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-46459804512652101202009-07-14T10:52:00.009+08:002009-07-14T11:15:31.981+08:00Five Steps to Stay Ahead<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>1<span style="font-size:100%;">. Keep Abreast of New Developments</span></strong></span><br /><br />Your own personal education shouldn't stop once you've left the hallowed halls of university or college. To be at the head of the resume queue, it's important to know exactly what is happening in your field. Subscribe to magazine, newspapers and periodicals to keep informed - take courses, seminars and attend conference to update your know-how.<br /><br /><strong>2. Go Back to School</strong><br /><br />It's never too late to get that degree or even a PhD. If the only thing stopping you changing careers, moving up the career ladder or achieving your ideal salary is the lack of letters after your name, then check out adult education and evening classes in your areas.<br /><br />Classes are offered in all kinds of skills - whether it's computers, pottery or ballet - so broaden your skills and widen your career chances.<br /><br /><strong>3. Be Computer Literate</strong><br /><br />If you expect to be able to compete in today's job market, you must have a basic grasp of computers, from word processing to Windows to using the Internet and feeling comfortable with e-mail.<br /><br />If technology scares you, check out the number of informal classes in the territory where you can join others with techno-fear and fill in those gaps in your computer knowledge.<br /><br /><strong>4. Network</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />There's always an opportunity to meet people who might be useful in your search for a new job. At conferences and seminars make a point of introducing yourself to others and get to know what they do.<br /><br />Even if you are timid by nature, see every new person you meet as an ally in your search for a new job. When you go for a job interview, your contacts might be one of the things that makes you stand out from the crowd.<br /><br />Don't, however, use your contacts for your own personal gain. People will most likely see through you and do not appreciate being used.<br /><br /><strong>5. Get A New Image</strong><br /><br />Your appearance is the first thing your colleagues, clients and potential employers notice. If you have been neglecting your image, it's time to take a new look at yourself. Get a trusted friend to give you an honest opinion on your looks and what clothes suit you.<br /><br />Get a manicure and pedicure once a week and check out cosmetic companies' free makeover offers to keep updated on the latest colours.nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-61052848702246969962009-06-08T23:29:00.007+08:002009-06-09T12:21:41.924+08:00People Skills<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">By Datin T.D. Ampikaipakan<br /><br />Living in a multi-ethnic and global business environment, it isn't enough to just know a lot about your area of expertise anymore.<br /><br />The ability to get along with people within and outside your organisation, the demonstration of good manners and the skill of making people feel comfortable is becoming extremely important for corporate dynamism. Without these basic business skills, we not only risk losing customers and their goodwill but also the support of our work team.<br /><br />Think of that time when you were "not right" when you made a comment. Think of the worst <em>faux pas</em> you have ever committed or witnessed. Have you not cringed in horror when your colleague embarrassed you in front of a client?<br /><br />Now think of someone who handled an impossible client with great panacheor got through a tough situation merely because good manners were demonstrated and the client felt that he was "handled right."<br /><br />But many of us believe that we already know how to dress, how to eat, how to say hello or even talk on the phone. So what's the big deal? Why do we need to study these skills any further? I give you three motives:<br /><br /><strong>1. You create an image when you present yourself to your best advantage.</strong><br /><br />For instance, your attire may be the reason why you have not been invited to join management circles. Your manners show how others perceive you - whatever your position in the company. How often have we said, "My goodness, I don't know how we can ever promote her."<br /><br />Your lack of social graces may also cost you an important client.<br /><br /><strong>2. You were not thought the proper code of conduct in school.</strong> After all, has anyone ever sat for an examination on social or business etiquette in school or college?<br /><br />It is also possible that your parents and teachers did not stress the importance of social rules in the midst of the stress of academic examination.<br /><br /><strong>3. We live in an evolving world where the rules of behaviour are changing.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Today's business setting has changed. Women hold jobs that were once held by men. People with disabilities, minorities and foreigners have joined our work force. You now, more than ever, need good manners, to <em>Get It Right</em> within the social and business framework.<br /><br />Good manners will go along way in eliminating behaviour that many may consider insensitive, racist, sexist or even prejudicial or discriminatory.<br /><br />Anyone who wants a successful career cannot deny the importance of good manners and social skills in the conduct of day-to-day business.<br /><br />Your technical skills may be par excellence but if you have hopes of moving up into managerial post, you will require very strong interpersonal skills. It cannot be denied that good manners help alleviate even the most stressful corporate situation.<br /><br />I have heard many remarks emphasising the fact that social and business etiquette is not as vital as the bottom line of a company's financial statement. But I'll have those who make such statements know that without good manners and a knowledge of business <em>savoir faire</em>, the corporate life of their organisation is in jeopardy.<br /><br />Do they not know that courtesy keeps clients and gets new ones?<br /><br />Do they not know that business etiquette improves the morale and work life of their staff, thereby reducing turnover?<br /><br />Do they not realise that a courteous, well-mannered person will rise quickly up the corporate ladder, while a bad mannered colleague will hit a glass ceiling?<br /><br />Do not underestimate the power of politeness. It can help us make our career path a fairly smooth one.<br /><br />We are often judged by our behaviour both in social and business circles. Everything we do is a reflection of our upbringing and environment. Therefore, the person who aims for corporate success must display self-confidence, poise, knowledge and the ability to "get along with people."<br /><br />We are in the "people business" whether we provide a product , a service or both - as the following remarks made by two senior executives demonstrate.<br /><br />Said one: "Being able to work with others is the single most important characteristic a junior executive can have. I can always buy specialised knowledge, but it is sometimes a problem to find someone with good people sense, an ability to communicate well with others, to build workers' self-esteem."<br /><br />Said the other: "I don't care how intelligent my managers are, what I need most are people with people knowledge."<br /><br />So - <em>Get It Right!</em></span></span>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-46099935140561711082009-06-03T23:11:00.002+08:002009-06-03T23:38:49.808+08:00Setting Up GoalsBy Jean Baer<br /><br />Many people work incredibly hard but feel they're getting nowhere. The reason is they're trying to do too many things at one time. The key to achieving career success is to set goals.<br /><br />Says Dr Herbert Fensterheim, clinical professor, Cornell University Medical College, "Having goals helps you to separate the important from the trivial so that you can make decisions about where to expend time and energy. Long-term goals give you a feeling of movement through life. Sub-goals provide a sense of accomplishment."<br /><br />How do you set up a goal programme that gets you where you want to go? The following pointers may help.<br /><br /><strong>1.</strong> <strong>Define your goals</strong><br />In doing this, ask yourself some of the same questions that industrial psychologists use to develop achievement motivation. What are your goals? How can you accomplish them? How do you deal with the obstacles?<br /><br /><strong>2.</strong> <strong>Concentrate on sub-goals</strong><br />According to the late Dr Norman R.F. Maier, professor emeritius of psychology at the University of Michigan, "Ask yourself what you want out of life. Then divide your life into sub-goals." That means "What do I want to accomplish today?" For instance, your long-range goal is to get a marketing job. But this involves many sub-goals. You might want to keep a graph in which you record performance of such sub-goals as "let your boss know of your intentions" or "speak to someone currently in that position". Be sure to mark your chart when you perform an act. Remember, sub-goals provide encouragement.<br /><br /><strong>3. Make it easier for yourself to get started</strong><br />Once you have formulated your goals, write them down. Make your list specific and concrete. Don't use vague generalities like "I will stop procrastinating.." "not to be late any more.." "be more organised". Instead, if your goal is to be on time at work, be very exact: "I will be at my deskat the office no later than 9". Warning: do not think you're wonderful just because you've written down your intention. Move on to the next step of action or you just become a master at writing intentions. You should break goals into specific acts.<br /><br /><strong>4. Set priorities</strong><br />Pace yourself - at such and such an hour, you'll do certain things. When you have to do something really important, try to defer everything else until the next day. Do the deadline chore first.<br /><br /><strong>5. Understand your limitations</strong><br />Talent and age obviously affect your goals. At 40, you can learn to play tennis, but you'll never be like Chris Evert.<br /><br /><strong>6. Set up your own system of reinforcement.</strong><br />One harassed working woman says, "If I have given my all to my job for four and a half days, I take Friday afternoon off. I stay on the premises of my job but essentially I quit work. I get my hair done at lunch time, write personal letters and make personal phone calls in the afternoon and sometimes just stare at the wall and think". You can give rewards to yourself (always keep in mind the perception: If I don't meet the goal, I don't get the reward) or you can get them from others.nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710626224439674303.post-14530471329501820042009-05-23T22:40:00.002+08:002009-05-23T22:45:45.413+08:00Find the Upset of Regret<span style="font-family:verdana;">Regret is more than a one-size-fits-all proposition, says Thomas Gilovich, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. According to his research, regret comes in <strong>three </strong>emotional types: <strong>hot</strong> <em>(anger, disgust, embarrassment, irritation),</em> <strong>wistful</strong> <em>(nostalgic, contemplative, sentimental)</em> and <strong>despairing</strong> <em>(helpless, longing).</em><br /><br />In the short term, you may regret actions you took – usually hot regrets like impulsively buying those expensive items when you should have boosted your savings account. While most people get over the sting of hot regrets fairly quickly, the long term is another story: That’s when you tend to regret actions you didn’t take – like going to Europe for a semester during college – eliciting wistful or despairing feelings.<br /><br />The good news is that while regret feels bad, you can make it work for you. Gilovich offers these suggestions:<br /><br /><strong>Learn from your mistakes.</strong> Examine your behaviour and why you did or didn’t act in a way you now regret. You may be sorry you didn’t push harder for a promotion that you deserved but someone else got – however, next time you won’t let yourself be outmaneuvered.<br /><br /><strong>Pursue a missed opportunity.</strong> If you regret not having learned to play the piano as a child or forgoing the track team for your studies, seize the day. Take action to replace those wistful feelings with newfound skills and a fulfilling sense of accomplishment.<br /><br /><strong>Rectify past wrongs.</strong> If your regret centres on bad behaviour – you hurt a friend’s feelings with a cutting remark or, worse, stole her boyfriend – it’s never too late to apologise. Even if the other person isn’t responsive to your overture, you’ll feel better for having made the effort.<br /><br /><strong>Give yourself a break.</strong> The path not taken often looks more tempting with 20/20 hindsight. So forgive yourself for not having been prescient enough to accept that job offer or make that big move, and remember you did the best you could at the time.</span>nohashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02973093389585055414noreply@blogger.com0