.. “… Cash at that time is like oxygen. When you don’t need it, you don’t notice it. When you do need it, it’s the only thing you need.” – Warren Buffett .. A few years ago, a headhunter called me and asked me if I was interested in exploring an opportunity at another company.…
.. “We are consumers. We’re the by-products of a lifestyle obsession.” Tyler Durden .. Recently on a cab ride back home, I chatted with the cab driver, asking him about traffic conditions on the route out of the business district. The conversation delved into work, the current economic conditions and the crowded clusterf*** of a…
.. “The concept of YOLO isn’t to go make an ass of yourself. It’s to seize the day, go out and make something with your life that matters.” .. In recent years, I’ve seen people on social media using #YOLO whist doing all sorts of stuff ranging from skydiving to making purchases of luxury cars…
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” – Jim Rohn .. Here’s Tom. He’s an average dude. Within his small social circle of happy, loving couples, he’s the only one who is still single. After the last of his buddies got married, he suddenly felt energized and keen to find a girlfriend for the first time.…
.. “It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.” – Philip Green .. 2016 has been a year of many ‘1st times’ for me. Some were great experiences while others were far from it. Nonetheless, I was initially tempted to sum up the number of positive things this year…
“Happiness is taking control of our destiny.” – Anonymous On some of my business trips this year, my colleagues and I occasionally talk about the latest political affairs and the state of our own native countries. These are some of the things said by respective citizens of their countries: S. Korea is increasingly referred to as…
“Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.” – Anonymous .. Recently, an ex-colleague commented that when she used to work in this particular shit-hole of a company, it was like being in a bad relationship with a bad boyfriend. She would expect her efforts to be reciprocated, only to be disappointed…
“Marketing is a contest for people’s attention.” – Seth Godin .. Business employ strategies and tactics to create demand for their products and services. Individuals employ tactics to increase their chances on a date (or a job interview) Truth be told, there are lots of similarities between marketing a product/service and dating that we may…
.. “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” – Marcus Aurelius .. When we transited from the naivety, innocence and immaturity of University life and entered the workforce, we felt an amalgam of conflicting and confusing emotions. Scared, excited, worried and whatever. We started to hear rhetoric being…
. “Life is like Google. You just need to know what you are searching for.” . At one of the companies I used to work for, there was once a dialogue in the office between the associates and a representative of the management team. Various matters were discussed, including the direction of the company for…
.. ‘Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.’ – Aristotle .. Love can be a roller-coaster of emotions. Makes you laugh and feel blessed. Makes you wanna tear your hair out sometimes. We are aware that there are different stages in a relationship which will bring forth vastly different experiences… and challenges. And these make…
.. “It’s impossible,” said Pride. “It’s risky,” said Experience. “It’s pointless,” said Reason. “Give it a try’” whispered the heart. – Anonymous .. I’m reaching that stage in life (late 20s) where lots of people in my social circle are getting engaged, married or having babies. Every now and then, you hear of such joyous news…
“Overspending occurs because some people are living lifestyles not justified by their incomes.” I once had a friend who worked as a personal banker at a local bank. Every once in a while, this old lady selling tissues on the streets would walk into his branch and deposit some cash into her savings account. Her account has…
“I believe when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade…and try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” ― Ron White You work on a fruit farm. Extremely hopeful for the future. You are grateful for the opportunity to work on this fruit farm. The work is satisfying and…
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi Some people seem to be high achievers in multiple areas… career, relationships and whatnot. Love or hate them, you just can’t ignore them. There probably isn’t a standard recipe…
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