Writing is an art and not many can master yet. Yet it is one of the easier art to imitate but difficult to impress. Blogs have made it more so. So I did stop writing for a while - after all I prefer the pen paper to typing on this laptop. I keep personal diary for my thoughts and still find it more calming then blog. However to share with someone was question. Realization that not many will be reading made me quit writing till Mr X commented on it.
Not till my very good friend told me in a conversation that he read my blog - I knew I had to continue. Writing to him was always easy and so now blogging doesn't seem a chore.
In lifetime to make one good friend is luck, to keep him is blessing.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
3 good reasons
If I have one bad habit - it would be procrastinating my work. Keeping my daily blog to developing good writing habits; it boils down to procrastination. So I have started developing 3 good reasons system. I force myself to give 3 good reasons for not accomplishing my goal. Wherever i see laziness i know that this is not a good reason and i have to overcome them. And guess what I found that is always my second reason. For example exercising. I wouldn't say I am a couch potato but I was not a very active person - till this year in APril. I wanted to learn swimming and start gym. So I noted 3 reasons which is stopping me from doing it.
Gym:
Time --> Work ends at 7+ so by the time I reach home its 10. So? I don't have family responsibility or answerable to anyone. And stop watching those stupid soaps.
Too far --> SMU gym is too far - well find near office.
Too expensive --> Barclays corporate membership. You earn 3.5k a month sure you can afford 100 bucks a months for gym.
And guess what after answering my own 3 excuses I have been going to gym twice a week. First 2 weeks a 10mins jog=0.5km run would exhaust me. Now I go for 5km run. Now thats what I call personal achievement. Now my aim is to run for 5km run. So next sign up for Barclays running event. yey!
Project 2: Swimming
Unable to fnd a group - join YWCA and make a new one. Not everywhere you will find a group.
Inconvenient timing --> Sunday evening was very inconvenient but sat aftn was fine. Excuse ruled out.
Money - ha! just another feeble excuse.
Guess what not only did I find a great group at Costa Del So with Mr. & Mrs. Chawla and Mr. A - I have now managed to learn basic swimming and I absolutely love it!
So I am now going to note what else do I want to achieve by end of this year and analyze what is stopping me from achieving it.
Gym:
Time --> Work ends at 7+ so by the time I reach home its 10. So? I don't have family responsibility or answerable to anyone. And stop watching those stupid soaps.
Too far --> SMU gym is too far - well find near office.
Too expensive --> Barclays corporate membership. You earn 3.5k a month sure you can afford 100 bucks a months for gym.
And guess what after answering my own 3 excuses I have been going to gym twice a week. First 2 weeks a 10mins jog=0.5km run would exhaust me. Now I go for 5km run. Now thats what I call personal achievement. Now my aim is to run for 5km run. So next sign up for Barclays running event. yey!
Project 2: Swimming
Unable to fnd a group - join YWCA and make a new one. Not everywhere you will find a group.
Inconvenient timing --> Sunday evening was very inconvenient but sat aftn was fine. Excuse ruled out.
Money - ha! just another feeble excuse.
Guess what not only did I find a great group at Costa Del So with Mr. & Mrs. Chawla and Mr. A - I have now managed to learn basic swimming and I absolutely love it!
So I am now going to note what else do I want to achieve by end of this year and analyze what is stopping me from achieving it.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
The World - Thomas Malthus Redux - Is Doomsday Upon Us, Again? - NYTimes.com
The World - Thomas Malthus Redux - Is Doomsday Upon Us, Again? - NYTimes.com
Doomsday theory or blame game; the current global crisis is here to stay. We might find the situation easing for few years but its going to comeback with a bigger bang.
Doomsday theory or blame game; the current global crisis is here to stay. We might find the situation easing for few years but its going to comeback with a bigger bang.
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
webitpr | Brits Fail To Cash In On Free £5 Notes
webitpr | Brits Fail To Cash In On Free £5 Notes
Need to read up but lines that caught me:
People simply had to approach the sandwich board wearer and ask for a fiver. If more than 98 per cent of the people who passed by couldn’t be bothered to do that, it raises some interesting questions about what needs to be done to persuade people to make an effort to improve their financial position.”
Need to read up but lines that caught me:
People simply had to approach the sandwich board wearer and ask for a fiver. If more than 98 per cent of the people who passed by couldn’t be bothered to do that, it raises some interesting questions about what needs to be done to persuade people to make an effort to improve their financial position.”
Foundlings | Things found in books | LibraryThing
Foundlings | Things found in books | LibraryThing
Never such long history with books to discover such things. And unlike other places - hardly any used bookshop place here. But I want to explore them. Though the idea of using new book is exciting - the thought of discovering a hidden gem is equally (if not more) inviting. Maybe I should head to Bras Basah or Tanglin Mall this week? What say.
Never such long history with books to discover such things. And unlike other places - hardly any used bookshop place here. But I want to explore them. Though the idea of using new book is exciting - the thought of discovering a hidden gem is equally (if not more) inviting. Maybe I should head to Bras Basah or Tanglin Mall this week? What say.
Conceptual Trends and Current Topics
Conceptual Trends and Current Topics
On Buffet's 1mio bet on whether the hedge fund (Protege) will beat the S&P 500. Must track what happens.
On Buffet's 1mio bet on whether the hedge fund (Protege) will beat the S&P 500. Must track what happens.
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement : Harvard Magazine
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement : Harvard Magazine
Harvard is school of my choice - not only because its a great brand name but above article will speak for itself. The opportunities in form of people, work and activities are ample and this is what I want to be part of. Well positive thinking tells me that I have to think about getting into Harvard and work towards it - and I will land up there :). So inspired to dream on..
Harvard is school of my choice - not only because its a great brand name but above article will speak for itself. The opportunities in form of people, work and activities are ample and this is what I want to be part of. Well positive thinking tells me that I have to think about getting into Harvard and work towards it - and I will land up there :). So inspired to dream on..
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