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.
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
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..
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
On Shopping
After reading Rahul's post on Shopping I couldn't stop myself because as rare it is to find a guy who loves shopping, equally rare is to find a girl who hates shopping - and I am one of those.
I have never enjoyed the pain of walking through malls and checking the 100 items to get 1 that you are supposed to like - what if I change my mind later and I don't want to use it. I can't return it - waste of money, time and energy; plus add the guilt of not using it. To add to the pain is trying the clothes - getting the right size and fit - and queuing up at trial rooms.
The story doesn't end there, selection in Singapore is very limited. Solids in 4 colours - black, white, red and blue. Green, yellow and pink is great find and anything beyond the primary and secondary colour will be akin to treasure hunt. I hate the limitations.
This dislike of shopping was there even as a kid - I used to go with my parents who use to sort and select my clothes for me to try - if it looks good - great buy it otherwise next. Even today I take my mom along to shop - rather when she gets tired of me wearing same clothes over and over again she drags me to a mall and ensures my wardrobe is 'refreshed'. Sounds strange... check with my mum.
My shopping style is strictly functional - I have in mind what I need - go to the counter, select it and pay for it. Window shopping is taboo word. Only place that I love to shop is stationary and bookshop. Thats one place that I will never walk out of. Even today if I want to have retail therapy a walk in Times Bookshop or Border or Prints will do the magic.
Just waiting to earn enough bucks to hire a personal shopper. Till then my mum will do...
I have never enjoyed the pain of walking through malls and checking the 100 items to get 1 that you are supposed to like - what if I change my mind later and I don't want to use it. I can't return it - waste of money, time and energy; plus add the guilt of not using it. To add to the pain is trying the clothes - getting the right size and fit - and queuing up at trial rooms.
The story doesn't end there, selection in Singapore is very limited. Solids in 4 colours - black, white, red and blue. Green, yellow and pink is great find and anything beyond the primary and secondary colour will be akin to treasure hunt. I hate the limitations.
This dislike of shopping was there even as a kid - I used to go with my parents who use to sort and select my clothes for me to try - if it looks good - great buy it otherwise next. Even today I take my mom along to shop - rather when she gets tired of me wearing same clothes over and over again she drags me to a mall and ensures my wardrobe is 'refreshed'. Sounds strange... check with my mum.
My shopping style is strictly functional - I have in mind what I need - go to the counter, select it and pay for it. Window shopping is taboo word. Only place that I love to shop is stationary and bookshop. Thats one place that I will never walk out of. Even today if I want to have retail therapy a walk in Times Bookshop or Border or Prints will do the magic.
Just waiting to earn enough bucks to hire a personal shopper. Till then my mum will do...
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