Have you ever fired a friend? I have! Well, just once.
I read a book about Chinese philosophy a few days ago. There was a chapter talking about Lao Tzu and other Chinese philosophers' opinions on the related subject. Surprisingly I was not alone. One of the Chinese philosophers said that you should walk away from friends that are not right for you so that you can find others who are compatible. Lao Tzu suggested that we give up the teaching of the sages so that we can find our own truth and learnings.
Are there "dangerous" people in your life?
"They are not the ones who hit you with clubs and rob you with guns!
He simply says that 'It can't be done!'
When pointed to thousands who have already succeeded,
he smiles and says
'Oh, they're superior personality-wise and ability too!'
So you're robbed of your dreams and your hopes to succeed;
Robbed of your faith that says 'I Can!'
What taken by burglars can be gotten again
But who can replace your will to win?"
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Dream Big. Celebrate Small.
Do you often feel like you are not achieving your goals and frustrated by status quo? Is a dream just a dream and not really attainable?
Some people don't know what to do with their life. They feel like they are floating around endlessly without direction. Know that you are blessed if you have a dream. So I say "Dream all you want. Dream big!"
Have you ever celebrated little progresses you made along the way to achieve your dream or are you just holding off and holding off until the big day?
If finding your dream job is your goal, then congratulate yourself when you start checking out the jobs online because you just stopped the inertia and took the first step. Give yourself a big pat on the back when finish your resume because you know you have taken another big step. Looking for a life partner? Celebrate when you take the step to go to a networking event or put up a profile page on the online dating site. Create a check list of all the steps you need to take to accomplish your goal and check them off each time you take the next step. A big check mark! Get excited about progress that you are making. End goal shouldn't be the only thing we celebrate. Rally the little but strenuous steps that you took to get closer to your dream.
Dream big and celebrate small so you will continue to keep your sight on the goal and maintain your enthusiasm. Try it!
Some people don't know what to do with their life. They feel like they are floating around endlessly without direction. Know that you are blessed if you have a dream. So I say "Dream all you want. Dream big!"
Have you ever celebrated little progresses you made along the way to achieve your dream or are you just holding off and holding off until the big day?
If finding your dream job is your goal, then congratulate yourself when you start checking out the jobs online because you just stopped the inertia and took the first step. Give yourself a big pat on the back when finish your resume because you know you have taken another big step. Looking for a life partner? Celebrate when you take the step to go to a networking event or put up a profile page on the online dating site. Create a check list of all the steps you need to take to accomplish your goal and check them off each time you take the next step. A big check mark! Get excited about progress that you are making. End goal shouldn't be the only thing we celebrate. Rally the little but strenuous steps that you took to get closer to your dream.
Dream big and celebrate small so you will continue to keep your sight on the goal and maintain your enthusiasm. Try it!
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