Who cares about Time?
Posted on: Sunday, Aug 15, 2010
The new school term at SMU officially begins in less than 24 hrs, and I can’t help but ponder… ”what are my goals for the new school term”. For the past two terms, my results were above average, but definitely nothing near what I’ve charted out and I have to admit that I squandered away lots of valuable time.
“Attitude defines Altitude” – a very meaningful thought which my ex-boss at Microsoft once shared with me on my first day of work when I asked him what did he look out for when he hired.
Looking back, I realised that I’ve been sinking in too many airy thoughts and actions; as though being in quick sand - which were not sustainable in the long run and I really have to get down to the basics. I thought Richard St. John’s Secret to Success (download as Wallpaper) really puts to picture, my thoughts right now.
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… and overtime, i’ve become everything i said i wouldn’t be …
Before it’s all too late, I should pull myself out of this quicksand and get back to form, not letting my past efforts go to waste just because of a short stint of satisfaction / temptation. After some reflection, asking around and research, I’ve derived my new value set which I endeavour to stick to…
“Do not wait; the time will never be “just right.” Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”
– Napoleon Hill, Writer
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Responsibility & Accountability
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Take Risks and Remain Passionate
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Treating everyone with Respect
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Seek to Understand > Seek to be Understood
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Remain disciplined & Never Say Die
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Seek great challenges. When you go the extra mile, there’s very little traffic.
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Urgency and Time Consciousness
Source: Tumblr
Most importantly, SMILE!
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