The Never-Ending Cry

The whole country is gearing up for the coming 50th Merdeka (Independence) celebrations this week, Friday 31st August, to be exact. Over the past month or so, full-colored banners or buntings were hung around the capital depicting the various achievements, news media coverage and prime-time advertisements on the national airwaves rolled throughout the day, flags of all sizes were flown from tops of buildings and skyscrapers, car bonnets were not even spared, some were totally re-sprayed from their original paint! - talk about patriotism, huh? For the first-timers to this country, a large majority of them are extremely intrigued, others see it as a sign of a growing and nurturing society, and there is another group who do not really give two hoots about the yearly rituals. Well, how can they be blamed?
I was browsing through today's Star paper and happen to spot an article by a tourist who, although enjoyed his family holiday here, was totally disgusted by the already infamous Malaysian touts and callous cab-drivers. Not only are these taxi drivers over-charging and extorting from foreigners, our own Malaysian public are also at their mercy. Okay, I'll not make this into a forum about our public service systems and such, lest I attract government scrutiny or blacklisting from some security sources! My point here is this, however developed a nation is, if the service levels and attitude of the peoples (especially those involved in the service industry), cannot portray the characteristic of a civilised and disciplined culture, then all the hoo-haa about positive strides in the economy, coming out into the era of globalisation, trendy outlook for the coming years are just plain hot air and immaterial to people like the above tourist. Just this one matter alone, about the public transport service here, can be so off-putting that this particularly tourist mentioned that Malaysia will not be one of the recommended places to visit! Yes, you might say, it's just one ang-moh kui (red-haired ghost), but what you might not realize is the impact of this one article upon those contemplating on visiting Malaysia in the coming years. So, there goes the tax-payers ringgits in promoting Visit Malaysia Year! Kudos to those who have excelled and performed their due diligence in their duties, and thanks but no thanks to the many who have failed the spirit of Malaysia and its colorful people.
Why is this article in a personal development site? Well, why not? There's a lesson to be learnt here ( just in case you didn't notice). Whatever we do in business, our everyday duties at home, in school, in the office etc, we need to have a very clear conscience, as well as maintaining a respectable attitude in our work. It's a matter of doing the right thing vs. doing things right. Simple to say and definitely not easy to achieve, unless one develops the right mindset doubled with consistent daily rigorous training, nothing here is impossible.

The Performers

Recently, I had the opportunity to bring my family to the visiting Royal London Circus. For my 5-year old daughter, it was one of the most highly-awaited event for her. The last time I went to the show myself was nearly a decade ago, and that in fact was my very first circus moment, and believe me what an occasion that was. The atmoshere was no different this time - the crowds were enormous, the band music was blaring, spotlights projecting various themes and shapes circled the big top much to the amazement of the kids, different colored light displays illuminate the stage in grand splendour, vendors with attractive balloons, fancy soft candy, popcorn, bottled water and canned drinks mingled through the maze of chairs and hordes of visitors, some who seem extremely lost in looking for a good spot for their evening entertainment. We were there more than one hour prior to the event and already more than half of the tent was filled with excited spectators.
Suddenly all the lights went out and the band stopped playing! Everyone heaved a sigh of relief that the show was starting, finally! Then in a spectacular display of light works, band music and song, all clapped to the presence of the parading stars of the night. When the smoke cleared after the two-and-half-hour show, all that was left in the minds of all those who came was the extraordinary performances by the circus stars.
Well, what has this got to do with motivation and inspiration? Nothing specific really.... but come to think of it, there just might be! Even before the start of each performing session, which occurs twice a day for the next three months here, just imagine what goes on behind backstage as the performers prepare for the grandest show of the night. Each of them might have done the makeup, the stretching exercises, etc. countless times over the years, but the intensity of their gymnastic and often risky executions say it all. Each of the performers came out extremely well-prepared for their routines. The years of gruelling training have honed their appetite to perform to the very best of their abilities. Yes, they are in the entertainment industry alright, and it is one where self-motivation to project the ultimate best of oneself is of utmost importance. There were times where certain acts were downright dangerous and death-defying, and yet all of them impressed the audience with the same vigor and tenacity.
So the question we ought to ask ourselves is this - Can we perform all our daily activites with such fortitude, patience, excitement, drive and enthusiasm each and every time? Or do we meet each day with gloomy disposition and disheartening views about our work and everything else? Think about it - what we project, we will get in return.
Here's the circus-master's farewell message to us all - May all your days be circus days!

Overcoming Obstacles

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We all have our stories of failure to tell. But I want you to ask yourself this:
- Why did you fail to achieve that goal?- Maybe you didn’t have enough time?- Not enough money?- Didn’t have the technology?
We all cite reasons such as these. We didn't have this. Not enough of that...
What if you could learn that these lack of resources are NOT the obstacles to achieving your goals?
The fact is that most people lack the mindset or the understanding of what drives people to make decisions and achieve success in every aspect of life. Or why they don't.
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The Key to Happiness

You will be able to measure your success when you are able to achieve a level of happiness in your life as a person. All through history the key to happiness is the same.
I've realized that most people who are really happy in their life are those who dedicate themselves to developing their natural abilities and talents. They simply do what they love to do, and doing it better and better everyday of their lives. Here's a big statement by Brain Tracy - Being happy requires that you define your life in your own terms and then through your whole heart into living your life to the fullest. It is also a big commitment that it means happiness requires you to be selfish in order to develop yourself to a point where you can be unselfish for the rest of your life.
It is a fact that happiness is an inside job. No one person can define it for you. Please yourself first - that's the first rule of thumb as you can only be as happy as you can be when you are living your life in the best way possible.
Some people say when you please others you'll then be happy yourself as well. Let me ask you a question - Can you give money to others when you don't have money? It's pretty obvious you can't provide for others and give away to others what you don't have for yourself! It's the same for happiness as well. You simply can't make someone else happy if you yourself are miserable. The very best way to assure happiness of others is to be happy yourself and then share the happiness with them. Thus, start by living the kind of life and doing the things that make you happy first.
Here are some steps which you can take immediately:
1. Define for yourself what activities you enjoy and love at work, at home, and then organize your life accordingly so you can do them more often.
2. Believe in yourself, trust your instincts and please yourself first in all things.
3. Determine what it is that you do that brings happiness to others, then do it more often.

Lasting Passion

There are definitely times in our lives when everything seems to be going 'just wonderfully right' for us - you know, that kind of feeling when you feel like you are walking on air, an experience called the 'butterfly sensation'. And what times could it be other than when we are deep in a blossoming romance! When you are in love or are in the process of falling in love, almost everything in life seems so much better, so much brighter and you can feel the exuberance within you.

A couple years down the road, the reality sets in and when we become more and more comfortable with our partners and the daily demands of our lives catch up on us, this pulsating excitement of our new love slowly begins to fade away. With so many other important things to focus on in our everyday lives, it can be difficult to sustain the level of intensity and passion we had in our relationship.

Our intimate relationship with our partners provide us with immense opportunity for growth and joy. And by failing to give it the attention and effort it deserves, we could be forfeiting a huge part of our happiness and well-being.

Besides the common aspects of trust and communication, there are some other simple techniques which can be applied daily in our daily personal relationships with our partners in order to sustain the passion and connection which we so long for and truly deserve.

1. Live your true nature and allow yourself to be vulnerable and spontaneous while expressing yourself in the moment of love.

2. Consistently tell your loved ones why you are so lucky to have the opportunity to love and cherish them every day of your life. Make this conscious effort to always feel more appreciative then the previous day.

3. When you are both committed and devoted to each other, express this commitment physically, emotionally and spiritually.

4. Schedule time together and make the enjoyment of life, intimacy and sexuality a priority.

5. Express your affection in the moment and forget what's around you. Be spontaneous.

6. Be imaginative and always make constant changes and wonderful surprises for each other.

How can I ignite my relationship? You've just been provided with the simple steps and strategies to achieve it in a moment's notice. Try each of the techniques listed above. Take action immediately and cultivate passion in your relationship now! Ask yourself: How can I spontaneously express love and affection? Is there something I've always wanted to do with my partner which I've been delaying? What are the memorable moments in my relationship which I can discuss with my partner to show my appreciation?

Remember to Take Action and Live with Passion!

Starting Afresh

When I left a 10-year career with a multi-national company more than 7 years ago to join the many budding entrepreneurs in self-employment, I was presented with many opportunities - many of which are very profitable and some not so ethical, I think. I was a newbie in the arena then, without much knowledge of the how-to's and very hungry for success and thus was an easy target of many an 'opportunity-hunter'. What happened? I ended up with more work than I could handle, all without much success as you can imagine. Years passed by, and as I began to learn the ropes of the true business environment today, I learnt that if we want to progress anywhere in life, business or relationships, we ought to subscribe to this thing called "letting go". Why? Because it could be the only thing which can hold you back from doing and pursuing things which you have always dreamt of doing but never had the courage to attempt it due to past conditioning or fear of failure. There could be many other factors involved. I'm no stranger to this as I was a victim before. The turning point came when I was introduced to the world of personal development by my mentor. Rigorous subconscious training methods, hours of learning and studying books on self-improvement, attending success camps and seminars and many other techniques have helped mould me to what I am today. With so many different school of thought and teachings, where can we start? Here's a link which will give you a definite headstart http://www.anrdoezrs.net/email-2514770-10466087 Here's to your success!

Life's Motivators

It wasn’t too long ago when I realized that knowledge is indeed real power! I have to take my hats off to all the mind-motivators in my life, the ones who are the great power speakers, the movers and shakers in their respective industries and my personal mentor, who has shown and brighten my path in this incredible journey of my life. Books I’ve had the oportunity to read, CDs, DVDs and tapes which I’ve listened and watched, information which has been freely presented to me and ideas which they have unselfishly provided and shared with me are the tools which have elevated me to a higher level. But all this would be nought if I never give myself a chance to explore all of them in a deeper level. To be able to achieve what we constantly desire and hope for, taking action is the number one criteria for success. Helping others to achieve what they want is the next step which one should attempt to seriously adopt. And this is one of the reasons why this simple blog has been created! It’s not only a personal journal of mine - but a steady stream of mini motivating tips which I’ve found incredibly useful in my life and which when used consistently will reap the benefits and results which you’ve been searching for all this while. Really? you might ask. And my answer is - REALLY! It’s that simple. Every great achiever has a secret to tell. And I’ve mine as well - something unique, something powerful, practical and specific. (This and many many more to come in my later posts). For now, here’s your quote for today:
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into the air. - John Quincy Adams

Mind Matters

I was just reading the first two chapters of Gerry Robert’s book, Millionaire Mindset; and yes what a revelation it is! Most of us do not even see the bright side of life. Well, almost all of us are either rushing here and there with no apprarent reason (for some of us), and while others are just merely wasting their time in all kinds of unproductive activities ; not to say that it’s detrimental to health, but if it’s change that we want in life, a change in our lifestyles, our bad habits, our bleak financial picture, our broken relationships, then we ought to get off our arses and take action! DO SOMETHING!
There are tons of self-help articles, books, tapes, videos, DVDs, seminars and workshops which will help oneself in character development and self-fulfillment, and which I think is a wonderful way of making a mind-shift and supercharge our life. However, the onus is still on us alone to make that change, take massive action, change of belief systems and develop a discplined daily regiment of affirmations.
Here’s one you might like to put into practice everyday:
“I am a Master of Massive Action. I am very active. I enjoy making things happen. Things seem to fall into place for me! Money seems to come my way because of my positive habits and actions. I know what questions to ask to generate solutions and I act IMMEDIATELY on the answers I get.”
Now isn’t that a powerful affirmation? It sure is. What we need to really change first is our stinking negative thinking, not hoping for the best, but with strong will and constant action, to strive and believe right this very moment that we are already achieving what we really want to be. Well, who says it can’t be done? The process of change is often slow and tedious. But if you don’t start NOW, tell me you are going to start tomorrow, or maybe next week. Wait.. I think next month would be a good idea cos I really need to settle all my current back-log issues first! It will never happen! Be true and honest with yourself and make that first BOLD step for a better and enriching life.
If you are doing it now, Excellent! If you are not, what’s stopping you buddy?
Here’s another quote to end this topic for today:
The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their mind. -William James-

Hello World!

Hi everyone, and a big welcome to my world in cyberspace! Isnt it truly exciting and perhaps a little bit nervous when you start something new? For example, learning how to drive, your first swing with a golf-club, your first attempt at public speaking etc? Well, what do you know? This is indeed my very first try at the wonderful world of blogging! To me, it’s a big stride on the internet, having had so many years of experience with computers - well, basically it’s just stuff like emails, photo editings, chats, messaging and some other time-wasting pursuits!

So what is it that interests me so much to attempt this new adventure? I must confess that over the years, I’ve left numerous ideas and thoughts on many a coffee table, and so with such a great tool at hand to express oneself…. I thought to myself…why not? It’s something new I’m learning today and everyday.

For those who will be following my exploits here, you will notice that I’m no different than any one of you. A simple person living a simple life. What separates each of us might be some of our desires, our dreams. Each person’s pursuits in life, however are slightly different due to varying economic or financial means. But I believe all of us has a purpose on this planet, and only we ourselves are able to know what it really is.

I’ll not dwell too much in this first blog, but whatever you read in my posts, I hope you’ll truly learn something and benefit from them as I’ve learnt much over the years that it’s in the giving that one can truly receive in abundance.

Let me leave this first post with a quote which has transformed me immensely: It’s in the moments of decisions that your destiny is shaped. Anthony Robbins