My, my a vanilla sky.
Farewell worries, your end is nigh.
Good things await in the by and by.
Jun 7, 2015
Jun 6, 2015
What Risk Really Mean
Risk is a neutral word, which means it can be positive or negative.
The next time someone asks you, "What if you fail?",
Ask them "What if we succeed?"
Or go further to ask, "What are the challenges if we really succeed? Are we ready to succeed?"
The next time someone asks you, "What if you fail?",
Ask them "What if we succeed?"
Or go further to ask, "What are the challenges if we really succeed? Are we ready to succeed?"
Jun 5, 2015
Jun 4, 2015
One Thing to Look for in the Workplace
A very useful thing to ask for in work is a feedback loop - someone who will be able to observe your work, offer guidance and suggestions, and continuously raise your bar of standard to help you grow.
Jun 3, 2015
A Vandalised Heart
"You vandalised my heart, and left graffiti of your beauty that no one else but me can see."
Jun 2, 2015
What it Means to Move To A Higher Ground
One must not be afraid to let go of one's empire to pursue another. Time and effort has been invested, yes, but if it doesn't serve your future, pursue another that does. Restarting is nothing to be afraid of.
Jun 1, 2015
Courage To Start A Business
Do you need courage to start a business?
Hmm... I used to think "yes". But I think what's more important is a solid plan, and the commitment to follow through.
Hmm... I used to think "yes". But I think what's more important is a solid plan, and the commitment to follow through.
May 31, 2015
Who Is It Really About
A listener on a Japanese podcast was asking the hosts, "I believe traveling overseas is to experience different culture and grow oneself. I cannot understand those who travel for fun."
There's two lessons to this:
(1) do not force your beliefs on others. (I wonder how many times I've mentioned this); and
(2) different people grow differently. Some may grow just by driving to the next city, while others need other types of exposure to grow.
There's two lessons to this:
(1) do not force your beliefs on others. (I wonder how many times I've mentioned this); and
(2) different people grow differently. Some may grow just by driving to the next city, while others need other types of exposure to grow.
May 30, 2015
Quotes 15
A wise man once said that nothing really dies. It just comes back in a new form. Then he died.
- Futurama
- Futurama
May 29, 2015
May 28, 2015
One Way of Overcoming Obstacles
When you are stuck on approaching a problem, why not try adding "anti-" in your questions?
How does a cafe create a unique value proposition? How about anti-cafe?
How does one handle an unhappy customer? Any anti-unhappy strategies to turn them loyal?
How can we market our new product into the saturated market? How about some anti-marketing?
How does a cafe create a unique value proposition? How about anti-cafe?
How does one handle an unhappy customer? Any anti-unhappy strategies to turn them loyal?
How can we market our new product into the saturated market? How about some anti-marketing?
May 27, 2015
Quotes 13
"Aesthetics is a moral obligation."
- Bioshock
It's a frightening thought, and yet this is the direction the world is moving towards.
- Bioshock
It's a frightening thought, and yet this is the direction the world is moving towards.
May 26, 2015
Damned Judgement
Revisiting Susan Cain's book, a phrase stood out this time - "damned judgement".
An introvert was rejected during a job interview for post as a lawyer, stating that she did not have the fitting personality.
"Damned judgement" is so accurate in describing this situation, and her talents was never tapped on.
An introvert was rejected during a job interview for post as a lawyer, stating that she did not have the fitting personality.
"Damned judgement" is so accurate in describing this situation, and her talents was never tapped on.
May 25, 2015
Quotes 12
Patronising others is the last refuge scoundrels escape to.
- Proops, The Smartest Man in the World
- Proops, The Smartest Man in the World
May 24, 2015
Love and Hate For Work
I have friend who posted once, "We hate it when we're at work, but eager to work when we have no work."
I answered, we want to work because we all want to be productive, to contribute. But we usually hate work because it is not the work we want to do.
Similarly, for you schooling youths out there, there are some adults who want to go back to school, because it's a step towards our dreams. However, students do not enjoy studying because students do not understand why education is important.
Find a mentor who can help you understand, and you will find your potential to excel.
I answered, we want to work because we all want to be productive, to contribute. But we usually hate work because it is not the work we want to do.
Similarly, for you schooling youths out there, there are some adults who want to go back to school, because it's a step towards our dreams. However, students do not enjoy studying because students do not understand why education is important.
Find a mentor who can help you understand, and you will find your potential to excel.
May 23, 2015
The Three Things a CEO Needs
Quote from a VC:
"A CEO does only three things. Sets the overall vision and strategy of the company and communicates it to all stakeholders. Recruits, hires, and retains the very best talent for the company. Makes sure there is always enough cash in the bank."
By the way, avc.com has great reads for anyone interested in business.
"A CEO does only three things. Sets the overall vision and strategy of the company and communicates it to all stakeholders. Recruits, hires, and retains the very best talent for the company. Makes sure there is always enough cash in the bank."
By the way, avc.com has great reads for anyone interested in business.
May 22, 2015
What Content Marketing Means
In my previous post, I defined content marketing as the creation of owned media that provides values to target audience to build and nurture long-term relationships.
Yet, it has no mention of things such as the company or profits. C-class executives who do not really treasure customers are not going to understand the importance of content marketing.
Yet, it has no mention of things such as the company or profits. C-class executives who do not really treasure customers are not going to understand the importance of content marketing.
May 21, 2015
Content Marketing is So Important
Content marketing is, by this blogger's definition, the creation of owned media that provides values to target audience to build and nurture long-term relationships.
It's really important that businesses start to take content marketing seriously, because (1) it's really the best way to create value for your customers, (2) it creates assets that your business owns, and (3) it's one of the oldest form of marketing, ie it had been proven to work.
It's inevitable that businesses will eventually be involved in the media business. It fact, it has already gripped every industry. One must realise that being in the media business also puts one competing with others outside their own industry.
It's really important that businesses start to take content marketing seriously, because (1) it's really the best way to create value for your customers, (2) it creates assets that your business owns, and (3) it's one of the oldest form of marketing, ie it had been proven to work.
It's inevitable that businesses will eventually be involved in the media business. It fact, it has already gripped every industry. One must realise that being in the media business also puts one competing with others outside their own industry.
May 20, 2015
Reality is Broken
The Internet world an utopia, and reality is broken in comparison.
Time is eternal in the Internet, someone is always using and contributing to this world. There can be no race or religion, and the lack of differentiation allows one to approach issues equally with others. Everyone has a voice, and anyone can get opportunities from this world.
The reality sets standards, where people are used, and only people are limited in ways they can contribute. Race and religion is the first filter for many to decide to listen to others. Only the voice of the rich is heard, and governments seek to restrict the Internet for their own interests (not the people's).
Time is eternal in the Internet, someone is always using and contributing to this world. There can be no race or religion, and the lack of differentiation allows one to approach issues equally with others. Everyone has a voice, and anyone can get opportunities from this world.
The reality sets standards, where people are used, and only people are limited in ways they can contribute. Race and religion is the first filter for many to decide to listen to others. Only the voice of the rich is heard, and governments seek to restrict the Internet for their own interests (not the people's).
May 19, 2015
Unimportant Questions in Life
The question "How many holidays have you had this year?" just seems so insignificant.
Is it supposed to be a sign of affluence? Level of experience? Is work so sad for people they need to "cool off"?
Why shouldn't the question be "What have you learnt about the world this year?", or "How many people have you helped this year?"
Is it supposed to be a sign of affluence? Level of experience? Is work so sad for people they need to "cool off"?
Why shouldn't the question be "What have you learnt about the world this year?", or "How many people have you helped this year?"
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