Knowing me, knowing you

I have attended a course `Knowing me, knowing you' from 25 May 2010 to 26 May 2010. It relates very well to the song `Knowing me, knowing you' by Abba. It also inspired me to register for the course as I need to understand myself first before others ie me before you.

The course covered the following areas:

NLP Communication Model
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) embraces the art and science of personal excellence. It is think, act and results. Thinking by visualisation in picture form, then putting into action and having the desired results. The power of the brain was clearly demonstrated by focusing on the pencil attached to an end of the string by forming a visual picture of the pencil turning in a circular movement. I also experienced using my inner senses to fully relax in a state of mind without any pressure and still receptive of the surroundings.

DISC Personality Profiling
By observing the DISC personality, it goes a long way in us having a win win situation with our customers. It also assists in our interpersonal skills and relationship with your peers, superiors and friends. Half the battle will be won if we can analyse our customers DISC personality. We even went to the extent of profiling strangers on the street by identifying the manner they carried themselves and the way they talked.

The power of words
The words we used have a direct impact on our thinking and feelings. We have to change the word `failure' to `learning curve' or `feedback'. There is no failure, only feedback. It will have a more positive impact that failure. Change the negatives into positives. We will we respond to the positive faster than the negative.

The importance of nutrition
We are what we eat. In this era of fast paced and stressful working environment, we have to maintain a healthy body in order to face the challenges ahead.

Last but not least, we have a facilitator that is very entertaining at times. Adrian (the facilitator) has his sense of humour and that made the difference. Adrian also have an innovative way of presenting the certificates at the end of the day. Each of the participants has to identify the rightful holder of the certificates.

At the end of the day, it is still me and only me that will decide my destiny in life. I first need to make the change by thinking positively, take the necessary action to get the best of the desired results.

Bak Kut Teh

The test of the pudding is in the eating. How very true. We were at the Ka Ka Bak Kut Teh store in Jalan Kepong, opposite Carrefour Kepong. We were impressed by a lot of diners when we passed Jalan Kepong some time back. The number of diners is testimony enough of good food.

Ka Ka Bak Kut Teh has tables placed in the open air. We got to enjoy a pot of Bak Kut Teh in herbal soup together with crunchy `yau zher kwai'. We were very impressed by the onion rice and guess what my friends all have had a second helping of the rice.

At the time we left the place, the diners did not fill the place to its full capacity, reason being most of them would have stayed at home to witness the semi Final Thomas Cup between Malaysia and China.

Well, you may have Ka Ka Bak Kut Teh in mind if ever you decides for a pot of pork cooked in herbal soup.

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Traffic Rules

`Red means stop' is the fundamental rule in the traffic light. The different colour of the traffic light denotes something `green' allows traffic to proceed, `amber' is a signal to slow down and prepare to stop and `red' means stop.

However motorists have not observed the rules of the traffic as some motorists have blatantly crossed the junction when the traffic light has turned red. Are they ignorant of the rules or are they adopting a `tidak apa' attitude? Whatever it is, the motorists should not do it at the expense of others particularly when a human life is involved.

How many road casualties have to occur before the motorists realise the importance of adhering to traffic rules? These are simple fundamental rules and motorists should not have brush them aside in their haste to reach their destination.

Just imagine how chaotic the traffic will be when motorists choose to ignore the rights of traffic from the opposite direction.

Don't wait until untoward accident to happen. Right now, change your attitude and don't take the gamble.

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Mother's Day

It is the time of the year and day to honour mothers and motherhood. Mothers have given unconditional love to her children as she has placed herself last with her loved one having the first placing.

I do admire ladies who are wives, mothers and career women. They have managed to juggle between the different roles and play them successfully. Being mothers to her children after work, being wife to her spouse and a career women at work.

I have something to share about the great work of mothers.

Joyfully she raises me.
Sincerely she understands me.
Tenderly she advises me.
Devotely she stands by me.
Unceasingly she loves me.
Proudly I say `That's my mum'.

Mum I love you because you are mathematical.
You multiply the joy, divide the sorrow.
Substract the past and add to tomorrow.

Doubt that the world is round, doubt that the skies are blue,
doubt that the grass is green but never doubt my love for you.

Happy Mother's Day to all

Two to Tango

I read about an article about a traffic police soliciting for bribes and at the same time sexually harrassing two ladies at a roadblock in Cheras. Why should the two ladies be victimised? We want Malaysia to be a developed nation and Kuala Lumpur to attain the status of a developed city. Is that the price to pay?

We know very well the importance of enforcement in our quest to achieve a developed nation. The law enforcement officers are considered the machinery in maintaining an orderly manner and they also have to deal with hawkers, vandals, jaywalkers and the list goes on. This does not give the police the mandate to take law into their own hands.

At Malaysia, we are the firsts in all things. First in Malaysia Boleh, Vision 2020, culture of excellence in 1 Malaysia concept etc. We certainly do not want to be the first in corruption, sexual harrassment and crime rate.

Just when the police have been in bad light, it is shocking to note that there are bad hats in the police force. It could be a tip of the iceberg and many more may have gone unreported.

It takes two to tango, not only the law enforcement officers but the public must play their part in ensuring Malaysia attains a developed nation. Ladies must be mindful of their conduct and do not become victims of sexual harrassment moving forward.

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IP Man 2

IP Man 2 is the much anticipated movie for 2010. I have missed IP Man movie which has earned a reputation of a good movie. I told myself I would not miss IP Man 2 this time.

Following the sucess of IP Man, the movie proceeded with IP Man fleeing from Fusan to Hongkong. Donnie Yen as the wing chun master in IP Man 2 is a peace loving man and he has to face the harsh realities of life. He has to be accepted by the local kung fu practitioners to set up his school to spread the wing chun style.

However his real opponent was not the local kung fu practitioners but a western boxer by the name of Twister. Twister has no respect for Chinese martial arts let alone the practitioners.

Naturally when all else fail, IP Man rises to the challenge of facing his opponent in a western/chinese boxing competition. At one stage of time, IP Man was refrained from using his legs. IP Man managed to claim back the dignity of the chinese.

A movie worth viewing.

Labour Day

Labour Day or Workers Day renews the commitment of the working class to stand in solidarity against exploitative nature of capitalism. As we celebrate Labour Day, it is imperative for us to reflect upon the challenges which we face from day to day.

The call for workers to unite
Globalization is one factor to consider in the wake of an uncaring form of capitalism. Even the banking sector is not spare as banks have to merge to become stronger in terms of assets management. We have seen banks merged to become giants in the industry. Of late, we have being hearing of Hong Leong taking over the assets and management of EON banks.

The divide between the haves and have nots has increased since the advent of globalization. This has all at the expense of lowering cost to maximize profits.

Outsourcing of work is also another manner in which Corporations/Companies lower wages and maximise profit by shifting labour intensive work to an outsourced Companies. Is this a better management of staff? This leaves much to be desired.

Happy Labour Day to one and all.