Character building

Abraham Lincoln said `Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it, the tree is the real thing.'

Our character is much more than just what we try to display for others to see, it is who we are even when no one is watching. The statement carries weight and good character is doing the right thing because it is right to do what is right.  Solid character starts with us, being a good role model.

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Budget 2014

Budget 2014 has been unveiled.  It saw the complete removal of sugar subsidy and we understand the rationale behind this as this is long overdue.

However with the removal of sugar subsidy does it mean an increase in prices of food and drinks. Owners of food outlets may seize this opportunity to increase the price of drinks and food.  We strongly believe that the removal of sugar subsidy is manageable and there is no need to increase the price. Food owners should know what's dear to them are their valued customers, including yours truly who may `abandon ship' should they unnecessarily raise the prices of food and drinks at the slightest opportunity that comes.

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Moment of Truth

Benjamin Franklin once remarked, `Half the truth is often a great lie.'

Consider a situation whereby during high school when your mum asked you over dinner what you had been doing at a friend's place after school that day. You would have told her we were studying for exams, but you conveniently left out the part about how long you had actually studied and that, you had in fact spent the rest of the afternoon watching IV.

This got me wondering how much about truthfulness is really about negotiating with our fears.  Like the fear of being out for not having anything significant to say, or adding anything substantial to the conversation; the fear of contradicting myself while claiming to be neutral on a stance.

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Retirement Plan II

  When is the best time to have a retirement plan?
   There is no best time, anytime is best time.
   You may have to work out with your Agent as to your suitability of the plan.
  For example if you have a cash flow problem find out what you can live without.  Look through your monthly expenses as to what you can give up.  Then have a plan that suits your financial standing and ability.


 

Retirement Plan

If you have never really made your nest egg grow all these years, it is also never too late to create the retirement life you want. Take the first step to carve out a small portfolio that suits your lifestyle. Look through your previous investments - have you been a short term trader nad have not stayed the course on your investments?  Can you turn short term profts into longer term returns<

It is time for action.  It is never too late to do something especially when it comes to your finances.

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Ah Beng jokes II

Ah Beng had just bought a new computer and was using it when he encountered some problems.  He decides to use the `Help' command after some tries.  Soon after, be become very irritated and called the computer retailer for support.
Ah Beng: `I pressed the `F1' key for help... but it's been over half an hour and still nobody has come to help me ?????

Ah Beng with two red ears went to his doctor. The doctor asked him what had happened to his ears and he answered, `I was ironing a shirt and the phone ring lor, but instead of picking up the phone, I accidentally picked up the iron and stuck to to my ear, so kena lor!'
`Oh dear!' the doctor exclaimed in disbelift. `But, what happened to the other ear?'
`Aiyah! That stooopid dumbo called back`'

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Merdeka

It is the time of the year when we celebrate our Independence Day.
It is the day when we reflect on our past achievements.
It is another year of cheers and success.
Malaysia has established a foothold in the world.

Happy Merdeka, Malaysia.