Trip to Bali

Tanah Lot is the temple which symbolizes the melting pot of natural and cosmic elements and we were there to witness it in Bali. However, we did not stay till sunset as it is magnificent at sunset. The waves are quite a spectacle.

We also witnessed the Barong Dance, it represents an eternal fight between good and evil spirts. The dance lasted for half an hour.

We have had good memories of Bali after a 5 days 4 night visit.

The Magic of Colours

The colour Green
Have you ever wondered why people say `Green with Envy' and also `Green eyed monster'. Why do they associate jealousy with the colour green? When we think of green, we tend to associate the colour green with the trees in the forest, not jealously. If we are given approval for a project at hand means we have the green light to proceed.

The colour red
If the business is losing money, we said the business is in red. Red on the other hand means prosperity and richness. If we suddenly get very angry, we start to `see red' but on the other hand if we are celebrating and in high spirits, we might want to `paint the town red'. Red is a fierce colour and it symbolises aggressive, bad tempered, impulsive and centre of attention. We hope to get red carpet welcome when we attend functions. Red is also associated with danger.

The significance of colours have been studied throughout history and despite meaning different thing to different people, they do have an effect on us. What colours are we drawn to on a daily basis?

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The goat and the horse

There was a farmer who collected horses, he only needed one more breed to complete his collection. One day, he found out that his neighbor had the particular horse breed he needed. So, he constantly bothered his neighbor until he sold it to him. A month later, the horse became ill and he called the veterinarian who said, `Well your horse has a virus. He must take this medicine for three days. I'll come back on the 3rd day and if he's not better, we're going to have to put him down.'

Nearby the goat listened closely to their conversation. The next day, they gave him the medicine and left. The goat approached the horse and said, `Be strong, my friend. Get up or else they're going to put you to sleep.'

On the second day, they gave him the medicine and left. The goat came back and said, `Come on buddy, get up or else you're going to die. Come on, I'll help you get up. Let's go! One, two, three......'

On the third day, they came to give him the medicine and the vet said, `Unfortunately, we're going to have to put him down tomorrow. Otherwise, the virus might spread and infect the other horses.'

After they left, the goat approached the horse and said, `Listen pal. It's now or never! Get up, come on! Have courage! Come on! Get up! That's it, slowly! Great! Come on, one, two, three..... Good, good. Now faster, come on ..... Fantastic! Run, run more! Yes! Yes! You did it, you're a champion!!!!!!

All or a sudden, the owner came back, saw the horse running in the field and began shouting, `It's a miracle! My horse is cured. This deserves a party. Let's slaughter the goat!'

Points for reflection
This often happens in the workplace. Nobody truly knows which employee actually deserves the merit of success or who's actually contributing the necessary support to make things happen.

LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL.
If anyone ever tells you that your work is unprofessional, remember: amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic

Dont' wait

Don't wait for time. Make it.
Don't wait for love. Feel it.
Don't wait for money. Earn it.
Don't wait for the path. Find it.
Don't wait for opportunity. Create it.
Don't settle for less. Strive for the best.
Don't compare. Be unique.
Don't fight your misfortune. Transform it.
Don't avoid failure. Use it.
Don't dwell on a mistake. Learn from it.
Don't back down. Go around.
Don't close your eyes. Open your mind.
Don't run from life Embrace it.

Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day and is significant to couples. However Valentine's Day is a day not only for couples, it is a day to express our love to all persons that are dear to us. Malaysians are no exception when expressing their love on this day over a candlelight dinner and some even exchange their vows.

The truth behind the legend remains unknown. Valentine has always been seen as a loyal loving hero. Valentine's Day is a day whenever love is expressed with a multitude of of gifts.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Art of Listening

In management, we often talk of listening. Hearing and listening are different aspects of management. What is importance lies in the fact that whether our supervisors listen to us and vice versa.

Do we listen to what our subordinates have to say? Incorporating their suggestions will go a long way to help them claim ownership of their work. We as supervisors should control our emotions and do not make hasty judgements. Get detailed feedback by asking our subordinates open-ended questions using 1H and 5W approach: How, why, what, when, where and who.

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Principles of Life

No point using limited life to chase unlimited money.
No point earning so much money you cannot live to spend it.
Money is not yours until you spend it.

When you are young, you use your health to chase your wealth, when you are old, you use your wealth to regain your health.
How happy a man is, is not how much he has but how little he needs.
No point working so hard to provide for the people you have no time to spend with.

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