Sunday, October 25, 2009

The walking “Death”

Ha ha… maybe I have watched too many ghost or vampire movies lately, hence the dramatic heading. But regardless of the fiction, the reality is that we are surrounded by too many "walking dead" people.
Look around you. So many individuals simply go through the motions, passively clocking in and out from Monday to Friday. For many students, obtaining a degree or qualification is merely an automated checkbox to tick, rather than a genuine pursuit of true meaning.
It is time to start truly living and stop behaving like the walking dead. If your current daily work isn't actively bringing you closer to your deep ambitions or passions, take action now. Otherwise, you will inevitably look back one day with deep regret, thinking, "I wish I had just tried this or that!"
Everyone desires massive wealth because they mistakenly believe it is the ultimate, catch-all solution to life’s problems. But can you name a single person who doesn't face structural challenges in life? Even someone as incredibly wealthy as Bill Gates has his own mountain of problems. Wealth does not buy a problem-free existence.
So, what are you actually going to do with your current job or studies?
Find a clear purpose and commit to it wholeheartedly. Whatever happens next, let it happen for a deep reason. Whether the outcome is good or bad, it is ultimately up to us to twist the situation around using the incredible five-pound muscle in our heads—a magnificent tool created by a Higher Being who loves us deeply and made us in His very image.
Value your life, respect your time, and make it the absolute best it can be.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Digging the grave to find clue for living

The Corporate Illusion: Beyond the "Vision & Mission"
The traditional "Vision & Mission" statement is often nothing more than a superficial philosophical claim. Many corporate leaders use it purely for self-branding, aiming to appear favorable and enlightened in front of stakeholders.
We live in a corporate world filled to the brim with fabricated facts and figures. These metrics often blind our eyes and minds, acting as a soothing insulin injection of empirical systems designed to keep us compliant and numb.
Quoting or adding yet another tired line from the "Magic of Thinking Big" concept has become a predictable norm—an unexciting cliché. Yet, leaders seem completely oblivious to the fact that many of us are inwardly chuckling at the redundancy. They routinely employ the most advantageous tools and methodologies just to prop up their own arguments, borrowing frameworks from others as if it is standard operating procedure.
When will they finally wake up? When will they truly learn to listen before speaking, learn before teaching, and empathize before demanding?
Many top executives argue they occupy their positions because they are inherently superior to others. But when we reflect deeply on reality, is this really true?
Amidst all the fabrication and optical illusions they create, it feels as though we are trapped in a system where we are actively digging our own graves just to find a reason to live.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Seiko Prospect Series





























Till now already my 15years in collecting watches, lately my friend got back some catalogue from Seiko Japan. Hope my picture sharing will be fun for those seiko lovers out there. Email to me if you need some softcopy (FREE)