(Pic: a lone swimmer in the ocean) Key takeaways: - It's important to know that you are not OK. - It may be hard to get out of a vicious cycle of emotional stress. - Seek help if you are stuck. - Remember that it's OK to be not OK and learn to deal with … Continue reading It’s OK to be not OK
(Pic: the lovely letter I received in my athlete pack of Ironman New Zealand.) Key takeaways: - thank-you is such a good gift to give and it's free! - when you express gratitude to someone, you make their day and yours, too. - a small thank-you can change a person's life, perhaps. - you will … Continue reading The short-cut to happiness
key takeaways: - Being stuck in life forces you to find a way out. - It's an opportunity to sit back and think when you are stuck. - You will be stuck for many times in your life, so get used to it. - Seek support from a mentor to find your way out. … Continue reading It’s OK to be stuck in life
Key takeaways: - create the life you desire; - floating in your life is not getting you anywhere; - pursue happiness so you know who you are; - we only live once, so make sure you are happy most of the time. On a family trip to southern Taiwan earlier this year, we came across … Continue reading The Pursuit of Happiness & the Struggle
Key takeaways: - No one is perfect so don't pretend that you are; - Be true to yourself and be proud of it; - Turn your imperfectness into your strength; - Be yourself and present yourself that way. I have been coaching a young researcher for some time and she is at the stage of … Continue reading Be yourself and be proud
key takeaways: - Maximise your opportunities by preparing yourself well; - The key to get a new position/job is to become the best candidate you can be; - You get the job not because you are the best in the world, but because you are the best among applicants; - It's all about who you … Continue reading It’s not how good you are, but who you are competing with
(Pic: time is money! A 'half-penny' watch from the Royal Australian Mint.) Key takeaways: - be time smart and boost your brain power; - let a mentor/coach guide you through your life journey; small investment but huge return. (Continued from Part I) 4. Be smart and efficient at time (slot) allocation: we all have the … Continue reading Why is it easy for some Generation Y to be successful in the future? (continued from part I- do you know the tips?)
