Key Takeaways: - Fear is the most common emotion that protects lives; this 'function' is printed in our DNA; - We all have fears and the best way to get rid of that is to face it; I know but I can't do it. - Jessica Watson was afraid of swimming but she did a … Continue reading Knowing is sometimes different from doing- Part III (I’m afraid of open-water swimming)
Key takeaways: - With Internet, we have easy access to abundant information; - Knowing how to do something doesn't necessarily mean that you can do it well; - Get to know how you 'behave' as a human will help your life and career. I have to admit that Google helps my life a lot. I'm … Continue reading Knowing is sometimes different from doing
Key takeaways: - you can fix your life the way you want, if you are willing to try; - what works for other people may not work for you; - keen to try new ideas and experiment on yourself; - if you can't change people around you, then change yourself. In my trip last month, … Continue reading Fix my busy life please
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: - 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?)
