Saturday, September 02, 2006
On Life...
Its good to be simply contented, because somethings in life, you either give or take, and often, we can't get many things we want. Yet, life still goes on. BE contended with what you have, be happy with what you can get.
Its good to have aspirations. However, one must work hard to achieve his goals. It will not matter if you aim high, but didn't work for it. Everyone has goals, who wouldn't? Nevertheless, it is not always that we can achieve, so at least try, to leave no regrets...
On Friendship...
Be a motivator...Encourage more people to do the right thing. Life is inundated with adversities, but it is up to you to lend a helping hand to those in dire need of aid, to overcome obstacles together. Guide all whom you care...
Lend a listening ear...Don't we always try to ask questions when people are talking? When one shares his problem, we will ask why it occur, but will never ask, how can we solve it...Sometimes, its too late to debate on the causes of problems, yet, it is rather appropriate to think of solutions to the ramifications that occured. Rather than blaming or castigating your friends, why not just lend them your ear, listen and advice...Isn't it so much better..To have someone who is willing to be there for you...
Do not make your friends feel guilty...how would one feel when some difficulties happened and your friends keep blaming you? Smile...and forgive would be a better remedy to what had occured. Let them feel more comfortable with you...nobody would have expected certain circumstances to happen, and often, miscountre was commited with carelessness or no ill intentions. Don't blame...but forgive...
Be willing to share. Friendship doesn't go one way. To commit to a friendship, both sides must be willing to trust each other. Sharing would foster the bonding between friends, and often, it would bring you much positive admonition.
Friendship...is a important key to anyone's life...
On Studies...
Never ever study at the eleventh hour. Plan, and follow your study guide. Never ever take your studies as a gamble. It determines your future, your plans and where you should go...Don't...ever take it lightly. Its ok if there are certain concepts you don't understand, for there will always be someone out there who is willing to help you. If you know me...feel free to ask me, as long as it is within my capabilities...i will try to help =D
Don't panic over the short time left, but instead, feel elated. Your efforts over the weeks are going to get its results. Only if you didn't study hard enough, will you get a sense of trepidation. Feel relief that after so many hours of mugging and "chionging" had you reached your ultimatum - Your Exams. The last few hours, is for you to run through your past mistakes and revise...Trying to do new questions, or test papers is no longer that useful...
On Leading...
"Praise in public, criticise when there is no one". This is the key to be an effective leader. Gain the support of those around and lend their aid to bring a better unit or group. It is essential that the people you are leading does not lose their faith in you. Do not leave anyone out, but treat all equally.
No leader can walk alone. You will need the aid of fellow assistants that can give you what you need. No one achieve great things, when he is alone...
Be confident, or at least show that you are. People you are leading will look up to you, and their confident arises from you. Show them that you are determined to achieve that goal, and the people you are leading will believe in your aims.
Make plans early. Never ever try to do things that are extemporaneous. Making plans early will serve to facilitate changes or contingencies that might occur...
Be flexible...At times, we cannot have the favourable circumstances to achieve what we want. Change. Ensure that all are happy with the decision and ensure the plans can still go on, but in a different direction. Or at least, the goals of the training or event is met. =D
Leading...is a skill...To those who had aided me in my bid in leading the XMS NCC UNit..Thanks alot. Alex...My ever faithful ASM. Desmond, my great buddy and helping hand. Buk cheng, though you were always that playful, you did well in leading your platoon. Zhi wei, it is you my senior, that enlighten me on my flaws, thanks alot =D. Clement, my efficient logistic head that ensures my training runs smoothly. And Fawwaz, my admin head that is full of ideas =D
It may be sad that we have all stepped down and our journey together ends here. But, do not worry...for we are still together in the same school...=D...Lets work hard for the "O"s..
water is PRECIOUS!
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