Walking on broken glasses

In his motivational talk, The Master asked the entire class if anyone was capable of killing someone. i jerked my head, to have a clearer view being blocked by several heads from sitting the back of the class.

"Hey, look.. all the psychos (about 2 or 3 with their hands raised)! I told my new frds: Kumar & Faizal. The Master that asked again: "Who, in this class if capable of killing someone? " To which i raised my hand telling the guys that everyone is capable of killing someone, its whether or nt they wanted to.

The Master then said that he would walk around the class and looked straight into the eyes of the 'would-be' killers, and tell us if he believe tt we would actually kill!

As he walked towards me, The Master stopped halfway in his tracks and said tt he couldn't see me. He came slightly closer, saying tt my eyelashes were blocking my eyes and asked if i wore contact lenses.

I exclaimed tt they were my natural lashes! The whole class turned around and laughed. *blushes*

Our next exercise would be to walk on a path of broken glasses!

Before that, we had to think of a reason why we chose to do so, before the challenge. This was optional. We had to sign on the Indemnity Form for the participation. I signed up immediately, thinking that it was a joke.

Suddenly, i heard the sounds of glasses shattering outside the classroom. The Master instructed us to remove our shoes, socks and stockings.

OMG, this is really happening! Only a handful participated amidst the 100+ odd people in the classroom. I walked across the path of broken glasses and came out unscathed.

Can't wait for the bigger things in life *motivated*

In loving memory of Halim

Dear Halim..

I was awoken up by the incessant ringing on my handphone, and wondered why in the world did all the guys keep calling me..

I returned the call to Justin. He told me that he got bad news.. it was about you..i thought that u were involved in an accident, but i didn’t expect it to be fatal..

He said you passed away in a road traffic accident. I was shocked, angry and my mind went blank.. i rushed down to the accident site, and there you were, lying there motion-less.. The blood streaming from your head and u were wearing your favourite jade necklace..
We have all seen road traffic accidents ever so frequently, but why did it have to be you?!?
My tears fell when i saw u there, cried again when they towed your bike.. and now.. i just can’t help it..

Bike enthusiast you were, i remember asking you why u wanted to ride a bike as it was dangerous.. but i have to admit that you look really cool on ur bike that im so glad i told u this at the chalet retreat of 2008..

My dear Halim, my precious probationer..

Ever so devoted to work, you volunteered to be involved in all the operations, thou not compulsory.. i said that perhaps your body need to rest.. not to overwork, but you said you don’t have much to do at home, and that if you were to be in office, you could see us, and hang out with us..

I’ll remember you as always being the protective one over me. I was so angry when SOMEONE at work passed comments about you to others, i actually confronted the person, telling him not to pass comments about you to others, and to talk to me personally if he had a problem..
I hate it when others misjudge you, and dun wan you to get hurt, just like how you would speak up for me.

You wanted to do something right in your life, let your parents be proud of you and that’s why you made the choice in your career.. why did God take you away just like that?
I was your trainer and so we spend countless hours together, cruising along the busy streets, singing along to our favourite tunes from the radio, or just talking.. i knew i could tell you everything.. how embarassing or crappy the matter was.. and you would listen with an open heart~

You told me that u got me a farewell gift when i was leaving the company and wanted to pass it to me, but i was tied up at work.. Now all i have are pictures of you.. the ones we took at my last day of work, posing along the ‘runaway’ outside office :~(
Heard from Siti, the night before the accident that u finally got a pigeon hole-from me.. where i used to have my letters kept there so it held special significance.. and how u were proud of me, now that i’m doing public relations..

I never had the chance to tell you how proud i was, of you.. everyday..
I have helped you to convey the message that you were looking forward for your ‘confirmation’ and that of your inner-most feelings..

Still can’t accept the fact that you’re gone.. this is all too sudden for me..
Feeling devastated :~(

What motivates you to come to work everyday?

Motivation is defined as the drive to do work. Just to begin with, it would be an agony if one has to drag his feet to work every day. Customers will notice the difference whether one is passionate about his work or is in the business simply to earn a living.

Would any of us patronize a shop or firm if we were disappointed in its products, service or that it failed to deliver? Definitely a no-no. Henceforth, staying motivated is an essential ingredient in professional success; regardless of whether someone is selling real estate or putting labels on cans of baked beans.

The factor of motivation is what makes things happen in both of these positions, though quite different. What creates motivation in individuals is as varied as the people themselves; some people have a strong desire to succeed, some people seek approval from others, and still others are motivated simply by the fact that they will be paid for their efforts.

To me, motivation goes far beyond monetary or professional gain. What motivates me to come to work every day would be the ability to extend a helping hand or at least offer a listening ear to the aged, helpless or the disillusioned.

In my course of work, I am able to meet people from all walks of life. I enjoy talking to such people, making friends, learning about the various cultures and looking at life itself from their perspectives.

Or maybe it’s the infectious laughter of my endearing colleagues who never fail to bring a smile to my face. Seeing their faces light up with excitement and beaming with happiness just makes my day.

But how do we stay motivated at work? We need to possess optimism, an outlook on life such that one maintains a view of the world as a positive place. We need to believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best.

A common conundrum illustrates optimism-versus-pessimism with the question; does one regard a given glass of water, filled to half its capacity, as half full or half empty? First of all, we need to see the glass as half filled and then add positive, productive action to that optimism.
This is when truly amazing things can happen. We need to seek new challenges and not let ourselves get into a rut with the regular tasks we have to complete every day.

For example, we can learn a new skill that will improve our job performances or add value to the company. This will lead to promotions, pay bonuses and respect from your peers.

Quote I live by till date are, “Work your way up or rust your way out” - Holton Buggs “I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live” George Bernard Shaw
It can truly be said that enthusiasm is contagious; in fact, without the contagious nature of enthusiasm in my colleagues, the world would be a truly dull place.