土曜日, 7月 16, 2005
Begin with an end in mind
"Begin with an end in mind", from Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Effective People. I first read that book 10 years ago.
I had been invited to attend a weeklong-training. With tons of work behind me, I was really reluctant to go thinking that I've gone through the same trainings in the past.
After the introductions and all, the speaker said 'Begin with an end in mind. and I mean it in the literal sense of the word. Start from the end, and end it at the start.' How crazy this guy is! Does he know what he's talking about? All the more I was convinced that I was just wasting my time. But then as we moved on I was beginning to appreciate the logic. I was able to slowly open up my mind and consider starting from the end and ending at the start. I realized that many times, not just in my work I've always focused on the current situations, current dilemmas and instead of focusing on the objectives I am faced with a blank wall which becomes my roadblock and it stops me from proceeding. If you know that behind the wall lies the path to your goal, then you wouldn't have to worry about the rest. You can only focus on the wall facing you at the moment. It makes sense.
# posted by Unknown : 9:22 午後
月曜日, 7月 11, 2005
Got fresh eyes for Tokyo Bay. Not exactly the best shot but it was those spur of the moments feelings that you associate with your environment and when you open your eyes and look around you, amazingly the world seems to be a whole new place to explore and enjoy!
# posted by Unknown : 3:35 午後
crazy day
This has been a really toxic day. I almost missed my flight to San Jose. I was running like hell and just barely made it to final boarding. Didn't like the eeekie-looking AmAir flight attendant. She's so Cruela DeVille-ish! And then my pickup service didn't show up. Called SunnyVale and apparently, they didn't receive any instruction. My hotel reservation was not pre-paid (huhuhu, now I don't have pocket room for shopping!) And I couldn't contact my fellow IS members which means I don't have any pickup services tomorrow morning. Traveling still hasn't made up used to the time zone difference so I'm not feeling the slightest need to sleep. On a lighter note, I had chat sessions and dinner with Sherille in her spacious room.
# posted by Unknown : 3:21 午後
日曜日, 7月 10, 2005
A Quarter Of A Prends4ever Reunion
One simple call and we ~ Jeff, Ray, Otep and me headed off to a festive dinner. It feels great to see Otep and find out that he's also taken a bold step of working here. No more Apti life in our conversations, we're probably too mature for that already. We've talked about problems in the office, with our officemates, our new work, Jeff's resignation and we've started educating Otep of 'what's most practical, best approach to overseas phone calls'! The three of them headed in Jeff's place to have some more drink while I bailed out since I needed to finish my presentation file and pack my suitcase, yup yup, I'd be off to Silicon Valley tomorrow.
# posted by Unknown : 12:17 午後
Thanks for visiting!