a day in life

Walking through life is a journey, which consists of one day at a time.
When you woke up this morning, you were luckier than many people who cannot make it another day.
Then, you need to decide what are you going to do on this day. 
It is so easy to get caught up with so many unimportant things.
It is so tempting to enjoy things that you are told that you will enjoy, and forget about the rest.
But a day is short. And before you know it, everything always comes to an end. 
Keep it in mind: one day living is your biggest asset. And use it worth-wide. 


knots and soul

Lessons of Life

The followings are what I've come across over the years. They are from many people's life experiences and lessons. I appreciate these ideas and try to live accordingly.

The lessons of life

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good
2. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone
3. You don't have to win every argument. Agree with disagreement.
4. Take peace with your past so it doesn't mess up your present.
5. Take a deep breath and smile.
6. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
7. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
8. Whatever doesn't kill you really makes you stronger.
9. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
10. Over-prepare. Then go with the flow.
11. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
12. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
13. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
14. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
15. Your children get only one childhood.
16. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
17. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
18. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
19. Forgive everyone everything.
20. Don't take yourselve so seriously. No one else does.
21. What other people think of you is none of your business.
22. All that trully matter in the end is that you loved.
23. Believe in miracles.
24. The best is yet to come...

Junior MasterChef Australia

I really enjoyed watching this little guy Antony in the show Junior MasterChef! What a joy seeing him having fun with all the tasks and completely stand out with his personality - even though he's only 1o. He was really confident and made fun of himself in a really funny, smart and adorable way. It will be interesting to see what a man he will grow up to be... haha...  ^_^


Watching the Junior MasterChef show, I couldn't help but notice the very warm, encouraging approach that all the judges have given to the young contestants. I guess that's what made me like the show so much. 


Now, just imagine, if you can put all the temptation of the delicious looking food aside, you will see what a great educational message this program have brought. Unlike some other reality shows where the component of rivalry and competition is pushed to the highest extend, this  JM showed no scene of rivalry, bad temper, jealousy... None! All that was to it is  an overarching atmosphere of striving talents, joy, hope, and a great deal of pride for each of the contestant no matter they lose of win. It is a magnificent spirit that the show's crew has shown viewers. 


I could make a fun connection (well, at least it is funny to me) between what I've seen in this show with what I've seen in manager's performance in reality. Yes, that's right, the judges could be the managers, and the contestants are their young employees. It seems that with a clear assessment and evaluation scales and tools, along with effective, timely encouragement could help employees strive and exceed expectations. 


When the judges had to send some of the contestants home, they did encourage the accomplishments that these youngsters made and how should they be proud and never stop working hard toward their goals. In the benefit, compensation system, we could see the same thing. 


When Sam tried putting together prawns and chocolate, the feedback from the judge were honest, but he did not forget to pointed out: you didn't quite nail it this time, but you should NEVER stop being creative! It is spot on! Yes, the key to encouragement is telling your employee the truth, and encourage them at the right spot: finding the true good things they've done in their failures, and they will not cease to raise. It doesn't take a genius to learn this, but it does take a lot of skills, care, and attention from a manager to successful practice this habit of nurturing his employees' talents. 


Of course, it is not always up to the manager who can make the critical decisions, and so often decisions made cannot please everyone. One good thing about being manager, though, is that you always get to decide how you see your employees and how you interact with them.


Happy Junior MasterChef and Yummy Food day! :)