It is that time again to make my new years resolution...
It is time to set goals and think about what I would like to achieve this year!
I am determine to make this year count...this year will not be in vain and I will have something to show for it in 364 days time!!!
1. Learn pilates to avoid anymore back injury!!!
2. Utilise my time to do productive things, enjoy my time to the max, live life with no regrets
3. Better work and life balance
4. Improve my health or prevent further deterioration!
Although, it may seem insignificant to some, if I can achieve the above, I would be very happy.
After the most important thing when setting goals are setting achievable goals! :-D
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Monday, December 5, 2011
Reflection
Lately, I've been doing lots of reflecting on my life and what I have done thus far...
I suppose now that this year is coming to an end, it is time to evaluate what I have achieve this year and where I would like my life to be next year...
I have to say I have discovered quite a lot about myself this year, things that I have thought for years to be one of my top priority, while still important to me, I've realised that it is not the be all or end all if I don't achieve it...
On another hand, the events of this year so far have made me realise that the things that I have put on hold for the last few years of my life with the excuse of, "I'll have time for that later", it actually things that is important and matter in life...
I've also come to appreciate simplier things in life, such as health...
Maybe it is a sign of growing up? Whatever it is, it is definately an interesting turn of things for me...
I for one am excited to see what 2012 will hold, bring on 2012 year of completion!
I suppose now that this year is coming to an end, it is time to evaluate what I have achieve this year and where I would like my life to be next year...
I have to say I have discovered quite a lot about myself this year, things that I have thought for years to be one of my top priority, while still important to me, I've realised that it is not the be all or end all if I don't achieve it...
On another hand, the events of this year so far have made me realise that the things that I have put on hold for the last few years of my life with the excuse of, "I'll have time for that later", it actually things that is important and matter in life...
I've also come to appreciate simplier things in life, such as health...
Maybe it is a sign of growing up? Whatever it is, it is definately an interesting turn of things for me...
I for one am excited to see what 2012 will hold, bring on 2012 year of completion!
Monday, October 17, 2011
To be headhunted...
What does it mean to be headhunted?
Does it mean one has made it in life?
Well, not necessary, one thing that you can be certain of if you get headhunted is; your career is heading in the right direction.
It doesn't mean that you will be guaranteed at least a 6 figure pay check.
However what it does mean is that:
- you are good at what you do
- your line of work is in demand.
- you are doing something right at work
One take out from my experience is, try not to get ahead of yourself if you do get a call like this. Don't mislead the recruitment agent, they can help you to get to where you want to be, but at the same time always remember that the world isn't that big after all. People talk and people know people.
Watch who you are talking to and don't offend people where possible. Don't burn bridges and keep doors open because this will give one the best chance of success in life.
This is probably applicable in all aspect of life.
Does it mean one has made it in life?
Well, not necessary, one thing that you can be certain of if you get headhunted is; your career is heading in the right direction.
It doesn't mean that you will be guaranteed at least a 6 figure pay check.
However what it does mean is that:
- you are good at what you do
- your line of work is in demand.
- you are doing something right at work
One take out from my experience is, try not to get ahead of yourself if you do get a call like this. Don't mislead the recruitment agent, they can help you to get to where you want to be, but at the same time always remember that the world isn't that big after all. People talk and people know people.
Watch who you are talking to and don't offend people where possible. Don't burn bridges and keep doors open because this will give one the best chance of success in life.
This is probably applicable in all aspect of life.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Almost the end
2010 is coming to an end and there is so much reflecting to do, for me personally anyway...
2010 has been an eventful year, and if I could sum it up in a few worlds it would definately be "rollarcoaster"
Lots has happen in my life as well as the lives of the people around me that made me start to ponder on what is important in life.
For starters, I've been a Christians for many years now, but yet I don't act like one, rather one would assume that I am an unsaved child. My year after year new years resolution of reading my bible and swearing less never came to pass. Perhaps its my lack of determination, perhaps it is my personality to swear. But I've come to realise that in everything that we do, we make choices, and I probably choose to swear, consciously or unconciously. I have previously blamed my swearing on my environment, people around me do it, it's the nature of the industry etc etc... but I think I've come to a point in time where excuses just doesn't cut it anymore...
Secondly, this year has been one where I have been confronted head on with sickness, death and the fragility of life. It's almost like everywhere I turn, someone I know has a loved one who is facing a life or death scenario. Now, usually this wouldn't affect me just because it doesn't affect me directly. However I have been confronted with this so many times that it has really hit home, especially in the last couple of months, so many things have happen that really make me think about my own life.
Am I making the full use of the time that God has given me, am I wasting my time everyday doing meaningless things?
Now, if you ask me 2 years ago what kind of a person I am, I would like my career is my number 1 priority. And some of my friend would also agree, once upon a time I was very driven to succeed and it is this determination that I believe landed me the job that I now have. Six months ago when someone asked me how I find my work, I would say I love it because I truly enjoy what I am doing and the team that I am in. However if you ask me know, my answer may not be the same. It's not that I don't like my job anymore, I still do but someone I don't think I have the same drive as before. Perhaps it's because not the top priority in my life?
Nowadays I seek to find meaning in my everyday life, am I utilising my time to do things that has been that will impact and help other people. I've started to think this way.
To me, this way of thinking is a turning point in my life, and perhaps a sign of maturity. Previously when I was career driven, I would not let anyone stand in the way of my success, meaning if someone ones to sabotage me, it is game on for me. Now, I feel like a job is just a way to earn money to buy the necessities in life, my job for example, everything that I do is to help the company make more sales and profit. Outside of that, there is really no meaning to it.
I've come to a realisation that time is too precious to be spend on meaningless things.
Although I don't know what I am suppose to be doing, what kind of meaningful task I can do to change the world, so to speak, this has certainly been a turning point in my life...
There is so much to life than material possessions and I need to keep reminding myself of what is truly important in life...
My aim for 2011, live a meaningful life!
2010 has been an eventful year, and if I could sum it up in a few worlds it would definately be "rollarcoaster"
Lots has happen in my life as well as the lives of the people around me that made me start to ponder on what is important in life.
For starters, I've been a Christians for many years now, but yet I don't act like one, rather one would assume that I am an unsaved child. My year after year new years resolution of reading my bible and swearing less never came to pass. Perhaps its my lack of determination, perhaps it is my personality to swear. But I've come to realise that in everything that we do, we make choices, and I probably choose to swear, consciously or unconciously. I have previously blamed my swearing on my environment, people around me do it, it's the nature of the industry etc etc... but I think I've come to a point in time where excuses just doesn't cut it anymore...
Secondly, this year has been one where I have been confronted head on with sickness, death and the fragility of life. It's almost like everywhere I turn, someone I know has a loved one who is facing a life or death scenario. Now, usually this wouldn't affect me just because it doesn't affect me directly. However I have been confronted with this so many times that it has really hit home, especially in the last couple of months, so many things have happen that really make me think about my own life.
Am I making the full use of the time that God has given me, am I wasting my time everyday doing meaningless things?
Now, if you ask me 2 years ago what kind of a person I am, I would like my career is my number 1 priority. And some of my friend would also agree, once upon a time I was very driven to succeed and it is this determination that I believe landed me the job that I now have. Six months ago when someone asked me how I find my work, I would say I love it because I truly enjoy what I am doing and the team that I am in. However if you ask me know, my answer may not be the same. It's not that I don't like my job anymore, I still do but someone I don't think I have the same drive as before. Perhaps it's because not the top priority in my life?
Nowadays I seek to find meaning in my everyday life, am I utilising my time to do things that has been that will impact and help other people. I've started to think this way.
To me, this way of thinking is a turning point in my life, and perhaps a sign of maturity. Previously when I was career driven, I would not let anyone stand in the way of my success, meaning if someone ones to sabotage me, it is game on for me. Now, I feel like a job is just a way to earn money to buy the necessities in life, my job for example, everything that I do is to help the company make more sales and profit. Outside of that, there is really no meaning to it.
I've come to a realisation that time is too precious to be spend on meaningless things.
Although I don't know what I am suppose to be doing, what kind of meaningful task I can do to change the world, so to speak, this has certainly been a turning point in my life...
There is so much to life than material possessions and I need to keep reminding myself of what is truly important in life...
My aim for 2011, live a meaningful life!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Fashion Week
What is fashion week?
Why do we have fashion week?
As I glance through article and picture from the Melbourne Fashion Festival, it dawn upon me that the "Melbourne Fashion Week" seems like a joke in comparison to NY FW, London FW, Paris FW, Milan FW and many others...
Do we understand what is fashion week and its significance? Fashion week is for fashion industry elite to come out and showcase what they think is the trend for the next season, communicate/ convince or even better set a new fashion direction. And it is because of this that it is an extremely risky business to organise to runaway show, the investment that you have to put into it to ensure that you are able to communicate your idea for the season is no doubt significant furthermore one too many misses will equals the demise of the label. As the brand credibility in dictating trend would be zilch.
Fashion Week is there to set the scene for next season not the current season we are in, but NEXT SEASON. It is for designers to tempt us with their exquisite collection and make us wait 6 months before being able to buy it.
It is a trade event for buyers to buy the season's next collection and decide on their range for the next season.
Now, in Melbourne Fashion Festival, it seems the event is full of runaway show organised by brand that are showcasing what is in store at the moment. When I came to this sad realisation, I really doubt if working in this kind of environment is any good for my development, sigh…
Why do we have fashion week?
As I glance through article and picture from the Melbourne Fashion Festival, it dawn upon me that the "Melbourne Fashion Week" seems like a joke in comparison to NY FW, London FW, Paris FW, Milan FW and many others...
Do we understand what is fashion week and its significance? Fashion week is for fashion industry elite to come out and showcase what they think is the trend for the next season, communicate/ convince or even better set a new fashion direction. And it is because of this that it is an extremely risky business to organise to runaway show, the investment that you have to put into it to ensure that you are able to communicate your idea for the season is no doubt significant furthermore one too many misses will equals the demise of the label. As the brand credibility in dictating trend would be zilch.
Fashion Week is there to set the scene for next season not the current season we are in, but NEXT SEASON. It is for designers to tempt us with their exquisite collection and make us wait 6 months before being able to buy it.
It is a trade event for buyers to buy the season's next collection and decide on their range for the next season.
Now, in Melbourne Fashion Festival, it seems the event is full of runaway show organised by brand that are showcasing what is in store at the moment. When I came to this sad realisation, I really doubt if working in this kind of environment is any good for my development, sigh…
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