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Saturday, December 03, 2011
Success Is....
Quote from the movie "Fame" (2009)
There are some things success is not.
It’s not fame, it’s not money or power
Success is….waking up In the morning so excited about what you have to
do that you literally fly out the door
It’s getting to work with people you love.
Success is connecting with the world and making people feel. It’s finding a way to bind together people
who have nothing in common but a dream.
It’s falling asleep at night knowing you did the best job you could
Success is joy and freedom and friendship.
Success is love.
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What is Success to you?
Thursday, December 01, 2011
10 Things I wish I Had Learned Earlier.
I found an interesting article the other day, so I decided to type it out to share:
"10 Things I wish I had Learned Earlier" - By: Tia Singh
Back in 1998, Fresh out of grad school and working in my first ever "real" job as an Account Executive in New Delhi Advertising agency, I knew.
I knew that I was going to quit the corporate world within 5 years.
I lasted 4.
It still took another 5 years of twists and turns for me to start my personal development journey and to bring me where I am today: a place of understanding, expansion, trust, happiness, knowing. I have learned, experienced, struggled, loved, lost and finally come home to me.
While I believe that our experiences are necessary for us to grow and evolve, there are a few gentle reminders that I wish I could have given myself - or should I say, started believing much earlier in life.
1.) You Don't Have to Know All the Answers.
Not being able to make a life decision, pick a career or know what you want to do does not mean that you aren't "living up to your potential" or wasting your life. One day, it will come together. Until then, enjoy the journey.
2.) You Always Have a Choice.
Even when life isn't panning out the way you want, you can choose how to respond. Even when you feel completely helpless, you have a choice! Don't spend your time thinking you have to do what's expected of you or making decisions based on wanting to be liked.
3.) Enjoy the In-Between Spaces.
The time it takes to make your dreams come true. The periods of singledom. The time spent in relationships. Don't be in one situation and wish for it to be something else. That is truly a sad waste of time because one day you will wish you were more present instead of worrying about when things would change. And believe it or not, those things you'll miss.
4.) Have More Opinions.
And don't be scared to share them.
5.) Comparison is the Deadliest Disease.
A little competition is healthy but know this: there is no race you will not fall behind; there is no one to catch up to - you have all the time in the world.
6.) Quitting is an Option.
The sooner you accept that and stop trying to please everyone, the faster you'll progress.
7.) Failing at Something Does Not Make You a Failure.
It may be a Cliche but it's something I wish I'd believed when I was younger. Also, you WILL fail, without Fail! It's fine to dislike it, as long as it doesn't stop you from getting back on the horse.
8.) Don't Make Excuses for Who You Are.
Don't pretend to like music your friends like or change your mind, behavior or tastes to become someone you're not. If you don't want six figure salary, own it. If you want to make a million dollars, own that too. Whoever you are, whatever you want, is valid!
9.) Travel Will Change You.
Be prepared to expand and grow like you never thought possible. Te earlier, the better.
10.) Trust That Feeling in Your Gut.
Those times you said one thing, but felt something else - INTUITION! Your inner guidance sstem will never do you wrong, You already know. Trust yourself.
"10 Things I wish I had Learned Earlier" - By: Tia Singh
Back in 1998, Fresh out of grad school and working in my first ever "real" job as an Account Executive in New Delhi Advertising agency, I knew.
I knew that I was going to quit the corporate world within 5 years.
I lasted 4.
It still took another 5 years of twists and turns for me to start my personal development journey and to bring me where I am today: a place of understanding, expansion, trust, happiness, knowing. I have learned, experienced, struggled, loved, lost and finally come home to me.
While I believe that our experiences are necessary for us to grow and evolve, there are a few gentle reminders that I wish I could have given myself - or should I say, started believing much earlier in life.
1.) You Don't Have to Know All the Answers.
Not being able to make a life decision, pick a career or know what you want to do does not mean that you aren't "living up to your potential" or wasting your life. One day, it will come together. Until then, enjoy the journey.
2.) You Always Have a Choice.
Even when life isn't panning out the way you want, you can choose how to respond. Even when you feel completely helpless, you have a choice! Don't spend your time thinking you have to do what's expected of you or making decisions based on wanting to be liked.
3.) Enjoy the In-Between Spaces.
The time it takes to make your dreams come true. The periods of singledom. The time spent in relationships. Don't be in one situation and wish for it to be something else. That is truly a sad waste of time because one day you will wish you were more present instead of worrying about when things would change. And believe it or not, those things you'll miss.
4.) Have More Opinions.
And don't be scared to share them.
5.) Comparison is the Deadliest Disease.
A little competition is healthy but know this: there is no race you will not fall behind; there is no one to catch up to - you have all the time in the world.
6.) Quitting is an Option.
The sooner you accept that and stop trying to please everyone, the faster you'll progress.
7.) Failing at Something Does Not Make You a Failure.
It may be a Cliche but it's something I wish I'd believed when I was younger. Also, you WILL fail, without Fail! It's fine to dislike it, as long as it doesn't stop you from getting back on the horse.
8.) Don't Make Excuses for Who You Are.
Don't pretend to like music your friends like or change your mind, behavior or tastes to become someone you're not. If you don't want six figure salary, own it. If you want to make a million dollars, own that too. Whoever you are, whatever you want, is valid!
9.) Travel Will Change You.
Be prepared to expand and grow like you never thought possible. Te earlier, the better.
10.) Trust That Feeling in Your Gut.
Those times you said one thing, but felt something else - INTUITION! Your inner guidance sstem will never do you wrong, You already know. Trust yourself.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Christmas?
As we talked about Christmas gift. You put in so much thought into what to get ur parents and your sisters. Heck, i put in a lot of thought towards what to get them too. then 2 weeks before i "plan" to show up you ask me what i want for Christmas -- but really it only came up coz i ask you what i am getting for Christmas. I really just want some indication that you put in some thought for me. because we've been talking about what you want and watever one else in your family wants. -- All i want is for you to say "something good", "it's a surprise" or something that would tell me that u didnt forget about me. -- i dont expect ur family to think about me. I do expect my bf to have thought about me. u asked me what i want. --that just really tells me that u havent thought about it at all.
but u told me that i already bought my own Xmas Christmas present. $20 ear muffs. apparently that was all i was getting. the same ear muffs i got your sister. trouble is, i wasnt just going to give her the ear muffs. When i told you that i thought i went a little too far with ur sister's Christmas present you told me that it wasnt alot even with the added stuff. -- i know this message is all jumbled up in to one thing. -- but i hope there's an understanding as to why i would be a little psychologically "unbalanced" with the idea. -- it wasnt too much for your sister, but for your gf it's enough.
THEN made a joking comment about me wanting the most / the best when i half complained. -- well i never said that.... but really... why not? i do want the most, the best. not from ur sisters or ur brother in law. -- but from my bf? YES. i do. ur sisters' got their bf / husband to spoil them. If u want to spoil them, then that's ur thing. But is it wrong of me to expect my bf to spoil me more than he spoils any one else?
what's more...it looks like i'm trying to impress ur sister. which i dont understand why i am... i'm not asking her to impress me. and frankly if i was to be a mean bitch, i would say i really care what she thinks of me. If what ur sisters think changes what u feel about me then u dont really love me. u love who ever will make ur family happy. and i'm not it, i'm not an entertainment doll.
So. Get ur parents the $300 receiver. get urself $1100 microphones. ur gf? heck check the dollar store they have some neat stuff there. i'll bet they will still have things in stock the day before Christmas.
but u told me that i already bought my own Xmas Christmas present. $20 ear muffs. apparently that was all i was getting. the same ear muffs i got your sister. trouble is, i wasnt just going to give her the ear muffs. When i told you that i thought i went a little too far with ur sister's Christmas present you told me that it wasnt alot even with the added stuff. -- i know this message is all jumbled up in to one thing. -- but i hope there's an understanding as to why i would be a little psychologically "unbalanced" with the idea. -- it wasnt too much for your sister, but for your gf it's enough.
THEN made a joking comment about me wanting the most / the best when i half complained. -- well i never said that.... but really... why not? i do want the most, the best. not from ur sisters or ur brother in law. -- but from my bf? YES. i do. ur sisters' got their bf / husband to spoil them. If u want to spoil them, then that's ur thing. But is it wrong of me to expect my bf to spoil me more than he spoils any one else?
what's more...it looks like i'm trying to impress ur sister. which i dont understand why i am... i'm not asking her to impress me. and frankly if i was to be a mean bitch, i would say i really care what she thinks of me. If what ur sisters think changes what u feel about me then u dont really love me. u love who ever will make ur family happy. and i'm not it, i'm not an entertainment doll.
So. Get ur parents the $300 receiver. get urself $1100 microphones. ur gf? heck check the dollar store they have some neat stuff there. i'll bet they will still have things in stock the day before Christmas.
Friday, October 14, 2011
3am
Needing ur touch has never been an easy thing to ignore. lately it's been harder than ever.
this isnt a path i would choose for anyone.
my rock. my pillar. my support. the one person who would still be on my side when the world turns on me.
-- all i want is to make this hurt stop --
Is that too much to ask for?
this isnt a path i would choose for anyone.
my rock. my pillar. my support. the one person who would still be on my side when the world turns on me.
-- all i want is to make this hurt stop --
Is that too much to ask for?
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