Stephen R Convey says, "just remember that every moment, every situation, provides a new choice. And in doing so, it gives you a perfect opportunity to do things differently to produce more positive results." (taken from his book, 7 habits of Highly Effective People)
Oftentimes, people are afraid of changes; afraid of new challenges and afraid of new ideas. We tend to think, analyze and consider every possibility (either good or bad) which we are going to face. We dare not make big decisions as we are afraid of failures; we are afraid of criticisms and we are afraid of being losers in the game. New ideas usually receive criticisms. We hear more nega-thoughts (taken from who moved my secret from Jay Gerard) than posi-thoughts.Their judgment of your problem and idea might not be as right as your judgment. You know yourself the best, you know yourself well and you have been living with yourself for years;therefore, you look , perceive things in wider aspect;wider angle and in different views. Therefore, good to listen to criticisms and opinions but those are only guidelines for your decision-making.It is not necessarily for you to accept.
Most of us do not know what we want in life or perhaps we have not thought of this question before or maybe we just "live a day then count a day"(in mandarin). It is not wrong to live such way. Everyone of us has different ways of living and everyone of us has some sorts of purpose of living.But, do we know why do we live on earth? What is the purpose of living? To eat? To enjoy? We understand that we come to this world is not to enjoy. We have so many things to do - most of the time, to better our life and to make ends meet. Back to the question, since we have done so many things with one purpose - to have a better life - Do we do it blindly without any goals and objectives? or we do because we are asked to or we have no choice? Yes, sometimes, we have no choice. We do things just to satisfy the other party. Don't you think that is tiring?If we are given a chance to showcase ourselves, what would you do?Would you stay or would you move on to try?
We must know what we want in life. That's important. However, the most important thing is we must be given a chance. Chance or opportunity is a leading path for a person to further develop what they want in life (my new quote). If a person is not given a chance, I believe no matter how much he / she tries to achieve in his / her, he / she would end no way.
Whatever you do, there is always a starting and there is always an ending (my new quote)
Therefore, I recommend this book - Who moved my secret by Jay Gerard to you. Hope you enjoy the book. I am now reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Convey which I have come across weeks ago but have not had a chance to read.
Thank you, Mr. Si*** for recommending me the book.
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