Time is ticking. It is 2013 already.
I just realized I have not updated the blog for a few months. Clearly, I have been busy... Well there are few items to summarize for the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. The major changes would be obtaining a new position in a new company and trip to Europe.
2012 is not really a quite year for me. A few major changes and decisions were made. Thankfully, correct decisions were made and I am pretty satisfy with my life now. I realize sometimes you just have to make your move and do what you truly believe. Maybe people do not understand or do not support at the time, but you should pursue what you truely want.
Life goes on, time doesn't wait for you. We just have to make some brave move. It is better to make a mistake than regret not doing it after.
With regards to my Europe trip, it was great. It is a family trip with family reunion as well. I am glad to take this opportunity since this may not happen again in my life time. I really appreciate the time that we can spend together.
There is a lot to see and experience in Europe. Two weeks is a very short period of time. UK and France are definitely worthwhile to revisit. Actually there is a lot of comment on the trip, I should update it later on.
PS. Happy New Year! Wish everyone all the best for 2013 and the snake year!
Gossip
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In fact I should know it better, as long as there are people, people talk. Some people like the attention, some people don't. I personally don't like the attention, don't like gossip.
I tried to keep my life simple these few years. I thought as long as you don't have anything interesting, people won't talk. Yet, I am wrong. People are bored, they need topics to maintain their social life. They do not care if it would cause hard feelings or if it is true. They will talk and comment on gossips.
If I am a celebrity, maybe I would like people to talk about me. Unfortunately I am not. The funny part is... I don't even know those people! Somehow, they happen to know a lot about me and most of them are false facts.
I understand people need topics for small talks. However, I don't think you should be judgmental and draw conclusions base on those gossips.
Maybe they are not totally wrong or making stuff up. I guess they are only wrong on my part. I shouldn't completely believe what I heard as well. Sometime I should be confident about what I actually see and feel.
I tried to keep my life simple these few years. I thought as long as you don't have anything interesting, people won't talk. Yet, I am wrong. People are bored, they need topics to maintain their social life. They do not care if it would cause hard feelings or if it is true. They will talk and comment on gossips.
If I am a celebrity, maybe I would like people to talk about me. Unfortunately I am not. The funny part is... I don't even know those people! Somehow, they happen to know a lot about me and most of them are false facts.
I understand people need topics for small talks. However, I don't think you should be judgmental and draw conclusions base on those gossips.
Maybe they are not totally wrong or making stuff up. I guess they are only wrong on my part. I shouldn't completely believe what I heard as well. Sometime I should be confident about what I actually see and feel.
Multi-tasking
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I always think multi-tasking is a good soft skill, which is transferable in different positions. I was trained to be able to multi-task in all my previous positions. It is good if you can concentrate on certain task one at the time. Yet, it is also necessary to keep yourself observant your surroundings and take care of the all the tasks. In one position, it is not possible to have one task at one time. It is necessary to develop the skill set to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
Around the same time last year, I was 100% concentrated on doing my UFE. It was pretty hard cord back then, even I look at it now. I have never study like that before in my life. Also, I don't think there will be another chance for me to study like that in the future.
As you grow up, there is a lot more going on your life and a lot more you need to consider. Yes, childhood was simple and happy. Parents will take care of everything for you, everything inside and outside of the house. Now, you have to be responsible for yourself. No one in the real world will forgive you like your parents did.
You don't really get to focus on one thing at a time anymore. Studying is not everything anymore. Meanwhile, you have to consider family, relationship, career, finance...etc. They are all parts of your life. They are equally important. You cannot really live without any of them. Multi-tasking skill is also important in terms how you handle your life as well.
Of course, not only multi-tasking, prioritize, time management... they are all important.
Unfortunately, we are not kids anymore. "those years" will be in our memories...
Around the same time last year, I was 100% concentrated on doing my UFE. It was pretty hard cord back then, even I look at it now. I have never study like that before in my life. Also, I don't think there will be another chance for me to study like that in the future.
As you grow up, there is a lot more going on your life and a lot more you need to consider. Yes, childhood was simple and happy. Parents will take care of everything for you, everything inside and outside of the house. Now, you have to be responsible for yourself. No one in the real world will forgive you like your parents did.
You don't really get to focus on one thing at a time anymore. Studying is not everything anymore. Meanwhile, you have to consider family, relationship, career, finance...etc. They are all parts of your life. They are equally important. You cannot really live without any of them. Multi-tasking skill is also important in terms how you handle your life as well.
Of course, not only multi-tasking, prioritize, time management... they are all important.
Unfortunately, we are not kids anymore. "those years" will be in our memories...
Step back
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It is been a while since my last post. A lot of stuff happened and changed. Some decisions were made. I don't know if those decisions were correct, but time will be able to tell.
Read a quote recently, you are living in a life resulted by decisions you made three years ago. Therefore, whatever decision you made right now should have impact on your life three years after. I don't know if it is really 3 years, but I am sure every decision you made would have change your life.
A lot of time, people are trying too hard to move forward and try to score. They tend to forget to make stop, step back and look at the entire pictures. When you don't really see ending of the way you to heading to, maybe it is a good time to step back and take a new road. Maybe the new road would take you to the destination faster.
Maybe I should not desire something I cannot control. But I would regret if I don't desire and try for something I want. I rather try and fail than regret after.
Read a quote recently, you are living in a life resulted by decisions you made three years ago. Therefore, whatever decision you made right now should have impact on your life three years after. I don't know if it is really 3 years, but I am sure every decision you made would have change your life.
A lot of time, people are trying too hard to move forward and try to score. They tend to forget to make stop, step back and look at the entire pictures. When you don't really see ending of the way you to heading to, maybe it is a good time to step back and take a new road. Maybe the new road would take you to the destination faster.
Maybe I should not desire something I cannot control. But I would regret if I don't desire and try for something I want. I rather try and fail than regret after.
A nice day off
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June is actually a busy month due to all the December year ends. I get a day off due to the doctor's appointment. It is a very nice day out today and it feels like I am back to school.
No make up, sweat pants, T-shirts, backpacks... Seriously, it looks like I am a Year 1 all over again. While I was talking on UT campus, I was telling myself the exact same thing I was walking in the western campus few years ago. I like this feeling, it reminds me who I really am. I have the admit, the reality and the workforce twist my view of life made me forgot who I want to be initially.
Maybe the original simple and happy life is all I wanted from the very beginning. All the educations, ambitions and others are just there to prove I can live better, to prove I can do it. Yet, better living does not equal to happier living.
Sometimes, you need someone/something to clear your mind and give you a ring of your real objective of life.
No make up, sweat pants, T-shirts, backpacks... Seriously, it looks like I am a Year 1 all over again. While I was talking on UT campus, I was telling myself the exact same thing I was walking in the western campus few years ago. I like this feeling, it reminds me who I really am. I have the admit, the reality and the workforce twist my view of life made me forgot who I want to be initially.
Maybe the original simple and happy life is all I wanted from the very beginning. All the educations, ambitions and others are just there to prove I can live better, to prove I can do it. Yet, better living does not equal to happier living.
Sometimes, you need someone/something to clear your mind and give you a ring of your real objective of life.
Hawaii Trip I
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This Victoria Day long weekend, we went to Hawaii for vacation. It is a very popular destination for vacation, especially for winter time. I think it is a place that is worthwhile to go at least once in your life time.
Hawaii has many islands, this time, we only went to the main island Oahu. This is a vacation, I want to be more relaxing and enjoyable. Of course, there is so much to see in Hawaii. I rather enjoy the sunshine and beach more.
The weather is always nice there. There is sunshine everyday. It is humid but not as sticky as HK. Maybe it is because of the nice weather, people are very friendly there as well. Although many visitors during the year, the local environment is still well protected. The ocean is still clear blue and green.
The itinerary will be updated in next blog.
Hawaii has many islands, this time, we only went to the main island Oahu. This is a vacation, I want to be more relaxing and enjoyable. Of course, there is so much to see in Hawaii. I rather enjoy the sunshine and beach more.
The weather is always nice there. There is sunshine everyday. It is humid but not as sticky as HK. Maybe it is because of the nice weather, people are very friendly there as well. Although many visitors during the year, the local environment is still well protected. The ocean is still clear blue and green.
The itinerary will be updated in next blog.
What is proper management?
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Management sounds like a very popular topic. Now days, too many people study management. However, how many of them actually apply their knowledge property and actually well manage a business? The answer can be very questionable.
I have to admit, management style is very subjective as well. Some people would agree with certain style and allow it work effectively. However, the same style may not work with other people. Therefore, I believe knowing your employees/suppliers/clients is very important in order to apply an effective management.
Also, management is not only managing the operation or business. I believe the most challenging part of management is managing the people. Many employers do not understand this and think they are the king because they pay their employees. Acting like a king is much like a dictatorship and it is not going to increase the productivity and loyalty of your employees. A good employer has to be open to different opinions and be a good listener. Employees may provide awesome ideas if you are willing to take them and this will help your company to expand further. You have to realize, you can only know/think of so much, your resources are limited.
Apple is successful because it is open to innovative ideas. The technology is advancing because young people are willing to explore and accept the new ideas. Of course, seniors and elder generation have the experience that youth do not have. However, while young people are learning your experience, seniors should also be open for new ideas.
I believe different types of management style are indicated on books. However, not many people are actually adopting them effective. It is relevant to the managers/employers' personality as well.
With a wrong management style, you may be able to survive, however, it would largely limit growth potential of the business.
I have to admit, management style is very subjective as well. Some people would agree with certain style and allow it work effectively. However, the same style may not work with other people. Therefore, I believe knowing your employees/suppliers/clients is very important in order to apply an effective management.
Also, management is not only managing the operation or business. I believe the most challenging part of management is managing the people. Many employers do not understand this and think they are the king because they pay their employees. Acting like a king is much like a dictatorship and it is not going to increase the productivity and loyalty of your employees. A good employer has to be open to different opinions and be a good listener. Employees may provide awesome ideas if you are willing to take them and this will help your company to expand further. You have to realize, you can only know/think of so much, your resources are limited.
Apple is successful because it is open to innovative ideas. The technology is advancing because young people are willing to explore and accept the new ideas. Of course, seniors and elder generation have the experience that youth do not have. However, while young people are learning your experience, seniors should also be open for new ideas.
I believe different types of management style are indicated on books. However, not many people are actually adopting them effective. It is relevant to the managers/employers' personality as well.
With a wrong management style, you may be able to survive, however, it would largely limit growth potential of the business.
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