Motivation

I need motivation. Most of the time, seriously. Like what Zig Ziglar said "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." I absolutely agree with him today.

Today was dekiting for those called up for the General Elections deployment. Nothing major about the dekiting day itself. Yesterday, I was deployed at Block 53 Teban Gardens for the GE. It was one of the many polling stations that was set up for the GE throughout the island. There were 5 of us deployed. We were to take over from the previous shift when we arrived at the location. I figured that it would be a long and very boring day like most deployments where we have to stand or patrol around to keep law and order. Surprisingly, my former Malay teacher, Madam Asnida, from Commonwealth Secondary School was one of the presiding officer where I was deployed. I can't remember the last time I spoke to her in person. She's a very passionate at what she's doing from what I know. She's from the media background before she started teaching. She does media productions with her husband and joins competition for the school. It was great meeting her that day. I did chat with some other presiding officers as well which helped to hasten the time I was there. Not a long and boring day after all.

We Run Our Own Races

Today was just one of those days that my run was sluggish. I really did not want to run but I had promised myself that I will not run less than 5km unless it's IPPT 2.4km. So I fought through the pain and completed the 5km. I did walk at some part of the run as the pain from my shin were really killing me. Nonetheless, I completed at least 5km. Now, as I'm typing this, my shin hurts even without me moving my leg. I don't want to see the doctor but I might need to if this pain persist for a few more days. I guess I got to stop running for this moment but I don't want to! I'm participating in the 21km category of the Sundown marathon event. It's like 2 weekends away and I'm injured now. I'm very sad really. I'm beginning to love running longer distance now. I think if I didn't signed up for the event, I wouldn't be running today.

Unexpected

What I got to learn today was really unexpected. I never thought those words would come out of his mouth. Right at this moment, I realised that everyone in my life has taught me something. If I could say 1 thing positive about what I learn from the people I mix with, I have a no reason to be sad.

When Billy said life was an adventure earlier during the day, jokingly or seriously, it struck a chord in me. Every turn is a new adventure. Everyone new you meet is an adventure. Every new things you feel is an adventure. Don't you think so? Even the unexpected is an adventure!

I bought last Saturday's Straits Times and I haven't read it.

Goodnight!

I try to .. is not enough

I realised that when I do something, I give a "try" effort and not my "best" effort. Enough to complete the work but never actually make it much better. I'm not leaving a dent.

One of my hero, Steve Jobs, is a perfect example. Why is he my hero? Cos I love his passion for innovation and his burning desire to create tools to unleash human potential. I believe not many people know about this. What do you see when you see a Mac, an iPod, an iPhone or an iPad? Do you see just another cool looking gadget or a tool to change the world with? Why do some people call other people shallow? My opinion would be that person did not take enough time to gt to know the other person.

Steve Jobs was worth millions when he was 25 but he didn't care. Why is that so? Have you ever wondered why? Why did he wear a Brioni suit just to go to a bank back then? Did you know about that fact at all? You can find the answers in the book -The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs. It's an awesome book, if you read it and applied it's principles. I believe that most people would take a company and label it the moment they see it without giving much thought about how that company became successful. Or even why was the company created at first.

There's going to be an appreciation ceremony for Beach Operations and Rangers this Thursday morning. I'm still clueless about how I come about doing the Moving Forward video for my department, Beach Operations. Hmm.. Right now, I don't only have the Moving Forward video for Beach OPs, I have the Rangers and another which involves the 2 department working in collaboration. A total of 3 videos! I'm quite excited really. I believed that I did a great job on the 3 videos. It was definitely not a "try" effort but my almost "best" effort.

Tired

I realised that I become very sleepy when I type an entry on my blog. I guess it can be used when I can't sleep right? Great idea!

Motivation

I asked myself what is my motivation in life? What drives me? The great people in this world has motivation. What drives me?

You ask, why motivation and now? Something in me stirred when I read, " The Presentation Secrets of Steve Job". I have alot of respect for Steve Jobs and I really admired him for what he has done. He sees art. There's so many things I could talk about him but for today, I just want to highlight why he created Apple.

He wanted to unleash the human potential with computers. Back in the 80s when PCs were around, most of it was used to do work. There were no PCs created to create art and that's why he built Apple, to create art. Apple products are a work of art. There are always other competitors who performs better than Apple products by hardware. But what's in it, the OS, and the beautiful exterior that makes it an item to lust for.

I started asking myself lately what's my motivation to live, to work, to perform a certain task? I haven't found my answers yet but I will someday.

The Flash!

It's interesting to know that when people say that life flashes by in an instant right before you die is actually true. But Barney puts it more specific, things that are important to you will flash by and I agree to that. When I had my first major asthma attack back in 2004 or 05, alot of things were running in my head. I saw my family. There was so many things that I wanted to do. So many things I haven't accomplished. I was only 16.

Late Saturday, I sensed my asthma was coming back and thankfully this time I had my inhaler with me. It's too risky not to bring it around. I realised that after a few puffs from the inhaler, I wasn't really recovering. It had lessen the severity but it never gave out. On Saturday, I went to Alexander Hospital to get myself checked. I should have seen this coming. I was asked why I came and I told them I had asthma. A few minutes later, they brought me to the back and gave me some medication by a face mask and some oral medication. I hate it when I don't expect it. I think I was at the hospital for about an hour and a half. I think. At least I got 2 days MC which isn't so bad really. Got another inhaler and some medications.

Sure enough being sick sucks. A friend told me that she was sick of being sick so she just did stuff and ate like she was fine. I tried it out and true enough, it wasn't so bad really. I just have to watch out for my cough and phlegm. Monday was awesome! I'd love to add it but my eyes can't handle it now. Turning in now. Goodnight!