Friday, November 20, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Money, happiness, great profs
Read the following in a book somewhere; If you believe money can bring you happiness, forget it, only people who has not much money will believe this.
I think there is a lot of truth to this. Was talking to my mom about the idea of "Happiness"...and I said that i feel happy when i feel free and contented. When i feel that i'm in control of my life and all the wonderful things that has happened to me, i feel truly happy. I think that being happy is a choice. A state of mind.
For instance, when I think that I have to attend my strategy class to face my (sometimes) ridiculous and brilliant prof, i feel super sian. But when I felt that I WANT to attend his class cuz there is so much to learn, I felt energized and happy. Nothing has changed, except my attitude towards it.
I think that at our age, there is so much knowledge and skill to acquire. If we are passionate about what we do, we will enjoy the process and probably do a wonderful job compared to those who are in it for the material rewards.
Talking to Prof Pearl Tan, and she reminded me not to lose the ability to THINK. Even if an organisation discourages it, always think. Yet also try not to be a pain to work with (which sometimes happen when you are too independent). When you talk to people who LOVE what they do, you can feel it.
I think SMU students are a really lucky bunch. We have profs who love what they do. Prof Pearl Tan, JJ, Joanne Tay and Andrew Lee showed me what true professionalism is. They remind student that having technical skills is a must, but it is the our character that will determine our achievement.
Can you imagine looking into the mirror every morning and hating the man in the mirror? I can't imagine doing that.
Let us take the road less traveled.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
This Is It
Just watch the Michael Jackson "This Is It" movie. Blown away by the creative genius called MJ. He is a story teller. His music and videos are just tools for him to tell his story. Behind the glitz and glamor hides someone who I believe truly cares about the people around him and loves what he does. He is no doubt talented, yet the insane hours put in to perfect his performance shows us that talent can only bring us that far, there rest is still sheer hardwork and determination. The passing of a legend. This Is It.
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