Read A Book Per Month.

Went to Popular bookstore the other day with my loving wife and our three kids. This is one of the places that we like hang out. Saw a lot new great books and one that capture my eyes was “ Put Your Dream To The Test“ by John Maxwell. Yes, John Maxwell has been one of my many favourite authors. I believe, this book is one his latest. Normally l love to buy recently published books. How do I know that? Just look at the date when the book was published? For this case, it was this year.

It has been my mission to complete reading one book a month. This habit has really shaped my life positively. But some people say, they do not like to read, then how to develop this habit? Many years ago, I also did not like to read. The reason was that I had not yet really discover my strong interest / passion. But, the moment I found my passion / interest, I became hungry for any information about my interest / passion. One way to fulfill this hunger is via reading. That was how I managed to make reading as my habit.

Another reason that people cannot develop a reading habit is that they have not yet find really good book…a book that really captivating them.. In my case, the book that really lured me to this reading world was a book by Anthony Robbin ; Unlimited Power. After reading that book, I became so keen in reading personal; on development topics.

So keep searching and you will find one.

Create Your Own Hour

This idea has been long in my head. Keep on thinking on what is the best time of the day for me just to be with myself. This idea I got from several of great success coaches. Finally, I got it, it will be every nite; from 10pm til 11 pm. This is the time where I will focus purely on myself. I will go through all my core values in life; religion, family, health, career and wealth. Evaluate on how am doing on each of these values. Re-read all the goals / activities that I set for each one of them. Anything that I can improve further? I believe it is good habit.

You too should create your own hour. Just to be with yourself. No interruptions. Look deep in your soul. You will appreciate it.

Help Others

Just finished buying some foods from the “Pasar Tani” this morning. It is a great place to get my favourite stuff for my breakfast, particularly for this great Saturday morning. On my way back to my car, a stranger approached me…asking for a direction. She look very confused and frustrated . Must be lost and irritated, I thought. Most of us, particularly men,…do not like to ask, especially for direction, even though very clear that he already totally lost!

I Just showed her the direction. It was very easy because I know that place very well.
So much relief and grateful shown on her face. A great day, to start the day with a good gesture on helping people.. Even though it is very tiny stuff. It does not matter. Help others with full sincerity and smile on the face can bring out light to those who give and receive it.

Give help in anyway you can. Doesn’t matter; it can be a tiny thing such helping / giving direction. Have a mission in life ..to help others. You will have many chances to achieve this mission as they will unfold before you. And you never know when is the day that you need that help.

Create Varieties

Woke-up this morning felt a bit tired and lethargic. Need to energize myself otherwise will face more tough time in the office. What to do? Why not do some thing different this morning? Said to myself. Why not bring my kids out for breakfast together this morning. Chit-chat with them and have some small laugh together; kids and father stuff. Normally, we had breakfast at home. So, I let them know that I will bring them out today for a quick breakfast ..all faces smiling and at no time we are already at the restaurant spending breakfast time together. This small activity has reverse my mood / energy from lethargic and great. Ready for a big day today!

So, have varieties in life and beat the routine. Do something different and you will feel different!

Fill Your Mind With Positive Stuff.

My day today was very great. I can really feel it. Very seldom I have this kind of feeling.. feel so meaningful and very upbeat. What have happened? I thought? Think deeply about it…then I realized, the nite before, I read so much (before sleep) from the book “ Greatness Guide book 2” by Robin sharma. My brain was so ignited by the ideas presented. That nite I also listened a lot to many of my favourite songs such as “Feel” by Robbie William and many more…These were really the cause..I Strongly believe.

God, thank you.

Develop A Habit

Many people say “ it takes about 21 days to develop a habit”. 21 days actually not that long. But you need to do whatever you want to make them a habit on a consistent basis. Miss a day, need to restart again, day one again…I found it works very well for me. Just decide what habit you want to develop and keep a record for it. Have your own journal. Give a ‘tick” on a daily basis on the behavior or thing that you want to make them a habit.

Oh ya, to develop a bad habit, it does not take 21 days to develop…3 days you got it already.. Agreed? ha..ha, just wonder why?

Anyway, ignore the bad habit and focus only on the great one. Good Luck!

Master Your Emotion

What is wrong with me?! Here I am, sharing with others on how to be great and happy. But yet, I myself can’t tame my own emotions…angry, frustration and hatred. Lucky I realized it earlier. Wise man said, awareness, is the first step to everything. I know, I should control my emotions.. do not allow them to control me.. otherwise I am finish.

So, how to control or master your own emotion ? [ bad emotions]. First, be aware, that you are in that state of emotion. Be it sad…hatred etc. Then, think about your true self. Are you really like that? Easily angry.. Down…

I am also lucky because of the mental preparation that I had on myself so far. The materials that I always listen to daily.. the books that I read. All these really help me.. particularly during the testing time.