Hello...
Its time to make new year resolution again.
In the past, I think I often make long list of resolutions without huge commitment to commit it. I would narrow down to just a few:
1. Simplicity
My father is absolutely right about me. He confronted me today about it and I really should change, in fact, this is actually not something new that I dont know about. I have too many activities going on resulted in exhaustion. I often dont have enough of sleep as I dont have good time management. Failed in time management because I dont know how to say 'no' to invitations. This also directly affecting my quality of work and also time spent with family in 2013. I dont have more than 24 hours a day...
I would like to elaborate more as this term "simplicity" is the root cause of many problems in myself if I dont practice well. There are just too many things I want to do in my life, simply dont have time to do them. Dont even have time to practice it to perfection. Simplicity will result in a few things I should be doing and therefore doing it better. This is what my father has been conveying to me all the time but I just could not embrace it with reasons that to stretch the capacity in myself (or to be "superman", a term my father used on me as I like to handle a lot of things).
I only want to spend time with those whom I should value and treasure. In fact, I started practicing it awhile ago and rejected few outings. I felt that I can actually breathe better. I was actually forced to do this because I need to catch up on my work.
I used to have wild imagination of all things, including people I met. So my expectation of them are pretty high, particularly on the CEOs I met. I used to think that they are "superman", able to do a lot of different things in their life. In fact, these successful (some are some are not) CEOs characteristics are not as what I imagined. They are very focused in doing things, and that has to come with a price, meaning ignoring other stuff that are not important to them. I understand now and I will embrace and apply them. I must do it despite the pain I am going to face.
2. Career
Nothing much to elaborate here. Simplicity will guide me to do well in my work assuming I practice it well. I had not been doing a good job at work. However, I dont think there is anything I cant handle at work given that I focus on doing them.
I am actually handling some managerial role in a number of projects, also handling international clients. I love the learning experience at work place but it comes with a cost, monetary cost. Just gotta look at the goal and keep focusing.
3. Relationship
Dont have one now but will continue to open my eyes for it. The approach and thinking now is different than in the past. I dont look for perfect girls, I look for girls who have values and know what they want; at the same time compatible to my personality. Just as simple as that. "Perfect the imperfection". Need to stop fancying hot, smart, kitchen friendly girls, LOL.
4. Healthier body
Gym, gym and gym. Did have time for the past 1 month. And I guess simplicity will guide me to do that. Trust me. Need to solve the root cause first!
If I cant solve the root cause, no point proceeding because I wont succeed in life. I will do that first!
That will be it.
Justin Soh
