Archive for October, 2009
No Birth Without Pain
Petite femelle Golden Retreiver Originally uploaded by madyson93 Dear mommy, Giving birth to great things require pain. Mom, I am sure you know that first hand. From the pain, you got me. A son/friend/ + comforter. Whether you’re starting a company/relationship/career there will be GROWING PAINS. But embrace the pain + hardships, this actually produces [...]
3 Must Learn “F” Words: Fearless + Frugal + Focus
FEARLESS Matt Originally uploaded by dela7 Dear mommy, I love “F” words. They have made me a happy and productive person. Fearless. In order to be a leader, I have to be fearless. This includes making decisions that involve spending thousands or family matters. Frugal. A few of my friends hate their jobs passionately. They [...]
Indecision: Greatest Enemy in Life
All Chess players are artists … Originally uploaded by KristinaVF Dear mommy, Indecision is the greatest Enemy in Life. Indecision leads to regret. Worst, it kills team/family morale. Sad to say, but I have only seen a few great leaders in my life. Daddy is one of my greatest leader. Sacrificing a Mercedes to send [...]
Life is Not A Dress Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal Originally uploaded by Lin Pernille ♥ Photography Dear Mommy, I have been living a full + happy life because I understand LIFE is not a dress rehearsal. After each day is over, there are no DO OVERs. This is both exciting and scary at the same time. Exciting because if We live in [...]
Get Excited Daily: Treat Everyday As the Opening Act
Old fashioned, elegant red theater stage drapes Originally uploaded by Nile Flow Gallery Dear mommy, I had a mentoring session with Chef Chu and he taught me something that changed my life. Lets state the obvious. Chef Chu is rich, successful, and charming. But the remarkable thing is that when people walk through his restaurant, [...]
Don’t Network, Build Partnerships
07.06.08 : Puppies Can Fly: Proof Is In The Capture Originally uploaded by PJ Taylor Photo Dear mommy, I learned Effective networking is not – going to an event to get a business card – going to an event to meet a new Facebook friend People say they will KIT, most don’t. Why? We are [...]
Secret of Closing Deals: Practice So What Theory
Patience Originally uploaded by RottieLover♥ Dear mommy, After being successful in a few marketing/sales jobs, I learned the secret to closing deals. While working for Budweiser as a marketing rep, I failed miserably at the beginning. My goal was to visit clubs and restaurants and arrange promotional events. “Mr. Robinson, I would like to come [...]
Fear: Why Fear + What to do
No Fear! Originally uploaded by ucumari Dear Mommy, I have conquered many of my past fears. In high school, I feared public speaking. So, I joined the speech team. Now, I can speak in front of thousands comfortably. In fact, I did the Robo Cop dance on Reality TV in front of George Foreman. Fear [...]
Jab daily: don’t go for the Knock Out
Black&white portrait of a girl with red boxing gloves Originally uploaded by hayden_post Dear mommy, I learned why most dreams don’t come true for people. They go for the Knock Out + fail miserably. My friend said he wanted to start a restaurant. He could not get the funding, so he stops. I tell him, [...]
Perseverance + Persistence:Brick Walls Weed Out People
Just Another Broken Brick In The Wall Originally uploaded by C0r0 Dear Mommy, My best friends are {Perseverance} + {Persistence} Randy Pausch from the Last Lecture described it best. “The brick walls are there to weed out those who don’t want it as bad.” As an entrepreneur, LIFE can be emotionally draining. setbacks include /code [...]
Self Esteem: Ways to increase It
What guys see in the mirror… Originally uploaded by Prozac74 Dear Mommy, I found the secret to having high self esteem. In high school, I had very low self esteem. I was awkward + had a rice bowl haircut + just did not think much about myself. Now, I just love myself. Maybe too much. [...]
Now: Not the past, Not the Future
NOW Originally uploaded by Dill Pixels Dear Mommy, I have to say I am happier than most of my friends. There is ONE major reason why. I learned that “the past is full of regrets, the future is full of anxiety, the present is only thing we can control.” I regret not spending more time [...]
Failure Is My Best Teacher
your failures do not define you Originally uploaded by unsoundtransient Dear Mommy, Failure is my best teacher. A few years ago, I started a website called Shitdr.com Consumers are charged a fee and a piece of plastic shit would be sent to their victims. Boss + ex boy friends are just a few examples I [...]
Action: “If not now, when? If not me, who?”
time Originally uploaded by in touch Dear mommy, I changed from a boy to a man once I learned this quote. Often times, we tell ourselves to wait for the perfect moment. The perfect moment to -start a business -change careers -leave a bad relationship but after studying successful entrepreneurs, I learned that they were [...]
Apple Magic Mouse revealed: so sexy
Apple will be releasing the sexy new Magic Mouse at the end of October. Priced around $70, the Magic Mouse makes a great gift. The design is sleek with great features such as gestures. Read more at Gizmodo.
Teresa Ng creates fun with Scavenger Crawl
The Scavenger Crawl is a rockin’ new way to calculate your cool. Compete against other participants in a new scavenger hunt that challenges both your feet and your brain. This Scavenger Crawl is a mash-up of scavenger hunt, fun run, and a costume parade. Teams will each be given a list of challenges at the [...]
Chinese Lady fighting with Black Lady over a seat in a San Francisco muni in chinatown
My Two points 1) The Apple Iphone and other cell phones equipped with video is now a useful tool 2) The Chinese + Black lady did not listen to Jesus “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist [...]
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{ Rayfil Wong | self development :: linbowing }
- New Sensation. Linbowing, not Tebowing.Jeremy Lin has been on fire. I noticed the other night Jeremy Lin bowing to Carmelo Anthony as a sign of celebration. Could this be a new sensation? No more Tebowing, Linbowing time. You heard it first here at rayfil.com, I am coining the term “Linbowing” A few years ago, I saw Jeremy Lin play […]
- Humans are Awesome, Training RequiredLimits are truly self imposed. Practice married with dedication and focus = amazing […]
