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Thursday, November 05, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Outliers - Maclcom Gladwell
Some obervations from outliers:
Most outliers have 3 things in common:
1) passion
2) talents
3) hard work
Even one does not do above average among the selected best group,as long as they are "above the threshold" level, they mostly can achieve outstanding results in mkt
Actually, not only IQ matters, but practical intelligence is also of impt vs analytical intelligence. How the genius brought up , mainly dictated by the family background. Say, for those come from middle family, they learn of "entitlement", those kids are more described as more alert, poised, attractive and well dressed. It is in contrast with those brought up from lower end family, of whom the genius learnt of " independence" but some are lacking the practical intelligence.
"They neeeded an opportunity to step outside those roles when they sat in the cockpit, and language was the key to that transformation." - Korean pilots p.256.
Under emergency cicumstance, you need commands and assertive words to clearly communicate to the team, rather than the submissive requests which are the prodcuts of cultural legacy and history of individualistic characteristics.
"Success is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for 22 mins to make sense of something that most people would give up on after 30 sec." P.288
"Virtually every success story we've seen in this book so far involves someone or some group working harder than their peers". p.279
"Working really hard is what successful people do, and the genius of the culture is that hard work gave those in the fields a way to find meaning in the midst of great uncertainty and poverty".
"SSLANT - smile, sit up, listen, ask questions, nod when being spoken to, and track with your eyes" p. 293
"It is when thus relieved from the state of tension belonging to acutal study that boys and girls, as well as men and women, acquire the habit of thought and reflection, and of forming their own conclusions, independently of what they are taught and the authority of others." p.297
"Outliers are those who have been given opportunities - and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them" p. 313
"We are so caught in the myths of the best and the brightest and the self-made that we think outliers spring naturally from the earth" p. 314
"Marita just needed a chance" p. 315
Most outliers have 3 things in common:
1) passion
2) talents
3) hard work
Even one does not do above average among the selected best group,as long as they are "above the threshold" level, they mostly can achieve outstanding results in mkt
Actually, not only IQ matters, but practical intelligence is also of impt vs analytical intelligence. How the genius brought up , mainly dictated by the family background. Say, for those come from middle family, they learn of "entitlement", those kids are more described as more alert, poised, attractive and well dressed. It is in contrast with those brought up from lower end family, of whom the genius learnt of " independence" but some are lacking the practical intelligence.
"They neeeded an opportunity to step outside those roles when they sat in the cockpit, and language was the key to that transformation." - Korean pilots p.256.
Under emergency cicumstance, you need commands and assertive words to clearly communicate to the team, rather than the submissive requests which are the prodcuts of cultural legacy and history of individualistic characteristics.
"Success is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for 22 mins to make sense of something that most people would give up on after 30 sec." P.288
"Virtually every success story we've seen in this book so far involves someone or some group working harder than their peers". p.279
"Working really hard is what successful people do, and the genius of the culture is that hard work gave those in the fields a way to find meaning in the midst of great uncertainty and poverty".
"SSLANT - smile, sit up, listen, ask questions, nod when being spoken to, and track with your eyes" p. 293
"It is when thus relieved from the state of tension belonging to acutal study that boys and girls, as well as men and women, acquire the habit of thought and reflection, and of forming their own conclusions, independently of what they are taught and the authority of others." p.297
"Outliers are those who have been given opportunities - and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them" p. 313
"We are so caught in the myths of the best and the brightest and the self-made that we think outliers spring naturally from the earth" p. 314
"Marita just needed a chance" p. 315
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day 9 (18 th Sep) 星期五
Mum and I had big big breakfast at Rossini at CQ. ^.^
Time flies, time to back to HK... I missed here a lot, but thanks God I had great stay here....really Enjoyable! Hope to enjoy life at different stages.
Time flies, time to back to HK... I missed here a lot, but thanks God I had great stay here....really Enjoyable! Hope to enjoy life at different stages.
Day 8 (17 th Sep) 星期四
Harbour Cruise (9:30 am to 10:30 am)
visit Auntie Qing at Marrickville => Vietnam beef noodles and pork rolls*2
Bondi beach - Nice sea view + Shopping!
visit Auntie Qing at Marrickville => Vietnam beef noodles and pork rolls*2
Bondi beach - Nice sea view + Shopping!
Day 7 (16 th Sep) 星期三
Day 5 (14 th Sep) 星期一
Hunter Valley Garden
We picked up by the KAA tour at 7:30am, we shortly head off for our journery!
We firstly went to the Reptiles park, where we could touch the hair of Koala bears and fed the kangaroos. We then went to try the Pork Gin at a wine tasting shop. We actually tired another wine shop...but of course our target is Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Gardens has 12 themed gardens spinning over 25 hectares. We enjoyed a delightful 2-course lunch here (with ice cream ^.^).
We actually just went to the Rose Garden, Border Garden, Storybook Garden and Italian Grotto here. I guess these are some of the best themed gardens here.
We finished the trip with the chocolate factory.
We picked up by the KAA tour at 7:30am, we shortly head off for our journery!
We firstly went to the Reptiles park, where we could touch the hair of Koala bears and fed the kangaroos. We then went to try the Pork Gin at a wine tasting shop. We actually tired another wine shop...but of course our target is Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Gardens has 12 themed gardens spinning over 25 hectares. We enjoyed a delightful 2-course lunch here (with ice cream ^.^).
We actually just went to the Rose Garden, Border Garden, Storybook Garden and Italian Grotto here. I guess these are some of the best themed gardens here.
We finished the trip with the chocolate factory.
Day 4 (13 th Sep)星期日
再見CPC
Katy and Gilbert picked me up to CPC in the morning, and Katy and I had cappucino at CPC...nice. Luckily I met some of my CCF buddies here, including Carol, Hong and Hannas, Anny and Alan,Imelda, Tim and Cheung Yung etc..
I had good sermon here from Dorothy choi and "big lunch" at CPC. Hahah...last time I had lunch here has been way more than 10 years ago...I really enjoyed the lunch prepared by the bros and sis! ^.^
Visit auntie Ling & auntie Qing
I quickly went to meet up with mum and auntie at the City Market - China Town(thanks Hong for the lift). Our nephews have grown up a lot and they can barely speak Chinese however.
We had a relaxing stay here at Auntie Ling and Uncle Man's brand new huge house. The house has very good decoration, which adds a taste of modernness.
At night, we had "raw" shrimps and crabs, big fish and duck for dinner. We were really full for dinner neir!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Day 3 (12 th Sep) 星期六
Chatswood ~ 3A Hercules St
We take the free shuttle bus 555 all the way to the QVB and then start our journey here at Chatswood...
Chatswood has changed a good deal....I have many nice little memories here with mum and sis...AND Food of course! Yvonne has the Macquarie Open Day, so after she had lunch with us, she went back to Uni for photos.
Dinner with Yee May and Yee Ling
At night, we have nice Korean food at East Wood with my best friend Yee May and her sis Yee Ling. :-) . Yee May was v kind to give us a night drive such that we could go to the Macquarie and nice night scene.
We take the free shuttle bus 555 all the way to the QVB and then start our journey here at Chatswood...
Chatswood has changed a good deal....I have many nice little memories here with mum and sis...AND Food of course! Yvonne has the Macquarie Open Day, so after she had lunch with us, she went back to Uni for photos.
Dinner with Yee May and Yee Ling
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sydney trip 10th Sep to 18th Sep 09
Day 1 (10th Sep) 星期四
19:20 Virgin Atlantic VS0200
Day 2 (11 th Sep)星期五
06:35 arrive at Sydney Airport
We manage to get our "Gold" licenses at RTA Wynard.
Weather in Sydney is bit cool, around 15 C...Around 3pm, we went to the Rocks for tea at Park Hyatt. Really gorgeous view for Opera House and the Circular Quay.
After short walk at the Rocks, we are bit exhausted but still bit exhausted
At night, I have dinner with Maggie, we dined at the Opera Quay, nice view here.
We have great sleep here at Inter Continental, as the place is gorgeous and we are v exhausted already, after 9 hours flight in the early morning.
19:20 Virgin Atlantic VS0200
Day 2 (11 th Sep)星期五
06:35 arrive at Sydney Airport
We manage to get our "Gold" licenses at RTA Wynard.
Weather in Sydney is bit cool, around 15 C...Around 3pm, we went to the Rocks for tea at Park Hyatt. Really gorgeous view for Opera House and the Circular Quay.
After short walk at the Rocks, we are bit exhausted but still bit exhausted
At night, I have dinner with Maggie, we dined at the Opera Quay, nice view here.
We have great sleep here at Inter Continental, as the place is gorgeous and we are v exhausted already, after 9 hours flight in the early morning.
Monday, September 07, 2009
Funcky Dance
最近, 我跟Rachel參加了Funcky Dance. 期實,跳舞幾好玩.而且我可以接觸多一點兒這個範疇,也是很時尚這樣子. 當中跳舞的過程 ,流很多的汗.但可以達到減肥和年輕的心態和生理狀態. 也是不錯的活動呢!
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
我的心
你要保守你心 勝過保守一切 因為一生的果效是由心發出
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Smart Choices
An effective decision making process will fulfill these 6 criteria:
> it focuses on what's important
> it is logical and consistent
> it acknowledges both subjective and objective factors and blends analytical with intuitive thinking
> it requires only as much info and analysis as is necessary to resolve a particular dilemma
> it encourages and guides the gathering of relevant info and informed opinion
> it is straightforward, reliable, easy to use and flexible
The 8 elements of Smart Choices:
Problem
Objectives
Alternatives
Consquences
Tradeoffs
Uncertainty
Risk Tolerance
Linked Decisions
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Kitty lab - interesting KTA by Rachel & Sophie
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
與同事分享的 agnis' b cakes
Sunday, August 23, 2009
在懼怕中,我們可以怎樣禱告?
好友"美麗人" 給我的故勵和提議 謝謝她們對自己的關心 也抱歉要她們為自己擔心.
「我懼怕的時候要倚靠你。 我倚靠神……必不懼怕」
(詩五十六3-4)
在懼怕中,我們可以怎樣禱告?懼怕是很有主宰性、支配性的力量,操控我們的感受和行為反應,而在人、事的不濟中就浮出來,或在內心閃動而擺佈我們。感恩的是,神教導我們「敬畏」祂,其實是一種邀請,叫我們把一切的懼怕轉向祂,單單的懼怕祂。敬畏神是確認祂是生命的獨一主宰,而一切的事物,包括經濟起跌、關係衝突、成敗得失、面色眼神都不是神,都不能至終決定我們的命運福祉。獨一的以神為神,幫助我們解除各種宣稱主宰我們的事物,使我們內心堅強、安頓、釋然、寬廣。
面對叫我們懼怕的事物,我們可以怎樣的禱告?我們很容易把那些嘗試支配我們的情緒轉移成為一種支配神的禱告,譬如給神期限,分不清是在指令神還是祈求神,分不清我們是表達自己的無助,抑或在投射神是無助和不濟的。敬畏神的禱告反而是放下一切支配的慾望來表示單純的倚靠,並宣告獨一的敬畏祂。在禱告的過程中,我發覺有很多我可以做的東西:
1.
我可以祈求幫助,陳明需要,開放我的感受,表達內心的掙扎。我可以保持溝通而不需指定後果,把後果和出路完全交託信靠祂的智慧和安排。.我可以表示我的擔憂,但同時認定唯有祂是神,並相信祂應許的信實,即凡尋求祂的,祂必應允。至於如何應允是祂的事。
2.
我可以讚美祂,唯有祂超越萬有、可頌可畏、至聖至榮。願神你越顯為至大,我心靈的視野就越擴闊,我的目光就不貼於眼前的呎土。我可以學習無聲的等候仰望,單單的注目於主。讓主你的榮美轉化我、感化我。讓我的心靈隨你的呼喚轉向你、歸回安息於你。
3.
我可在神面前謙卑,承認卑微有限、無助無奈是我的實況,讓我放手去除支配慾望而安息安頓。
4.
我可以在神面前學習堅持。懼怕叫我退縮,但神若你沒有叫我退,就求你幫我站穩,求你加力助我堅定依靠你。
5.
我可以溫柔地面對裡面洶湧的情緒,讓他們展現在神的面前,讓神的愛來開解疏導他們。
6.
我可以在神你的光中反省自己,那些地方靠著主恩可以做得更好,更自由、更有效、更著力。
7.
我可以把我的同工和其它肢體的需要帶到神你的面前。他們得你安慰、扶持,就是我被安慰、扶持。
「他不喜悅馬的力大,不喜愛人的腿快。耶和華喜愛敬畏他和盼望他慈愛的人。」(詩一四七10-11)
「我懼怕的時候要倚靠你。 我倚靠神……必不懼怕」
(詩五十六3-4)
在懼怕中,我們可以怎樣禱告?懼怕是很有主宰性、支配性的力量,操控我們的感受和行為反應,而在人、事的不濟中就浮出來,或在內心閃動而擺佈我們。感恩的是,神教導我們「敬畏」祂,其實是一種邀請,叫我們把一切的懼怕轉向祂,單單的懼怕祂。敬畏神是確認祂是生命的獨一主宰,而一切的事物,包括經濟起跌、關係衝突、成敗得失、面色眼神都不是神,都不能至終決定我們的命運福祉。獨一的以神為神,幫助我們解除各種宣稱主宰我們的事物,使我們內心堅強、安頓、釋然、寬廣。
面對叫我們懼怕的事物,我們可以怎樣的禱告?我們很容易把那些嘗試支配我們的情緒轉移成為一種支配神的禱告,譬如給神期限,分不清是在指令神還是祈求神,分不清我們是表達自己的無助,抑或在投射神是無助和不濟的。敬畏神的禱告反而是放下一切支配的慾望來表示單純的倚靠,並宣告獨一的敬畏祂。在禱告的過程中,我發覺有很多我可以做的東西:
1.
我可以祈求幫助,陳明需要,開放我的感受,表達內心的掙扎。我可以保持溝通而不需指定後果,把後果和出路完全交託信靠祂的智慧和安排。.我可以表示我的擔憂,但同時認定唯有祂是神,並相信祂應許的信實,即凡尋求祂的,祂必應允。至於如何應允是祂的事。
2.
我可以讚美祂,唯有祂超越萬有、可頌可畏、至聖至榮。願神你越顯為至大,我心靈的視野就越擴闊,我的目光就不貼於眼前的呎土。我可以學習無聲的等候仰望,單單的注目於主。讓主你的榮美轉化我、感化我。讓我的心靈隨你的呼喚轉向你、歸回安息於你。
3.
我可在神面前謙卑,承認卑微有限、無助無奈是我的實況,讓我放手去除支配慾望而安息安頓。
4.
我可以在神面前學習堅持。懼怕叫我退縮,但神若你沒有叫我退,就求你幫我站穩,求你加力助我堅定依靠你。
5.
我可以溫柔地面對裡面洶湧的情緒,讓他們展現在神的面前,讓神的愛來開解疏導他們。
6.
我可以在神你的光中反省自己,那些地方靠著主恩可以做得更好,更自由、更有效、更著力。
7.
我可以把我的同工和其它肢體的需要帶到神你的面前。他們得你安慰、扶持,就是我被安慰、扶持。
「他不喜悅馬的力大,不喜愛人的腿快。耶和華喜愛敬畏他和盼望他慈愛的人。」(詩一四七10-11)
Friday, August 21, 2009
5 languages of Love
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