Being Like A Child

June 15, 2011

We should make our work fun, and our life – a big playground. Recently, my five-year old neighbor stood at my gate and shouted for me. Then, we had an enjoyable time talking to one another again. We are good friends. Once, when her mother was scolding her, she said, “I’m moving out of this […]

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Being Cautious On FB

June 15, 2011

Recently, my ‘Patrick Liew’ fb was hijacked to send a virus to my friends. Here are my learning lessons: 1. Be Wary. There are many strange and even dangerous people on the Wild Wild Web. I must be careful. 2. Prevention. If I am suspicious of a link, especially if it is indirect and appealing, […]

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Being Happy At Work

June 15, 2011

I have an article from The Straits Times, dated May 30, 2011 sitting on my table for awhile. I felt sad reading it.   According to a survey conducted by Lumesse, Singapore ranked last in three areas of employees attitude – ‘least enjoy going to work’, ‘least loyal’ and ‘least supportive workplace’.   According to […]

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Having Fun

June 15, 2011

I had a date with one of the most beautiful ladies, my youngest daughter – who still refuse to be my fb friend. Why is she charming? My genes, obviously. Ha! As usual, we trade stories and had many good laughs. There was one story that I’ve told her before – and it was still […]

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Controlling My Ego

June 15, 2011

Prior to speaking at a seminar recently, I deliberately reined in my ego again. I was cautious if I left it uncontrolled, it could grow into a monster. It has destroyed some speakers I have met, and it could also destroy me. I will go through the same ritual whether I am presenting to a […]

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Sharing Laughter

June 15, 2011

The air stewardress asked me in all seriousness, “Why do you like tomato juice?” I can’t helped taking the opportunity to put on my best Dracula look. I told her eerily, “Because it looks like blood!” She was stunned for a moment as she was not expecting a wacko answer. Then she started to laugh. […]

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Having A Heart

June 15, 2011

I’m happy that I met a friend I found through fb. Happier I can share with him about my failures in life. Happiest when I can prevent him from making the same mistake. The worst heart disease, to me, is not to have a heart for people. I hope this message will find a place […]

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Doing My Part

June 15, 2011

When I was writing this note, I was looking outside the window. It was pouring cats and dogs. I had just received an SMS, reporting about the floods at different parts of the country. Unusual weather for June. Traditionally it has always been hot, dry and humid. With signs like this, it is a wonder […]

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Living Simply

June 15, 2011

Last week, I ran into a shop to buy a bottle of mineral water. I was really thirsty. It was selling an imported brand of water. And the bottle looked really appealing. I had a shock when the cashier, after swiping the barcode, told me “That will be $3.60.” I wanted to reject the purchase […]

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Being Gracious

June 13, 2011

Recently, I was actively involved in discussing political issues on the Net. In particular, I participated in one ‘hot’ e-forum, facilitated by a well known politician. It was hot because there were many camps involved. The debates had escalated to a point where the participants were calling each other names. The forum had gone off […]

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