23rd July 2015

Discussing with my fren, about a drama....

Thoughts, post discussions...

There's probably no such thing as, someone who is easy to get along with.

There will definitely be differences in the parties involved, creating difficulties in every relationship, be it romantic, kinship or friendship.

Sometimes, giving in a little will make things better. It won't kill you, but you simply refuse to.

Ever wonder why? I think its simply ego ;)

Perhaps we should weigh how important is winning if it meant losing a relationship, losing a person, losing something important.

If winning comes at a price, are you sure you can afford to win?

Or even want to?

I used to be really stubborn when it comes to admitting I'm wrong, apologising when I'm wrong.

Thankfully, I'm a lot less stubborn now. Sometimes I would rather apologise to keep the peace, even if I dun thk it's solely or even mainly my fault.

In retrospect, it's usually worth it.

Perhaps another key to a successful relationship is to pick your fights. 

Not everything is worth fighting over. The next time when you get into a fight, kick ur ego to the curb. And ponder if its really worth fighting over. 

Note to Self : Fight clean. Never let a fight drag for more than a day. Never stonewall.

That being said, what if  you are always the one who do the giving in? 

My take on this, if you are with the right person, both with healthy attitude with regards to give and take, you shouldn't end up feeling taken for granted at the end of it. 

17th July 2015

“The turning point in the lives of those who succeed, usually comes at the moment of some crisis, through which they are introduced to their "other selves.” - Napoleon Hill

This is very true. Personally, for me my turning point was in 2009, when I encountered a crisis I never expected. From then on, I started to realise the importance of having money stashed away for emergencies. 

From then, I started to take trading, investing, passive income and accumulation of wealth for purpose of early retirement seriously. I could recall how determined I was. When you are determined enough, you will get what you want... 

Unfortunately, I got sidetracked after 2010. Haha. But 2009 and 2010 were two very good years, indeed. Financially. 

Now I looked back, and it felt quite stagnant since then, financially.. Time to focus on trading and pick up where I left off. 

I distinctively recalled the various instances whereby the power of determination gave me what I wanted. 

I needed to get back into that frame of mind. 

Perhaps the first step is finding out, my heart's true desire. 

This time, nothing is gonna sidetrack me. I will find my "other self" again. Nothing will stop me. 

14th July 2015

Addicted to watching 武媚娘传奇... Mostly, I find it a nice show, but today, these lines really touched me...

"我本来就不是温婉柔顺的女子
陛下既然选了我
就要包容我的全部，甚至是确点
例如，我很霸道，甚至还有其他
相依为命，本该如此
媚娘，有妻如你
我李治别无所求"

Later on, in the next episode, she even tested the emperor's medicine for him. Becos she said, she will not allow him to take any risks...

I thk this is how love should be. If you find yourself putting the other person before you, you're in love.

Even despite the fact that the last time I put someone before myself, all I did was get my heart broken... Still, I wouldn't settle for anything less.

I want someone who love me enough to put me before himself. And I will and want to do the same for him.

Anything less is settling.

Even though from time to time in life, we may have to settle sometimes. Love shouldn't and cannot be one of those things.

No offence but... Why the heck would you want to settle when it comes to that special someone you are going to spend the rest of your life with? ;)

11 July 2015

It's a crazy busy week! On course on Monday and Tuesday, worked from Wednesday to Friday. Super super busy and hectic. But its all worth it. Awesome week! Been so long since I felt so alive and motivated ;) Great course, learnt so much from it. I thk in this case : when the student is ready, the teacher appears ;) 

After being on the go for the past 5 days, decided to stay home today instead of heading out. Decided to process some photos from my Norway trip. Progressing well :D I might just be able to finish them before this year ends. Lol...

Nowadays I make it a point to switch off my phone during weekends. My phone's been off since morning :D But of course, Im connected on my PC la. 

Vietnam trip coming soon. Needed to get my Anti-Malaria pills, and also get my Typhoid shot. Probably won't be doing much travelling until end of the yr. Current focus is on my trading ;) Giving myself 3 months to test out my capability. If I can make it, it will be the last piece of puzzle I need. 

I started keeping a gratitude journal from Jul 1. Its amazing how many things u have to be thankful for when you actually take note of it. 

Im really grateful for the turns of events that led me to this current point in life. Life has never been better... And the best has yet to come!

"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."