Friends,
Maybe most of us already have their list of “New Year’s Resolution." Most often than not, we fail to live our own expectations. Let this year be a different one and he year after another from now on.
On Stephen Covey’s book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (which now has the sequel: 8th habit), he suggests that to be effective one should sharpen his saw on different areas of his life may it be spiritual, social, mental, physical and, may I also add, financial so that you can preserve and at the same time enhance the greatest asset that you have--you! Let us reflect on sharpening our “saw” or “continuously learning” and “giving time for ourselves”.
I remember my professor in college once kiddingly told our class that Albert Einstein’s brain was much cheaper than ours. That if we will sell it to a merchant, he will buy it at a very high price since an appraiser will tell him that compared to Einstein’s Brain, ours are still “slightly used."
From this year on, let us make ourselves more valuable. This is by learning new things and helping others to learn new things.
Learning new things also means we are adding some ‘feature” to our mind. It is like opening doors for different opportunities and allowing constant growth in our life. Imagine our mind is like an evolution of a cellular phone. First, it started with bulky portable device, then it became smaller. The dull LCD became colored. Then it can take some pictures, then they added some music and video capability, then it has a larger memory capacity, then it can access the internet, 3G, GPS, various application, touch screen, remote control and, maybe in near future can drive your car and wash the dishes for you! Even some cell phones don’t have these capabilities, it is agreeable that some units are better than the other. As the unit becomes better, the price increases and becomes more expensive. As we add more features to ourselves, we boost our potential and increase our value.
One may ask, “Who will assess your value?” The only person authorized to answer that question is you. While some may give you fair and sound assessment, it is only you who really knows your self-worth. If you think you are as good as your boss or as handsome as Adonis or as beautiful as Helen of Troy and as wise as King Solomon, then it is only you who can really tell.
Research for something you want to know. Try out your new ideas and put it into actions, learn new skill to serve others, read books and other useful materials that will stimulate your creativity, surround yourself with people that have positive attitudes and find yourself great mentors that will help you! Don’t be outdated, keep updated!
Hey! Remember, Stephen Covey also suggests to “preserve” ourselves. So, relax once in a while, enjoy everything you do, experience new things and discover places too!
Have a Fantastic and a Memorable life this 2011!
P.S. I won’t bother if an appraiser will tag my brain inexpensive like that of Einstein’s, for as long as I make the most out of using it. Besides, why will you sell a goose that lays golden eggs?
Self declaration for the Month.
I know my worth. I won’t settle for anything less. I am allowing good things to happen in my life.
Featured Article/Website…
Here is some glimpse on our economy for 2011.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/5617-bullish-trend-seen-in-2011View from past 2010
Also, try to visit this website. Make some commitments for improvements!
Featured video
A good suggestion for a new year’s resolution.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=honQWnjDeJo
What the Bible says about it?
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.. - Psalm 20:4
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.- Proverbs 16:3
Joke time…
RESOLUTION #1:
2005: I will read at least 30 good books a year.
2006: I will read at least 15 books a year.
2007: I will read 5 books a year.
2008: I will finish The Little Prince
2009: I will read some articles in the newspaper this year.
2010: I will read at least one article this year.
2011: I will try and finish the comics section this year.
RESOLUTION #2:
2008: I will go to church every Sunday.
2009: I will go to church as often as possible.
2010: I will set aside time each day for prayer and meditation.
2011: I will try to catch the late night sermonette on TV.
RESOLUTION #3:
2005: I will get my weight down below 180.
2006: I will watch my calories until I get below 190.
2007: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200.
2008: I will try to develop a realistic attitude about my weight.
2009: I will work out 5 days a week.
2010: I will work out 3 days a week.
2011: I will try to drive past a gym at least once a week.
RESOLUTION #4:
2008: I will try to be a better husband to Marge.
2009: I will not leave Marge.
2010: I will try for a reconciliation with Marge.
2011: I will try to be a better husband to Wanda.
(source www.tensionnot.com)
Points to Ponder…
“If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.” -Cyril Cusack
“New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.” -James Agate
As they say…
‘Resolve not to be poor: whatever you have, spend less. Poverty is a great enemy to human happiness; it certainly destroys liberty, and it makes some virtues impracticable, and others extremely difficult.” -Samuel Johnson
‘Wise to resolve, and patient to perform. “ --Homer
Definition of Terms…
New Year's resolution, a commitment that an individual makes at New Year's Day
Here is a top list of new year’s resolution. Hopefully you can be more specific than these.
1. Spend more time with family and friends.
2. Fit in fitness.
3. Travel more often.
4. Quit smoking.
5. Enjoy life more.
6. Quit drinking.
7. Get out of debt.
8. Learn something new.
9. Help others.
10. Get organized.
Did you know?
In United States probably the most famous tradition in the United States is the dropping of the New Year ball in Times Square, New York City, at 11:59 P.M. Thousands gather to watch the ball make its one-minute descent, arriving exactly at midnight. The tradition first began in 1907. The original ball was made of iron and wood; the current ball is made of Waterford Crystal, weighs 1,070 pounds, and is six feet in diameter.
In Spain The Spanish ritual on New Year's eve is to eat twelve grapes at midnight. The tradition is meant to secure twelve happy months in the coming year.
In Netherlands the Dutch burn bonfires of Christmas trees on the street and launch fireworks. The fires are meant to purge the old and welcome the new.
-source factmonster.com
Have you ask yourself…?
*Are you living your life as a daring adventure?
*How can I make this year different and a milestone for my life?
Thing to consider…
1. This year, do something you haven’t done before. Experience new things!
2. Attend seminars, read books and find mentors on topics you don’t know very well or have no idea at all.
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Dreaming Big for you this year…
Your friend,
Exo.
