Thursday, October 11, 2012

How to be a successful person

I may be the laziest person in the entire universe living today and I don't have the credibility to ever suggest how to become a successful person but I wanted to change that.

Well, according to the book that I am reading (see for review: Leadership isn't for cowards) well, what you are doing (mostly) in a day that's what your heart's desire (well, I may be wrong in remembering it. But at least that's what struck me :) )

Anyhow, I am really am so tired of my life full of disappointments, blame, and what else? hatred? oh well name all the negative adjectives, I believe I have them in my checklist.

So, I know that change is not as easy as what Michael Jackson's song A-B-C-1-2-3, but I know I have to do something for me to become a successful one. 

Well, I have to identify the things that causes trouble in my life. If I can't identify it -- I'll ask my friends if they have (troubles) issues with me, then at least that will able me to see the other side of the coin.

Okay, here are my issues  in life: (well, if my parents will ever read this post, OKAY.)
1. LAZINESS - in all forms (YES I HAVE THEM)  
2. CONFIDENCE - I don't have them
3. INSECURITIES - Yep. I am insecure hehe
4. TOO GENTLE to a fault - yes I am.
5. TOO SENSITIVE to be INSENSITIVE

Now, the next step here is to identify specifically what I am talking about above. (Well, I have to know what's causing each and every issues in my life) and be able to provide sound solution that follows S.M.A.R.T.

1. Laziness 
    Who are not? I believe the best word for me when it comes to laziness is procrastination. Yes I do -- I procrastinate things that I think are not "fun" or difficult (for me) or something that I don't simply like doing. I put them aside. For some reason, TV entertains me. Talking entertains me. Having fun entertains me. I love doing all the fun things -- if you'll notice these are the things that doesn't need for me to think or give solutions to. Basically, I love things that won't require critical thinking or giving solutions too (especially if it requires mathematical skills). I don't hate math, I hate the fact that I am solving a problem. Math is cool.

Solution:
I believe, I am too fool of myself. I think that I am too weak to be able to push myself to become better. It's not that bad to use my brain cells for once in a while. Besides, I am in a very difficult world that requires all my left-side brain. I am taking my masters, I am a leader in the Church, I am a manager. I should have a strong, clear head.

Changing my perspective in my life should be a great help especially when I am giving in to my procrastination. 

Also, I have to decide what are the things that are important to me. I have to set my priorities straight. I fail to identify them (actually I have not! I just identified and prioritized the wrong things)

to be continued....


Monday, October 1, 2012

Current MBA Status

I am 3 terms away to STRAMA!