Greetings to all friends,
I am currently giving out a short course on how to ace your studies (in case you dont know, course in this case means a single session or around 2 hours where all tips and tricks on how to ace your studies is taught to you)
This course aims to target youths and to improve their studying habits and thereby achieving a target of effective and efficient studying through means such as...
1) Good time management
2) Effective studying methods
3) Analysing where you stand
4) Goal settings and prioritising your life
5) ETC
what you will stand to gain from this course if you put it into practice
1) More time to do what you like
2) Easier studying methods (no more falling asleep on that textbook)
3) Score good grades (As :) )
4) Sense of achievement
5) Skill can be used on anything you wish to accomplish
Interested parties can pm me on msn/or email @ gmaluku@hotmail.com
Please note that the dateline for sign up is 3rd August 2007 , Friday , 2359 hours
Thanks
Monday, July 30, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Values In Life
Today was a fair saturday morning, good breakfast that didnt contain too many unhealthy stuff and that perhaps set my mind into a bit of a thinking and analysing stuff. The topic that came to mind was "what valueS do we value in life ? "
The spark for this topic was when i think of my social circle and the values i see in younger generations (1992 - present) . If you ask a 13-16 yr old kid these days "what values do you value in life? ", they probably have close to no answer . If you ask how i came to this
conclusion , heres a quote i find self explainatory
“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do.”' — Elvis Presley, American rock 'n' roll icon (1935-1977)
A few values which i find indispensable in a value of a human life are as follows
Responsibility (filial piety.. being a good student etc all falls here)
Compassion (Generousity , kindness falls here)
Improving (it means a passion to always improve yourself on a day-to-day basis)
Moral Integrity (self explainatory)
There are many other values which are important (alright i can't think of anymore off the top of my head) . But then another question struck me "why are values important?" Thats probably what you as the read is wondering right now, "why are values important?"
In my opinion, values make you. Ask yourself, what do you want to be 20 years down the road? Then find role models, want to be a CEO? Find one thats already a CEO and read all about him.
If you have ever done such a thing (reading up on role models) you will find characteristics
common to highly successful people . A few i've noted myself are
1 ) They all seem to have a library (Meaning they read a whole lot)
2 ) They know what they wanted before they started
3 ) They take risks
4 ) They do what they love
5 ) They had great personalities (meaning good values as well)
Now look at people whom are not-so-successful , you will realise they too have something in common. (wont list here)
The aim is not to discriminate anyone, but to see for yourself that what you are and what you do is what you will become. For those who understands and believe in "cause and effect" , this is merely a simple and lay-man proof of it. For you to be successful, you need certain things - and no you cannot do it any other way (Creativity here wont help =D ) .
If you are to be, you must begin by assuming responsibility. You alone are responsible for every moment of your life, for every one of your acts. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The spark for this topic was when i think of my social circle and the values i see in younger generations (1992 - present) . If you ask a 13-16 yr old kid these days "what values do you value in life? ", they probably have close to no answer . If you ask how i came to this
conclusion , heres a quote i find self explainatory
“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do.”' — Elvis Presley, American rock 'n' roll icon (1935-1977)
A few values which i find indispensable in a value of a human life are as follows
Responsibility (filial piety.. being a good student etc all falls here)
Compassion (Generousity , kindness falls here)
Improving (it means a passion to always improve yourself on a day-to-day basis)
Moral Integrity (self explainatory)
There are many other values which are important (alright i can't think of anymore off the top of my head) . But then another question struck me "why are values important?" Thats probably what you as the read is wondering right now, "why are values important?"
In my opinion, values make you. Ask yourself, what do you want to be 20 years down the road? Then find role models, want to be a CEO? Find one thats already a CEO and read all about him.
If you have ever done such a thing (reading up on role models) you will find characteristics
common to highly successful people . A few i've noted myself are
1 ) They all seem to have a library (Meaning they read a whole lot)
2 ) They know what they wanted before they started
3 ) They take risks
4 ) They do what they love
5 ) They had great personalities (meaning good values as well)
Now look at people whom are not-so-successful , you will realise they too have something in common. (wont list here)
The aim is not to discriminate anyone, but to see for yourself that what you are and what you do is what you will become. For those who understands and believe in "cause and effect" , this is merely a simple and lay-man proof of it. For you to be successful, you need certain things - and no you cannot do it any other way (Creativity here wont help =D ) .
If you are to be, you must begin by assuming responsibility. You alone are responsible for every moment of your life, for every one of your acts. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Happiness
Today was a wonderful day.. movie , friend's company and bball followed by intense ros-ing (game) , nothing could've dampen my mood other than the day itself .
Happiness , that is what dampened me. Funny how the best delicacies craved by most would turn into food for the mices?
I thought that if i gave life to my happiness , it would be a crying baby that never grew up. It is always dependent on outside things to survive. Maybe today you feed it friend's company and tomorrow you feed it the best exam results ever, everyday it feeds only and only on your experiences and one day when you stop feeding.. it dies. Then only to be revive then.. die.. then revive..
Is that all that there is to happiness? A cry baby? Or maybe someone out there can give me an answer.. where do you find happiness that never fades.. always there.. like a "Song" tree amongst the forest .. independent and strong.
This made me think about my name.. "Yu Song" , i was once told it meant to be a "song" tree amongst the forest , independent and strong .
Maybe now i can appreciate my name better..
"The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven." - John Milton
p.s xin hao if u're reading this, i have a pretty good idea what ur answer is gonna be - just keep in my that the ppl reading my blog dont visit palelai *hints*
Happiness , that is what dampened me. Funny how the best delicacies craved by most would turn into food for the mices?
I thought that if i gave life to my happiness , it would be a crying baby that never grew up. It is always dependent on outside things to survive. Maybe today you feed it friend's company and tomorrow you feed it the best exam results ever, everyday it feeds only and only on your experiences and one day when you stop feeding.. it dies. Then only to be revive then.. die.. then revive..
Is that all that there is to happiness? A cry baby? Or maybe someone out there can give me an answer.. where do you find happiness that never fades.. always there.. like a "Song" tree amongst the forest .. independent and strong.
This made me think about my name.. "Yu Song" , i was once told it meant to be a "song" tree amongst the forest , independent and strong .
Maybe now i can appreciate my name better..
"The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven." - John Milton
p.s xin hao if u're reading this, i have a pretty good idea what ur answer is gonna be - just keep in my that the ppl reading my blog dont visit palelai *hints*
Friday, July 20, 2007
Value Of Friendship
Today ,
Chee Liong , Ryan , Nicholas & Zheng Bang came down to yuhua cc for a short and brief bball session (only played 3 matches in total) . For those who wonder, they were my ex-dota-clan-mates. I used to think dota was all there was to our friendship (not to all of them but a few) however today, they proved me wrong.
They didnt mind making that extra journey to come down to yuhua cc to meet me for bball and to top if off, they had something on later too! (k maybe they lied =.= ) Truly touched by their actions and just wanna give a shoutout to them here =)
"A friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else." - Len Wein - Sent by Paulo Louro
Most fitting statement i.m.o to end off today's post
Chee Liong , Ryan , Nicholas & Zheng Bang came down to yuhua cc for a short and brief bball session (only played 3 matches in total) . For those who wonder, they were my ex-dota-clan-mates. I used to think dota was all there was to our friendship (not to all of them but a few) however today, they proved me wrong.
They didnt mind making that extra journey to come down to yuhua cc to meet me for bball and to top if off, they had something on later too! (k maybe they lied =.= ) Truly touched by their actions and just wanna give a shoutout to them here =)
"A friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else." - Len Wein - Sent by Paulo Louro
Most fitting statement i.m.o to end off today's post
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Opinions & Love
The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind. ~William Blake
Interesting quote that i've found .
Relating to this, i realise that i've been very stubborn with my opinions towards alot of issues. In order to be a good listener and a good friend, one must learn to accept the views and opinions of others while embracing the other party.
This is truly difficult to accomplish towards people. It may be easier to do this towards someone you really love like your girl/boy friend however not as easy on people who are your friends.
As the good saying goes "If you want to know the character of a person, look not at how he treats his equals but his servants"
In the same way , one can only truly proclaim himself to be a kind and loving person only when he treats not just his loved ones well, but to a higher level which comprises of (in order of hierachy) best friend , good friend, friend, classmate & lastly enemies.
P.S
What is love ? Do you love your mom? Do you love your dad? Do you love your spouse? Are they the same? So what is love? Is time a factor? If love is susceptible to so many conditions for it to exist, then how can it be ever-lasting? We all know nothing stays the same way forever . So what is love?
Interesting quote that i've found .
Relating to this, i realise that i've been very stubborn with my opinions towards alot of issues. In order to be a good listener and a good friend, one must learn to accept the views and opinions of others while embracing the other party.
This is truly difficult to accomplish towards people. It may be easier to do this towards someone you really love like your girl/boy friend however not as easy on people who are your friends.
As the good saying goes "If you want to know the character of a person, look not at how he treats his equals but his servants"
In the same way , one can only truly proclaim himself to be a kind and loving person only when he treats not just his loved ones well, but to a higher level which comprises of (in order of hierachy) best friend , good friend, friend, classmate & lastly enemies.
P.S
What is love ? Do you love your mom? Do you love your dad? Do you love your spouse? Are they the same? So what is love? Is time a factor? If love is susceptible to so many conditions for it to exist, then how can it be ever-lasting? We all know nothing stays the same way forever . So what is love?
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Goodbye DOTA
Today at 2 a.m , 18th July 2007 , DOTA was terminated from my life for good.
It was a tough yet very much needed decision on my part . I also had a good pal to help me along and he's xin hao - he helped me along by using "fire-power" to urge me to do the right thing and later use "ice-cold ice pack" to console me after the deed was done.
Deleting the game of DOTA (which i've been playing for one year avidly now) was a two phase action . 1) Delete WARCRAFT folder 2) EMPTY RECYCLE BIN . When i did 1) , it took me another 5 mins to do 2) . Because , all those emotions, memories and attachment for the game is so huge , its like parting with a way of life - almost a lifestyle by itself. The thing that brought me courage to do 2) is due to a little cut-scene from terminator 2 it goes like this
...
John Connor : is he dead now ? (referring to T-1000)
Terminator : Terminated
John Connor : (phew) it's over now
Terminator : No , there is still one more chip (pointing towards forehead) , and it must be destroyed also
(fast-forward)
John Connor : NO , please dont leave me , please NO
Terminator : I am sorry john i am sorry
John Connor : I ORDER YOU NOT TO GO I ORDER YOU NOT TO GO (with tears)
Terminator : I know now why you cry , but it is something i can never do
...
If a terminator can self-terminate for the sake of mankind (which has nothing to do with him) , then i can terminate dota for the sake of my life and well-being
I suppose the core reason why i quit dota is because i find that it hugely increases my craving , ego and greed . For some unknown reasons, i crave for sex more , crave for recognition more and crave for friendship more. The same goes for the other two attributes.
This may well be the effects of online gaming, as xin hao rightly pointed out , online gaming does not affect us on a conscious level , it attacks on a sub-conscious level. This is the scary part of most things - online gaming is but one of them.
As for myself, i just had faith that dota was ruining my life and if it wasn't why would i give two hecks about deleting it? BECAUSE IT WAS.
Anything that has a tinch of addiction to it cannot be trusted , and how do you know whether you are addicted to it? - try going one week without it and see how it feels. (refers mostly to conventional things - going one week without sleep is of course not applicable in this case)
For those who do not understand what i mean, take milk for an example, can you go one week without drinking milk? i suppose most would say yes
Then why can't you go one week without [insert whatever]? its because you are addicted!
Try it.. dont believe me. Go and try. think u're not hooked on TV? try one week without TV , how does it feel.
To sum it up, i guess a quotation fits best
"Men have to do things the right way - not their own way"
I did what i have and had to do. Have you?
It was a tough yet very much needed decision on my part . I also had a good pal to help me along and he's xin hao - he helped me along by using "fire-power" to urge me to do the right thing and later use "ice-cold ice pack" to console me after the deed was done.
Deleting the game of DOTA (which i've been playing for one year avidly now) was a two phase action . 1) Delete WARCRAFT folder 2) EMPTY RECYCLE BIN . When i did 1) , it took me another 5 mins to do 2) . Because , all those emotions, memories and attachment for the game is so huge , its like parting with a way of life - almost a lifestyle by itself. The thing that brought me courage to do 2) is due to a little cut-scene from terminator 2 it goes like this
...
John Connor : is he dead now ? (referring to T-1000)
Terminator : Terminated
John Connor : (phew) it's over now
Terminator : No , there is still one more chip (pointing towards forehead) , and it must be destroyed also
(fast-forward)
John Connor : NO , please dont leave me , please NO
Terminator : I am sorry john i am sorry
John Connor : I ORDER YOU NOT TO GO I ORDER YOU NOT TO GO (with tears)
Terminator : I know now why you cry , but it is something i can never do
...
If a terminator can self-terminate for the sake of mankind (which has nothing to do with him) , then i can terminate dota for the sake of my life and well-being
I suppose the core reason why i quit dota is because i find that it hugely increases my craving , ego and greed . For some unknown reasons, i crave for sex more , crave for recognition more and crave for friendship more. The same goes for the other two attributes.
This may well be the effects of online gaming, as xin hao rightly pointed out , online gaming does not affect us on a conscious level , it attacks on a sub-conscious level. This is the scary part of most things - online gaming is but one of them.
As for myself, i just had faith that dota was ruining my life and if it wasn't why would i give two hecks about deleting it? BECAUSE IT WAS.
Anything that has a tinch of addiction to it cannot be trusted , and how do you know whether you are addicted to it? - try going one week without it and see how it feels. (refers mostly to conventional things - going one week without sleep is of course not applicable in this case)
For those who do not understand what i mean, take milk for an example, can you go one week without drinking milk? i suppose most would say yes
Then why can't you go one week without [insert whatever]? its because you are addicted!
Try it.. dont believe me. Go and try. think u're not hooked on TV? try one week without TV , how does it feel.
To sum it up, i guess a quotation fits best
"Men have to do things the right way - not their own way"
I did what i have and had to do. Have you?
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