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LEARN from YOUR MISTAKES

2008-03-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

Rule 46

“A career setback can be like a romance gone bad. If you don’t learn from your mistakes, you’re doomed to repeat them, most likely in your next job. Many professionals are so eager to flee a bad job or fearful of being jobless, they jump from one job mismatch to the next, just like some people do in their personal relation-ships. If you’ve been knocked down but haven’t looked at what caused your stumble, you’re setting yourself up to fall again.

Bradley G. Richardson.

‘To Move Ahead Again, Learn From Career Setbacks’

We all make mistakes-we wouldn’t be the wonderfully creative, innovative managers we are if we didn’t. But some managers gloss over any mistakes they make. They cover them, bury them, forget about them. You, as a brilliant manager, won’t do that. You won’t beat yourself up over them, nor sit in a pit of misery over them but you will analyze what went wrong, discuss with colleagues why it went wrong and make a plan to prevent it from going wrong again.

Our mistakes could be anything from a badly handled appraisal, a lost sale, a badly thought our report, a poor use of time or resources, a failure to meet a deadline – when you start to write down how many failure there could be the list endless.

Once you have made your mistake the important thing to do as well as all the above is to find out the right way to do it next time. Being the manager is an ongoing learning experience. You never stand still and you never think know it all – you don’t and can’t. But you can have trusted people to ask and good reference books to hand to guide you – especially if they are short, sharp, snappy, and practical.
(See, for example, Roy Jay, Fast Thinking Manager’s Manual, Prentice Hall, 2001)

Mistakes are brilliant because they not only teach us where we went wrong but also how to fix it. You are a better manager, more experienced, have a wider spectrum to call on when you’ve made a few errors. We all make mistakes- admit them, learn from them and move on.

“The Rules of Management (Managing your self) by RICHARD TEMPLAR”

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Rule 10

Let Them make Mistakes

“A boss fixes blame, a manager fixes mistakes” (Anonymous)

There is an old Chinese saying that goes something like this: ‘Tell me and I’ll remember for an hour; show me and I’ll remember for a day, but let me do it and I’ll remember for ever.’ Fair enough. And if you are going to let people do it then they are going to do badly at first. They are going to make mistakes. And you are going to let them.

If you are parent you know the agonizing thing you go through with a two-years-old who insists they can pour their own drink – and then proceeds to spill most of it on the table. You stand by with a cloth behind your back because you know that :

- they are going to spill it
- it is you who is going to have mop it up
- the spilling process is important and you have to let them do it and they will progress to not

spilling but only once they have got the spilling out of the way first.

As parent you do that wonderful hovering thing, ready to grab the juice if it is going to spill too much, or grab the cup if it is going over, or even grab the child if it is going to fall off the chair due to such intense concentration.

I’m not saying members of your team are like small children – well, I am actually but don’t tell them – but it is imperative you learn to let them do the spilling if they are to progress. Make sure you have your cloth behind your back ready to mop up after them.

And after each spilling you don’t tell them off. Instead you offer praise – ‘Well done, brilliant job, incredible progress.’ Try not to let them see the cloth or the mopping up.

“The Rules of Management (Managing your team) by RICHARD TEMPLAR”

Health Tips

2008-02-28T23:25:00.000-08:00

Quite interesting! Keep Walking..... Jus to check this out...... The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot, if you massage these points you will find relief from aches and pains as you can see the heart is on the left foot. Typically they are shown as points and arrows to show which organ it connects to. It is indeed correct since the nerves connected to these organs terminate here. This is covered in great details in Acupressure studies or textbooks. God created our body so well that he thought of even this. He made us walk so that we will always be pressing these pressure points and thus keeping these organs activated at all times. So, keep walking...

Eating "Petai"

2008-02-04T18:30:00.000-08:00

Little did you know ...... after reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at petai in the same way again! Petai contains three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose. Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder petai is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This is because petai contains tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS(premenstrual syndrome): Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anaemia: High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anaemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power : 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai milkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness : Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites : Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Nerves: Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight: Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control : Many other cultures see petai as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Holland, for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) : Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking: Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, " eating petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%".

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of petai and place it on the wart. Carefully hold the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape! So, as you can see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A Petai a day keeps the doctor away".

PM Dr.Aminuddin AHK

Dept.of Physiology Medical faculty of UKM Kuala Lumpur

Healthy

2008-01-20T17:48:00.000-08:00

Healthy is very important...
I hope this information can help for maintain your health

Kecak Dance in Bali

2008-01-20T17:16:00.000-08:00

THE STORY OF RAMAYANA

For the safety of his noble family, Dasarata, has exiled his first son Rama from his kingdom. Rama goes into the forest called Dandaka, accompanied by his wife Sita and his younger brother Laksamana.

Rahwana, the King of Alengka desires to marry Sita and asks his minister Marica to find a trick to kidnap Sita while she is in the forest. Rahwana instructs Marica to transfrom himself into a very attractive golden deer in order to trick Sita.

Sita asks Rama to catch the deer and Rama success in killing him. When the deer dies, the corpse transforms back into the giant Marica who mimics the voice of Rama asking Sita to hilp him.Sita hears the false sound of Marica, and starts to feel worried about her husband Rama, and asks Laksamana to help. Laksamana with his spirit instinct felt that it was not Rama who was calling for help. Sita insists that Laksamana help his brother and finally he leaves.Rahwana arrives at Sita’s hiding place but could not take her due to Laksamana’s spirit which was protecting her. Rahwana transfroms himself into a priest who prtends… to be sick and in need of help. Sita goes to the priest, who suddenly changes back into the real Rahwana, and abducts her to the island of Alengka ( modern day Sri Lanka ).

Meanwhile, Laksamana and Rama have returned to their hiding place to fine Sita missing.On the way to Alengka, a mighty eagle, Jatayu, intercepts Rahwana and tries to release Sita from Rahwana’s hand. His efforts fail and Jatayu is defeated by Rahwana. Drying, Jatayu returns to Dandaka and tells Rama that Rahwana has kidnapped Sita. Rama cremated Jatayu to set his spirit free.Rama prepares to battle with Rahwana aided by Hanoman, a very strong white monkey who leads thousands of monkey soldiers.

Rama asks Hanoman to search for Sita in Alengka.Sita is in the palace of Alengka bemoaning her misfortunes. Rahwana continues to press her to marry him, but Sita always refuses. Hanoman arrives at the palace and tells Sita that Rama is coming for her. Before leaving, Hanoman destroys the palace of Alengka.During the climatic battle, Rama with his monkey soldier allies defeat Rahwana and his giant soldiers. King Rama triumphantly return home as the wise King of Ayodya.

Photos by: mambo.ucsc.ed/

The Willingnes to Change

2008-01-20T05:32:00.000-08:00

When I was Young and free
And my imagination has no limits,
I dreamed of changing the world.
As I grew older and wiser,
I discovered the world would not change,
So I shortened my sights somewhat
And decided to change only my country
but it too seemed immovable
As I grew into my twilights years
in one last desperate attempt
I settled for changing only my family
Those closest to me, but alas
They would have none of it
And now as I lay on my deathbed
I suddenly realize
If I had only changed myself first
Then by example I might have changed my family,
from their inspiration and encouragement,
I would then have been able to better my country,
And who knows, I may have even change the world

by Sumarno Sudarsono

(An Anglican Bishop,1100AD, as written in the Crypts of Westminster Abbey)

A Cup of Java

2007-12-29T01:44:00.000-08:00

The 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition, held between May and October in Chicago, was desigened to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the "discovery" of America by Chiristopher Columbus.

Countries from all over the world were invited, and 553 acres of land in central Chicago were dedicated to hosting them : There was Donegal Castle and a Lapland Village, a Moorish Palace and Persian Theater. It was also platform to introduce future obsessions such as hamburgers to the United States, anda place to show off new and exciting structure like George Ferri's famous Ferris wheel.

Of all these fascinating exhibitions and product launches, one of the most popular was massive community constructed in the middle of the fairground called the Java Village. Here were batik demonstrations, wayang and gamelan (puppet and music) performances-all introduced to the New World in their entirety for first time. Inside the Java Village, a Java Lunch Room served nothing but pure Java coffee, and visitors quickly began referring to this drink as "a cup of Java".

One can imagine the exorbitant cost and logistical challange of transportation all the performers and their equipment from the then Netherlands East Indies. Fortunately for the performers, and generations of coffee drinkers to come, the full cos was borne by some of the wealthiest benefactors in the Netherlands East Indies; the coffee plantations marketing efforts was profound. Until today, the word "Java" has been synonymous with coffee.

By Gabriella Teggia and Mark Hanusz

Indonesian Fact

2007-12-29T01:40:00.000-08:00

Etiquette
Except for a few who have learned bad habits from foreigners, Indonesians are instinctively courteous, especially to older people. It is polite to shake hands on meeting and taking leave. Only your right hand is used for passing food or gifts and for eating.
Pointing at someone with finger, beckoning and standing with hands hips on your pockets are all seen as rude, aggressive gestures. Showing the sole of your shoe or foot is also insulting.
Never touch anyone (children included) on the head. Your legs and preferably arms as well should be covered when you enter a mosque or temple. Take off your shoes before entering a mosque.

Driving
In densely populated areas, roads are often choked with motorbikes, trucks, bicycles, wandering pedestrians and animals. Elsewhere, there’s much less traffic and driving can be pleasure. Traffic drives on the left, although some drivers only pull over at the last moment.
Most major roads are well-surfaced, but in remoter and mountainous regions, they can be rough, tortuous and narrow.

Opening Hours
Most shops open from 9 am to 9 pm every day; some close on Sunday.
Banks are open from 8 or 8.30 am at noon or 2 pm. Monday to Friday. Money changer keep longer hours.
Businesses open from 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Government offices operate from 8 am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday ; from 8 to 11 am Friday.

Tipping
A service charge of 10 per cent is added to most hotel and some restaurant bills.
Tipping is not expected in small local eating places. A small tip to hotel and airport porter is appropriate.

This way Indonesia by James Hardy

My Honesty

2007-12-29T01:37:00.000-08:00

Hello Mam, Sir and Friends,The first time,

I will say the honesty is :I can't speak and write in English as very well, but I will try to learn with you.
The Honesty is very easy to say but It is very difficult to "implement"For example :-
How do you speak with your wife, your children and your friends ?
- How do you say "No" and say "Yes" in your business ?
- How are you sell as truth your product ? etc.

Please you can ask in your heart, Which one?Do you like with someone say honest or not?
The concept of honesty applies to all behavior.With to behavior brave honesty it's means you already happiness.

Please give the comment, business, health, social and every things in my blog.
Thank you very much...Keep in touch