It was a sunny day and I thought of going to changi airport with Jerome for lunch and taake a slow walk to know the airport better. Somehow , me and Jerome was having a nice conversation at the T1 viewing gallery.
Monday, October 3, 2011
A day in Changi Airport !
It was a sunny day and I thought of going to changi airport with Jerome for lunch and taake a slow walk to know the airport better. Somehow , me and Jerome was having a nice conversation at the T1 viewing gallery.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
10 time management tips that work
By Joe Mathews, Don Debolt and Deb Percival
Chances are good that, at some time in your life, you've taken a time-management class, read about it in books, and tried to use an electronic or paper-based day planner to organize, prioritize and schedule your day. "Why, with this knowledge and these gadgets," you may ask, "do I still feel like I can't get everything done I need to?"
The answer is simple. Everything you ever learned about managing time is a complete waste of time because it doesn't work.
Before you can even begin to manage time, you must learn what time is. A dictionary defines time as "the point or period at which things occur." Put simply, time is when stuff happens.
There are two types of time: clock time and real time. In clock time, there are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year. All time passes equally. When someone turns 50, they are exactly 50 years old, no more or no less.
In real time, all time is relative. Time flies or drags depending on what you're doing. Two hours at the department of motor vehicles can feel like 12 years. And yet our 12-year-old children seem to have grown up in only two hours.
Which time describes the world in which you really live, real time or clock time?
The reason time-management gadgets and systems don't work is that these systems are designed to manage clock time. Clock time is irrelevant. You don't live in or even have access to clock time. You live in real time, a world in which all time flies when you are having fun or drags when you are doing your taxes.
The good news is that real time is mental. It exists between your ears. You create it. Anything you create, you can manage. It's time to remove any self-sabotage or self-limitation you have around "not having enough time," or today not being "the right time" to start a business or manage your current business properly.
There are only three ways to spend time: thoughts, conversations and actions. Regardless of the type of business you own, your work will be composed of those three items.
As an entrepreneur, you may be frequently interrupted or pulled in different directions. While you cannot eliminate interruptions, you do get a say on how much time you will spend on them and how much time you will spend on the thoughts, conversations and actions that will lead you to success.
Practice the following techniques to become the master of your own time:
Tip 1: Carry a schedule and record all your thoughts, conversations and activities for a week. This will help you understand how much you can get done during the course of a day and where your precious moments are going. You'll see how much time is actually spent producing results and how much time is wasted on unproductive thoughts, conversations and actions.
Tip 2: Any activity or conversation that's important to your success should have a time assigned to it. To-do lists get longer and longer to the point where they're unworkable. Appointment books work. Schedule appointments with yourself and create time blocks for high-priority thoughts, conversations, and actions. Schedule when they will begin and end. Have the discipline to keep these appointments.
Tip 3: Plan to spend at least 50 percent of your time engaged in the thoughts, activities and conversations that produce most of your results.
Tip 4: Schedule time for interruptions. Plan time to be pulled away from what you're doing. Take, for instance, the concept of having "office hours." Isn't "office hours" another way of saying "planned interruptions?"
Tip 5: Take the first 30 minutes of every day to plan your day. Don't start your day until you complete your time plan. The most important time of your day is the time you schedule to schedule time.
Tip 6: Take five minutes before every call and task to decide what result you want to attain. This will help you know what success looks like before you start. And it will also slow time down. Take five minutes after each call and activity to determine whether your desired result was achieved. If not, what was missing? How do you put what's missing in your next call or activity?
Tip 7: Put up a "Do not disturb" sign when you absolutely have to get work done.
Tip 8: Practice not answering the phone just because it's ringing and e-mails just because they show up. Disconnect instant messaging.
Tip 9: Don't instantly give people your attention unless it's absolutely crucial in your business to offer an immediate human response. Instead, schedule a time to answer email and return phone calls.
Tip 10: Block out other distractions like Facebook and other forms of social media unless you use these tools to generate business.
Remember that it's impossible to get everything done. Also remember that odds are good that 20 percent of your thoughts, conversations and activities produce 80 percent of your results.
Matthews has held management roles with Subway, Blimpie, Motophoto and The Entrepreneur's Source. DeBolt is a former president of the International Franchise Association. Percival works in franchise development. They are co-authors of Street Smart Franchising from Entrepreneur Press.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Tapping into Your Influence
Posted by Victoria Osteen on July 11th, 2011
Many people today think that in order to be influential, you have to have a powerful position, a large amount of money or your own TV show. But the truth is influence isn't at all about a social position, a title or a degree. In God's eyes, influence is about your heart condition. When you have a heart of excellence, a heart that goes above and beyond to do what is right, people take notice, and it affects them. Most importantly, God takes notice. That's the kind of heart God can bless and promote. That's the kind of influence He will multiply.
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about a young girl named Esther. Esther wasn't born into privilege. In fact, she was orphaned as a young girl and seemed to have little hope for significance. But her attitude of excellence and her belief that she had a purpose greater than herself is what made all the difference. She was a steward of her influence, careful about the choices she made, and God entrusted her with tremendous favor. Because of God's favor on her life, she was positioned as queen, and she ultimately used her influence to save her entire nation from annihilation!
Today, God wants to crown you with His favor just like He crowned Esther. He wants to position you in places that you never dreamed possible. But it all starts with you being a good steward of your influence and mindful of the example you are setting for others. Don't let the world around you influence your choices and standards; instead, you be the leader and set the standard. God has equipped you with power to overcome in every area of this life. He has deposited His wisdom in you, and He is ordering and directing your steps. As you approach life with a heart of excellence and focus on living your best, you are tapping into your influence. God will multiply you and use you in ways you never imagined! Believe it today because His hand of blessing is upon your life to accomplish everything He's placed in your heart.
I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you (Leviticus 26:9, NIV).
Many people today think that in order to be influential, you have to have a powerful position, a large amount of money or your own TV show. But the truth is influence isn't at all about a social position, a title or a degree. In God's eyes, influence is about your heart condition. When you have a heart of excellence, a heart that goes above and beyond to do what is right, people take notice, and it affects them. Most importantly, God takes notice. That's the kind of heart God can bless and promote. That's the kind of influence He will multiply.
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about a young girl named Esther. Esther wasn't born into privilege. In fact, she was orphaned as a young girl and seemed to have little hope for significance. But her attitude of excellence and her belief that she had a purpose greater than herself is what made all the difference. She was a steward of her influence, careful about the choices she made, and God entrusted her with tremendous favor. Because of God's favor on her life, she was positioned as queen, and she ultimately used her influence to save her entire nation from annihilation!
Today, God wants to crown you with His favor just like He crowned Esther. He wants to position you in places that you never dreamed possible. But it all starts with you being a good steward of your influence and mindful of the example you are setting for others. Don't let the world around you influence your choices and standards; instead, you be the leader and set the standard. God has equipped you with power to overcome in every area of this life. He has deposited His wisdom in you, and He is ordering and directing your steps. As you approach life with a heart of excellence and focus on living your best, you are tapping into your influence. God will multiply you and use you in ways you never imagined! Believe it today because His hand of blessing is upon your life to accomplish everything He's placed in your heart.
I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you (Leviticus 26:9, NIV).
When You’re Tempted to Get Discouraged
I find this message very powerful for all of us,I want to share this wonderful message with all of you. please read it over and over again and we shall get the insight!
Posted by Joel Osteen on July 8th, 2011
On your way to victory, there always comes a time when you're tempted to get discouraged and give up. You won't feel this way when you first start out. It always happens when you're tired or when you've been standing a long time, usually right before your breakthrough. That's when you're the most vulnerable.
The apostle Paul said in Galatians 6:9, "Don't grow weary in doing what's right for in due season you shall reap if you faint not." Two words are the key to this whole passage—faint not. In other words, if you don't give up, if you stay determined to shake off the weariness, if you put on a new attitude knowing that God is still in control and dig your heels in saying, "I've come too far to stop now," you will see the promise come to pass. Instead of complaining about how long the battle is taking, we should be saying, "This too shall pass. I know it's not permanent; it's only temporary. I'm not camping here. I'm moving forward."
When we look in scripture at the story of the children of Israel and the Promised Land, we see that they were close to their victory. In fact, they were literally right next door to their Promised Land. God already said He would give it to them. All they had to do was to go in and fight for it. But the problem is that they allowed weariness to set in. They had gone through the wilderness, overcome obstacles, and defeated all kinds of enemies. Now they were tired. Moses tried to encourage them, but their weariness had already turned into discouragement. When you're discouraged, you see the problem instead of the possibility. You talk about the way it is instead of the way it can become. They started complaining, "Moses, we can't take the Promised Land, the people are too big. We don't have a chance. We'll never defeat them." They made a permanent decision based on a temporary feeling.
If you allow yourself to become weary and lose your passion and enthusiasm, you too will be tempted to make decisions based on how you feel rather than what you know. When you feel that weariness coming on, that's when you need to start talking to yourself and say, "God, You said You have armed me with strength for every battle. You said I can do all things through Christ who infuses inner strength into me. You said I am more than a conqueror; a victor, not a victim." If you will talk to yourself the right way, you will feel that second wind begin to kick in and carry you through to victory.
Today, if you feel tired and run down, feel like you can't make it anymore, that it's too hard, recognize that talking about it will only drag you down and add fuel to the fire. Instead of talking about the way things are, start talking about the way they should be according to God's promises. When you're tempted to get discouraged, start speaking words of faith and victory out of your mouth. Declare "I am equipped. I'm empowered. I'm strong. I'm well able." Declare victory and blessing over your life and take hold of the "promised land" He has in store for you!
Posted by Joel Osteen on July 8th, 2011
On your way to victory, there always comes a time when you're tempted to get discouraged and give up. You won't feel this way when you first start out. It always happens when you're tired or when you've been standing a long time, usually right before your breakthrough. That's when you're the most vulnerable.
The apostle Paul said in Galatians 6:9, "Don't grow weary in doing what's right for in due season you shall reap if you faint not." Two words are the key to this whole passage—faint not. In other words, if you don't give up, if you stay determined to shake off the weariness, if you put on a new attitude knowing that God is still in control and dig your heels in saying, "I've come too far to stop now," you will see the promise come to pass. Instead of complaining about how long the battle is taking, we should be saying, "This too shall pass. I know it's not permanent; it's only temporary. I'm not camping here. I'm moving forward."
When we look in scripture at the story of the children of Israel and the Promised Land, we see that they were close to their victory. In fact, they were literally right next door to their Promised Land. God already said He would give it to them. All they had to do was to go in and fight for it. But the problem is that they allowed weariness to set in. They had gone through the wilderness, overcome obstacles, and defeated all kinds of enemies. Now they were tired. Moses tried to encourage them, but their weariness had already turned into discouragement. When you're discouraged, you see the problem instead of the possibility. You talk about the way it is instead of the way it can become. They started complaining, "Moses, we can't take the Promised Land, the people are too big. We don't have a chance. We'll never defeat them." They made a permanent decision based on a temporary feeling.
If you allow yourself to become weary and lose your passion and enthusiasm, you too will be tempted to make decisions based on how you feel rather than what you know. When you feel that weariness coming on, that's when you need to start talking to yourself and say, "God, You said You have armed me with strength for every battle. You said I can do all things through Christ who infuses inner strength into me. You said I am more than a conqueror; a victor, not a victim." If you will talk to yourself the right way, you will feel that second wind begin to kick in and carry you through to victory.
Today, if you feel tired and run down, feel like you can't make it anymore, that it's too hard, recognize that talking about it will only drag you down and add fuel to the fire. Instead of talking about the way things are, start talking about the way they should be according to God's promises. When you're tempted to get discouraged, start speaking words of faith and victory out of your mouth. Declare "I am equipped. I'm empowered. I'm strong. I'm well able." Declare victory and blessing over your life and take hold of the "promised land" He has in store for you!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wan Ton noodle in Ho Chi Minh City
In Ho Chi Minh City commonly find chinese traditional push Cart selling "wan ton noodle". But the push cart no more moving around to sell the noodle. It usually locate in the shop as a stall or set up on road side to sell the noodle.
You will be surprise that the soup of wan ton noodle tasted first class. I should say that we hardly get this standard in Singapore for now a days. The above photo show this particular shop that I love most compare with other available stalls found in the city. If you happen to be in the city, go to Cach Mang Thang 8 and look for this s only 1 shop that sell chinese wan ton noodle. A big bowl cost 32,000VND ( S$2)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Seoul House @HCMC
If you ever come to Ho Chi Minh City, please remember to visit this Seoul House retaurant located at 33, MAG Thi Buoi Q1 for a satisfactory korean cuisine. It was indeed worth the price. As you know that Korean are famous for their side dishes preparation. I got shock to have the varieties to accompany with the 2 main dish which were Sam Gae tang ( Ginseng chicken) & Barbecue Pork.
Grown up Baby!
It has been almost 5 years from my depart from to Vietnam for business. I travel every single month to vietnam and back to Singapore to be with my son. He is a lovely and obedient boy. I love him very much. He is now 11 yrs old and going to have his PSLE next year. How time flies!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Marvelous Steak and Back Rib
How you like to dine the restaurant preparation standard cuisine finished at coffee shop. located at Serangoon garden circle opposite chomp chomp food ctr. You will find the coffee shop with stall name i-steak. Try thier menu , it worth the price.
1 bowl of Banh Canh Cua
The famous crab from Ca Mau
( southern province at border of Vietnam)
1kg about 70,000VND ( S$4.20), This morning
able to eat 1 bowl of Banh Canh Cua ( crab noodle soup)
Banh Canh Trang Bang ( white noodle look like Ramen famous
from Trang Bang - district in Tay Ninh) .
The soup tasted so sweet after 3 hours of cooking with7 crabs
with crab eggs. Absolutely ma ma mia!,
The crab meat tasted so sweet and amazing delicious.
This bowl of crab soup noodle makes me think of doing business
with it. I think should be able to command big fans. obviously
you may ask where to eat it and how much it cost... well! it is cook
in my place and it is cheap !
Thursday, March 31, 2011
I am back again!
Hi all , it has been sometime I have not updating this blog due to my heavy schedule of work and traveling related to distribution of Chlorophyll in Vietnam, I will start my collection again and post wondeful eatery photographs to share my experiences in Vietnam.
Again, this is my 4th years in Vietnam. how wonderful it is. ah... my another active website is www.synerviet.com and I hope that you will visit the website and get some insight about Chlorophyll and Proargi9.
Monday, March 15, 2010
3 Years in Vietnam
It has been 3 years since my first visited to Vietnam on 2007. Can't imagine that's so real and unbelieveable!I have learned much and live well here especially to know more people within these few years. I have found and enjoyed many foods and cafe along the business journey. Riding motorbike around the city is my biggest challenges and I am doing it daily now. Somehow,environement do influrence my thinking and believing. The lifestyle in Vietnam is so differents from Singapore. I have come to understand it better now, it is another world for me to explore further and live well. I love the monthly traveling to & flo from Singapore to Vietnam. I am enjoying my business and feel good to be in 2 countries to experience all happening arround me. Bravo!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
New experiences with Proargi9 plus!
I have started consuming Proargi9 plus formula for about 2 months and I must say that I have good feel about it. Firstly is my breathing seems better when climing the staicase and I can complete short run easily. I feel more energetic for day work and sleep well for the night. I love the taste so much that it make me think about drinking it when I wake up each day in the morning. I will feed a scoop in the shaker and fill up with cold water. Shake it hard and drink it. It is very refreshing for the first drink in the morning.
I would like to encourage you to pick up this product and start the daily drink now. It will gives you good feeling and never fail you for sure. For more information of proargi9 plus, please visit www.focus20cafe.wordpress.com
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Ah Koon Kaya and Roti in Ho chi Minh City,Vietnam
Ah Koon Kaya Roti from Singapore had already set up the 1st outlet in Ho Chi Minh City. It will be the biggest outlet compare with all Singapore available outlets. 3 storey building with about 9000 sqft in total area to set Ah Koon Kaya and Roti franchise to new height standard in HCMC. I have spoken to 1 of the share holder and learned that they have owned the Master Franchise in Vietnam and paid off high good will investment amount.
The over all menu are similar to Singapore but the price is higher compare with Singapore outlets. 1 cup of Singapore Kopi-o cost 22,000VND which is Sin$2. But the outlet rennovation had set a good environment for lunching and more...
Ah Koon will officially open on 16th Dec 2008 and it is located at Dist 1.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
A Marvelous Trip !
Well, we have a team of 5 - William Francis, Cedric , Lawrence, Thomas and myself make a trip to KL on 18th October. It was a fun and relax trip for all of us. We met up with Our GM Mr Rahman for lunch at Japanese restuarant and he arranged a beautiful and comfortable hotel rooms for us, William Francis shared his experienced later in Synergy Maga ctr, It was a very good lessons for all of us who wanted to change our lives for better. A fruitful day end with delicious foods at crowded street. We have the unique yellow ginger chicken and special claypot rice. After filled up our stomach, we carried on with a long night Karaokae before we called it a day. On Sunday , we met up with Dr Fang at Klang with his partners at the papa coffee shop. 1st time met up with Dr Fang, I found him an interesting person to work with. I am looking forward to work with him in near future.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Centro caffe- Ristorante,an italian special
The pictures above shows the Centro Caffe located at Dist 1, HCMC. It offers Italian cruisines by Chef,Giuseppe. It is my pleasure to meet up with him in person and got to learn some wonderful dishes that he is offering in the restaurant. The coffee menu is ausome, we can taste of kinds of coffee bean with different brews daily. It is a coffee lover heaven. Beside that, the cafe also offer red wine and cocktail beverage. This restaurant or rather caffe is a place for Italian specialties, the menu is marvelous too. we can find , Panino meats , Panino fish, vegetarian panino, crostini misti and piadine & crescioni in the menu for light refreshment and of course, the menu also touch onto Burgers, Riso rice, Salads sportivo , Zuppe soups, carne meat and Home made pasta. The Pesce SEAFOOD dishes are delicious.
You may like to visit 11-13 Cong Truong Lam Son,Dist 1 HCMC to enjoy the cruisines from Chef Giuseppe one day when you visit HCMC.
Another Bobby outlet@ Su Van Hanh,Dist10
I remember that when i first visit Bobby cafe @ Pham Ngu Lao Dist 1 last year, I was impressed by its cafe with mini cinema concept. Now I came to know that bobby cafe had 6 outlets located at HCMC at the various district. Today I visited the one that near where I stay at Q10. I am impress with its designed and layout. It is bigger with 4th storey set up. The mini cinema located at 4th storey. The cafe also serve daily vietnamese lunch menu. I love the breakfast set here with its daily brew coffee. I have met the person in charge for this new outlet and realise that he spent about USD$110,000 to renovate this outet. So when you visit HCMC, please drop by this Q10 bobby cafe outlet.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Breakfast at Bobby Cafe !
Some how after staying in Ho Chi Minh city for quite a periods, I do not get to enjoy the American Breakfast served by most of the shop or cafe here except Bobby Cafe at 45,Bui Vien street@ Pham Ngu Lao. For the price of 46,000VND (sin$4) you can get a full American breakfast set with coffee of the day free!. That is why I travel all the way to eat the breakfast eventhough I stay away from the location. So when you travel to HCMC, and you want to have quality American breakfast with good price. Visit Bobby Cafe. No Regret!
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