are your words as good as gold?

how many times have i failed pple?

very often, promises are uttered as a means to obtain concessions at the critical moment. once the objective is achieved, we try to get away by finding excuses for not being able to fulfill it. the smarter or sly ones will remain silent in the hope that no one will recall the promise made.

today i've learnt that Our Word is Our Bond. We are only as good as our words. Unkept promises in the past have hurt me and conditioned me to guarded and wary of people. When there is little or no trust, we become withdrawn and erect a wall around us to protect ourselves from being hurt. this is the only natural defence to become less vulnerable.

trust cannot be bought. it takes an unknown period to build it up again.

are my words as good as gold? It might not be so in the past, but i will ensure that i do not over promise and underdeliver resulting in broken relationships.

where do i go from here?

when the topic of membership retention was raised, i thought i already have an answer to that question.

why am i reluctant to attend tm nowadays?

the growth spurt is over. the fun and excitement is declining. after 2.5 years, i've reached a plateau. if the average life span is at 6 yrs long, i might be breaking the record soon.

at ease and at peace

i'm tremendously happy these days. with multiple blessings coming my way, there is definitely something that i'm doing right.

i've been thrusted into the limelight. i'm overwhelmed but still in control as i know the source of it all. i wish i had adopted that advice much earlier and it could have saved me from the prolonged pain.

-- walking in obedience reaps bountiful harvest... I'm an overcomer!

frustrating yet necessary...

i don't like to be a postman at work.

there's no value add n it's a huge waste of time - coordinating with the entire world just to ensure that everyone can meet at a specific date.

i need a secretary to get these frustrating and irritating admin work out of my way.

learning it the tough way...

dominant pple don like to be cornered. they want to be given a choice and be consulted before coming to a conclusion. i've incurred the wrath of such people and it gave me the impetutus to pen this blog. it serves as a reminder that i've lots more to learn in dealing with different personalities.

when can i become a skilful mediator who is patient and knows how to play the game well?

geez... i need wisdom but it comes at a cost... usually after a mistake is made before the realisation that consequences can be averted if i had adopted a different strategy.

how do i become a better communicator or better still... be a smooth-talker?

a low EQ person like me has to work doubly hard.