Category: Reflection

The new year is here!

Every day is an opportunity to grow and learn. There is an abundance of information which is getter larger.

I continually read more books, learn more, and listen to new thoughts.  I experience growth and awareness. My goals are to keep developing my self and be exposed to new approaches of doing things or to see things from different perspectives. This is to build awareness and make smarter decisions to make the most of my time.

With such rapid changes all around us, I feel it also important to make time for reflection and to be present with one’s thought to understand the core reasons why am I doing something and what do I hope to achieve from the activity.

This is why taking breaks from the ordinary are so important whether it be a vacation to a new place or just being in nature. You have a moment to be in a different environment, separate from the daily cycle.

The most important thing I have learned is to get clear on what I want. Within the cosmic perspective, our lifespans are minuscule. Within the short time frame of my life, I hope to get clear on what I want and fulfill my dreams.

With the empowerment of the internet, everyone has access to an abundance of thoughts, ideas, opinions, and reviews. This allows us to make better/smarter decisions. How we think about the decisions is what sets us up for success!

I’ve always been curious on why certain people achieve more in their lives, what drives them, what they do differently that makes them so successful. It’s their thinking that gets them where they want to go. Having an attitude of abundance and continuous improvement are the core reasons for success. My own personal journey to do more in my life started with the very simple questions such as: Why not me? What is stopping me from getting where I want to go? What can I do differently than what I have done in the past?

Constant evaluations in all areas of my life keep me motivated to grow. Constant refinement in my thoughts and actions keeps me on course on who I am becoming. Working on my vision for my life keeps my imagination active. Using a values-based approach to situations takes care of morality and ethics. Taking calculated risks keeps me responsible for my actions. This all has given me the thing I desire most in my life, clarity! I know who I am and what I want to do. It is quite a liberating feeling!

Realizing the insignificance of many things, thinking big, gives me a feeling of unlimited potential.  I now address situations with different perspectives and take action. Learning all about self-awareness and emotional intelligence, I remain calm, cool, and collected. I show restraint in my reactions and remain happier than before.

I am glad to keep growing and developing myself. My journey has just begun, with every goal I complete; I get the opportunity to dream bigger! Every day I am turning my dreams into reality, soon they will have a more positive impact and at a global scale!

On my quest to think better, write better, and live better. It was only a matter of time before I started reading and growing.

I remember very clearly on the day I decided to take my life to the next level. I was on a journey from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the bullet train. With 3000 Km to cover,  10 hours, and seeing the dramatic changes in the landscape, from cities to farms. I knew this was the day. I felt ready to commit my time to reading books.

My first book of choice:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

•  I applied the concepts listed in the book and have seen profound positive changes in my life.
• Lots of great examples of successful people
• Taught me to believe in me more

Action Principles by Bill Fitzpatrick

• Made me accept responsibility for my life
• To stop making excuses and take action
• Help me developed a stronger character

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

• To focus on pure, positive thoughts
• To add value to people’s lives
• Develop a vision for my life

Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez

• Learned about budgeting and tracking
• Started investing
• Look for the true value in things

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Nature in Space By Carl Sagan

• Puts perspective on our place in the universe
• Made me more humble and kind to others
• Learned about the infinite nature of things

Bonus:

The Way of Zen by Alan Watts

• Learned the basics of Zen
• Challenged me to think deeply
• Learned to be more present and tranquil

I have now become a fan of reading books and felt the profound difference in the quality in every area of my life. I am able to gain a deeper understanding of the world around me. Expanding my thoughts has always been a core focus of mine and by reading books continuously, I will definitely live an enriched life. My goal is to read a book a month, then read a book every two weeks, and eventually one book a week.