A STOLEN WATCH

 

An old man meets a young man who asks:

“Do you remember me?”

And the old man says no. Then the young man tells him he was his student, And the teacher asks:

“What do you do, what do you do in life?”

The young man answers:

“Well, I became a teacher.”

“Ah, how good; like me?” asked the old man.

“Well, yes. In fact, I became a teacher because you inspired me to be like you.”

The old man, curious, asks the young man at what time he decided to become a teacher. And the young man tells him the following story:

“One day, a friend of mine, also a student, came in with a nice new watch, and I decided I wanted it and I stole it, I took it out of his pocket.

Shortly after, my friend noticed the loss and immediately complained to our teacher, who was you. Then you went to the class:

‘This student's watch was stolen during classes today. Whoever stole it, please return it.’

I didn't give it back because I didn't want to. Then you closed the door and told us all to get up and you were going to search our pockets one by one until the watch was found. But you told us to close our eyes, because you would only look for his watch if we all had our eyes closed.

So we did, and you went from pocket to pocket, and when you went through my pocket, you found the watch and took it. You kept searching everyone's pockets, and when you were done you said, ‘Open your eyes. We have the watch.’

You didn't tell me and you never mentioned the episode. You never said who stole the watch either. That day you saved my dignity forever. It was the most shameful day of my life.

But this is also the day my dignity was saved and I decided not to become a thief, a bad person, etc. You never said anything, nor even scold me or took me aside to give me a moral lesson, I received your message clearly.

And thanks to you, I understood what a real educator needs to do. Do you remember this episode, professor?

And the professor answers:

‘I remember the situation, the stolen watch, which I was looking for in everyone’s pocket, but I didn't remember you, because I also closed my eyes while looking.’

This is the essence of teaching:

If to correct you must humiliate; you don't know how to teach "

Lagu Ilham Pujangga - Ismail Haron

 

Lirik Lagu Ilham Pujangga – Ismail Haron

Ilham dari pujangga
Berdiam diri bukan ertinya kau salah
Biar cercaan sekali datang menimpa
Sudahlah memang adat di dunia
Bersuaralah kamu pada perkara berguna
Itulah sifat orang bijaksana

( …ia anak muda tidak kerana tergelincir kakinya
tetapi matinya anak muda itu kerana tergelincir lidahnya
berdiam dirilah kamu kepada perkara yang bukan-bukan
bersuaralah kamu kepada perkara yang memberi kebaikan…)

Berikanlah tenaga
Untuk nusa dan negara
Ini zaman kemajuan
Jangan kita ketinggalan

Kasih sesama manusia
Apa di atas sayangkan diri anda
Pandang yang satu kepada yang ramai sayang
Pandang yang ramai kepada yang satu

(…usahlah ditanya apakah bakti negara untuk kamu
tetapi tanyalah apakah bakti kamu untuk negara
berjasalah kamu untuk keharmonian negara…

IH:
…kau katakan pada aku sekarang jua
apakah pendapat kau atas kewajiban muda-mudi…

…pembela, harapan dan tiang negara, bangsa dan negara…

IH:
…bagaimanakah cara yang patut aku tunjukkan kewajiban ini…

…kau mempunyai akal bukan, tepuklah dada tanya selera…)

Tunggukanlah hati mu
Pertahankan ibu pertiwi
Jauhkanlah diri mu
Dari perkara yang berjudi(?)

Maaf mudi dan muda
Ku susun jari sepuluh
Aku bukanlah seorang pujangga
Hanya seorang penyanyi biasa

Pesan Imam Syafie Bab Merantau

Merantaulah...

Orang berilmu dan beradab tidak akan diam di kampung halaman.

Tinggalkan negerimu dan merantaulah ke negeri orang.

Tinggalkanlah tanahair dan mengembaralah.

Bermusafirlah, nescaya kamu akan mendapat ganti kepada orang yang telah kamu tinggalkan.

Berlelah-lelahlah, manisnya hidup terasa setelah lelah berjuang

Aku melihat air menjadi rusak karena diam tertahan.

Jika mengalir menjadi jernih, jika tidak, akan keruh menggenang.

Singa jika tak tinggalkan sarang, tak akan dapat mangsa.

Anak panah jika tak tinggalkan busur, tak akan kena sasaran.

Jika matahari di orbitnya tak bergerak dan terus diam.

Tentu manusia bosan padanya dan enggan memandang.

Bijih emas bagaikan tanah biasa sebelum digali dari tambang.

Kayu gaharu tak ubahnya seperti kayu biasa jika di dalam hutan.

Jika engkau tinggalkan tempat kelahiranmu, engkau akan temui darjat mulia di tempat yang baru dan engkau bagaikan emas yang sudah terangkat dari tempatnya.

Pergilah merantau untuk mencari kemuliaan karena dalam perjalanan itu ada lima kegunaan, iaitu: menghilangkan kesedihan, mendapatkan penghidupan, mendapatkan ilmu, mengagungkan jiwa, dan dapat bergaul dengan banyak orang.

─ Imam Syafie

(Diwan as Syafiie)

Work for someone who appreciates your ideas, loyalty and hard work.

 I worked for a company for 3 years and only got two interviews for internal jobs, I applied for. I never got promoted even though I was acting in the position. One day I applied to another company, and was offered an amazing opportunity and within 6 months, they gave me a promotion. I ended up getting “Employee of the Year”. My old boss asked me to come back for the same promotion. I told him, “Thanks, but no thanks.”

As I look back, I am thankful for all the rejection I received from my previous boss. It was a blessing in disguise. Rejection hurts but don’t dwell on it or take it personally. If you focus on positive thinking, even the harshest defeat is only a stepping-stone. So if you didn’t get the job or promotion, don’t let it affect your self-worth, just think of it as. “I am not being rejected, I am being redirected to something better!” Why would you want to work for a someone who does not appreciate your talents, hard-work or loyalty?

Life is too short to put up with a job you dislike or a boss who treats you poorly. No amount of money can compensate for a toxic culture.

Work for someone who appreciates your ideas, loyalty and hard work. Even if it means working for yourself.

Too many of us are hanging around in places, relationships, jobs where we are not being valued – where the life is literally being sucked out of us. Why? Because of fear or lack of confidence in ourselves and in our abilities. We convince ourselves that we can stay in a job that makes us unhappy because we need the income, or because we don’t believe we can find another job. But the truth is spending too much of it in a bad situation will make you miserable and it can affect your health.

Working in an environment where you are merely tolerated will only hold you back. If you dread Mondays, and the high point of your working experience is Friday or payday, then perhaps it’s time to start looking at other companies or perhaps starting your own business. The biggest challenge we all face throughout our career is to be brave enough to walk away when our loyalty and hard work are taken for granted. Speaking from experience, it’s a scary decision.

Change is scary, but there are really great positions/great companies out there. Have confidence in your skills and abilities. Know your worth. Even when the current situation tries to make you think otherwise. Network, volunteer and learn new skills. Start taking small steps to where you want to be. You deserve so much better!

 Brigette Hyacinth.

NEVER GIVE UP

Despite having faced numerous setbacks, I have always kept going, carrying “Never Give Up, just try one more time” as my motto.

So how do you keep going when nothing “seems” to be working out for you? After all, how do you climb back onto the saddle when the horse has flung you off; when your plans fall to pieces and your dreams turn into ashes. “I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.” ~ Nick Vujicic

What makes some people give up whilst others hold on until the prize is won? How do you not give up when everything inside you to tells you to? When it seems your investment is yielding no returns; when your dreams seem a far stretch.

Keep focused. Be positive. Believe in yourself and your abilities. Have a good support network and actively seek out ways to help others. Be thankful for what you have, never compare yourself and most importantly, trust God and have faith.

Life will throw curve balls at you and will attempt to break you down, nothing may happen exactly as you have planned. Just when you think things are starting to turn around, life may smack you back down, but don’t despair. You will get disappointed but don’t be discouraged. Life is a constant struggle with extreme lows and highs, that’s why, it’s crucial to alwaysbuild on failure and use it as a stepping stone.

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” ~Denis Waitley

The road to success is quite bumpy and frankly curvy, so how do you keep going? It’s definitely about perspective, how you look at things. My formula is take things one step at a time. Have a clear road map, as with traveling any path, there will be turns, obstacles, and potholes, so you must anticipate them and adjust accordingly. Don’t take rejection personally; keep moving forward.

Visualize the end result but don’t only focus on the destination, enjoy the journey. Make a conscious decision to be happy now. Speak positive affirmations. Be patient and don’t worry. Always let Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Patience, Courage and Hope be the fellows that accompany you on your journey. Sometimes setbacks may simply mean you need to re-focus your energies on another path or improve your game plan and seek personal development. In the end though, you become stronger and the lessons learned makes you wiser.

So Keep trying, Keep reaching, Keep dreaming. You never know what’s around the corner. Even if things look bleak right now, your future is bright! “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn” ~Harriet Stowe.

Always Think Big and Never ever give up!

Good Bosses APPRECIATE their Employees!

• There’s a lot of truth behind the saying, “People don't leave bad jobs. They leave bad bosses." More often than not, it’s not because they are underpaid, rather it’s because they feel undervalued and unappreciated. Sadly many managers think that they've fulfilled their duty by providing a paycheck, but that's not enough if you want engaged and productive employees.

All great bosses know that employees need to feel appreciated. Nothing works better than positive reinforcement. Research suggests you need to praise at least three times as much as you criticize to keep employees happy. Instead of being quick to criticize, be quick to point out some of the great things you see your employees doing. This will not only reinforce these positive actions with the employees that performed them, but also encourage other employees to do the same. Appreciation coupled with incentive rewards is a great morale and productivity booster. Even the slowest employee will work to the best of their ability if they know their efforts are appreciated.

It does not cost much to show employees how much you appreciate them:

– Punish in private; praise in public. Make the public praise timely and specific.

– A personalized thank you giving specifics on how the employee has helped.

– Recognition in meetings.

–Remember to cc people’s supervisors. “Don’t tell me. Tell my boss.”

– A random breakfast or lunch.

– A relevant gift. Even something that can help them do their job better.

– Time off

Actions speak louder than words. Saying, "Thank You" can only have real meaning if employees know you are an authentic person. 

Be a leader who genuinely cares about employees. 

Other great phrases that go hand in hand with "Thank You" are:

•       Great job.
•       Well done.
•        I'm sorry.
•        How can I help you?
•       What are your thoughts?

"People work for money but go the extra mile for recognition, praise and rewards." -Dale Carnegie

Two of the most basic human desires are validation and appreciation — we need to feel like we matter. People want to feel appreciated, respected and included. Sometimes it's the little things we do that counts the most. 

Waiting too long to appreciate employees could result in those you lead feeling resentful.

Not only do underappreciated employees cost more when they (inevitably) leave but they cost a lot more if they stay. (faulty work, poor customer service, reduced productivity)

Choose to see the best in others. Choose to see what makes them amazing. Let them know the amazing things you see. Play to your team's strengths and everyone wins.

Briggett Hyacint.

5 Penyebab Anda Selalu Gagal dalam Hidup

1. Gagal dalam merancang
Jika memiliki perancangan yang baik, Anda akan punya kesempatan untuk sukses dalam hidup. Untuk mencapainya, Anda harus cerdas dan cergas merancangkan apa yang akan dilakukan dari awal hingga akhir.
Jangan membuat  perancangan yang tidak jelas. Siapkan keseluruhan proses perancangan hingga ke yang terperinci. Hindari penundaan dalam bentuk apapun. Sebabnya, kecenderungan seseorang itu menunda-nunda untuk merancang sesuatu akan mendekatkan anda kepada kegagalan yang lebih besar.

2. Takut sebelum mencuba
Perasaan takut sebelum mencuba seringkali menggoda pemikiran disaat kita merencanakan sesuatu. Padahal, hanya dengan mencuba Anda akan dapat mengetahui perkembangan sesuatu ...dari rencana yang telah dirancang.
Mulailah untuk melawan rasa takut Anda kerana hal tersebut merupakan permulaan langkah menuju kejayaan. Seperti yang diungkapkan motivator Tony Robbins.
"No matter how many mistakes you make, or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying." 

3. Menyerah terlalu cepat
Seberapa besar keinginan dan kemahuan Anda untuk menggapai mimpi dan cita-cita dalam hidup? Salah satu rahsia terbesar dari kejayaan adalah belajar untuk menakluki keraguan.
Sebahagian orang besar yang gagal dalam hidup mereka adalah kerana terlalu cepat menyerah. Setiap orang yang berjaya di dunia ini memiliki kisah perjuangan yang tidak mudah.

4. Tidak punya keyakinan
Jika Anda tidak memiliki keyakinan pada apa yang akan  dilakukan, maka Anda akan cenderung untuk cepat menyerah. Jika Anda sendiri tidak mempunyai alasan untuk percaya akan setiap kemungkinan dan keberhasilan, maka sukar rasanya untuk Anda meraih mimpi dan cita-cita.
Sebuah keyakinan sangat diperlukan saat Anda berjuang untuk mencapai kejayaan. Hal tersebut berkaitan dengan bagaimana pemikiran dan diri Anda yang akan tetap berusaha walaupun menghadapi banyak rintangan dihadapan .

5. Banyak pengecualian
Selalu ada alasan untuk mengungkapkan bahwa seseorang tidak atau enggan berusaha. Ketika Anda banyak melontarkan pengecualian, itu adalah awal dari kegagalan.
Kecenderungan seseorang untuk membuat pengecualian adalah dipengaruh oleh rasa takut yang berlebihan. Beberapa kecenderungan tersebut termasuk ketakutan akan perubahan, penolakan, dan rasa malu sehingga enggan untuk meninggalkan zon selesa.

Source : Business Insider

Bukit 8888 Pokok Sena - Hiking Trail

Jumaat, 26/10/2018.....Dah lama dah dok dengar perihal Bukit 8888...tapi takda kesempatan. nak pergi mendaki...al maklumlah sibuk...anak2 nak exam lah dan macam-macam lagi alasan orang malas ni....haaa

 Akhirnya kawan2 pejabat ajak juga pergi . Saya pun dengan terujanya...dan semangat  pun pergilah.  Sebenarnya nak layan diaorang saja,....sebab dah janji.

Kami sampai dikaki Bukit lebih kurang pukul 8.00 pagi....tapi nampaknya dah ramai yang telah mendaki lebih awal sebab kat parking kereta penuh...begitu juga dengan motorsikal.

Okey juga la tak la seteruk Bukit Malau...tapi masih tercungap-cungap nak sampai atas....takpa pelan-pelan no.

Bawa anak lelaki saya Aniel Hakeem buat peneman.....padanya tak mencabar langsung...walaupun ayahnya suku nyawa nak sampai atas.

Yang penting dapat berpeluh tu.....rasa ringan badan.

Jom ...hiking ni boleh la buat aktiviti mingguan....seronok juga bila bersama kawan-kawan dan keluarga.

Jom kita jadikan hiking budaya kita ...untuk bersenam selain dari jogging, cycling dan lain-lain.

Biarlah gambar yang berbicara.

Tujuh Langkah Mudah Untuk Mencapai Impian

1. SET GOALS (Tetapkan Cita-cita Anda, & Mimpi-mimpi Anda)

One of the key steps in achieving your dream is to set goals on a consistent basis. You need to create goals both for the long term and the short term, and put them in writing! Studies have shown that when you write down a goal the chances of achieving it are a thousand times greater. Here are some goal setting strategies that have helped me along my journey to achieving mydreams:

1.  Goals must be specific, measurable, attainable and realistic.

2.   Goals must have a time limit.

3.  Goals must be positive, personal, and in the present tense.

4.   Rewrite, review and visualize the achievement of your goals on a daily basis. "It is a psychological law that whatever we wish toa ccomplish we must impress on the subjective or subconscious mind." - Orison Swett Marden

2. VISUALIZE (lakukan visualisasi mimpi Anda)

Make a habit of visualizing your dream on a daily basis. Training for my twelfth marathon, I visualized obtaining a sub 3:10 qualify time required to run in theBoston Marathon. I saw each mile marker along the 26.2 mile course with the time I needed. I pictured myself, at the end of that race, celebrating with my wife and calling my coach to tell him the good news that I qualified for Boston ! These visualization techniques worked extremely well for me and I guarantee they will work for you! "Without a vision people perish (Binasa)."

3. BE PERSISTENT (Gigih lah dengan apa yg Anda perjuangkan)

Now that you have your goals written down and you are doing your daily visualization exercises you need to have persistence! It took me twelve years and twelve marathons to achieve my dream. There were many times I wanted to give up, yet I never wavered in my goals or my ultimate dream. Never, never, never give up!

4. HAVE FAITH (Mempunyai keyakinan.... Yakinlah)

I have a favorite quote that says "The size of your success is determined by the size of your belief". I've learned, along several of my own journeys, the importance of having an uncompromising faith in myself which has been a critical component in accomplishing my goals. "Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." -Napoleon Hill

5. EXHIBIT DISCIPLINE (Tunjukkanlah kedisiplinan Anda)

Discipline is a key component required to achieve your goals and dreams. When working toward your dream think of discipline as having the ability to flick the little doubting man off your shoulder who says "can you really do this?" You need to have the "I can do it!" attitude. Holding the vision or experience that inspired you in the forefront of your mind will help you stay disciplined. Remember - self doubt destroys! "With every disciplined effort there is a multiple reward." -Jim Rohn

6. FIND a MENTOR or COACH  (Dapatkan Mentor Atau Coach Untuk Membantu Anda)

The ability to seek out and learn from others, specifically those who have already accomplished similar goals and dreams, is an invaluable resource for your success. In my case, I hired
a former Olympic marathon runner, turned coach to support and inspire me. With his help I achieved a dream that had escaped me during the twelve long years I tried to do it alone!

7. HAVE GRATITUDE (Berterimakasih lah, Bersyukurlah)

One of the most important qualities one can have on one's journey to obtaining adream is "an attitude of gratitude". Every morning I make a habit of spending a minimum of five minutes reflecting on the many things I am truly grateful for in my life. When you are grateful for life's gifts, you are truly rich.