Self-Leadership 101: Introduction

Okay, today I am going to talk about self leadership. A topic that is in my interest for a long time and have done some research on it. 

You all may ask these few questions: 

(1) What is self-leadership? 

(2) Why do I need it? 

(3) Is it different from the other types leadership? 

As for today, I will be focusing on these 3 questions. 

First, what is self-leadership? 

Self-leadership as the name implies, is about how you lead and guide your own self in your life. When we are young, many decisions that impacted us maybe made by our parents, those who have more experiences in life than us.  As we grow older, there seems to be more decisions that are to be made by ourselves and we are to face the consequences to the decisions we've made. Coming into adulthood, you are totally responsible for your own being. This is where self-leadership comes in. 

Self-leadership talks about how you can become a lead of yourself, commanding, guiding yourself to achieve your goals as how you would with leadership in a team whereby you lead others. 

What is good (or adequate) self-leadership? I have summarize them in 5 main points.

1. I love myself

This implies that you are willing to accept whatever, however, whoever you are. No matter how are good and bad you are, on the inside and on the outside. Willing to accept the fact does not neccessary means you agree to that fact. For example, I am fat, I accept that I am fat, but i does not neccessary accept that fat is good cause, obesity can bring health issues. 

2. I am willing to take changes

In life there are many situations where you can expect and not expect. To be a good self-leader, you are to allow changes to be made in your life. You are to embrace changes that if the changes is for the better. With willingness to take changes, it also means that you are willing to listen to critism. You are willing to improve and acquire new knowledge and skills if possible.

3. I am passionate on what is ahead

Passionate does not means that you have to jump up and down to cheer on what is to come~ You can do that, but different people have different style of being passionate. But the point is that, being passionate about what is ahead is about that you are always looking forward to the next point in life. If you are not, there is no point of having good self-leadership if you are not looking forward. Without passion, President Obama would not be standing in front of millions addressing his speech.

4. I sacrifice what is necessary

For everything we buy, there is a price to pay. Some are high and some are low. John C. Maxwell said this "...I reminded myself that I have to give up to go up" Sometimes, we have to give up things in order to process. It can something we love, something we like, something we don't like. Nonetheless, it is important to see that if that sacrifices is worth. Something like family or relationship are somethings that I would not sacrifices. You just have to be wise on it.   

5. I keep firm to my principles

Principles are what differentiates us as human. A person without principles is like a person without dignity. Everyone's principle might be different and that is ok. If someone does not keep firm to his/her principles, his/her decision making quavers whenever subjected to the opinions of others. We are the author of our lives, every decision we make, we are the ones to face those consequences. Stay firm to what you believe in, your principles, and make changes to the principles if necessary. As long as you keep firm to your principles, you have a clear mind of what is your decision. 

I will share in more details on the 5 points in the days to come. 

Okay, so you asked, why do I need this so called 'self-leadership'? 

Well, do you want to achieve what you've dream for? Do you want to be better than what you are now? Do you hunger for something on the other side of the pasture?Do you want to earn more $ for you and your family? Do you want to get a better relationship? Do you want to get that red hot Ferrari that you have longed for in a shorter time?

If you answer yes, then you need to make sure that you are leading yourself well, self-leadership

Lastly, is this leadership much different than the other types of leadership? 

Yes, because it is all about yourself! 

No, because it is also about to how lead an individual (that is YOU!) 

As a conclusion, just like to say thank you for your time to read this post. Hope it helps. 

Remember, "We are the author of our lives, lead myself well"

Cheers!

Yours Truly,

-G-

 

A Poem From My Heart

Decided to write a poem to express my feeling and get rid of the frustration in my heart.
This is specially dedicated to my friend who has misunderstood everything I said and not willing to listen.
It is sad to lost a friendship, but it would be a greater sadness as I could not help him see his attitude.

Oh my friend, I remember the first time we talked,
Oh my friend, I remember the first joke we cracked,
Oh my friend, I never forget the complains we've made,
Oh my friend, even that has make our friendship precious as jade.

Friend oh Friend, I'd say I will always be there to help,
Friend oh Friend, whenever u say help, I say yup,
Friend oh Friend, never have I say no,
Friend oh Friend, never have I say u go solo.

My friend, I not sure what is in your mind,
My friend, whether you are truly sad,
or you just take this chance to get out of this friendship,
My friend, whatever it maybe, I am done,
My friend, I gave you chances that you just skip.

Friend, I am starting to think my sacrifies are not worth,
Friend, I have big plans to go around the earth,
Friend, for you, I choose to not stay in Perth,
Friend, for you, I choose to go where I birth.

Oh Friend, I am willing to take you back,
Oh Friend, I hope you did not forget our contract,
Oh Friend, I hope I can wait,
Oh Friend, I hope it is not to late.

Oh, I do hope what I feel is correct,
Oh, I do hope I don't get wrecked,
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Leadership: Nature vs. Nurture

Greetings,

It has been a long time since I've blog. Because of "someone" asked me to blog something, that's why I blog this post. After thinking for a long while on what to blog. I just thought of sharing some experience of mine to you all.

Leadership, this word can be a word of different definitions to different people, egoism, power, guide, motherly, fatherly, money, success...etc. Nevertheless, it is undeniably that leadership does make a SIGNIFICANT IMPACT to one's lives!

In today's world, there is a hot age-old debate on whether Leaders are Born or Formed?

 

(Reference: http://markandrews.edublogs.org)

Here are my opinions, it does not matter whether you are born a leader or not. It matter whether you have the desire, the passion to be a leader or not. However, here it comes to the question of: 

Does the "leadership genes" in a person actually contributes to his/her character of becoming a leader? Well, no one (at least that I know of) have that answer. You can say that these genes can be some sort of an initiator for a leader to be slowly formed.

Nonetheless, it has been scientifically shown that a baby when he/she is growing up, pickups majorly from what he/she learns from the environment. That is what babies do and how they learn. The like to play monkey see monkey do~ 

From my own personal experience, I can say that I may have been a "born leader" but I also greatly acknowledge that I pick up my inspiration and passion of being a leader from my dad who is a leader in his field, education. He inspires me from his life as a headmaster with lots of teachers and students under his leadership. 

To me, it is not important whether you are born as a leader or not cause I strongly believe that leadership can be developed within an individual. "Look forward to what you can be and not looking backward on what you could have been."

With that, you may ask what is the importance having leadership? Why do I have to be a leader? Can't others be the leader? Well, leadership is not only about leading a team, it is also about leading yourself. I will share in the next post of what is leading yourself and how can you lead yourself to a better life and towards your goals that you aimed for.

To conclude this post, in leadership, it is 20% nature and 80% nurture. Nature without nurture goes nowhere. So, leaders can be made even if you does not have the "leadership gene". 

Stay tune to my next post- "Leading yourself"

Cheers!

Yours Truly,

-G-

Photography Contest: 2nd Prize!

Hi, first of all, sorry for not posing up my dietary diet....lost track due to busy schedule, Sorry george, sorry george...T.T

Nonetheless, something cheer my spirit up today (juz now). For the 1st time, I won something for my photography after this second attempt for a contest. Just submitting not with my fullest effort due to busy schedule. But, a surprise...wow...i dunno what to say, I won 2nd prize.

Erhmmp.....first of all, I'd like to thank my dad and mom for investing in my camera, SONY H-50, my siblings who trained my skills, my uncles aunties.....my BFF, GFF, FFF,Mr AAA, Mr. BBB...anyways...Thanks to lastly my model, Guchi, Olly, Adrianne, Alison, Alvin, Harry, Sheah Yih, Dr. Joan, Willie, HonVee, Guna, Amanda...for making this possible....I love you all, I love the Country, Woo Hoo~ 

Nonetheless, I am more than thankful that my work is appreciated. Thank you!

Here is the winning shot.

To view other winners, go to Faces of Curtin

Enjoy!

p/s: Will post up some of my other submission soon. And continue my dietary diary...^.^

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3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 12

Day 12. A bit down today....dunno why....or maybe i know why....juz dun wan to see that why....sienz....

Anywayz, the post must go on.

Brunch, A small portion of kueh teow mix bee hoon with veges and egg~
Dinner, banana fritters, karipap, egg~ I think i need to cut on the SUPER HIGH CALORIE food, BANANA FRITTER...T.T

Exercise, went to gym to do cardio for around 1 hour. Ok ok nia. 

So, that is my day~ Not much in the mood today.

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 11

Day 11, 3 more days to 2 weeks milestone.

Okla, here it goes. Has kolok bee hoon with egg and siew mai for lunch~
Dinner, fried toufu, guava, biscuit and oatmeal lor. Like tat nia,

No overbudget, no exercise.....Haiz...where is the motivation?????

Bah~

Charge for tomorrow~!

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 9+10

Two days goes by in a jiffy~ Man, time does flies. 

Day 9

Brunch - 3 Chicken wings with 1 plate of Mee Goreng and 2 pcs of fried rolls. All these are from CV! outing at Tanjung Beach. It is the first time I was engulf in such overwhelming atmosphere. The beach is literally people mountain people sea (人山人海). I think it was because of 1st of May, everyone especially those who are in the working community (haha, luckily I am still a student at least for now). U have people from Tai Po (大埔) association to Youth (少团) from different churches. Parties are everywhere! 

Dinner - Not actually dinner but just a thanksgiving meal at Grace Church. Aunty Roseline prepared nuggets, Yum Yum! and egg sandwich, one of my favouritez~ Wee~ So, i think i went a bit overboard for that, 5 nuggets and 7 (quarter pieces) of egg sandwich. 

So, the budget is considered RM 0 for Day 9 but did also some grocery shopping at Boulevard. Pawee~ So many people, itz like everyone pakat to do shopping at the same day~ Miri's population is too much~ Too much "rabbits" fooling around. 

Day 10

Lunch - A variety of veges, 1 salted egg (not good for health but wat the heck), 5 pieces of 1/3 hotdogs and a Kolok Bee Hoon

Dinner - 2 Karipap, 1 Coconut bun, 7 banana fritters.

Budget - RM 9.50. ^.^ Exercise, Badminton lo....not much people playing, so did not reli burn much Kcal. 

Comments

Its already Day 10, I think I need some motivation to push me further as progress seems stagnant. Any suggestions?  

I need to do more exercise to  burn those lipo & lipids off under my skin. More rigorous exercise! 

I need to lessen the consumption. So, I think I decide to cut either on lunch or dinner. Lunch to vegetables only and dinner to fruits only. Hmmm...lets try it tomorrow and see~ 

Signing off now~

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 7+8

Hey, totally forgot to write for Day 7, so now will go two days in one post. 

Day 7,

Had Bee Hoon Wet with Cangkuk Manis and a Pieces of meat. 

Dinner, Cangkuk Manis.

Exercise, WOOO~!!! 1 hour of Body Combat! A fat Killer!

Overbudget by RM 0.50

Day 8

Today...hmm...ate breakfast, fried kueh teow with egg and sausage.

Ate late lunch and kinda like late dinner too. Ate just a few pieces of kuih, around i think 8 pieces in total for both meals. 

And went to watch Ip Man 2, Sweet Mama! A movie that is a MUST WATCH! Check it out for yourself

Good Action, Good Choreography, nice storyline and a little added surprise at the end.

Enjoy!

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3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 6

Oh my, itz day SIX already. Before setting goals, lets see what have we done today.

Had Brunch (Breakfast +Lunch), so I am technically not skipping breakfast. Had a plate of Kolok Bee Hoon with Tofu Curd, Vege and 1 pcs of nugget. Trying to keep the budget at RM 4 but it turn out to be RM 4.50 with RM 0.50 for the nugget. Stupid nugget, should not have pick u up~ =.=!

Anyways, for dinner. Cangkuk Manis, same thing RM6. If anyone wonder what is Cangkuk Manis, here is how it looks like. Its a leafy vege stirred fried with eggs (Yum Yum!)

In terms of exercise, NONE~! George! What are u doing?!

So, here is the verdict. 60% success as there is no exercise. Overbudget by RM0.50

Next goal. Exercise more vigorously. Keep lunch to vegetables as it is coming to a week now. Need improvement. 

Charge~!

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 5

Day 5.  Both good and bad. 

Had breakfast finally, fried kueh teow with egg (Yum Yum!). Actually, I planned to skip lunch but my stomach called me at around 2.30pm. Here is the conversation.

Stomach: "Wei! Send something down here ler!"

George: "Dun wan lah, diet ler, ate Kueh Teow already lo le leh, where is it?"

Stomach: "Walieu eh~ Kueh Teow....Kueh Teow ur head la! Itz down at ur ass bowel 4 hours ago."

George: "Ya meh? True or not????"

Stomach: "......." 

Brain: "According to the record, Mr. George ate a plate of Char Kueh Teow with egg at 9.30am" 

George: "Aiyah......but need to eat now kah...."

Stomach: "U better send some food down here or u will.........(angry tone) KNOW!"

George: "Ok...Ok...Ok.....Dun angry lah, stop growling plz~"

So, thatz how I got a pack of Char Been Hoon for lunch.

For dinner, had Cangkuk Manis. This time got excercise, jogging for around 30 minutes. Glad to have excercise, keep the mind refresh and motivate to do work. Thus, I manage to clear some backlogs of my extra co-curricular activities.

Summary, not bad. But over budget by RM 2. Keep improving, George! 

Next target, lunch -> Veges only. Dinner still cangkuk manis. More strained exercise for 30 mins.

Jia you!

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 4

Hello, guyz. Muah is back for Day 4. Never imagine I would go to this far. Actually, I was so tempted to not write this blog post. Nonetheless, my pal Amanda reminded me. So, here is my menu for today.

Skip Breakfast once again. Bad, George~

Lunch, 1 plate of kueh teow + egg (good for brain) = RM 2.60

           1 teh-o-peng XXL = RM 1.50

Dinner, Cangkuk Manis (No rice) = RM 6.00

So that is my menu for today. Target ACHIEVED!

Excercise, walking or some sort of strolling for 1/2 hour.

As a conclusion, target achieve, exercise still need improvement. Next target, continue cangkuk manis for dinner and maintain exercise time.

I am starting another diary which is to keep my food budget to RM 10.

Jia you~! Jia you~!

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 3

Hi, all. Okay, day 3.

Skip Breakfast.
Lunch, bee hoon with cangkuk manis again with drumstick and hotdog and tauge.
Dinner, 2 pcs of pizza, 1 mushroom soup, 6 nugget, 1 apple pie and a few stains of fries. I was so tempted to buy a Double Fillet-O-Fish as it was on promo. Nonetheless, manage to say no. Yeah!

Excercise for around an hour in badminton. Wee~ So long didnt play liao.

In conclusion, got improvement but more to go. Next target, lessen dinner to just cangkuk manis and fruits.

Go go go~

3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 2

Wow, never come to realize that I would write for the second day. I would usually feel lazy and skip the second day. But nonetheless, I told myself, write it, boy. So, here is the record of second day.

Once again skip breakfast. Had Char Bee Hun and Mixed Vege and 1 kepak Ayam for Lunch (Heavy, rite?)

Dinner, Char Bee Hun with Changkuk Manis and Guava Juice and Banana Fritters. 

No excercise, was busy with the something else. But not the excuse for not excercise. 

Summary, need to work harder, George! 

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3 Weeks Diet Diary: Day 1

It has always been my mission to slim down. For ages I have tried and failed with different kind of methods. The problem with me is that I am easily slipped, not catious at all. So, I have decided to do this 3 weeks diet diary. This blog will help me keep accountable to both myself and my readers. I will start with 3 weeks 1st and see how things go at the end. Okay, here are the rules.

- I will have to write down everything that I consume in this blog at the end of the day. 

- I will have to note down any excercise that I have done. 

- I will have to only eat 3 meals max, no more but can less. 

- I will have to excercise of any kind for at least 30 minutes per day.

Okay, so, I just need a little help from you guys. If you see me, remind me, "You are on diet, pal!" 

I think that is all from. 

So, LETS START!

So here is it.
Ate 2 meals, skip breakfast.
Had a plate of kueh teow with cangkuk manis
Had dinner (vegetarian) + Kari Pap + Burger

Not very good for a start day but hopefully will proceed better tml.
George, 加油！

ArtWork: -Ferrari Montage-

With a little magic of Photoshop and a little time, I create this montage for Ferrari F430.

Behind the scene: These photographs are taken using my N86, I myself was impress with the quality. I was lucky to meet upon this lovely stallion on the way back from lunch with my pal, Willie. This red stallion is just resting peacefully by the roadside near Cherry Berry Alley awaiting its owner to ride it away. Without hesitation, I quickly grab a few moments of shoots of this magnificent creature.Wowee!

Do give comments and enjoy!

Recommended Movie: < Australia >

 

I know that its kinda like expired to view this movie. Nonetheless, I do have to confess that it is a nice movie in its own turf. The movie is basically a mix of real life Australia Historical events and love story and family importance.

There are few issue that was really reviewed in this movie. One of it being, the Stolen Generations. Wiki it to know more. Another is the importance of looking beyond racism. Nicole Kidman play it well as the mother figure to an aboriginal boy, Nullah (Brandon Walter). It shows that love and care is not limited to just blood and close relationship. It can go across borders and race. Just if here in Malaysia, people can see the bare importance of that. 

All in all, itz a good movie, 8/10. It is around 2 hours 45 minutes but never a part boring. Don't want to be a spoiler for those who haven't watch it. Go download it or BUY it at SPEEDY or any VCD Stores. Worth the watch. Just enjoy it~

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Mission Trip for Him

I just came back from a mission trip. The first time with a Miri church since I start settling here. It was a terrific experience, a self-learning one too. With this trip, I learnt a lot. God teach me a lot of lessons through the programs, workshop. Well, I will stop here first. Damn tired, but worth every penny and sweat and laughter. Manage to put together a nice set of photo from the place. Below are two separate photo taken at half a minute apart in which the colour of the sky has already changed. Reminds you the Amazing Creation of God.

- Stay Tune -

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Baby Photography

Last Chinese New Year, I was trying out kids photography at my Auntie's house. The model here is the cute little kid whom keeps everyone guessing about his/her gender. Kinda hard to differentiate. Nonetheless, do drop comments. Enjoy!

The thing about kids photography is that, in order to get good expression from them, the key is to keep them interesting. The environment has to be fun. Like giving a beer can drink can to him/her. Ooops.....

And try keeping them safe. Lolx~

Thats all.

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Bears From BBHK 《香港BB熊仔》

Around a few months ago, I got to know a madam from Boys' Brigade Hong Kong. Her name is Priscilla, a nice young lady. A friend with much to talk about. The Boys' Brigade in Hong Kong is celebrating their 50th Anniversary, they have this souvenier bear on sale.

I was suppose to go for the International BB Camp in HK, but due to University commitment, I decide to cancel. God is interesting sometimes, He knows that I am dissapointed on not able to go. Nonetheless, He introduce me to this madam, Priscilla through Facebook. To even surprise me more, this great madam decide to buy me a pair of Boys' Brigade bear soft toy, limited edition. Cool!

After a long wait, it finally here. In MY ROOM! Wee~!

Used my Nokia N86 to snap a few pictures. To be frank, was also surprise the quality of the picture is good.

First of all, like to thank Mdm. Priscilla. Thus, used Photoshop to made this.

 

Here they are~

 

 Ladies first...

Fresh from the box.

 

Modeling session starts now! ^.^

 

Precautions first: Keep away from Children? It actually mean the plastic bag, it will cause suffocation to children rather than the cute little bear.

 

Here he comes, out of the suffocating plastic.

 

She is next.

 

These two cute bears are part of the collection for the Hong Kong Boys' Brigade 50th Year Anniversary. Look at those cute little feet~

 

So cute~

That is all from these two cute little bears. Still yet to know what to call them. But I am grateful to have Ms. Priscilla to give them to me. I am so happy~!

You can find out more about Boys' Brigade Hong Kong here.

Thats all, folks!

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Blood Donation Anniversary

Curtin Volunteers! has a semester-ly Blood Donation Drive today. Since the first day I started donating, it has get me donating almost every semester. This is the 4th time already, wow! It seems like an addiction but I dun think so. ^.^ Nonetheless, addiction or not, donating blood has a lot of benefits. 

One, it is healthy for your body as the your body replenish the lost of blood with FRESH NEW blood cells that helps to oxygenate your body cells.

Secondly, your pint of blood can determine whether a person who is in need has to die to live a day longer to see their love ones. 

Thirdly, it will uplift your morale after donating. Trust me~

Here are some picture to share.

Thank God, I have O+ blood which has a wide range of people to help. 

By the way, O+ people are the most kind hearted people, they can give to all blood type but receive only O+.

Look at my blood. Luckily for me, they manage to easily fine my bloody vein this time.
They use to double-poke me just to get to the vein.

Although the needle looks big (it really is) but you feel zero pain. They have anesthetic to put you in painless mode. So, no worries! The only sting is from the anesthetic needle.

If you feel dizzy when look at blood, then, DON'T LOOK!
Turn away until everything is done and vualah~

Nonetheless, there are few preparation you need to comply before donation.

(1) SLEEP WELL!

(2) DO NOT DRINK COFFEE or ANY CAFFEINE

(3) EAT before you donate

(4) Make SURE you are FREE FROM ILLNESS

(5) BE ABOVE UNDERWEIGHT

Then, you are the perfect specimen to donate you red bloody liquid.

Give it a go, IT SAVES LIFE~ 

YOU CAN MAKE THE CHANGE~

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Chinese New Year Bazaar @ Miri

Chinese New Year is around the corner. For me, kinda exciting as this is the first time to experience the Chinese New Year vibes here. At the same time, t'was invited to go to some photo shooting at the Chinatown in Miri with a friend Eric. The bazaar was nice, with all the decorations, a giant god of fortune. The food was nice but one particular cuisine that was everywhere is the "Kuching Open Market No.30 Siew Bee". So, well, enjoy.

A Creative Panorama

As soon as I parked my car, this old sign board just caught my attention.

 

All around the bazaars is decorated with Chinese lanterns like these. Fantastic.

One of the talented artist. He can put your face on paper in a jiffy.

The main tree just beside the roadside is fully decorated with Chinese lanterns.

Just practicing.

Used Photoshop to achieve the effect is available on DSLR.

 

This is one of the main deco that was under the big tree.

People just like to get all fun. Haha~

The famous-everywhere Kuching Siew Bee.

The must have food during Chinese New Year, Bah Gua (肉干)

Also, this is a traditional food during the Chinese New Year. Nian Gao (年糕)

 

God of Fortune to bring great luck to all Miri citizens. 

Always on the look out. Gotta have them around.

Bazaar left wing.

Food!

Little lion dance.

The famous Sibu, Foochow delicacy. Kompia (光饼)

Dragon Candy, 龙须糖

Biscuits, colourful~

The next generation.

So tentative during the lion dance show.

All three lions.

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