Growing UP

Have been such a long time never update my blog.

The reason is, lazy and do not have any writing in my mind.

How could today will have the mood to write ? because i realize I need to grow up.and I need to write it down , before the next second , what is in my thought today.

Grow up means spending less time in FB.

Grow up means bearing more responsiblity and be mature.

Grow up means dressing like a mature lady and think properly before any action is taken.

I dont hate growing up, but I am scare growing up. Scare the stress which i need to bear.

I feel really happy when everyday, I wake up with nothing in my mind. walking in the forest, going to the sea. I think my happiest days when I was in university, driving the car, rounding the island. :) those old days.

I really wish I am Peter Pan, live in Neverland, playing with mermaids and fairies.

Life oh Life, I wish I can be a child. Spare me, but I love to be who I am.

Thnking about it , I ask myself , what makes me Happy? I could not find the answer. But I only know whats makes me not happy.

Is growing up means happiness is hard to be found?

Down

I am DOWN because of you.

Life is getting routine

My Life is getting routine.

Is this a good sign ? or bad sign? looking for some excitement, but not sure what excites me anymore.

Share with you something from my Keel's Diary

To share a fantasy is another fantasy :)

Sleeping Beauty

I never realize I can sleep for so long,

You might ask me , how long ,

and I will answer you, 20 hours per day....

Oh my gosh , what happen to me ? Houston saying that I just waste my time by sleeping, but the truth is , I feel really tired , and I really love to sleep.

Sleeping Beauty :)

LAZY :(

After the Chinese New Year, I found out I am just too tired.

Physically tired, mentally tired...And I really demand long hours of sleep.

SLEEEEEEPPPPPPP.

Happy 2010 and Greetings from Hong Kong

I guess it have been quite a while I did not update my blog.

Now is the time to say HI, 2010, Hi friends, and I am doing fine in a new happening place, Hong Kong!!

More updates will be coming , and I wish you guys all the best for this coming one year.

xoxoxoxo

Cooking-My new hobby

If you are close to me , you will know that I never be a good cook. As I really don’t know how to cook. But last week , Snow who just came back from Europe and I went to Wal Mart to buy some raw vegetables , and we decide to cook for ourselves. Houston, Benny ( who managed to being promoted and work in Newegg) came to our place and try this delicious Canton food.

The cooking habit seems like did not stop me after Snow's visit. I decided to cook again for soup and also some simple dishes. And again, I succeed.

So I decided to call for house party, as you can see , I am stress and also sad with Gigi's pased away. So the house party hopefully will cheer me up a bit.So yesterday , Joyce, You you, Linda, Wei Ran and Jing Ye came to my place for house party. It is really fun to have friends around , and we played Uno card games. I urged so much people to play Si Chuan Mahjong with me , but none of them show interest. We also watched the popular show , Happy Family from the Mango's Tv channel. Everyone seem like enjoy the party especially with my food , and also my cocktail.

Anyway ,dear friends, I am learning to cook more and more food.Perhaps one day , I can open one restaurant in Beijing , which also serves as art gallery. And you are always welcome to my place, to share your cooking experience :)

My rabbit- Gigi

Last week, after Houston and I finish our dinner at Wudaokou , we plan to have a walk along the street. This come with a pet seller , who sell gold fish , rabbits and also hamsters. As you all know , I am not a pet lover. As I think it is really time consuming to take care of the pets. But as I look into this rabbit eyes,it seems like telling me to buy her back. it is shaking its body as it really feel cold. With the sympathy , we decided to buy it home. We named this rabbit as Gigi , as it is no other better names we could figure out. When gigi is in our home , it looks so scare of the environment , but after all , it seems like fine and cool with it. Gigi always demand a lot for food. I am so tired to feed Gigi with vegetable and also Carrot.But Gigi is really cute and adorable. It has a panda colour, with black eyes , and white fur.

But after one week time , When I off work and back home,Gigi just lying there without any movement. And I just scream and cried.

I will never ever take care of pet anymore , as it is really heart broken when it left me.

I will always remember you, Gigi.

Stress

Today, I just did my interview with UBS. Totally blank in my mind. The night before I could not have a good rest, as I am so stress out with the interview on today 9 am. So there is a UK guy , who is the big boss for the central compliance in UBS AP region. Totally shock with the interviewer, as I will be under him if I am being successfully selected for the team.

Basically , he told me a lot about central compliance, and the difference between central compliance and business compliance. I gain a broad perspective towards IB , and also how does all the functions interrelated.

Cross my fingers for results which will be out next week. As I can see, it is really competitive for the enrollment. Pray hard if I could enroll, but if is not, it is always a good experience for me to try out the application. As I thank God for always choosing me to be in, as I knew enroll to work in Investment Bank is really competitive.

Poem that Ant dedicate to me :)

Jun 6, 2009
A True Friendship
This is dedicated to Sze Yan, my closest friend in uni:

Friends on earth are never forever,
If you think so, I think you have a fever,
Not all friends are true,
And remember, only One in heaven loves you,

The time in need is the time indeed,
To look upon Him first, it's the way to lead,
Seek ye first the kingdom of God,
As the Bible tells, listen with your heart, don't just nod.

Relationship with Him, no one can redeem,
Eternal intimacy, a passion of God for you that never dims,
A true friend He will always be,
To you and I, never to Him a "maybe".

As a friend to you, I am just passing by,
All I could offer is just support and a shoulder to cry,
As how you always did the same for me,
I am here always, you know where to find me.

Love,
~ant~

Malaysia Hospitality

I have been more than half year did not step on my motherland.
I reached KL when is last fri , taking our beloved MAS airline to go home.
The hospitality of MAS airline really touched my heart.
They air waiter and waitress are so friendly , and they really take good care of each passenger.
When I just step into the plane , I saw the Star , News Straits Times, Sin Chew Jit Poh, and so many local news paper.For the sake when I am staying in Beijing , I have been so long time disconnect from all these local newspaper, which I used to read everyday.
And they serve some basic Malaysian food like Chicken Rice. the taste of the food is really awesome.
Before I left the plane , they will say , selamat pulang ke Tanah Air.( which means welcome back to the motherland)

I seriously fall in love with this beautiful country , and also its hospitality. I love Malaysia :)

和你一样

这个博客是致给在人生遇到失败的人，永不放弃，须知世上有许多人与你一起奋斗，命运掌握在您手。

希望这首歌能为您带来希望，人生虽时常有许多底低点，加油，为您自己加油，我们会为您鼓掌。坚强，须知雨后会出现彩虹，为你喝彩。

谁在最需要的时候轻轻拍着我肩膀
谁在最快乐的时候愿意和我分享
日子那么长
我在你身旁
随着你成长让我感到充满力量
谁能忘记过去一路走来陪你受的伤
谁能预料未来茫茫漫长你在何方
笑容在脸上
和你一样
大声唱为自己鼓掌
我和你一样
一样的坚强
一样的全力以赴追逐我的梦想
哪怕会受伤
哪怕有风浪
风雨之后才会有迷人芬芳
我和你一样
一样的善良
一样为需要的人打造一个天堂
歌声是翅膀
唱出了希望
所有的付出只因爱的力量
和你一样
谁能忘记过去一路走来陪你受的伤
谁能预料未来茫茫漫长你在何方
笑容在脸上
和你一样
大声唱为自己鼓掌
我和你一样
一样的坚强
一样的全力以赴追逐我的梦想
哪怕会受伤
哪怕有风浪
风雨之后才会有迷人芬芳
我和你一样
一样的善良
一样为需要的人打造一个天堂
歌声是翅膀
唱出了希望
所有的付出只因爱的力量
我们都一样
一样的坚强
一样的青春焕发金黄色的光芒
哪怕会受伤
哪怕有风浪
风雨之后才会有彩色阳光
我们都一样
一样的善良
一样为需要的人打造一个天堂
歌声是翅膀
唱出了希望
所有的付出只因爱的力量
和你一样
我们都一样
谁在最需要的时候轻轻拍着我的肩膀
谁在最快乐的时候愿意和我分享
日子那么长
我在你身旁
见着你成长也为你鼓 掌

Y=mX+C

lately , i feel so much stress in my work.

I guess this will be faced by a lot of people, a lot of times , when you are hoping to secure a job or maybe to be successful.

By God's grace, as a christian, you should shine for God,

As for myself, there are few ways for me to release my stress
1. watch comedies, which does not have special meanings.
2. eat , but you need to bear consequences like getting fat. ( which I am now trying to lose weight)
3. Health care- exercises, especially breathing.
4. go out and look for friends.
5. sleep.

By the way , I feel moderate stress will help you to be successful.is just like the Mathematics equation, y=mx+c. the stress and responsibility is always proportional.

I am leaving Beijing and head back to Malaysia in august.
Not sure precisely , where to go , but hopefully can secure a job in Singapore.
And the China's government issuing Visa is more tough than last time due to the celebration of 60th national holiday.so , is really the time to say Bye Bye

my time with Ruth CG

Today , is a slow day for myself. Due to the internet speed is slow , I am just chatting with my collagues , and laugh on those silly jokes

Sometimes , people just need to lead a simple life. I like to read Vanessa’s blog , it makes me feel fall in love with my life. Thank god for me to meet her during my year in USM . I always remember those jokes that we have, calling each other siao chao po , siao ta po, siao lang , tin keh lah, those cute nicknames. And also our first time , CG outing , Ruth CG , to Batu ferringhi.

She is really like my big sister , of course with also Ruo shi , Elaine , and those siao people. And also Samuel , like him to come to our CG makan , just makan makan and makan. That’s our most fun time.

I agree with Van , saying , we like never leave penang. Penang , is a place for memory , a place where I find my energy , a place where I have my brothers and sisters. All because of God’s grace.

People, I miss you guys here in China.

MORON!!!!save the world please

one of the weakness , I usually will ask myself to improve is emotional intelliegence.

But today , i really cant tahan anymore. BURSTING!!!

stupid people , always not carry their duty properly , and show that kind of face , which telling you , I DONT KNOW!!!! not carry out duty properly , like to play politics, laziness. since when people will pay for a lazy person who just show an innocent face , and say i dont know.or maybe show that you are clever , but you dont deserve to work. sometimes , even show an angry face at you.!!!

alamak , i really need to tahan . tahan , and smile. this kind of people , will just i put , FUCK YOU OFF. are all this people who are educated , but not live on values and principle, always talk about performance based , but neglect on those humanities.no values at all, no respect!! rude moron!!

SHIT!!!! FUCK!!!! go away , moron!!! I HATE YOU THE MOST!!!!

I AM SERIOUSLY PISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i must write this out , so that i can live longer. I cant really keep all these inside myself. because of those stupid people.

God must forgive me , is my first time being so stand on those people face.

Save the world , please.

A for Apple

A for apple...
B for Boy....
H for Houston....

Guess what , in the pass weekend , I spend my time with Houston to go and seek for the i phone. As you know , I phone is not been officially sell yet in China.So , we have choices from US , Hong Kong , or other places.

We had spent quite long time to discover the price, the model and etc.

And funny stories go on , which is Houston tried the whole night to explore the phone, and I just cant keep on smiling , coz he just behave like a big child.

by the way , a new i phone brings more music and pictures to our life.:)

All in All

As usual, I went to church this sunday. But I discovered a new scene which really shock me. There are few hundred people who are attending the chinese service. And there are few rounds of the service.

It is not my first time to the church , but I am always at the downstair. so this time , I pay a visit to the upstair. wow, so many people are believing in Christ. :)

I would like to share with you a song , which is all in all.and this song really touches my heart.

You are my strength when I am weak

You are the treasure that I seek

You are my all in all

Seeking you as a precious jewel

Lord, to give up I'd be a fool

You are my all in all

Jesus, lamb of God

Holy is Your name(2x)

Taking my cross, my sin, my shame
Raising again I bless your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down you pick me up
When I am dry you fill my cup
You are my all in all

I am always seeking the truth of life , and I am glad that I found Him to be with me for my trip.I always believe my father will bless me , and make me to be a blessing for the people, Jesus is my all in all.

The McKinsey Quarterly

The Seven Sins of Sales Management

So what exactly are the ‘seven sins’? They’re a set of beliefs which sales leaders may commonly hold but very often fail to recognise in themselves: these beliefs influence a sales manager’s attitude, which in turn, affects how the sales team is managed and, ultimately, determines the performance of the individual team members.

Why are they sins? They’re ‘sins’ because these common beliefs can limit a team’s performance rather than maximising it!

But how do you know that these beliefs could be limiting the team’s performance? Prior to forming Sales and Sensibility, I spent the majority of my career in sales leadership. So the answer is simple, I have made all of the above mistakes!

Ask any successful leader if they’ve made mistakes; the answer will be yes! Great leaders believe that success comes from being able to identify their mistakes, learning from them and having the confidence and skills to adapt their current approach to improve their performance.

How do I know whether I hold these beliefs? To determine if you hold any of these beliefs please read each of the seven statements below. If you find you agree with any of it, you are holding some of the beliefs that may be holding your team back. It is crucial that you be honest with your self whilst conducting this exercise.

How can I change them to maximise my sales team’s performance? The first step towards changing beliefs is to become aware that you are holding them and understand why they could be limiting your team’s performance.

The second step is to take action. Below each of the ‘sins’ I have provided some practical tips that will start you on your journey to maximising your team’s potential.

Sin 1
One-to-ones are a great chance for me to update my sales figures and find out what my team needs from me. I always send out a summary of the actions so that I can track my team members’ performance and regularly give feedback on what they can do to improve their performance. Do you agree or disagree?

One-to-ones are not for the sales manager; they are about your salepeople.

If you simply update sales figures, what value are you getting from your one- to-ones. Rather than fill in a spreadsheet, ask you team members to give you a review of their performance to date.

I see so many managers dictating in one to ones: you should do this, you should do that …. If you tell salespeople what to do, guess what? It is your action not theirs. They will not take responsibility for such actions and, in many cases, they will not even take action. Ask your salespeople what they could do and coach them to come up with their own solutions and actions.

After one-to-ones, ask your sales people to send you a summary of the actions that they agreed to. This way, they own the action and they will be more committed to taking it.

Sin 2
I know what I want to achieve from my team this quarter. I have created my sales plan and have set the team some challenging team goals, which I believe they can achieve. I have issued the targets, KPIs (key performance indicators) and goals to my team so that they also know where they are going and what they need to do.

A leader is someone that people want to follow; a manager is someone who people feel they have to follow. Involve your team members when setting team goals. You will gain a better buy-in, you make the team goals their own and, as they are more involved in the team success, individual members will want to follow you rather than having to follow you.

You may know where you are going; however’ it is very dangerous to assume that your members do. Treat everybody as an individual and help them to create their own plan to achieve the target. Establish what is in it for them personally if they do achieve and ask them how under-achieving could affect their personal goals.
Proper Planning Promotes Positive Performance

Sin 3
My team members would say I am a firm-but-fair manager. I feel that I do get the very best out of my people; when they get a big win they know I will congratulate them but, equally, they know I will encourage them to go out and get another big win. I am supportive of my team and they know that they can always come to me when they have a problem.

If I asked your salespeople ‘Do you see your manager as a problem-solver or an inspirational leader?’ which would you prefer it to be? Coach and inspire salespeople to come up with solutions to a problem rather than solve it for them.

Do you remember the song ‘I get knocked down but I get up again’? That is what this belief will do to your team. When recognising performance, include everything that your team member did well and ask: ‘If you were to advise your fellow team members on how they could achieve a big win next time, what advice would you offer? This way, you celebrate their success, you recognise everything they did well and you have confirmed that they understand the steps they took to get the ‘big win’ which, in turn, reinforces the process they need to follow to get another ‘big win’.

Sin 4
My team are all experienced and they have a natural and structured sales process that they follow. They have had product training and sales training so they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to do a good job. I continuously develop my team members by listening in or going on customer visits so that I can show them how ‘it’s done’ and advise them on what they could do to improve.

Knowledge and skills training are without doubt necessary. However, one little thing that makes a big difference is missing from the above statement… and that is attitude. To create top performers you need to develop their skills to achieve; however, if you do not also develop their will to achieve – their attitude to succeed – you are wasting your time and your money.

By going on visits with the belief that you need to ‘show them how it’s done’, you are effectively giving the message to your team members that you are better than them and that they are doing things wrong. To gain more from your salespeople, coach them.

When you go on visits, sit back and watch them: see them demonstrate the sales process; ask them what they feel they did well, what they feel they could have done better; and coach them to implement the changes in the next meting. Your team members will feel more confident, motivated to show you that they can improve in the next visit, and supported by you.

Sin 5
I know my team well and have a very good relationship with them. I know who my top-performers are from the sales figures and I encourage my average and under- performers to learn from them. I reward my top-performers by providing them with cash incentives and the opportunity to gain management development training so that they can, one day, further their career.

Forget about sales figures for a moment and make a list of the top 5 attributes of a top-performer? Beside each of the attributes, list the team members who hold that attribute. Now look at your sales figures and compare the list.

What steps could you take to develop all of your team members to have all of the attributes of a top-performer, make a plan and take action to develop each individual. That is how to increase the number of top-performers and your sales figures.

Cash incentives do not motivate everyone and most salespeople hate the top-performer being ‘paraded’ in front of them – doing this can actually demotivate some of your salespeople – so establish each individual’s motivational drivers.

Your top salespeople may not necessarily be the best managers. Identify the skills they already have and develop the skills they lack before talking about management development, otherwise you could be setting them up for a fall.

Sin 6
The current economic climate is certainly a big cause for concern and these are challenging times for my team. Over the last year, I have over-achieved my team targets and increased the team’s productivity; however, my team has let me down in the past few months and sales results have dropped as customers feel the pinch of the credit crunch.

You have probably heard the saying ‘There is no “I” in team’. Your team is a reflection of you. If they fail, you fail; if they over-achieve, you over-achieve. Managers who claim the success and blame the under-achievement of their team are limiting both their own and their team’s performance. A team will only follow a leader who supports them, so stand by your team.

If you believe the downturn is to blame for your sales results then you are giving your team the perfect excuse to blame their under-performance on the recession and you could be giving your team a ‘limiting belief’. To get the very best out of your team, start talking about any opportunities the recession could bring and brainstorm ideas on how you can use this approach with your clients to retain customer spend.

Sin 7
It is a competitive market place that I work in, so my salespeople need to be hungry to earn money; they need to be driven by targets; they need to be ambitious, tenacious and they must be able to ‘talk the talk’.

Salespeople do need to be goal-oriented and focused on achieving results. However; a target is not a salesperson’s goal. A target is a means for the salesperson to achieve their goals. Therefore, to get the very best out of your team members, establish what their real goals are.

In today’s climate salespeople who are more customer-focused than ‘hungry’ are the salespeople who will continue to be successful, so develop their relationship-building skills to develop your pipeline.

‘Ambitious’ to one salesperson could mean something completely different to another of your team members, so check their understanding of what ambition means to them, and how they are planning to achieve it.

If you have got this far in the article and still want to learn more, then you have taken the first step towards becoming aware of why you may need to adapt your style. Remember, it is easier to tweak what you are currently doing than to learn a whole new skills set, so decide on what actions you could take and go out there and take them. Good luck

Work is a Christian Virtue

I am not trying to make you be a workaholic,but i just would like to highlight some key points from the sermon today :)

Christian way of work

Watch God, Imitate God

God loves to work. He created Adam and eve, and the earth from absolute nothing. And he works creatively.Jesus used to be a carpenter , and He is a Healer too. ( see who said that we can be good in a lot of things) God rests on the 7th day.and we need to rest on the 7th day too. :) Treat Work as the offering to God