Working in the PR industry, working through lunch was a norm, working late was a norm…BUT…
Now that I’ve done a little career jump I see that lunch hour is time for eating, playing games, being non-existent and just not constructive!
Try and get something out of anyone during lunch and it’s like talking to a wall!
Yes, I know everybody is entitled to lunch and should have the chance to get away from their desk and just relax, but whatever happened to finishing the job and going the extra mile?
I find it quite frustrating coming from an environment where getting the job done was more important than doing nothing during lunch time to an environment where lunch hour means LUNCH!
Some people might disagree with my opinion but that’s okay, I think one’s work ethic differs, depending on your need to succeed and your need to learn more.
To me, if working through my lunch hour means I get to finish a task and take on more responsibility, then that’s okay, because I know, in the long run, it will be worth my while!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Watch this space
I’ve almost completed my studies, im young and the world awaits me!!
There’s so much I would like to do, so much I would like to see!! Where do I start?
With so much opportunity out there, I can’t but help to get excited!
The possibilities are endless! With the stresses of daily life it’s easy to get trapped into the negativity that’s out there and this could make it difficult to rise one’s potential.
Then there’s so much competition out there, many talented people also wanting to make it, with the drive and passion to succeed…
What I can say is that ive got this uncontrollable desire to be happy and succeed and do what I love and feel that nothing or nobody can come in the way of my dreams when I’ve this “fire” inside of me!
So yes people…watch this space!!
There’s so much I would like to do, so much I would like to see!! Where do I start?
With so much opportunity out there, I can’t but help to get excited!
The possibilities are endless! With the stresses of daily life it’s easy to get trapped into the negativity that’s out there and this could make it difficult to rise one’s potential.
Then there’s so much competition out there, many talented people also wanting to make it, with the drive and passion to succeed…
What I can say is that ive got this uncontrollable desire to be happy and succeed and do what I love and feel that nothing or nobody can come in the way of my dreams when I’ve this “fire” inside of me!
So yes people…watch this space!!
FRIENDS
So you get good friends and you get bad friends..
Why do we keep bad friends? There shouldn’t be such a thing as bad friends. Those people should not be a part your life as they have no positive influence on your life.
I find that through the years you’ve had good friends and as time goes by and you as person grow into maturity, discover new things about yourself, set goals and objectives for yourself, you come to realise that there are certain friends that don’t fit the profile of the life you’ve set out for yourself. Some of those good friends now become bad friends because they haven’t taken a similar approach to life. And like my gran always says, “Associate yourself with positive people” and if your friends don’t have any good influence on your life…well…it’s time to move on.
Now this is where the difficult part comes, how do you cut off friends that have been there and now because they no longer have a positive influence on your life you need to part ways? Is it as simple as just saying “cheers, you no longer needed” or do you have to slowly but surely work them out of your life?
Lucky for me I don’t need to answer that question just yet!
Why do we keep bad friends? There shouldn’t be such a thing as bad friends. Those people should not be a part your life as they have no positive influence on your life.
I find that through the years you’ve had good friends and as time goes by and you as person grow into maturity, discover new things about yourself, set goals and objectives for yourself, you come to realise that there are certain friends that don’t fit the profile of the life you’ve set out for yourself. Some of those good friends now become bad friends because they haven’t taken a similar approach to life. And like my gran always says, “Associate yourself with positive people” and if your friends don’t have any good influence on your life…well…it’s time to move on.
Now this is where the difficult part comes, how do you cut off friends that have been there and now because they no longer have a positive influence on your life you need to part ways? Is it as simple as just saying “cheers, you no longer needed” or do you have to slowly but surely work them out of your life?
Lucky for me I don’t need to answer that question just yet!
Conventional is a good fallback position
Conventional is safe AND safe should be the back up plan!
That’s what I think and im sticking to it! Why not do something different? Aren’t people tired of seeing the same things?
Should we not always provide state of the art, innovative, creative and out of this world ideas?
Im not saying that conventional is bad, it’s just not that exciting, and besides you can always fall back on “conventional”, conventional can be your safety net, so why not go ball park on life?
For some, conventional is comfortable and the only way they know, in that case, im sure, doing the unconventional is just no option. Does this mean we are forced to be exposed to the same old “stuff” all the time?
So yes, im tired of conventional BUT conventional in most cases is more cost effective, what consumers know and what company’s want. In my mind, conventional will do no harm but it’s not going to get you ‘WOW’S”. Is that what we need to get use to?? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
Why should we succumb to the norm when a world of possibility and opportunity is out there?
That’s what I think and im sticking to it! Why not do something different? Aren’t people tired of seeing the same things?
Should we not always provide state of the art, innovative, creative and out of this world ideas?
Im not saying that conventional is bad, it’s just not that exciting, and besides you can always fall back on “conventional”, conventional can be your safety net, so why not go ball park on life?
For some, conventional is comfortable and the only way they know, in that case, im sure, doing the unconventional is just no option. Does this mean we are forced to be exposed to the same old “stuff” all the time?
So yes, im tired of conventional BUT conventional in most cases is more cost effective, what consumers know and what company’s want. In my mind, conventional will do no harm but it’s not going to get you ‘WOW’S”. Is that what we need to get use to?? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
Why should we succumb to the norm when a world of possibility and opportunity is out there?
Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when you only have one idea (Alain)
Having an idea is great I think, it gives one the reason to think outside the box, research information, weigh up all options, communicate with various people, take calculated risks, learn new things, possibly make money and just get excited about this idea!!
In my mind, having an idea leads to using one’s time effectively and constructively, using your time to make sure this idea becomes a reality!
Then, on the flipside, having only one idea could be dangerous, focussing all your energy on one idea, knowing that there’s a possibility that idea won’t work, for whatever reason. Investing all your time, all your resources, all your money (please don’t ever do that!!) and all your effort into one idea, could have devastating effects if the idea doesn’t materialise! Putting all your eggs in one basket has both positive and negative effects, depending on whether your idea works out of course!
So this is what I would do, always ensure that you have a back up plan, do as much research as possible, consult experts, DON’T put all your money in one basket and enjoy the learning experience…
USE IT…DON’T USE IT!!!
In my mind, having an idea leads to using one’s time effectively and constructively, using your time to make sure this idea becomes a reality!
Then, on the flipside, having only one idea could be dangerous, focussing all your energy on one idea, knowing that there’s a possibility that idea won’t work, for whatever reason. Investing all your time, all your resources, all your money (please don’t ever do that!!) and all your effort into one idea, could have devastating effects if the idea doesn’t materialise! Putting all your eggs in one basket has both positive and negative effects, depending on whether your idea works out of course!
So this is what I would do, always ensure that you have a back up plan, do as much research as possible, consult experts, DON’T put all your money in one basket and enjoy the learning experience…
USE IT…DON’T USE IT!!!
TURNING 21
I need to know; what is the big fuss about turning 21…before I go any further, let me just say, I LOVED TURNING 21 and all the festivities that went along with it. I also gained more independence in terms of my parents, yes…my parents are old school, but why do people make such a big fuss about turning 21?
I understand the big fuss about turning 18. You are officially legal, you get to consume alchohol (not like you didn’t before), you can get your drivers licence (not like you weren’t driving before without a licence) and you finish high school (in most cases) but that’s it…right? I forgot one privilege…you get to vote.
So what’s so special about turning 21? Besides the big party and all the awesome gifts? Oh yes, not forgetting the 21st key!!!
Does turning 21 mean that you are officially a young adult? Does it mean you are able to make your own decisions and not be questioned? When turning 21, does turning 21 mean you are given that freedom to be your own person?
Turning 21 is also considered a milestone of age? Why is this? Im sure like 100 years, something happened and it was decide that turning 21 would be a special occasion all around the world. That’s the only conclusion that I can come too.
Living in South Africa turning 21 doesn’t mean much in terms of being legal as it does in other countries so why do we still make a big fuss about turning 21?
If anybody knows the answer, feel free to comment on my blog!
I understand the big fuss about turning 18. You are officially legal, you get to consume alchohol (not like you didn’t before), you can get your drivers licence (not like you weren’t driving before without a licence) and you finish high school (in most cases) but that’s it…right? I forgot one privilege…you get to vote.
So what’s so special about turning 21? Besides the big party and all the awesome gifts? Oh yes, not forgetting the 21st key!!!
Does turning 21 mean that you are officially a young adult? Does it mean you are able to make your own decisions and not be questioned? When turning 21, does turning 21 mean you are given that freedom to be your own person?
Turning 21 is also considered a milestone of age? Why is this? Im sure like 100 years, something happened and it was decide that turning 21 would be a special occasion all around the world. That’s the only conclusion that I can come too.
Living in South Africa turning 21 doesn’t mean much in terms of being legal as it does in other countries so why do we still make a big fuss about turning 21?
If anybody knows the answer, feel free to comment on my blog!
Andy Warhol said, In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes” – You cant choose the 15 minutes but why would you be world famous
Firstly 15 minutes is not a lot, so im thinking that whatever I am famous for should be really profound, something that made a difference, something that touched an individuals life.
I cant think of anything that would stand out for just that 15 minutes, but I would like to be world famous for my effort to make a difference to those less fortunate than me.
Firstly, let me just say, IM NO MOTHER THERESA, but I do believe that I’ve been blessed with many opportunities to live a good life and I believe that one should give back to those less fortunate to say thank you!
I’ve worked on many CSI projects and have seen the difference a small gesture like a hug or toy can make, the smile it brings to those less fortunate is priceless and irreplaceable! It makes life worthwhile! Acts like these make me realise that it’s the small things in life that count!
As cliché and overrated as my next comment might be...it’s the truth…so here it goes; “if everybody can do just that little extra this world we live in would be a much better and happier place!”
I cant think of anything that would stand out for just that 15 minutes, but I would like to be world famous for my effort to make a difference to those less fortunate than me.
Firstly, let me just say, IM NO MOTHER THERESA, but I do believe that I’ve been blessed with many opportunities to live a good life and I believe that one should give back to those less fortunate to say thank you!
I’ve worked on many CSI projects and have seen the difference a small gesture like a hug or toy can make, the smile it brings to those less fortunate is priceless and irreplaceable! It makes life worthwhile! Acts like these make me realise that it’s the small things in life that count!
As cliché and overrated as my next comment might be...it’s the truth…so here it goes; “if everybody can do just that little extra this world we live in would be a much better and happier place!”
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