It seems like its been ages since I've last updated.. Oh well, what else, I know those who reads this knows what I'm going to say already, but I will say it again nonetheless; I have been busy.
There.
Busy.. Such a simple word, yet so overly used and some time, inappropriately so. If you don't want to answer a call, you'll press that 'Busy' button on your phone. If you didn't wish to talk about your day, you'll say that you've had a busy day and leave it at that. You could even wiggle out of an event cum interview by saying you're busy and expect them not to bother you anymore.
Aih, macam marah je...
Hehe.. No-lah, actually I just realized something.. I've had this friend, who is also a blogger and I've always remembered that once upon a time, I've been a regular follower of his blog, and never fails to comment on every entry. But lately, I haven't been able to do so due to the busyness of my life right now. But when I look around, I kinda had to ask myself, why do others have the time to blog and comment on their friends' blogs when they have been no less busy than I am?
Funny, is it?
Sometimes, we always think of ourself as the centre of the universe; everything revolves around you. If anything bad happens, then the worst is what you are experiencing; like there's no one out there that might possibly have the same or even worse problems. But the truth is, we're not. The world does not revolve around you, and the same goes if you're a begger off the streets of Mumbai or the President of the US. Frankly, the world is just too big to only revolve around one person, or one ideal, or even one nation.
If you're talking about world salvation, yes, the change comes from oneself. But, you know what, one person can not change the world. But one person with the support of the world would.
You see, I've read books by world renowned Dale Carnegie of the 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' fame and the core idea of his is that it's not about you, it's about the people around you. If you want to influence people, don't make itt about what you can get, but what they would get out of it. So basically, we have to manipulate people to get what we want! And to get the support of people, basically you've got to have the things that they wanted in a person, be it a leader, a friend, you name it.
Muahahahaha!!!When you think about it, it all narrows down to who you really are. Are you above manipulating people into doing what you want? Or do you uphold all the morals that you've been thought and ones that you find out on your own? Does absolute good in one person truly exists (and by this I mean the people living now)? Or is it all there is are shades or gray? Remember though, have you really never done some manipulations in your life? Decide first, and only then, judge.
p.s. : This was supposed to be a different post altogether, but somehow it turns out into this.. Haiz.. Do expect some updates on the Design Project and my new favourite phrase "Jalan-Jalan Cari Pasal" soon.
p.s.s. : My last paper will be on Tuesday.. Project Management and Law.. =) Wish me luck!
haha~ for me, exam week is cuti week.
ReplyDeletebut, this semester is quite different because of thesis. other than that, i make sure that exam not get too much of me.
manipulation eh? hmm..
yup, manipulation.. might seem like a weird subject for me to touch on, eyh? =)
ReplyDeleteStill, the word itself might leave some bad aftertaste, but the more I think about it, the more I realize that its the intention that counts.
If you manipulated people for your own selfish needs, then that is the path you choose. But sometimes, it is made with the intentions to help. But then, what actions draw the line between selfishness and wanting to help?
=)
Just an observation on my part. What do you think?
when you put it that way (good intention manipulations), it seems like the thing everyone should be doing.
ReplyDeletequoting Angela Petrelli (Heroes) and Sibylla (Kingdom of Heaven), "sometimes you have to do smaller evil for a greater good"~or similar.
is this what you mean as good intention manipulation?
Haha.. Yep, exactly, although not in the same context as those 2 women.. ;-)
ReplyDeleteJust an example,
"Adik nak adiah x? Kalau Adik dapat 5A dalam UPSR nanti, Mak Su bagi Adik adiah yg gerenti best punya!!"
There's lots of other example, but isn't the above situation also shows some manipulation on Mak Su's part? LoL..
hey sis, waaa bz lagi katanya?
ReplyDeleteblum keje lagi.. u will noe dat one day.. muahaahahaha..