tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50634111547918927482024-03-05T18:46:30.130-08:00Innovate 2getherMy share of experience in life. The point of view from a teenager in Jakarta.Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-39386989150931915052010-05-09T01:57:00.000-07:002010-05-09T02:42:21.742-07:00How Much is Enough?Once upon a time, a farmer discovered a magical spring. The spring bursts countless gold coins. The spring made the farmer rich, because new gold keeps coming out and only stops when the farmers says the word "enough." The farmer is instantly shocked to see gold coins falling in front of his nose. He picked up a few buckets to collect the gold coins. After the buckets are full, he brought them Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-31910085358627967722010-04-13T02:33:00.000-07:002010-04-13T03:11:01.513-07:00People in Life's PressureLife is not free from various pressures. In fact, life in this modern era serves a variety of risks. Until sociologist Ulrich Beck was named this contemporary era with the title of "risk society". Modern nature presents rapid changes and often surprising.The pressure actually formed characters, and also determines how people will react in the situation. There are four types of people Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-61228043220342627672010-04-09T22:52:00.000-07:002010-04-09T23:54:16.488-07:00The 3 TreesOnce Upon A Time, there were 3 trees in the forest. One day, they tell each other about their hopes and dreams. The first tree said: "Someday I want to be a treasure chest. I will be filled with gold, silver and various precious stones and everyone will admire the beauty. "Then the 2nd tree said: "One day I would become a large ship. I will carry kings & sail to the ends of the world. I Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-29679409385738929062010-03-27T04:51:00.000-07:002010-03-27T05:10:51.457-07:00True StrengthThere is strength in love, and people who can give love is strong, because they can beat their desire for self-serving.There is strength in laughter, and people who laughed with delight is strong, because they would never mourn with challenges and trials.There is strength in peace, and people who are filled with peace and happiness is strong because they never waver, and are not easily Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-47427616537857067072010-03-20T01:50:00.000-07:002010-03-20T01:58:37.756-07:00Step by Step with GodThis is my stepEvery step that I took,I took with himI will go through andI won't stopI won't go backAnd I will keep walkingUntil the finishI won't give upI won't fall downI always believe in GodBecause I have GodWho gave me strengthTo keep walking untilThe finishEdwinSMAK 5 Penabur, JakartaBetter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-73525618036901224942010-03-13T02:09:00.000-08:002010-03-15T02:04:11.791-07:00The True PeaceOne day, The Emperor of Japan held a contest and would provide a reward to anyone who can paint about "peace". There are many artists that tried hard to win the race. The Emperor walked around to see the results of their work. Finally, there were only two paintings left that he really liked best. But the Emperor had to choose between the two. He inspected both paintings thoroughly. The firstBetter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-67302206076464250512010-03-08T22:01:00.000-08:002010-03-08T22:05:12.632-08:003 Easy Ways to Overcome Shyness There are some easy ways to overcome shyness even though it may feel impossible sometimes to beat the awful feelings that occur when you are being put on the spot or when you get tongue tied. Struggling with how to overcome shyness is often an uphill mental battle and more often than not it is actually a battle against your self. Shyness is typically caused by too much self awareness and self Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-8414569760251206792010-02-18T21:57:00.000-08:002010-03-15T01:57:17.547-07:00Ellen's DiaryFive years I'm married to Ellen, our days are filled with mismatches. We often fight over small things. Today is Ellen's birthday and we were fighting again because I slept late. Resentment made me not wish her happy birthday or kissed her forehead. This afternoon, three times Ellen had asked me to go home for dinner with me, but her request didn't bother me. I arrived home at midnight, and I sawBetter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-78329536619781627732010-02-06T03:02:00.000-08:002010-02-06T03:04:26.693-08:00Rules of Motivation and SuccessMotivation brings success and fortunes. Therefore we pay attention to motivation. If you are in a leadership role as a manager, chances are you are preoccupied with how to motivate others. We talk about motivation. We read about motivation. Most of us remember salient points about motivational theories.But are we motivated to do anything about it ? What can we do ? Can we motivate others ? No , Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-2198259079834093692010-01-30T01:29:00.000-08:002010-02-01T00:48:49.060-08:00Key to HappinessEvery person has there own way to keep themselves happy. But not all of those happiness are real. As some may come from bad habits. For example, teasing others or trash talking. Then how do we achieve true happiness? By earning through fun yet productive habits. What are these productive habits? I'll tell you some that "is" and "isn't".Keys to Happiness1. ReadingMany people doesn't enjoy reading Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-33127471098061344432010-01-09T00:46:00.000-08:002010-01-09T01:13:09.133-08:00The Greatest MotivatorHave you ever heard of the greatest motivator?Do you want to know him?Want to get advice from him?Don't be surprised, the greatest motivator doesn't say much. When you meet him, you have to talk more. What will the motivator do is just listen and show. You are never forced to hear him, but if you never ask him, you will not get anything.Who is this greatest motivator?His name is Failure.Yes, Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-65714218302337862852010-01-05T20:34:00.000-08:002010-01-05T20:36:33.231-08:00The VictorPoet: C.W. Longenecker If you think you are beaten, you are.If you think you dare not, you don’tIf you like to win but think you can’t,It’s almost a cinch you won’t.If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.For out in the world we findSuccess begins with a fellow’s willIt’s all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are.You’ve got to think high to rise.You’ve got to be sure ofBetter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-90258587968200425152010-01-02T00:35:00.000-08:002010-01-02T03:16:31.658-08:00AQ 3 - LEADIn my previous post about Adversity Quotinet, I've explained CORE. Which are keys in measuring our AQ. Now I'm going to explain about LEAD. Which are techniques of how to improve our AQ.L - ListenHear your own response when experiencing CORE. Learn and improve yourselves from past mistakes. Strengthen your weaknesses so you can overcome the mistake.E - ExploreFind out problems where you feel Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-57831543676223781212009-12-26T01:42:00.000-08:002009-12-26T01:53:35.651-08:00The Troubled PainterOne day a famous painter is finishing his best paintings and plans to exhibit it at the time of Princess Diana's wedding. When he finished his painting he was very happy and kept looking at the picture. As he watched, he walked back and when he walked back he was not looking back. He kept walking backwards and behind him is the end of the building. It is very tall and with one more step he can Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-4727093127574245352009-12-19T00:34:00.000-08:002009-12-19T01:53:40.430-08:00AQ 2 - COREPaul Stoltz divided AQ into 4 separate components. Which he believes to be the keys of measuring our AQ. He calls these 4 components as "CORE". What does "CORE" stands for? Let's find out!1. C - ControlDescribes how much we have control over our lives. Mahatma Ghandi for example, has high AQ because he had control of the situation. Ghandi believed he can solve problems in difficult situations.2. Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-1642349707489912212009-12-10T19:53:00.000-08:002009-12-19T00:33:48.322-08:00AQ 1 - Adversity QuotientThis theory was developed by Paul Stoltz. Adversity quotient measures our intelligence when facing challenges or problems. AQ is how we endure when facing and solving problems. According to him, AQ bases the criteria for success.Paul Stoltz sees 3 types of humans endurance. He describes them as 'hikers climbing a mountain.' The 3 types are :1. QuittersThey refuse to take on challenges. Quitters Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-1482091594793410882009-12-05T01:36:00.000-08:002009-12-05T02:34:21.420-08:00Do You Care?By Imam B. PrasojoDirector of "Nurani Dunia" (World Conscience)A foundation that serves for Indonesian childrenWe have seen our nationturn into a land of sufferingnatural disaster and never-ending quarrelsIn every corner of the Archipelagofires burn,bullets explode,floods and landslides reach out,pushing their victims into the mud of suffering.More than a million of peoplehave been driven from Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-1726252160742834222009-12-01T02:29:00.000-08:002009-12-01T02:52:35.926-08:00Hours of LifeThere is a story about animals who complains about their life. A fly complained: "I do not have much time. Can you imagine how to enjoy life this short. Born, grow, have fun, experience joy and sorrow, get old and die. Everything happened so quick in just a couple of hours . "Donkey commented: "Indeed you are right, but I imagine how wonderful it is to have a short and smooth life, must be a lotBetter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-86424109272679241912009-11-26T00:33:00.000-08:002009-11-28T22:51:35.251-08:00Express through WritingWriting is one way to express your feelings. When you really want to tell something to others, but you can't because it's embarrassing, try writing. When you want to put your imagination into shape, try writing. When you want to make an important event last forever, try writing it in a diary.I started writing in this blog for many reasons. One, I could learn how to write in English better. Two, Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-56633437216720711482009-11-13T22:01:00.000-08:002009-11-28T22:50:09.114-08:00AcceptanceThere is a saying, there is no such thing as perfect human beings. There's no way someone can do everything. Even though you could, not all abilities would be used and become wasted.It's still good if our ability could be useful someday.Including me, there are many flaws in me that has been found by myself or others. I admit that I'm not perfect. Not that I'm worthless, but it means that there Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-19329781941103481672009-11-13T21:52:00.000-08:002009-11-28T22:49:31.098-08:00AbilityThe main factors affecting the development of one's ability is interest. For example, if someone was forced by his father to major in Business Administration, but he did not like it. He will not likely be able to optimize their ability.Another factor that influences the development of abilities is a talent. Some people who have talent in can improve more quickly. In another case, there are Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-64071173888648268422009-11-07T21:41:00.000-08:002009-11-28T22:48:24.024-08:00Self PortraitSelf Portrait. Roughly, It defines your inner self. It differentiates you from other people. It makes us unique in a very own way. It gives us characteristics and forms our true nature. It makes us who we are now. We all have our own self portrait, it helps us get to know ourselves better.Basically, self portrait is our way of looking ourselves, based on our characteristics and potential. No one Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-44770469055044353802009-11-01T01:22:00.000-07:002009-11-28T22:47:12.178-08:00Poem For WritersBy Frances Bourne TaftGod, make my pen an implement of Your power.Where there is ignorance, let it bring enlightenment;Where there is prejudice, understanding;Where there is cynicism, faith;Where there is indifference, challenge;Where there is loneliness, companionship;Where there is fear, courage;Where there is ugliness, beauty;Where there is weariness, re-creation.Place upon the feeble fingers Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-36990239779163277582009-10-25T02:46:00.000-07:002009-11-28T22:46:36.340-08:00BoredomGuest: "Just what is the feeling 'bored', old man?"Old Man:"Bored is a state where the mind wants a change, longing for something new, and want a cessation of the routine of life and the monotony of the situation from time to time."Guest: "Why do we feel bored?"Old man: "Because we never feel satisfied with what we have."Guest: "How do we eliminate boredom?"Old man: "There's only one way, enjoy Better Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5063411154791892748.post-61760625677853061122009-10-24T02:20:00.000-07:002009-11-28T22:45:19.619-08:001 dollar 11 centsSally was only eight years old when she heard her mother and father were talking about her younger brother, Georgi. He was suffering from a severe illness and they have been doing whatever they can do to save his life. Only a very expensive operation that could save his live now... but they do not have the cost for that. Sally heard him whisper, "Only a miracle can save him now."Sally went to bedBetter Futurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12161832724003491024noreply@blogger.com0