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For many, being a parent is part and parcel of married life. Parenting can be said to be one of the most difficult as well as rewarding job that a person can have. What makes parenting even more challenging is the fact that the majority of us are never prepared for how our kids will turn to be. In life, we do not have a

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"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do." - ConfuciusWhen your baby learns to take her first step, she will most likely fall initially. As a parent, you will very likely encourage her to try again. You will lend her a hand to hold on to and gradually let it go, until she can stand on her own. When she is ready, she will lift her foot again. A fall on the

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"To have more, become more." - Jim RohnTwo good friends grew up in the same neighbourhood, went to the same school and graduated with flying colours. They found jobs without much problem but realised that they would had to go separate ways. Kenneth was posted to work overseas in a multinational company, while Duncan got a software engineering position in a local startup. As excited as they were

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"Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers." - Anthony RobbinsWhen my doctor informed me that I had cancer at the end of last year, I was surprised. I paused to gather my thoughts. What is going on here? What does this mean? How will this affect me? What are the treatments available? Will I be able to continue doing

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"Greatness is only achieved in the absence of fear" - Author unknownI often ponder on how Neil Armstrong managed to walk on the moon. Can you imagine that was done 40 years ago from today? What was the level of technology like then? I guess even a basic laptop computer that you use now will have better performance than whatever they used on board Apollo 11. So, how did they (Buzz Aldrin, Michael

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"Be happy about what you have, instead of being sad about what you don't have." - Author unknownI have a nice home, a beautiful wife, lovely kids and a decent job.I am thankful that ...we are a close-knit familythey are all healthywe have the time to play and mingle togetherwe live in a safe environmentI can see their smiles and hear their laughterLife is full of choices. When we wake up in the

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"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail" - author unknownHow many times have you set goals and did not accomplish anything at the end of the day? Is it because your targets were too ambitious? Maybe, but let's say they were realistic. Then, what went wrong? After setting your goals, did you set up a plan to achieve your goals? If the answer is no, then chances are that your goals were just mere

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Life always seem like an uphill challenge, especially when you are facing a hurdle after another. But that is because we tend to see things from the bottom. Try changing your perspective. Look at things from the top. It will then be a more enjoyable, smoother and fun ride downhill all the way.

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"Do something wonderful, people may imitate it." - Albert SchweitzerAfter a long and tiring day out with the kids, my wife finally got the chance to settle down on the sofa. We switched on the television and began what has became second nature, that is, channel surfing. Watching dinosaurs come alive in a museum was not really our type of movie, so we moved on. By chance, we stumbled upon a

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"It is not what you get, but what you become." - Jim RohnWhen you achieve the goals that you set, the important outcome is not about the goal. Whether you set a goal to have your first million or to setup a charity, at the end of the day, you will realise that it is not just about reaching your goals. Think of what you have gone through to get what you want. Probably you would have started

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"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt DisneyThe difference between those who made it compared to those who did not, could sometimes be attributed to just courage. It makes a huge difference when it is time to make a decision whether to jump on board the ship or let it sail off into the vast ocean. With courage, the heart rules over the mind. Logical

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"The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving." - Albert EinsteinCome Christmas every year, children around the world look forward to opening their presents from their beloved grandparents, parents, relatives and friends. With the genius of marketing people, this annual religious event has been turned into a huge money spinner for many businesses. Think

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"Life offers us choices but the decision lies in our own hands." - Author unknownThe life story of Mother Teresa of Calcutta never fails to inspire people. She dedicated her whole life to serving humanity by caring for the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta. It was during an annual retreat in 1946, when she stepped out of her convent, that she witnessed the suffering and poverty that

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"Don't just dream of the life you want, start living your dreams." - Author unknownMany of us have dreams of living a fabulous lifestyle, in a luxurious beach house on an island of our own. We dream of being millionaires, being able to travel anywhere, whenever we want, savour exotic delicacies, dress in sparkling jewelry, riding in a limousine and the list goes on. It becomes a different story

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"Things are never as bad as they seem. The situations that cause us sorrow are the same ones that introduce us to the strength, power and wisdom that we truly are." - Robin Sharma, from the book Discover Your Destiny with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.This can never be more true than what I am going through now. When I told my wife that I had cancer a few months ago, she was shocked in disbelief.

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"There is no shortcut to success. It is all about hardwork, perseverance and much more." - Author unknownMany of us hope to get a lucky winning number when we buy a lottery and hope for early retirement. Imagine if you strike a jackpot of $3 million. What will you do with the money? Invest part of it, buy a new house, go on a grand tour, treat your family and friends to a 10-course dinner in a 5-

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"Every adversity brings with it the seed of an equivalent advantage" - Napoleon HillFrom his burning desire to challenge the doctor's opinion that his newborn son might be deaf and mute for life, Napoleon Hill constantly sought a way to help his child in understanding sound without the aid of ears. With a very strong believe, they managed to overcome the odds. Read more about this from his

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"If you can't change the world, change yourself." - Author unknownIt is always easy to blame others when life does not turn out the way that we want it to be. Blame the government when taxes go up. Blame the transport authority when toll prices increase. Curse at your boss when you get retrenched.Does putting the blame on others help solve any problems? Does it make you feel better? Will the

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"The best advice I ever came across on the subject of concentration is: Wherever you are, be there.When you work, work. When you play, play. Don't mix the two.Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of attention.On the way to work, concentrate on the way - not the work.Pay attention. Don't just stagger through the day."- Jim Rohn

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"Prevention is better than cure." - Author unknownWe have all heard of this idiom since our school days or from someone we know. It is better to take care of ourselves before something dreadful happens. Almost everyone knows about this universal truth but how many of us practise it in our day to day life? When you were in your teens, do you keep your face clean everyday or wait until acne start

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