What if, just like the MENTALIST
Imagine what you can do with the same skill set? Use it in your business, in your work, or career. Use the same skill set when leading people.
How many customers will be happy to do business with you if you have the same intuition and problem solving skills? Your employer will promote you quicker than expected. People will flock to follow your leadership.
Though we can't live this fictional character, we can start learning from this guy.
Notice the small details...
Find out other people's motivation and intention...
Learn how to read between the lines.
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READ BETWEEN THE LINES
BE MEMORABLE
I took the photo below when we had our vacation in Bangkok last December. We stayed there for 5 nights.
One of our main agenda was to enjoy it's local food. We ate in familiar places like the Siam Center, MBK, Center World and the Suan lum Night Market. Whether in a food court or in a nice restaurant, I would make it a point to order Pad Thai
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One night, after going on a bargain shopping in the 'Baiyoke
' Pratunam area, we passed by an alley with a couple of street food vendors. It was a lane filled with irresistible delicacies.
' Pratunam area, we passed by an alley with a couple of street food vendors. It was a lane filled with irresistible delicacies.
From afar, I noticed a corner with a lot of people standing around something. It was like a commotion. Now, because I came from the country of uziseros, I stopped and looked what's the buzz all about. Who knows? Maybe it's Jackie Chan.
It was this Pad Thai vendor.
I stopped for a few minutes to watch him cook. One by one, he placed the ingredients gracefully, like an action movie scene in slow motion. He worked flawlessly. He made cooking like an artwork.
He gave me no choice, but to order. Besides, no one stopped me. (Obviously, my wife was too busy..... shopping)
For only 40 Baht (70% less of what I paid in the restaurant), that was the best Pad Thai I've tasted in Bangkok.
As of writing, I've forgotten what's the food like in MBK or Siam, but I definitely won't forget this guy who made this awesome Pad Thai.
When it comes to your work, are you memorable?
When it comes to your work, are you memorable?
Ningas Cogon: Finish What You Started
"FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED!” your dad yelled. You can almost see his tonsils even if you are steps away from him. It was the ‘nth’ time that you started something but didn’t pursue to continue.
Maybe some of us have heard this scolding more than once. Hard headed kids grow up hearing these words almost everyday.
In case you’re unfamiliar with ‘Ningas Cogon’, it’s a term we use to describe a certain attitude. Cogon is a type of grass that's tall and thin. You will see it in large fields. Because of its thin and dry texture, it can easily catch fire and spread into wild fire. The thing is that… the fire burns out easily as well.
Ningas Cogon is the attitude when we start something with interest and enthusiasm, then after a very short time, we lose interest and stop whatever it is we are doing. Leaving things incomplete. Just like a wild fire burning out quickly.
Here are the Ten Things that I think we should finish or complete one way or the other:
In case you’re unfamiliar with ‘Ningas Cogon’, it’s a term we use to describe a certain attitude. Cogon is a type of grass that's tall and thin. You will see it in large fields. Because of its thin and dry texture, it can easily catch fire and spread into wild fire. The thing is that… the fire burns out easily as well.
Ningas Cogon is the attitude when we start something with interest and enthusiasm, then after a very short time, we lose interest and stop whatever it is we are doing. Leaving things incomplete. Just like a wild fire burning out quickly.
Here are the Ten Things that I think we should finish or complete one way or the other:
(1) Projects that we started
If you ask me, I'd prefer to start one project that I can complete immediately than start with three left unfinished. Focus and attention management is key.
(2) Relationships to Mend
Pick up the phone. Send the letter. Visit the person. Do what you need to do now. Don't wait for the right time. It might not come.
(3) Debts to Pay
This will be unavoidable. So better face it today and get on with it.
(4) Unpublished Books, Blogs, Writing, Songs or Art work. Set a daily schedule when to work on these. Don't wait for inspiration. Sit down and start writing or creating. Take one step forward everyday until you reach completion.
(5) Sales to Close
Now that the client is interested to hear from you, go ahead and submit the proposal. Prepare the presentation. Throw your pitch. Close the sale.
(6) Books to Read
Tip: No read-No buy -- Remember this next time you go to a book store.
(7) Yearly or Quarterly Goals
If you don't know where you are headed, sit down for a cup of coffee. Write down your goals for the year or at least for the quarter. Take a look at your goals as frequent as possible to keep you on track.
(8) Savings and Budgets
Maybe last January you started a savings plan or a budget, but you are not living up to it. It’s not too late to implement your plan. You can start anytime of the year. You don’t need to wait for another “New year”.
(9) Going to the gym or losing weight
If you paid for the membership, either make use of what you paid for or discontinue your membership. There is no middle ground. If you decide to quit, find a sport or physical activity that you think you will be able to sustain for a looooong time.
(10) Education or MBA
Finish your education or find ways to continue learning. It shouldn't stop.
You know what they say -- It’s not how you start but how you finish!
