Lessons in Life
Posted 22 December 2008, 19:40 in Life Leave a Comment
As the year comes to an end, I take the time to look back at what lessons I have learned, things I have accomplished and hope to do in the New Year. For me, life has been busy (you can probably tell by the lack of postings on this blog). I look forward to the great opportunities in 2009. I also look forward to more blog posts too. Below is a quotation I found on Facebook that sums up my 2008:
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away they were meant to be there. To serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or help figure out who you are or want to become.And some things happen to you that seem horrible, painful, and unfair; but in hindsight you realize that without overcoming those obstacles, you would have never realized your potential, strength, or willpower.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
The success and downfalls you experience create who you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, the lessons they teach us are probably the most poignant and important ones of all. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them because they helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to little things.
Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you.
—Author Unknown
Have an awesome 2009 everybody! :)
Guy Kawasaki: Apple Fellow, Venture Capitalist, from Kalihi, Hawaii
Posted 22 February 2008, 08:00 in Life Leave a Comment
If I could walk the path of someone’s life and trace where they have been to where they are now, I would be very interested in walking in the path of Guy Kawasaki’s life.
I find his story to be very interesting because his great success in life probably started in the same neighborhood where I am currently living. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii where he lived in a “tough” neighborhood of Kalihi Valley. His family was not rich or poor either, having hard working parents that allowed him to attend a prestigious (and expensive) private school called Iolani. He attended Stanford University where he majored in psychology, the easiest major that he could find, received an MBA at UCLA as well as an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
The captivating part of his life story began when he was offered a job at Apple Computers where he evangelized the Macintosh computing platform to hardware and software developers. Although his job at Apple ended in 1987, he returned in 1995 to rejuvenate the Macintosh cult as the Chief Evangelist. He is noted as one of the individuals that made the Macintosh platform the success that it is today, and was given the title of Apple Fellow, an award that is given to any Apple employee that has made extraordinary leadership contribution to personal computing while at the company.
Guy is currently a managing director at Garage, a venture capitalist firm that he co-founded shortly after his second departure from Apple. He has written eight books, most notably “The Art of the Start,” a guide focusing on entrepreneurship and raising capital.
Born and raised as a Kalihi boy to becoming an Apple Fellow and now a venture capitalist. Guy Kawasaki has definitely shown that great things can happen even if you are from Kalihi.
Related Links: Guy Kawasaki | Art of the Start book | Kalihi
Winning at Blingo
Posted 7 October 2007, 16:58 in Life Leave a Comment
I do not consider myself lucky because I generally do not win stuff. For some reason, however, I have been lucky in the past month, having won twice at Blingo!
Blingo is a Google-powered search engine that randomly selects users to win prizes. On September 21 as well as today, I was selected to win a $5 Amazon gift certificate. Sweet!
I’m definitely a fan. If you are interested, sign up through my referral link at Blingo. If you win, I will also win as your friend.
If you use Mozilla Firefox, I recommend that you follow these instructions on how to set up Blingo as your search box. Simply use the search box as you normally would. And if you use it often, who knows, you may be surprised with a “You’ve Won” page. Good luck!
