Mistakes

" There are only 2 mistakes along the way to the truth that one makes; not going all the way, and not starting "

It is funny how we must usually learn from mistakes. More importantly, the mistakes we make.
How is it possible that despite having history, friends and families to learn upon, we still makes the same mistakes? Do we actually enjoy hearing the much dreaded phrase : I told you so?

No its not an emo post today. I was just driving back and was just reminiscing about the mistakes I've made in the past. And you know what? It brought a smile to my face. It is nice to know that i can look back upon the mistakes I make and think it is funny. By making light of the situation, it is easier on me and I can learn from it without feeling so much pain of getting it wrong the last time.

More often than not, I get super frustrated when I make a mistake (usually the 1st week), get emo and etc. However, it is strange that I do not use the same philosophy I have with mistakes that I use on Job Interviews.

My philosophy for job interviews is just to apply for any job that you may fancy. Don't be too choosy, widen your horizons a little further. Then once people are calling you up for interviews, do not reject them, even if you think there is almost no chance of you being interested in joining them.

They may just surprise you. In any case, even if it doesn't work out, or you screw up the interview, it doesn't really matter. You will definitely have gained experience and learnt something from it.

When your dream company calls you up for the dream position you've been waiting for, you are now ready to jump on this opportunity. Using you previous experiences, you will definitely be less nervous, and you can do much better in the interview. So all your previous job interviews will definitely give you an edge here.

Same thing with life. Sometimes, when we are in doubt of ourselves, just do it. Take a chance. So what if in the timing was wrong, or you could have chosen a better opportunity. At least when you've done it, you know what it takes the next time another opportunity arises. You might bash yourself thinking that was probably your best chance blown. Don't beat yourself up too hard. You don't know for sure what's coming up around the corner, or a month from now or 5 years down the road. Stay positive and tell yourself: when the RIGHT opportunity comes around, you are now better equipped to make the most of this.

The right opportunity will just. Wait for it...

=)

Boodyboy, out!!!

Early morning thoughts

Its 2am on a Thursday morning. I should be asleep now, but I'm not.

Was talking to a friend earlier about the past. As much as I would always complain about the past, and why I am where I am today.

I believe most of the time we will complain as if we were the innocent party when things dont go our way. I'm one of them. No doubt sometimes I feel upset when things don't work out right. I always wonder if it some1 else's fault. More often than not, we tend to blame other ppl for our failings (eventhough its really their fault!).

What we need to do sometimes, is to take a step back. Think about the whole situation. Do you think that what you did on your part is 100% the right thing? Or do you think that there was somehow a better way for you to have gotten things done?

We always tend to do a self evaluation, we complain to the world like we are the victims. Are we really that perfect?

I believe that I am not perfect. I agree that I made some mistakes of my own in the past. And I am where I am today because of it. I may complain but sometimes i just tend to forget that I may have a hand in my own failings.

So I'm not perfect. I made mistakes. But I know what I've done in the past maybe downright selfish, and sometimes just plain brash (maybe due to my lack of maturity ;-p). I may behave like a big baby when I don't get what I want.

But the great thing about it is that I know I made mistakes. Now all I gotta do is remind myself not to repeat them again, or else, if history were to repeat itself, I would have no1 else to blame; but myself!

So yes, if you are one of my victims which I used to complain (you of course, may not know it) I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. You may have your own reasons for acting in the manner which you did. I'm highly critical of others, and I should apply the same standards to myself.

There, got this off my chest.


Boodyboy, out!!