What Optimistic People Do When They’re Stuck …
March 6, 2008
A teacher announced to her class “We’re going to be the most improved class of the month!”.
The students looked at her bewildered, “But, Teacher, we’re the worst performing class in the whole school for the past few months! It’s going to be difficult… ” They sighed, lowering their heads at the same time.
“Let me ask you a question, children.” She paused, peering at the kids to make sure she had their attention. “Which is easier? To improve from a score of ‘0′. Or from ‘100′?” The students’ faces brightened.
When I first read about this story in a newsletter, I couldn’t help smiling. It’s a very simple tale. Perhaps even cliché. But what’s behind the message really sunk into my head. The defeatist always see their stagnant circumstances as limiting. Potentially hopeless. But the optimist? Read more
How Are You Programming Yourself Every Day?
March 3, 2008
Kids are one of the world’s most insightful teachers. Don’t you agree?
One Friday evening, as I was preparing to meet some friends for dinner, my toddler niece was contentedly sitting on the couch playing with her toys. I was running a bit late and wanted to inform my friends. Just as I was frantically rummaging through my bag for my mobile phone, my niece slided off from her seat and ran towards me. Read more
