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Quotes
“A lived-in body that has suffered, that has endured, that has survived, has a kind of beauty you may not think possible from where you are now. Every line, every vericose vein, every fold of fat, every grey hair becomes a sign of what you’ve shared, of what you love.” —André Brink, author “The Rights… — read more
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Ip Man: Portrait of a Kung Fu Master
When I first saw the Ip Man movie billboard starring Donnie Yen, I was intrigued by the title, which is the name of the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster. I must admit I was attracted to the fact that Donnie Yen (my favourite martial arts star) is playing the role of the grandmaster. I decided I… — read more
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Quotes
“There’s nothing wrong with letting your face show what you’ve learned in life,” he replied. Which made him want to look at her face again, but it was tucked against his chest, so he had to make do with his imagination.” —Various authors ”Christmas Getaway” — read more
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“The Tales of Beedle the Bard” by J.K.Rowling
THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD by J.K.Rowling is a collection of five tales:The Wizard and the Hopping PotThe Fountain of Fair FortuneThe Warlock’s Hairy HeartBabbity Rabbity and Her Cackling StumpThe Tale of the Three BrothersWhat makes the book even more interesting is the comprehensive commentary after each story, including extensive footnotes, by Professor Albus… — read more
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The McKinsey Mind
THE MCKINSEY MIND is researched based on “interviews with and questionnaires from more than 75 McKinsey alumni who have successfully implemented the Firm’s techniques and strategies in their post-McKinsey organizations.” Why read this book? Because you will discover a problem-solving and decision-making process; management techniques needed to implement that process in your own career; plus… — read more
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“The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman
THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman is inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Such wonderful storytelling. If you are looking for something exciting and magical, imaginative and adventurous, you will not be disappointed with this. Garth Nix said: “I wish my younger self could have had the opportunity to read and reread this wonderful… — read more
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An Invitation to Speak at an Executive PA Conference
A global conference organizer contacted me today inviting me to speak in their upcoming Executive PA Conference in March 2009. What an honor! And a pleasant surprise. Because they approached me personally, I’ve also cleared this with my boss and HR, so I’m good to go! I’m excited and anxious at the same time. This… — read more
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“After Dark” by Haruki Murakami
Page 206: That people’s memories are maybe the fuel they burn to stay alive. Whether those memories have any actual importance or not, it doesn’t matter as far as the maintenance of life is concerned. They’re all just fuel.After Dark by Haruki Murakami tells the story of what happens to a few particular persons between… — read more
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“Fooled by Randomness” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
I revisited this book again in August this year for a book discussion with my colleague, Eugene Foong. He was preparing a presentation for his Masters degree based on the same book. One day during lunch, he asked if I’ve read Nassim Taleb’s FOOLED BY RANDOMNESS and I answered yes. That’s how the book discussion… — read more
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“Gossamer” by Lois Lowry
GOSSAMER is my first Lois Lowry book and definitely not the last. It’s an interesting and delightful read. I’m intrigued by the dream-givers, especially Littlest One. I could almost hear her tiny soft voice whenever she speaks, or asks this and that while she follows her teacher on duty to bestow dreams. Littlest One is… — read more
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