80/20 Rule

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I'm a fan of this principle, "vital few and trivial many".

Focus 80 percent of your time and energy on the 20 percent of you work that is really important. Don't just "work smart", work smart on the right things.

Let Go First and Then Get

Photoshop is getting to be quite addictive...used another one of Ray Bradbury's quotes.

On Taking Risks

It's About

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Rant

My sister and I got into a heated argument with another customer yesterday at Office Warehouse. I rarely get into fights, especially with strangers. But yesterday really tested my patience. I had to speak up because the girl was just plain mean.

I lined up at the cashier to pay. I told my sister who was at the other line to queue up with me. The girl behind me suddenly went irate. She accused my sister of cutting her in line. My sister explained to her that we were going to pay everything together. 2 liquid paper and a box of staple wires. 3 small items only, 1 transaction. That’s it. And guess what the girl said?

Girl (irritated): Well, hurry up! You’re taking my time!
Me: Did we take up your time? Did we let you wait for an hour already? Wala pang 1 minute!
Girl: Yes! I’ve things to do. My Dasma house is waiting.

Ummm…what did she say again? I got lost there for a minute. Did she really say 'My Dasma house is waiting' or am I just dreaming?

Me: I don’t care where you live! Who the hell cares?!

Then the girl goes on about why the Philippines isn’t progressing...blah blah blah. Typical right?

Sister (sarcastic tone): Sorry ah, Filipinos lang kami eh. Taga QC lang kami.

At this point, everyone was already snickering at the girl. Obviously, her comments did not earn her sympathy votes from the people at the store. She was just plain demeaning and too feeling. She probably did not expect us to speak up. I really hate people who feel they’re way above than the rest even if they aren’t. Just because you’re a “balikbayan” and speak English, it doesn’t warrant you to feel superior and act as if you own the place. You brag only when you really have the right to do so. Else, you’ll only end up looking like a fool.

One na Tayo!

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