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Saturday, Oct 31, 2009

It's All About Perspective

By Peiying Peng

Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 01:48

One of my favorite perennial topics is on perspective. Events and circumstances just ARE. There's nothing good or bad about them. It is through difference perspective people decide whether something is good or bad. Let's look at the dollar as case in point. Since the financial downturn, there has been lots of rumors and speculation about the dollar. The dollar's value has been declining. Now is that good or bad? And why does that has anything to do with this blog? Well, if you have been saving in dollars for the last few years in hope for a European vacation; it's probably bad because your money does not go as far as it used to, since lodging, food and tickets all become more expensive. But if you are a real estate agent working with foreign investors, you might suddenly see a surge in your business, as foreign investors rush in to buy the now cheaper properties in the US. This is, of course, dicing the micro and macro economy to some extreme simple concepts. But you get the idea. How you look at things will determine your state of being. Let me give you a simpler example. Let's say that right now, in autumn, two people are looking at the same tree. One is depressed about the falling leaves on the ground and the bare branches. The other is excited about the building up of nutrients of the leaves that foretells an awesome spring. Events and circumstances are like that tree. You don't get to choose the state of the tree. But you do get to choose who you want to be. You can be the one who's depressed, or you can be the one who's excited. Which one do you choose?

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Friday, Aug 07, 2009

When Lady Luck comes a-knocking, will you be ready?

By Peiying Peng

Friday, Aug 07, 2009 10:45

Paul Potts shot to stardom when he auditioned for Britain Got Talents a couple years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA Since then, he has launched a successful career as a singer. His song has been No. 1 in 10 countries, and top 10 in eight more countries. If you read his story, you would find out that he was weeks away from bankruptcy and that he decided on going for the audition with the flip of a coin. And the rest, as they say, is history. He made a great performance, and everybody cheered for the underdog. HE WAS LUCKY. VERY LUCKY. But he also has the talents. If he could not sing, will the flip of coin help? Will the audition help? Will he maintain his success? Doubtful. Lady Luck may not be showing up on your doorstop yet. When she does, you better not open the door empty handed. Even she cannot help someone like that. Be prepared, be ready, practice, have faith, and trust the process.

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Friday, Jul 03, 2009

A story of a leaky faucet and the moral of that story

By Peiying Peng

Friday, Jul 03, 2009 12:38

For three years, I have had a leaky faucet in the bathtub. For three years, I have tolerated it. But yesterday I fixed that leaky faucet. I have never fixed a leaky faucet before. Yet with the help of the man at OSH, I was able to do it, even though it took me three trips there to get the whole thing right. So what's the moral of the story? First, don't tolerate little irritants, for it might erode your soul. I have wasted a lot of good water. And that's shameful for a person who supposedly cares about the environment. Second, get a coach for un-familiar stuff. Every step along the way, I was able to get help from an expert, who told me step by step how to get the work done. And remember, there are more than enough tools to take care of your problems. Third, just because one never has done something does not mean one cannot do it. It was not smooth sailing, and at times I was on the verge of giving up and even called "Mr. Handyman." But back to point 2, and I did it. And finally, it's never too late to change for the better.

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Sunday, Jun 21, 2009

Is 50 Years too long a time?

By Peiying Peng

Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 08:32

Recently I visited our nation's capital, Washington DC. Among all the emotional moments, one event stood out for me. While visiting the Rotunda at the National Archives, alongside of our Constitution, I saw records of woman's suffrage movement. The pioneers of that movement: Elizabeth Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Susan B Anthony, had advocated for women's right for over 5 decades. 50 YEARS! They never witnessed the fruits of their labor. Those courageous women died before the passing of 19th Amendment. What keep a person going for 50 years on a seemingly impossible mission? Is it the burning desire for freedom, the indignation of the inequality, or a belief so strong that nothing can sway it? I wonder how long it will take me before I give up on my dream? And how long will it take you? For those unbending women, they kept going, and kept going. They dedicated their whole lifetime for that cause, and we get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I bow down to their dedication and perseverance. I bow down to those courageous women who walked before me 100 years ago. And may I, and may you follow their footsteps and never give up on our dreams.

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