Vo Nguyen Giap & an old story

The sad news that Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap has passed away reminded me of another General, another patriot & another idol of mine: Gen. Nguyen Cao Ky.

They used to be enemies, standing on 2 opposite ends in one of the most devastating wars in history. Their destinies led one to be praised by both his comrades & enemies and one to become a controversial figure hated by many people of both sides although their talents were arguably undeniable.

But after all, they also share a lot of similarities.

They were once their countries’ leaders: one was a principal commander; the other, prime minister.

They both seemed kinda nice men. They didn’t take chances just to seize power as many other fellow men did. One gave his presidency seat to his own rival and was eventually sidelined and “forced” to retired from politics; the other was soon delegated from Minister of Defence after leading his country and people to victory in the long war against French and American. He even became a figurehead president of “National Committee for Population and birth planning” in early 1980s.

Those may not be considered their good decisions for their country. Many regretted what would have happened if it was him and not the cowardly Thieu who led South Vietnam during the end of 1960s and early 1970s. The same goes for Giap. What if they both desire a little bit more power to lead their countries during tough times. It was such a big regret considering they both had the required ability, reputation and influence. What if. Yes What if…

But anyway, it’s their personality. I always respect that.

They were both great patriots. They dared to go against their Parties’ policies as long as they felt it’s good for their country. One publicly criticised their Premier for the bauxite mining in Central Highlands as well as other unclear decisions from his Party’s leaders; one left all friends’, relatives’ criticisms behind to become the first South Vietnamese leader returning home and calling for reconciliation between Communists and the antis.

RIP great men! We’re all proud to have you served the country!

“Be water, my friends”

Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.

Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”

I’m a great admirer of Bruce Lee. Documentaries about him used to be one of my work-out inspirational videos (they still are). His famous diet used to be utilized as mine too.

He left us early yet leaving behind a great legacy & philosophies for us.

October 13 Hightlight

First times

It was obviously not first love. But it was a lot of first times. Crazy & memorable as ever.

“We Don’t Get What We Want…”

You’ve probably seen a lot of happy couples between a ugly, short guy and a long-legged beautiful girl (and vice versa) and wondered why that could happen? The answer would be we don’t get what we want (that pretty & long-legged girl or that tall & handsome guy), we only get what we deserve:

– If only you have the courage to approach and ask that beautiful girl out

– If only you have the courage to accept someone who may be not as beautiful as you are but is the one who understands you most, make you laugh and forget your sadnesses all the time.

We don’t get what we want. We get what we deserve!”

It’s true in life, work and probably in love as well.

“I want to go to Hawaii…

“I hope to have a chance to getta know her…

“I wish…

“I want…

“I hope…

Yes, you’ve gotta know what you want. But you don’t need say it out loud unconsciously as a mean of complaining or blaming. Instead just say

“I am the the one who can…

“I am the one who deserve…

It’s even better if you can get the best out of people.

“You are great in what you’re doing…

“You can do it…

(Say, encourage and mean it! Don’t ever flatter someone & yourself)

And It’s best if you also can invite & convince them to join you (your journey)

Let’s do this…

Let’s do that…

Promises

People break their words & promises far too easily.

Ubuntu Edge

This is probably the best introductory video I’ve ever watched – high quality, informative & fascinating.

I was so excited that I checked its fund raising page out every night before sleep especially those last days of the campaign.

Proud to be a founder – innovation supporter

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Though I do favor a lot of stuff, I hardly ‘promote’ anything unless it’s very helpful & impressive. This is one of those few.
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It’s apparently a mobile phone – but not iphone, samsung galaxy nor another windows phones. It’s called Ubuntu Edge!
As a fan of Ubuntu, I’ve heard of their coming mobile phone but I didn’t know it’s this impressive:

+ 4.5 in
+ Saphire Crystal boasts a screen that only diamonds can leave scratches (while door keys already can leave lots of scratches on my galaxy s2)
+ fastest multi-core processor, at least 4gb of ram & 128gb of storage
+ silicon anode tech for battery & many more

Watch the introduction here http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge?c=home
Life’s never been this easy for me. It takes me only an hour or so since my boss sent me the video to get a S$800 deal done.
(Of course it’s not cheap but I feel like it’s a good deal
Honestly if i’m lucky enough to meet a girl like that, I’d just say “Hey, let’s get married tomorrow!”.
The phone is so impressive that it’s no wonder they’ve raised $3.5 MILLIONS in the first 40 hours.
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actually I wanted to find someone to share a $1,400 for 2 but all of a sudden they offer a $625 deal so i’ve bought it
If you’re interested, be fast. I think the $625 deal will be gone in the next hour.

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