Author Archives: Shark Rabbit

Over the holiday season, I had a chance to meet many new people on different occasions. Also, I rekindled some people who I have not seen/spoken for more than a decade – It was like meeting people for the first time. I am not anti-social but it is somewhat stressful to meet new people. IContinue reading “Learn to meet new people”

I am not trying to make a metaphorical statement here. The other day, I literally had to go through about ten turkeys blocking my path. It may be fine for some people but it was a gut-wrenching moment for me. Since I was a young child, I have been phobic about birds with a neckContinue reading “Learn to walk through a gaggle of turkeys”

Talking among my female friends, I realized that many are deeply offended by criticism. The source of the criticism can be from our spouse, family members, and friends. Sometimes it can be an acquaintance who may say something about your Facebook post. If it is a constructive criticism, we should learn to take it right.Continue reading “Learn to fend off criticism”

I recently joined a hiking group and started to hike long hikes with many hills and dales. When climbing hills, I feel like I am the Little Engine that could, huffing and puffing miserably. During our hike, one of the hikers mentioned about a runner who suffered from a memory disorder. Because of the disorder,Continue reading “Learn to climb hills”

We had a small get-together for our friend’s birthday a couple of nights ago. I was dreadful about going out after work, worrying about many things like if I could meet them at the promised time with the heavy traffic, if I needed to go home to change for the appropriate attire, or if IContinue reading “Learn to celebrate”

I was told a story about communication from a well-known communication coach once. He was at an airport waiting for his plane. He bought himself a magazine and a bag of cookies at the stand and sat down in his chair and started to read the magazine. Then he noticed that a lady sitting nextContinue reading “Learn to communicate (really communicate)”

It has been almost two years since I listen to Earl Nightingale’s Lead the Field CDs during my commute. These CDs have been helping me in developing better attitudes toward life. Naturally, I was curious about his other inspirational work – the Strangest Secret. Originally Earl wrote this short message for a group of salespeople.Continue reading “Learn from the Strangest Secret”