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This is another memorable Olympic moment that I remember watching on telly. Nur Dhabitah Sabri, our young national diver who managed to finish 9th place in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics for the 10m diving event. This image was taken right after her 3rd dive attempt. It was quite a terrible dive for Olympics standard … Read more

I still remember that Sunday evening, 5th Aug 2012, the mall was closing. I was on my way to the carpark when I saw a group of people glued to the LCD screen at an eatery. It was the badminton finals, Lee Cheong Wei vs. Lin Dan, in the 2012 London Olympics. I approached the … Read more

This is another iconic Olympic moment. A powerful picture taken by photojournalist John Dominis that was frowned by many in 1968. Tommie Smith & John Carlos won the gold & bronze medals lowered their heads, raised their hand in a black glove, wearing only black socks and no shoes. They were eventually booed by the … Read more

When it comes to the Olympics, it will always remind me the story of Nadia Comăneci. How the official Olympics scoreboard manufacturer, Omega SA, did not see it coming when she scored the perfect ten, displaying her score as 1.00 instead of 10.00. It’s such powerful stories that inspired so many young girls to be … Read more

When I was much younger, I was quite athletic. I took aerobics & ballet lessons, so I was quite fit. Every year’s Sports Day, I will be representing my rumah in track & field events like long jumps, high jumps, 4x100m relays & 200m sprints. Often I did end up at the top 3 positions … Read more

“The difference between the successful and the most successful is Be Consistent, Not Complicated,” said Jason Selk, a leadership psychology expert. When I read that headline, I couldn’t help it but laugh. When things doesn’t go well, even myself often use that line: “It’s Complicated.” What is your relationship with that guy? It’s complicated. Why … Read more

I have been working in my current company for more than 15 years. For more than 15 years I am on this incentive plan that promotes consistency. The incentive is awarded on yearly results against a yearly budget but paid out in advance quarterly. If I do well in the earlier quarters but screwed out … Read more

I am a sucker when it comes to packaging. I do love things when they are wrapped up all pretty & color coordinated. But more importantly I am a sucker when it comes to good service. This, I don’t mind paying a bit extra in exchange of better service. Especially when the shopkeeper remembers me … Read more

These days, the other consistent feedbacks of good service I have been hearing are from the vaccination centers across the nation. I read at social media praising the onsite team being nice, friendly and helpful. I’ve heard the same from my friends too. The process is clear and efficient. I finally got my appointment today … Read more

I often hear that Nirvana’s service is not cheap but it’s really good. (Unfortunately) I got to experience their service yesterday when we placed my sister-in-law’s urn in the columbarium. Their reputation does precede them. First thing there was ample parking (so important). At the door we were greeted by 2 young boys who escorted … Read more