Liverpool Hope University says on its website that the course entitled "The Beatles, Popular Music And Society" consists of four 12 week taught modules and a dissertation. And called the qualification the first of its kind. the MA is expected to attract a great attention not just locally but nationally.

It is believed that enquiries from abroad are already pouring in, particulary from the United States. The University said it is the first postgraduate course on The beatles in the United Kingdom and possibly the world.

The fabulous four were born and raised in Liverpool and went on to becme the most successful  pop band of all time.

In this case, you have also closed down your options. Therefore, you had better be extremely certain that the position you want to establish is the only one you will countenance. Many have missed out on good opportunities by playing the card too soon. That is the essential weaknesses of the ploy.

'An ultimatum should only be used as a last resort.'

"Your loss of MONEY can be replaced by work.

Your loss of HEALTH can be replaced by rest.

Your loss of KNOWLEDGE can be replaced by learning.

But your loss of TIME can never be replaced."

A vehicle inspector and the car driver were looking at the undercarriage of the RM 1.4 million car, when they heard the vehicle's engine being started. Before they could react, an underientified driver sped off with the vehicle.

The grey coloured Porsche had been earlier sent for a check-up and registration. A police report had been lodged. Is this a sign of difficult times, a lax of security or whatever that you may think of. 

is like running a marathon race.

Some run fast while others set a slower pace.

But, most sprinters will end up as race quitters."

If you think you are beaten, you are.

If you think you dare not, you don't.

If you like to win, but you think you can't,

It is almost certain you won't.

If you think you will lose, you're lost,

For out of the world we find,

Success begins with a fellow's will  -

It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are,

You've got to think high to rise,

You've got to be sure of yourself before

You can ever win a prize.

Life's battle don't always go

To the stronger or faster man,

But soon or late the man who wins

Is the man WHO THINKS HE CAN. 

Both poverty and riches are the offspring of faith.

On the other hand, to a debate coach, "stress" may mean emphasizing a particular word.

While the musicial composer considers "stress" when thinking of melody or beat.

And, when we say to our Doctors that "I am under unbelievable stress, "it means that I am actually feeling time and decision-making pressures. Guys and gals beware, it is this last usage of the word that requires re-examination.

To most of us, "stress" is a sinister force that we must grapple with and  overcome. Admittedly, I have my fair share of stress lately. Yes, I was heavily stressed by the turn political events happening here. Now that it is fait accompli, I have to de-stress myself gradually. I noticed that the energy generated by stress can be used either positively or negatively. It is a matter of our personal interpretation.

"Have a Happy Weekend!!!"  

After the attack the maid left the house and the poor housewife crawled out of her house to seek help from her neighbours. Consequently, the housewife ended up at the hospital with fracture on her skull, several fractured ribs, an almost severed left ear and 100 stiches in the violent attack. 

The maid pretended as if nothing had happened and told the police that the housewife was a robbery victim as she had earlier messed up the house as if someone had ransacked the house for valuables. The maid had since been remanded pending investigation. 

"Wishing" is defined by me as dreaming about taking action.

"Wanting" to me means making a decision and taking action. And, lastly,

"Willingness" is giving myself the permission to go all out and achieve my goals.

To keep It Short and Simple (KISS), please consider the following statements.

1. I wish my life were better.

2. I want my life to be better.

3. I am willing to make my life better.

Consider the power and meaning of my last statement. Some of us may have the willingness to get ahead but not the willingness to enjoy either our working life or their retirement. Others may never get started on their way because they are not sufficiently motivated to accept total responsibility for their destiny. They never reach the point of testing their willpower, instead, giving up, blaming others or discounting their potential.

To me the two most powerful words in the English language are "I Am." These words have the power to lift your spirits or make you high, for instance when you say, "I am rich, I am clever, I am the best." But, at the same time it can be to demoralising to say, "I am poor, I am stupid or I am ugly" and so forth. Coming back to the crux of the matter, the most powerful statement is, "I am willing to make my life better and I will make things happen by my willingness to ............."  

Have A Great Day !!!

1. Identify the problem.
2. Identify the alternatives.
3. Identify the consequences.
4. Compare the scores of each alternative.
5. Implement the decision and monitor it.

Happy decision making!

To some people, "Life is what you get from it."

Whereas to many others, "Life is what you give to it."

But, to You and Me, "Life is what You and Me make of it"

Be Proactive - Show initiative at work. Show your interest in the company by actively participating in office discussions and sharing your ideas when you have something valuable to add. The key word here is 'valuable.' Never speak up for the sole reason to be heard.

Take The Lead - Look for opportunities to take the lead on new assignments. But, make sure you are fully equipped it the necessary skills and time to take on the project or the plan will backfire and make you look really bad instead.

Always Improve Yourself - Expand your knowledge and skills especially in areas that are critical to the organisation. 

Network - Make sure you take time to attend company gatherings. These are excellent opportunities to hobnob with decision makers in a variety of important positions in your company. But, be sure to come prepared, bcause saying "Hi" is not enough. 

Develop Mentoring Relationship - Mentors can be a great source of information and career guidance. Approach the person politely for guidance and know that people genuinely to help you when you are sincerely seeking their advice.

Be Your Own PR Representative - Sell yourself. You have to learn to let your bosses know of your accomplishments. If you have a major accomplishment, make sure people know about them - especially the people doing the promoting. Let it be known that you re seekng a promotion.

Be A Team Player - No man is an island. Much of work is now accomplished through teams. Being a team player, you not only earn the respect of your colleagues, you are also building your reputation progressively and increases your value to your organisation. 

Be In Good Terms With Your Boss - Always maintain good relationship with your boss.

Build Your Network - The more people who know you, your strengths and abilities, your value to the organisation and your ambition, the more likely your name is discussed when opportunities arise.

Be Professional All The Time - You have to earn your reputation for being dependable, professioal and co-operative. Remember to always act and look the part - your appearance says a lot about you. Always remember that people like to see you in that role and your appearance speaks volume.

So, all the best and hoping that you get that room with the great view. Happy Working !!!

On the other hand, turning around a successful company is even much harder. Things will not be as straightforward and the process more complex. Thus, a key option here is to find the areas of competitive advantage. And push that advantage to even greater heights. What's more, for a successful company, it is harder to keep a turnaround going than to start one. Essentially in any turnaround we expect,

- All new investments must be fast, focused and fundamental.

- Do not let people raise obstacles to change unless they also propose solutions.

- Say 'Yes' or 'No', but never say 'Maybe.'

- Keep your people - employees, customers, suppliers and financiers informed.

- Leaders only get one chance.

Fundamentally, managers who are in turnaround mode can afford to spend time only on efforts that strke at the heart of the matter. While many companies concentrate on finding the right people, it is just as important, sometimes more so, to get rid of the wrong ones. Another factor is that the greatest stress to any business is possibly an unclear direction. Besides, people need to hear the logic for what is happening several times more often than seem reasonable. Lastly, the greatest threat to a successful turnaround is keeping the people who do not deliver anything except excuses. and, as leaders we cannot allow this slack - Time is just too precious to tolerate even one failure to perform.

Here's something short and simple before I pack my bags for a short holiday:-

"When observing a rose,

He or she who sees only the thorns, is a pessimist.

He or she who sees only the roses, is an optimist.

But, he or she who sees both the thorns and roses, is a realist."

Hi fellows do have a great weekend !!!

To survive in an unstable job market like what we are going through now, it makes sense to all working people who is still at work, to go to work to do your job and do your job well. Just keep focused on your job and goals. If you really need to share information about others at work, remember these guiding questions: "Is it true?", "Is it kind?", or "Is it necessary?".

Lastly, it is always better to be known as someone positive. Do not dwell on the negative but rather be the person who is continually positive and forward looking. You live "life" better that way.

"Have a Happy Day !!!"  

"My dog has more friends than most people

because my dog wags his tail when meeting them,

whereas most people will wag their tounge."

"Love is a word, that no word can really define;

but then you can never keep it's power confined.

It is a positive feeling that when expressed;

will only make you happy and not feeling depressed."

Note:- I guess it is a matter of interpretation and the key factor here is the 'timing' of your interpretation - if you are in love or out of love. Let's hear from you have to say BlogHi ............... 

"Oh holy one, can you enlighten me on this global economic recession?" I asked.

"It's very much like the goose that laid the golden eggs story that you may have heard of. When the goose laid one goolden egg a day, the owner was not happy. He wanted two golden eggs a day. So the owner began to feed the goose with vitamins and supplements until it began to lay two golden eggs a day. And when that happens, again the owner wants ten golden eggs a day. So, the owner gave the goose injections every day. Now, the goose is not well" Superman explained.

The holy man went on to say, "It is because of greed. People want more money. Commodity prices went up. Others took the opportunity to hike their prices. Inflation sets in and later it became out of control and burst." Upon finishing those words Superman took a large bowl and threw it on the floor. Obviously, the bowl was broken.

After a minute or two, Superman began to explain the significance of the broken bowl. "This is like our rice bowl. Now that it is broken, it signifies a loss of income. And that is exactly what is happening to many families right now." Then, Superman began to pick up the broken pieces on the floor.

"Here take these broken pieces with you and as soon as you get home, you must set out to glue all these broken parts together. If you have to do it a hundred times, just do it and only at night when everyone in your household is asleep and preferably in darkness" as Superman put the broken pieces into a plastic bag.

"But, how can it be done?" I asked.

"The power of my prayers, is like the stimulus and it will be able to energise the impossible. Together with your faith in me, my power of telepathy wil connect us online and you will be able to see these broken pieces forming into a bowl again sooner or later. That signifies that confidence is returning to the market. Then you invest in the share market and will become rich. Just follow what I had told you, look hard at the bowl don't even blink your eyes and don't reveal to anyone if you can see this sign of confidence returning to the market. Ha, ha, ha."

Well, a lot of bull today. But, it just goes to show how these so-called holy men and bogus religious practioners work. Always with half real, have bull talk that caused the mind to shift from logical thinking. Beware.            

This young man realised that he just had too much obstacles in his life and decided to seek the holy man's help and visited Superman at his house last month. On the recommendation of Superman he bought two amulets purpotedly made of precious stones, costing an equivalent of RM 1,800. These amulets according to Superman were said to be able to bring peace and wealth to him. And, the young man finally very politely bid farewell to Superman and was confident that with the possession of these amulets, the future will only be getting better and better everyday. 

One fine Suday morning the young man decided to check on the authenticity of the precious stones with a jeweller and found them to be fake. All efforts to contact Superman failed and his last resort was to send Superman an SMS asking for his money back. After a few days, Superman finally replied saying that he would return the money. But until today the holy man, named Superman had not done so.

A police report was subseuently made by the young man. I guess this is another lesson that we should take heed. No pun intended on anyone, but many men and women of all ages are still overly superstitious and fall prey to these so-called holy man like Superman and other bogus religious practitioners. I personally believe that, " ......... sucess does not depend on luck, or anything else ................" (A part of my Personal Confidence Creed that I still practise everyday).    

Are you ready to tie the knot? Do you hear wedding bells or think of walking down the aisle? Well, before you say "I do", I suggest that it's best to find out if you are truly ready for marriage. Getting married is a beautiful thing but it does take certain maturity in a relationship to handle the concerns that come with that wedding ring. It really takes two to tango so it is best to find out if you and your partner are truly ready to commit.

First and foremost, be honest and evaluate the reasons behind your engagement. Ask yourself why are you taking the big step - is it out of convenience? Or simply think it is time. You have to make sure that you are getting married for the right reasons and if you look forward to spending the rest of your life with your partner, then the two of you are all set!

History play a large role in forming future behaviours and expectations so if you are walking down the aisle promisng to spend "sickness and in health for as long as you both shall live", it is then essential for you to find out about his relevant past relationships. Take note on how your partner handles disagreements or issues during past relationship and you will have an idea on how he will be with you in the future. You ought to realise all these before getting engaged as you two should have spent a large amount of time getting to know each other.

It is so easy to get carried away with the whole beautiful ceremony and wedding preparation. However, it pays to take a step back to realise that your wedding is a day but your marriage is a lifetime. You don't just want to get married; you want to be happily married. There are lots going on after the 'big day' . Sit down with your partner nd develop an emotional prenuptial agreement outlining how you will handle children, discipline, money, housework, religion, career, in-laws and last but not least other less romantic but necessary areas of your life. The fact is, if you don't plan for and discuss these topics, you won't be able to successfully merge two lives together.  The two of you are ging to be sharing lives and it is no easy feat having to combine two individual lifestyles into one.  

Take a good look at what your relationship will cost you. I mean what your marriage will cost you in terms of your life overall - if you have to give up your friends, career or family for example. If it all falls apart, are you going to be emotionally bankrupt? It is better to be healthy alone, than sick with someone else. I believe that it is never healthy to give up all parts of your life for one person. However, there are always exceptions and there are no rights and wrongs in this equation but it's safe to say that if your beloved wants to give you up everything that makes who you are as an individual, you are in a rough ride. I would say that if that happens, it is time to re-evaluate the relationship because marriage and relatonship are a lot about compromise when it comes to givng.

Finally, you have to know what you want because you cannot determine if someone is good for you if you do not know your own needs. Be clear about your wants and expectations and it is not selfish to have goals within a relationship. Express your needs and exectations now - not when you are already in the marriage. Communicate honestly about each other's wants and expectations. In fact, you will be amazed how talking about your and expectations can help you and your partner put the relationship and future marriage in perspective.    

Thank You.