to shine in a gloomy day...
Hate it, love it but if you leave it...you will never be part of it
You can't fly like an eagle if you work with turkeys
The elites work within & amongst themselves because few are willing or dare to participate for fear of being out of space. Worst, the feeling of not being able to match or inferior
You are as good as you are willing to listen (someone has to talk & they need listeners), learn (speak only if you know; otherwise, research up the topics & be an intelligent participant), to ask the right question & contribute, where appropriate and be attentive and show enthusiasm
You only, and only.... need some one to take notice of you
An intelligent & relevant question could put you on the right course
If you love to cook, you can never be a Chef by working in a bank nor can you be a mechanic by working in a bar
近墨者黑 近朱者赤
The commoners can never change policies affecting them by screaming their throats out; they need an elected Representative who shares their goals & inspirations to represent their interests, party aside
An outlier can disrupt the norm but he still need to have influence over the circles of enthusiasts
Dr Sun Yat Sun, an eloquent & articulate speaker, was more influential than Chiang Kai Shek
Would Goh Chok Tong become the 2nd PM in Singapore if he stayed in the private sector? Less likely
Luck - the magical word - that many, both successful & failures, equate with
The fact remains you must be in the right place, right industry, be passionately driven by your desires, to outshine others & be distinct - be prepared, able & capable, knowledgeable but humble and be ready
Pounce when opportunity presents - if you remain indolent & indifference, your chance passes
You may call the in-circles cronies, leaches, spineless but as Deng XP said "black cat, white cat...so long as the cat can catch mice, it's a good cat"Reality is also cruel
The good leader is one who works with smarter people, never mind if they are less pliant, but deliver the desired results
Meritocracy is not just academic capabilities; merit - the quality of being particularly good or worthy
When the leader surround himself with good, skilled & wise people, the organisation manifest & prosper
If you want to succeed, row up your sleeves, know the strengths & weaknesses of the industry & yourself & jump into the industry; be prepared to get dirty, find a mentor & make yourself useful
Nothing is too small for you to start & every ideas & idiosyncrasies cut some ice - your job is to pick & build on the winners
If you are in the right circle, life becomes a breeze
If you dare trade your conscience, there is little that can be deemed "obstacles"
I am not your guardian angel; for you, like me will face karma someday
Most importantly, you must be able, and allow, to sleep well
Tomorrow is never promised but ...many don't care
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