Slow Down & Watch The Winner Wins

winning & its pains...

The world loves a winner; any winner
History is written by winners
Glorious empires come and go; mismanagement, complacency & selfishness killed all
No nations, big or small, can survive by betraying their own citizens
The indifference and lackadaisical attitude towards commoners' concerns are their Achilles hill
Trust, when broken, can hardly be restored

Fruits of labor is as sweet as there is a harvest
No amount of sweet talks, half truths & lies can warrant performances
Why do you pay for someone to lord over you? But, the fool & his money will soon part
When you leave your fate to others, you shalt enjoy his providence
种瓜得瓜
Trusting someone blindly is not unlike leaving the cat in the fishery
The pen is mightier than the sword - vote for the best person

The winner will always be challenged
The champion will have to take on the challengers; again and again
You must know when to quit - quitting at the peak for sportspersons is the norm
知足常乐 胜者为王
Lights shine on winners only - there is no need to feel ashamed being a loser
Most people couldn't even remember who's the Number 2
[Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon; who's number 2? Edwin Aldrin
Jeff Bezos is the riches man in the world; who's number 2? Bill Gates]

漏气不要紧 不要没气 人在事在 人亡事完

Society grows great when people plant trees whose shades the future generation sit in & enjoy
前人栽树 后人乘凉
My labor today shalt be the fruits of the future
The land of abundance lives in the mind
Think of possibilities
You are as restrained as where your mind brings you

Winners are seen, recognized and glorified
But, no one sees their sweat, tears, blood & sacrifices before victory
To each his own
Today's victory maybe tomorrow's history
Be there, done that

Hurry not for we are all running towards the end

Stay Normal During Challenging Times

staying alive is about being healthy...

The current 'state of siege' by coronavirus is disabling & paralyzing the community
The disruptive effects can be far and wide; isolation, quarantine, closures of schools, loss of business
Many unnecessary services such as F&Bs, entertainment, personal effects will 'tanked' 
Unreliable and non-transparent announcements will only served to build distrust & panics
Fear and ignorance are the biggest threat in such crisis

From incubation to full-blown to recovery can take anything between 6-9 months
The drier and hotter Aprils onward will help to ease and destroy the viruses
In the meanwhile, prevention is the best defence
Practice good hygiene; wash hands, shower when you are back after an outing, especially if you have young ones at home, reduces the probability of catching it
Worry not as worries do not solve problems
Stay fit and healthy

You can have all the monies in the world but without health, you are dated - ask Steve Jobs
钱不是万能  但没钱万万不能

With health, you can find money; create, beg, borrow, steal 健康就是本钱
Even with plentiful of monies, nobody can help, nor take over from, you your sicknesses
Exercise regularly, drink more water, eat lightly and sleep well - the antidotes of aging & illness
A refresh mind aids the Soul
The healthy person avoids sicknesses and transmits positive vibes
You live 'forever' but you only die 'once' - the quality of living outweighs quantity

I have seen many who have next to nothing prospered and became multi-millionaires
Similarly, many well to do became paupers as 'the fool and his money will soon part'
But, HEALTH - no one can steal away your health
There is always the scars of recovery and the less optimum capability thereafter
Money - make enough but not too much that you need to pay for health recovery & salvage
Life is quantity versus quality

Let us not be immobilized by health scares and contagion outbreaks
Take all the necessary precautions and practice high(er) standards of hygiene
Life & living must be as normal as possible
Take this lull season to revisit your resolutions and plans and upskill and read more; be empowered
The trick is to "live well when others live controversially"; be natural
There is no need to challenge Mother Nature - normalcy shall returns

Alone is not loneliness
Silence is not mute
Empty is not void
It's not the calamities that kill many; it's ignorance
Keep fit, stay cool & healthy
Be there when tomorrow brightens