Do something 2.0 : "Simple"

Today on something different, I want to talk about life, its simplicity or lack thereof.

Back in the University of Nigeria, there was this student politician who was vying for the post of president of the Association of Pharmaceutical Students. It was a juicy position. Everyone wanted to be president. Three candidates, however, made it to the polls.

Although I was no pharmaceutical student, I was there to observe the election procedures and what I saw you will soon see.

Other aspirants had given their speeches, which were, as usual, saturated with promises they might not be able to keep. The third guy, however, surprised us as he came with a different style altogether. Something like this:

" I am Simple

I want to make the system simple

I will make sure I make the academic process simple

Graduation will be simple

No more stress with teachers and all that as my administration will make things simple"

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As he gave his manifesto, the crowd cheered ‘simple’ to end every line. It was like Obama’s 'change', as I now think of it.

And that was how he won – by keeping his manifesto simple. I finally discovered that his nickname was Simple. What a simple guy!

Whether or not he made things simpler, I cannot say.

Now back to real life. Some persons preach that life is simple; others argue that life is complex with its twists and turns.

Dear reader, “how do you see life?” do u think it is simple, and thus we should lead simple lives? Or better still, could it be made simpler, and how? Or is it complex?

A Chinese quote goes thus:


“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."


Feel free to post your opinions!

Hardly will a someone teach you how to catch fish!

Hardly will a someone teach you how to catch fish!

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Enjoy!
Ike

Efficiency vs Effectiveness: A must read!

ok...I found this on the net...said to share it...U'll like it!


EFFICIENT PEOPLE TEND TO BE MANAGERS WHY EFFECTIVENESS PEOPLE TEND TO BE LEADERS .

Thoughts on how to be better in our jobs and life!!!

John has been working in a company for two years. He is serious, hard-working, responsible and punctual. He is proud because in two years he has received no warnings or reprimands. One day, he looked for the manager to make him a complaint: Sir, I’ve been working in this company for two years. I like my job and work hard, but I feel I am not valued. Look, Rob started in a position like mine just 6month ago and he has been promoted to supervisor.


Manager: "Uhmmmmm" the manager thought and said: I would like your help in solving a problem. I would like to give some fruit to the employees at launch today. In the market, which is on the corner they sell fruit. Please, can you ask if they have orange?


John tried his best to do this task and 5 minutes later he returned...

Manager: Ok John, what did you ask?

John: Sir, they have orange to sell!!

Manager: and how much were they?

John: Ahhhh...I didn't ask

Manager: O.k. but did you see if they have enough oranges for everyone?

John: I didn't ask it sir

Manager: is there another fruit we can use instead of oranges?

John: I don't know sir, but I think...

Manager: Ok, please sit down for a moment.



SCENE II: The manager took the phone and called Rob. When Rob was in front of them, the manager gave to him the same instruction as he gave to John and 10min. later, Rob came back. When Rob was in front of the manager, he asked.



Manager: Ok Rob what news do you have for me?

Rob: Sir they have oranges, enough for everyone, but if you prefer they also have banana, papaya, melon and mango. The price of the orange is UGX 14.000/Kg. The banana is UGX 5.000 per bunch, mango is UGX 7.000/Kg. papaya and melon UGX 3.000/Kg. They told me if we buy 25% more will give us 8% discount. I reserved the oranges but if you prefer another fruit I have to go back to confirm the reservation.

Manager: Thank you Rob!!! But wait a moment please...


Scene III:

The manager looked at John who was waiting amazed and said to him: John, what were you talking to me about? Nothing sir, excuse me.


MORAL... It is important to do our jobs, with our best effort, (go the extra mile) even for the simplest activity; otherwise nobody will give us the most important jobs.

- Don't let EFFICENCY get in our heads, and in the way of EFFECTIVENESS. The little extra efforts always get noticed by our employer, our supervisors, our colleagues, and our customers.

- Every time that we use information correctly, we have the opportunity to personalise it.

MORAL...
Be like Rob, not like John. Don’t envy your colleague. Instead, get close to him/her, and learn from them. If you think that this MORAL can be useful... share it but most of all,INTERNALIZE IT!!!
Thank you.
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where are the As

so recently, i checked my report book and I just cannot see the As i used to have in my younger school years. A couple of questions begin to pop up in my head. could it be coz i am getting too busy with other things or coz my brain no longer thinks "grades"? In any case, i have discovered that to get very good grades, one would have to put in effort enough to claim the grades, even in a dispute.


I have one more exam left and I hope to get that A. so help me God.

My Dance escapades!

well, I find myself wanting to dance at every sound of music. wondering if it is ok. funny thing too is that people expect me to be one of the sit down and watch kind of guy, but hey, King David, although a very big bible time guy didn't let his being King stop him from praising the Lord. SO yea, if the music is on and you've got to dance it out, shake that body of yours.

One little secret: dancing is very good work out.

sad thing though: Not got a lot of dance moves ...gotta learn more.

SO i am working towards reviving the dance team in my church and to make sure we do more dances, get the youth involved...wondering if there is Christian Krump...coz there's this lady that dances Krump, and I feel it will be cool to have her dance krump in church..hmnnn...gotta find out..

love ya guys, gotta go to bed now!