How Do You Measure Success?

Was watching this movie in the afternoon. By the time I switched to this movie, it has probably started half way.

However, the moment I saw it, I knew I have seen it some time before. In fact, it was a very long time ago...

Funny how the mind works. I started to remember the interior of the house, the theme (which is bare minimalism), colour scheme, the sand-blasted main glass door, the Porche 911 that's parked outside, coming back to an empty home... (this was the beginning I missed but remember vividly).

What I recalled all those years back was how cool I thought the character was. Successful, independent, living in a contemporary house with a 2 door sports car.

I wanted to be like him!

Well, plus the fact that he's Bruce Willis! My favourite star since Moonlighting TV series.

What I have missed out then that I picked up this time round are things I never thought at that point in time would matter to me.

It made me realised what an arrogant bastard I have been.

Blinded by greed and desire. Thought I could do no wrong, could control anything and everything, at any given day and time.

Money, position, perks, recognitions were how I measured my success.

I truly thought I was successful!

The part that I watched before but did not relate to the last time came pounding on me hard this time round:

It's about opening up instead of keeping it all in.

The past is history we can't change.

The future is how we want it to be.

The present matters as it shapes our future.

Most important of all, success comes from the heart!

This year has been rather challenging for me with my health. It was a life changing experience for me as I finally comprehend the fundamentals of life.

This movie just reinforced to me the true meaning of success.

My definition of success:

Being able to make positive changes to people's lives through my believe, my work, my life.

Life Live. Transcend Life.

Living with TB 5: A Revelation

My illness has forced me to take the much needed rest for both my body and soul.

For a start, I have learnt to take things one step at a time.

I have also been given the time needed to understand myself a little better.

More importantly, to accept the fact that I can only do my best and the rest will take its course.

By admitting to myself I can't control everything in life and plan everything to the exact decimal point is not a sign of weakness, but merely accepting the truth!

I believe there is a God. At the same time, I respect all religions.

I have come to understand conversation with God is not a one way street.

It is not about what I want out of life.

But more so, how to search from my inner self for true goals and objectives in life and seek guidance to take the path to achieve true self fulfillment and enlightenment.

This is truly a life changing experience for me.

I am learning to submit myself and have faith in God.

This post is not about a specific God or religion. It is about having faith and believe in there is greater power at work to help us achieve our goals in life.

I want to be able to relate to people, use what I know to enrich other people's life.

I believe in growing old gracefully and I would like to play a part in helping people to reach that goal in ways that I have come to understand and good at.

I would very much like to have a balanced life. A life that I can give equally to myself, my family and loved ones.

I want to be healthy again. Triumphed over gout and diabetes.

I want to be able to lead an active lifestyle.

I want to spend quality time both in Penang and Kuala Lumpur.

Most important of all, I want to have fun doing it just so success in life is an unforgettable experience!

I look forward to sharing the ride of my life here with you.

Thank you.