The Disease
Few days back , I had a chat with one of my seniors at work and he talked about a seminar they were slotted to attend in KL by the company . He explained to me in great lengths about how good this seminar was and how it changed his perception on good work ethics and mentality .
The speaker stressed that we should'nt worry about the past and the future so obsessively . Worrying is a disease . A disease that can open up for more diseases . Worrying can affect the human brain in the worse possible way . The brain tends to shrink when we worry do you know that ? it hinders the brain from expanding and thus limiting your thoughts . The speaker said that the mind is like a universe , why must we shrink it ?
Many workers worry about the mistakes they made in the past , why ? it's in the past . What can you do ? . Even about our futures , why worry so obsessively ? we don't know what's ahead of us . The speaker further added that , take a look at our fellow Malaysian billionaire - Genting owner Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong , who came from humble beginnings , told everyone that he'd become a rich man someday but who would've thought that he would ? we have no control over our past and our future , that's the bottomline .
Why worry over something you have no control of ? instead , the speaker said that we should all focus on the environment that we have a control on : our present . Give your 110% on your present all the time and that's it . You come to work , do your job in your best capacity and stop worrying about what you will get in the future . If you believe that you have done your best yet you did not get what you deserve , its not your fault . Do not blame yourself . That is called fate , which is beyond our control , right ?
He also said that we shouldn't overwork ourselves just in hopes of impressing the boss . If you're paid based on the 9hours or 12hours of work , then why work longer than that if the company doesn't pay you extra for that ? When you overwork , for the sake of showing how hardworking you are , you ended up getting sick in the hospital . Do you think your boss would come visit you ? The boss will visit you if you did something wrong , not when you're doing good .
The speaker also said that we must value the time we have after work for God , ourselves , family , loved ones and friends . Why take that time away from all those by working extra hours ? What do you get ? Do not be a slave to your work . Value the time and attention we give to the things we hold dear and remind ourselves that we are human beings , not robots . The reason why the boss expects you to do extra work is actually to cover up any incompetence he would have when something bad happens . Being on top is not easy , so you gotta understand their position .
So from now on , focus on the present , you can control it , shape it whatever and however you want it . Life is about making choices , we humans have the greatest gift of all : the brain . Use it . Decide what is best for you and most importantly do not worry . Just be mindful and careful , but don't worry . Problems gets worse when you start to worry .
Few days back , I had a chat with one of my seniors at work and he talked about a seminar they were slotted to attend in KL by the company . He explained to me in great lengths about how good this seminar was and how it changed his perception on good work ethics and mentality .
The speaker stressed that we should'nt worry about the past and the future so obsessively . Worrying is a disease . A disease that can open up for more diseases . Worrying can affect the human brain in the worse possible way . The brain tends to shrink when we worry do you know that ? it hinders the brain from expanding and thus limiting your thoughts . The speaker said that the mind is like a universe , why must we shrink it ?
Many workers worry about the mistakes they made in the past , why ? it's in the past . What can you do ? . Even about our futures , why worry so obsessively ? we don't know what's ahead of us . The speaker further added that , take a look at our fellow Malaysian billionaire - Genting owner Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong , who came from humble beginnings , told everyone that he'd become a rich man someday but who would've thought that he would ? we have no control over our past and our future , that's the bottomline .
Why worry over something you have no control of ? instead , the speaker said that we should all focus on the environment that we have a control on : our present . Give your 110% on your present all the time and that's it . You come to work , do your job in your best capacity and stop worrying about what you will get in the future . If you believe that you have done your best yet you did not get what you deserve , its not your fault . Do not blame yourself . That is called fate , which is beyond our control , right ?
He also said that we shouldn't overwork ourselves just in hopes of impressing the boss . If you're paid based on the 9hours or 12hours of work , then why work longer than that if the company doesn't pay you extra for that ? When you overwork , for the sake of showing how hardworking you are , you ended up getting sick in the hospital . Do you think your boss would come visit you ? The boss will visit you if you did something wrong , not when you're doing good .
The speaker also said that we must value the time we have after work for God , ourselves , family , loved ones and friends . Why take that time away from all those by working extra hours ? What do you get ? Do not be a slave to your work . Value the time and attention we give to the things we hold dear and remind ourselves that we are human beings , not robots . The reason why the boss expects you to do extra work is actually to cover up any incompetence he would have when something bad happens . Being on top is not easy , so you gotta understand their position .
So from now on , focus on the present , you can control it , shape it whatever and however you want it . Life is about making choices , we humans have the greatest gift of all : the brain . Use it . Decide what is best for you and most importantly do not worry . Just be mindful and careful , but don't worry . Problems gets worse when you start to worry .
Oh man! I love this post!!!! I agree wholeheartedly! One shudnt fuss over the past and the future too much.. some ppl just dont geddit.. sheesshh.. and yes, worrying is a disease! stop worrying people! carpe diem!
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