I pride myself in my ability to be productive, and now I'm in the process of slowly changing file systems in my workplace, for better navigation and organisation. Sure, it'll take a while to be fully implemented, but I have great confidence that it will make a significant improvement in the workplace (and to reduce my own stress with their native systems).
Tomorrow is coming, and I don't have my copy of the third demon yet. Cis.
Have fun kids!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Science Of Pyramids
To those who have friends in MLM, close friends especially, I ask that you be patient. It's often that we severe ties too early, but sometimes the problem isn't your friend, but the problem itself. They do not have a clue about the entire system, and I blame our education system for this for not teaching is higher level critical thinking skills that is actually required to analyse these sort of situations.
First, be educated. Read Dean Van Druff's article on MLM here: What's Wrong With Multi-Level Marketing? or Robert L. FitzPatrick's article here: Half of Amway's Products Are Retailed. Really! Plus Other Wacky Numbers. There's plenty of other stuff around, and somehow, the MLMs don't seem to even bother countering these critical issues that are raised. That in itself is already a dodgy problem.
Second, do not lose faith in your friend. They are sometimes (not always) truly sincere.
Thirdly, believe in the higher ethics (unless you don't care, which means you shouldn't be reading this to start with).
Love.
First, be educated. Read Dean Van Druff's article on MLM here: What's Wrong With Multi-Level Marketing? or Robert L. FitzPatrick's article here: Half of Amway's Products Are Retailed. Really! Plus Other Wacky Numbers. There's plenty of other stuff around, and somehow, the MLMs don't seem to even bother countering these critical issues that are raised. That in itself is already a dodgy problem.
Second, do not lose faith in your friend. They are sometimes (not always) truly sincere.
Thirdly, believe in the higher ethics (unless you don't care, which means you shouldn't be reading this to start with).
Love.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Invisible Pyramids
Okay. Time for a long post, which is part rant-ish, but primarily thought evoking, or so I hope.
Three days ago my friend invited me to a business meeting. And so I obliged, keeping an open mind and still having my own set of reservations. I did ask my friend what the agenda will be about, and he just dismissed my doubts by saying it is eye opening and will introduce me to a wide range of professional individuals for networking. That and I just wanted to see the group of people my dear friend has been hanging out with since he started helping run his family business.
I arrived, and the atmosphere felt uncertain. I watched a boring and very outdated video introduction, and then listened to an old man speak horribly for the next 30 minutes or so about business concepts, mostly focused on getting people interested in passive incomes. Then it hit, it was Amway.
I do have my own preconceptions about multi-level marketing businesses, and no matter how you try to hide it up, it is (at least to me and some other people) obviously a pyramidal system. Heck, it is even defined as such on the first line in its Wikipedia page. It wasn't even my first encounter with such people as I was approached before in the mall at a bookshop while I was perusing psychology books. I don't deny that the system doesn't work, I just have a large issue with its transparency, its concept, and its entire branding leverage.
I noticed immediately that when they ask the group to bring more friends to future meetings, they constantly warn not to reveal the brand, as others have misconceptions about such a wonderful system. I believe that this is bollocks, as you do not trust your own brand identity to share the idea and/or not have enough confidence to defend yourself with the truth and facts about the brand you have already sunk your commitment into. Secondly, if that horrible presentation was supposed to get rid of my preconceptions, I'm sorry but I believe there are nervous kindergarten students who can be more convincing that you, despite your passive income of probably more than 5K.
Next, they keep insisting that coming to a RM210 regional workshop will answer all my questions. Why can't you just answer my questions now? Are people high up on the upline having that much privy to business information and structural secrets? Why is there even a seniority complex in the system, creating an obvious tiered relationship between each other. The atmosphere does not lie, everyone there wants to be higher up then the rest as fast as possible.
Like I said initially, I don't think MLMs are particularly bad. They are an interesting application of gamification in business and albeit being hierarchical, it has a strange resemblance to a Utopian system (resemblance on the surface though, nothing beats an ideal Utopia). There is plenty of potential for this system to be used in education and all, but I guess a hierarchy will always involve politics, and flatness seems to be the new future of the world.
Most importantly, I am very disappointed that my friend does not trust me as a close enough friend to tell me the truth upfront. I am more worried for him than am I angry. I really should talk with him soon enough.
Have a stupendous weekend peeps.
Three days ago my friend invited me to a business meeting. And so I obliged, keeping an open mind and still having my own set of reservations. I did ask my friend what the agenda will be about, and he just dismissed my doubts by saying it is eye opening and will introduce me to a wide range of professional individuals for networking. That and I just wanted to see the group of people my dear friend has been hanging out with since he started helping run his family business.
I arrived, and the atmosphere felt uncertain. I watched a boring and very outdated video introduction, and then listened to an old man speak horribly for the next 30 minutes or so about business concepts, mostly focused on getting people interested in passive incomes. Then it hit, it was Amway.
I do have my own preconceptions about multi-level marketing businesses, and no matter how you try to hide it up, it is (at least to me and some other people) obviously a pyramidal system. Heck, it is even defined as such on the first line in its Wikipedia page. It wasn't even my first encounter with such people as I was approached before in the mall at a bookshop while I was perusing psychology books. I don't deny that the system doesn't work, I just have a large issue with its transparency, its concept, and its entire branding leverage.
I noticed immediately that when they ask the group to bring more friends to future meetings, they constantly warn not to reveal the brand, as others have misconceptions about such a wonderful system. I believe that this is bollocks, as you do not trust your own brand identity to share the idea and/or not have enough confidence to defend yourself with the truth and facts about the brand you have already sunk your commitment into. Secondly, if that horrible presentation was supposed to get rid of my preconceptions, I'm sorry but I believe there are nervous kindergarten students who can be more convincing that you, despite your passive income of probably more than 5K.
Next, they keep insisting that coming to a RM210 regional workshop will answer all my questions. Why can't you just answer my questions now? Are people high up on the upline having that much privy to business information and structural secrets? Why is there even a seniority complex in the system, creating an obvious tiered relationship between each other. The atmosphere does not lie, everyone there wants to be higher up then the rest as fast as possible.
Like I said initially, I don't think MLMs are particularly bad. They are an interesting application of gamification in business and albeit being hierarchical, it has a strange resemblance to a Utopian system (resemblance on the surface though, nothing beats an ideal Utopia). There is plenty of potential for this system to be used in education and all, but I guess a hierarchy will always involve politics, and flatness seems to be the new future of the world.
Most importantly, I am very disappointed that my friend does not trust me as a close enough friend to tell me the truth upfront. I am more worried for him than am I angry. I really should talk with him soon enough.
Have a stupendous weekend peeps.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Nothing Much But Yeah
Okay, I have to delay yesterday's story one day more.
Today I feel guilty.
That's all for today's updates.
Darn, I need more friends. The proper kind. So lonely!
Sleep plan fail again today because everyone refuse to leave me alone and I refuse to say no to everyone. So now, I'll respond with a bitter "Go die la you!" if I get anyone ruining my cycle. Yes. I mean no.
Today I feel guilty.
That's all for today's updates.
Darn, I need more friends. The proper kind. So lonely!
Sleep plan fail again today because everyone refuse to leave me alone and I refuse to say no to everyone. So now, I'll respond with a bitter "Go die la you!" if I get anyone ruining my cycle. Yes. I mean no.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Today Is International Masturbation Day?
So, exactly how do we celebrate this day? Meh.
Something disappointing happened today, but I'll leave the write up to tomorrow, when I have more time to do some research and put my thoughts together.
Tomorrow, I will seriously start to be antisocial, sleeping early, waking early and having no life.
Something disappointing happened today, but I'll leave the write up to tomorrow, when I have more time to do some research and put my thoughts together.
Tomorrow, I will seriously start to be antisocial, sleeping early, waking early and having no life.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Interesting Questions @Strictly G.
Was wondering about what I should blog about and happened about my dear godbro's blog, so here goes:
1. What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten?
Shirako (fish sperm sacs)
2. If you could bring one character to life from your favourite book, who would it be?
Uncle from Uncle by J. P. Martin.
3. Would you rather go a week without bathing, but be able to change your clothes, or a week without a change of clothes, but be able to bathe?
Bath everyday without changing clothes. I'll just treat my clothes much better than normal.
4. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?
The Big Bang Theory. So I can get to be the gay guy who acts straight while Raj is the straight guy is so gay. This is actually a blog topic I want to write about soon.
5. You can select one person from history and ask them a question to which they must give a truthful reply. Whom would you select, and what question would you ask?
I'll ask The Unknown Rebel who stood in front of tanks in Tiananmen Square, "what was going through your mind?"
6. Would you be willing to commit perjury in court for a close friend? What if your lie would save his life?
I would lie if the friend wants me to unless it is an extremely serious crime.
7. If you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen?
The beginning of time.
8. Would you enjoy spending a month of solitude in a beautiful natural setting? Food and shelter would be provided but you would not see another person.
I don't have the heart to do that. I'm lonely enough as it is with people around.
9. Would you have one of your fingers surgically removed if it guaranteed immunity from all major diseases?
A pianist needs every finger. So no. Die then die lor.
10. Would you cut short your life span for 5 years if you could stay forever young and attractive?
What's wrong with looking old? I plan to age gracefully.
1. What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten?
Shirako (fish sperm sacs)
2. If you could bring one character to life from your favourite book, who would it be?
Uncle from Uncle by J. P. Martin.
3. Would you rather go a week without bathing, but be able to change your clothes, or a week without a change of clothes, but be able to bathe?
Bath everyday without changing clothes. I'll just treat my clothes much better than normal.
4. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?
The Big Bang Theory. So I can get to be the gay guy who acts straight while Raj is the straight guy is so gay. This is actually a blog topic I want to write about soon.
5. You can select one person from history and ask them a question to which they must give a truthful reply. Whom would you select, and what question would you ask?
I'll ask The Unknown Rebel who stood in front of tanks in Tiananmen Square, "what was going through your mind?"
6. Would you be willing to commit perjury in court for a close friend? What if your lie would save his life?
I would lie if the friend wants me to unless it is an extremely serious crime.
7. If you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen?
The beginning of time.
8. Would you enjoy spending a month of solitude in a beautiful natural setting? Food and shelter would be provided but you would not see another person.
I don't have the heart to do that. I'm lonely enough as it is with people around.
9. Would you have one of your fingers surgically removed if it guaranteed immunity from all major diseases?
A pianist needs every finger. So no. Die then die lor.
10. Would you cut short your life span for 5 years if you could stay forever young and attractive?
What's wrong with looking old? I plan to age gracefully.
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