Do you know?

According to Lao-tzu, the Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC) ...

"To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease."

A Joke for Today! ... Just for Laugh

An old man who farts at least 20 times a day, goes to his doctor and says, "Doctor, I fart a lot everyday. Since I've been here in your office, you didn't know I was farting because all my farts had neither smell nor sound."

The doctor examines him and says, "Oh! I see. Now, let me give you a prescription. Take these pills 3 times a day for seven days and see me again next week."

The next week the old man goes back to the clinic. "Doctor," he says, "I don't know what on earth you gave me, but now my farts are still silent, but the smell is terrible."

The doctor says, "Fantastic! Now that your sinus is cleared, let's start working on your hearing."

Long Service Award - 37 years!!!

I had the privilege of talking with a gentleman who has worked with SIA for the last 37 years. He has been awarded many Long Service Awards. Long Service Awards are typically presented to employees who work for at least five years with the same employer. A quick arithmetic would reveal that this gentleman should have received about seven such awards. Wow! It is impressive, isn't it?

In this new knowledge-based economy wherein things change pretty rapidly, it is not easy to stay on the same job or the same company for too long. One needs to innovate and change rapidly on the career path while making sure that he/she still aligns with and subordinates the corporate goals and stays relevant.

Incidentally, I spoke to another younger man who has been working in Australia for the last four years, in the aircraft industry, too. He seems to enjoy what he is doing. He is back in Singapore for holidays once a year. We chatted for a while about some possibilities of becoming self-employed.

For those who are contemplating a career switch and need some personal discussion, you may contact me at jonaooi@pacific.net.sg

Listen To Help!

As we know, it is not easy to listen. I mean listening attentively. What we should really learn to do and do best is to listen to others, really listen, instead of thinking what we want to say next. Think of how we can best help the next person.

As Zig Zigler wisely put it, "You get what you want by helping other people get what they want." Truly, if we need help with something, don't be afraid to ask politely. By the good nature, people like helping others. Everyone has unique skills and knowledge, that they like to share with others.

Acts of Inconsistency and Dishonesty

Why do people lie? I have witnessed how people tell utterly blatant and contradicting lies!

A woman in her fifties told me, "We bought a lot of books. We have many books at home similar to yours." After a while, she said, "We usually borrow books from library. We don't buy books". I was laughing in my heart. What a lie! It is alright to tell me she does not need my book. That's all." I will pursue no further. But, you see! What a dishonest woman, trying to find excuses (=invalid reasons) for not buying my book, ended up telling such inconsistent lies."

I asked a grandfather if there were children at home who could benefit from my book, he told me, "We don't have children at home." As soon as he finished the sentence, the grandson suddenly appeared behind him." lol!!!

When I appeared at the gate asking if there were students at home, the grandmother told me, "We don't have students at home." So, I pointed to a pair of white school shoes on the shoe rack just beside her. She hesitated for a while and answered, "she is not staying here." One lie after another. It is so funny, isn't it?

I spoke to a teenaged girl and she told me from young, she never likes to study. She looked quite matured, so I asked if she was working? She said, "No, I am studying." That was utter rubbish! I could not hold the nonsense anymore, so I told her, "Since you don't like to study from young, why are you still studying? Why not quit studying and start working??" She replied, "I will consider".

One mother said, "We bought books that cost $2000-$3000 for the children. But, the children don't read them". So, I asked, "Are they encyclopedias?" She answered, "yes". I told her, "Nobody reads encyclopedias lah! They are used as reference only. Moreover, nowadays, there is an abundance of online encyclopedias. Just type "encyclopedia" into Google Search box, you get 145 million websites that link you to encyclopedias" Then, she said, "But, your book costs $10. So expensive!" I just can't understand the logic?! Can you?

In fact, it is not hard to find people who are consistently inconsistent and truly dishonest in what they think and say! How do these elderly expect to mould a younger generation with honesty and integrity?

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Talking about changing habits, there are some habits that are hard to change on our own. We may need some external professional help. Certain professional services are available at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DCAP) provides psychological and psychiatric services for children and adolescents up to 19 years of age. The vast majority of children and adolescents seen by the department do not suffer from mental illness. Most have emotional and behavioural problems that need professional help.

The department runs a Child Guidance Clinic located at the Health Promotion Board and at Clinic B, IMH. There is also a Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit at IMH/WH for inpatients.

To know more about the services provided, visit http://www.imh.com.sg/clinical_specialties/cap.htm