Monthly Archives: August 2008

Learning through Audiobooks

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Growing up, I’ve always a fondness for reading.  They help me become more imaginative, wiser, intelligent.  Never really liked the text book though.  Instead my favorite are the ones that I’ve discovered on my own.  These days I still read, but I’ve found that Audiobooks are a great way to catchup especially when you’re busy.  It’s pretty easy getting them from a bookstore, or simply a library.  Reading can be a lot of fun and informative.  These days I read more non-fiction books that help me understand the world.    But every now and then, I go back to a fiction piece of work and become absorbed in a good story.

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Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech

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Last night was the conclusion of the DNC’s nomination convention.  Mr. Obama gave a pretty good speech in both content & delivery.  Deflecting criticism of being ambiguous about what Change means in his campaign, he outlined some concrete goals such as

  1. Universal Health Care
  2. Withdrawal of troops from Iraq
  3. Energy Independence in 10 years

One particular surprising point is his the promise to trim government spending along.  His voice alternated from deep & strong when talking about foreign policy to soft & gentle when talking about domestic lives of the American citizens.  It definitely struck an emotional resonance with people.  The recognition of patriotism in both candidates was a smart move to neutralize an implicit attack from McCain’s campaign.  Overall he set the stage for a clean & honorable debate that is refreshing compare to the bare knuckle, hit below the belt style politics favored by George W. Bush for the past 8 years.

I look forward to hear more clarifications from him, and the response next week from John McCain.

Building a Successful & Meaningful Life

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Most people kind of bounce through life aimlessly like a pinball game.  And before they know it, years if not decades passed with nothing really accomplished.  To me, being successful is to do something every day that will take me closer to my goals.  Each step is a springboard for the next.  And slowly, but surely, I will arrive at my destination.  I no longer try for shortcuts in life, but instead make sure that the direction that I want is clear, and move towards it.  Each day could be my last, but I will move forward with confidence that things will turn out for the better, and methodically build the life that I desire.

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