christian oey

…that we have long term goals, as it helps us get through the short term obstacles. Your best days are within reach, so don’t you dare give up.      

I recently caught a glimpse of the reality TV show “The Biggest Loser”, the competition about losing the most weight within the duration of the series. There are very few things in life that are easy. We must push through the frustration and look at the gain that’s beyond the pain. Let’s focus on how [...]

…is more than a matter of working harder or smarter. No, no…it is also a matter of believing, speaking, and thinking positively. We cannot expect to live a positive life, and make a positive impact, if we are full of negativity.    

The best part about being a procrastinator….is that you always have something do tomorrow. But “tomorrow” never comes. Don’t be that person. Act now.  

We live in a noisy, noisy world with many distractions and options, keeping us on the go almost 24/7. Sometimes we have to just slow down —> and listen…  

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s DETERMINATION”. – Tommy Lasorda That is all.    

…so there’s no regrets. Please…make peace be the umpire of all your decisions, make sure your risks are calculated, but don’t fall prey to indecision. It will get you nowhere. I’ve read that some of Sir Richard Branson’s decision making process ends with something like this –> “Screw it, let’s do it!” Sir Richard isn’t [...]

Take the exotic Chinese bamboo seed. When this seed is planted and nurtured, it can take up to two years for even a sprout to break through the earth. It requires the right watering, sunlight, care and feeding so it can build a strong root structure and foundation for growth, none of which is visible [...]

Looking out over the beach and the rolling waves, there are surfers, there are swimmers, and there are spectators. What’s interesting is that the surfers and swimmers are not creating the waves they are using for their enjoyment. The waves create themselves and seem to ‘just happen’. What’s more interesting is that if you have [...]

Out of great trials and tribulations –> come great testimonies. Out of great opposition —> come great opportunities. There is always something greater beyond the situation you are facing right now. Focus on those greater things, because…. “When it is darkest, men see the stars.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson