2010-5-13
Years ago,when I started looking for my first job,wise advisers urged "Be enthusiastic! Enthusiasm will take you further than any amount of experience!",How right they are.Enthusiastic peopel can turn a boring drive into an adventure,extra job into an opportunity and strangers into friends.
Nothing great was achieved without enthusiasm!It is a paste that helps you to hang in there when the going gets tough,It is the inner voice and whisper "I can do it!" when others shout "You can't!"
2010-5-14
We are born with wide-eyed,enthusiastic wonder as anyone knows who has ever seen an infant's delight at the jingle of keys or the scurring of a beetle.It is this childlike wonder that gives enthusiasctic people a youthful air,whatever their age.How do you rediscorver the enthusiasm of your childhood?The answer,i believe,lies on the word itself.Enthusiasm comes from the Greek and means "God Within",and what is God within is but an abiding sense of love--proper lover of self(self-acceptance),from that,love of others.
2010-5-17
Enthusiastic people alse love what they do,regardless of money or title or power.If we can't do what we love as a full time career,we can as a part time avocation,like the head of state who paints,the nun who runs marathons and the executive who handcrafts furniture.
We can't afford to waste tears on "might-have-been".We need to turn tears into sweat as we go after "what-can-be".
We need to live each moment wholeheartedly,with all our senses--finding pleasure in the fragrance of a back-yard garden,the crayoned picture of a six-year-old,the enchanting beauty of a rainbow.It is such enthusiasitic love of life that puts a sparkle in our eyes,a lilt in our steps and smooth the wringkles from our souls.
2010-5-20
In all one's lifetime,it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with.It is precisely oneself that one has the lease understanding of.When you are going upwards in life,you tend to overestimate yourself,when you are going downhill in life,you tend to underestimate yourself.It is likely that you think it wise for yourself to know your place and stay aloof from worldly wearing a mask of cowardice behind which the flow of sap in your life will be retarded.
To get a thorought understanding of yourself can gain a correct view of yourself and be sober realist--aware of both one's strength and shortage.You may look forward hopefully to the futhure but be sure not to expect too much,for ideas can never be fully realized.You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your effords.
2010-5-20
As I try to outline my thoughts,the subject becomes more and more difficult.I have many basic beliefs but as i try to pick and choose it seems to me that they all can be summarized in the word "character".Obviously what you believe is a fundamental thing.There can be no fanfare,no embellishments.It must be honest.
2010-5-20
A: well ,Ms,Johnson .you've been with sim software for a long time.and I want to talk about your performance .Where do you see yourself in this company?
B:I think that I've give this company my best years .If Iwork this hard...I should be able to move up the corporate ladder.
A:That's great .but it's not that easy .You need to have goals .and strong leadership skill to move into management .Could you outline your goals for me ?
B:I hope to continue growing in my job here.I want to take on more responsibility...and manage a team and new projects.
A:Since you became the team leader of software development. productivity has gone up .But can you motivate your team in the future .
B:I think that if I give them incentives. they push harder to reach the quotas.
A:If you really wish to move into management .you have to set an example for other employees.what else can you do to send messages to others with your attitude at work ?
B:By doing my best .I give others an example of what they should be doing .I think they can learn from me .
A:Good .but if you have a problem with one of your workers .what do you think you should do first ?
B:Well ,I hope that would never happen ,but if it did ,I would work out any problems with that worker.I will talk to them aside from work socially or after hours.
A :Good ,if I were you .I'd keep up the good work ,There are real possibilities .and any wishes you have can come true if you work hard .
B:Thanks.since my last reviews have all gone so well .I want to discuss the possibility of getting a raise!
2010-6-7
1. This house is for rent.
2010-8-3
Welcome to Sunshine Tours. What can I do for you?
Well, my cousin has invited me to her wedding in Paris next month. So I need some help booking a trip to France.
No problem. When would you like to go ?
I'd like to leave on the 14th and return on the 25th.
Well, we have some great package tours at the moment.
Wonderful ! Do I need a visa for France?
That depends on you nationality.
I'm American.
Then you can stay for up to 3 months without a visa.
Great! What about money,though-don't they use Euros in France?
Yes,but you can pay by credit card , or just draw money from an ATM. We can change some foreign currency for you if you like, though.
That might be a good idea . Now,what about accommodation? I hear Paris is quite expensive.
There are many choices from Youth Hostels, all the way up to 5-star hotels. I'm sure we can find comething to suit your budget.
I think a 3 star hotel will be fine, as long as it's in the centre of town. It's difficult to get around Paris.
Not at all, the Metro is very convenient, and taxi are easy to find.
But I don't speak any Franch , won't that be a problem?
Not really, you'll find most people apeak some English.