Omar Kiam's Blog, page 6

Failing means you’re a trailblazer, paving the road for others to follow.

“Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.” Dr. David M. Burns If you strive for perfection, your chances … Continue reading →

Do I love you because you’re beautiful?

“Do I love you because you’re beautiful, Or are you beautiful because I love you?” Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella You are beautiful. Does it matter why I think you’re beautiful? Does it matter what anyone else thinks? If … Continue reading →

There is enough sadness in the world without yours

“Be happy. Talk happiness. Happiness calls out responsive gladness in others. There is enough sadness in the world without yours…. never doubt the excellence and permanence of what is yet to be. Join the great company of those who make … Continue reading →

Do what is right. Can politics get any simpler than this?

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” Marcus Aurelius Can ethics get any simpler than this? Most people understand the differences between right and wrong, the truth and a lie. … Continue reading →

Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.

“There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’ No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.” Dalai Lama XIV When disaster strikes, we … Continue reading →

Each of us can leave behind footprints in the sand of time

“Lives of great people remind us we can make our lives sublime and, departing, leave behind footprints in the sand of time.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. There are people who look at themselves and admonish any notion of becoming a person of … Continue reading →

The only one who can make you give up is yourself

“Don’t give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don’t listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself.” Sidney Sheldon As you make your way through life, chances … Continue reading →

Do you agree with Marilyn Monroe that everything happens for a reason?

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one … Continue reading →

Falling in love with you was beyond my control

“Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you was beyond my control.” Author Unknown Who we meet for the most part is beyond out control. We can try to limit the number, but … Continue reading →

Would you chose experience over integrity when hiring?

“In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” Warren Buffet Integrity is one the most important character traits in a person. Integrity … Continue reading →