Time For Some Link Love

I’m in the mood yet again. Nooo no, not that kind of mood, you naughty!

Yep, I’m in the mood to give some link loves to blogs that offer great worthy content, which also give me the good vibes.

Previously I featured some excellent blogs such as FortuneWatch, SmartWealthyRich and HenryGold

Today we shall talk about 2 blogs and 1 website.

1. Urban Monk

I was tagged by my friend, Robin, of FortuneWatch to take part in this charity campaign. Since it is for a good cause, I was thinking why not?

Actually I didn’t quite follow the campaign guidelines cos of the lack of time (I need to condense everything), but well, I hope I have already done my part.

Basically, I’m supposed to come out with a post stating that my blog is closing down (hate to think about it if it really happens!), ala a blog apocalypse.

I’ve to then write about what I will do if there is no more blogging for me. This whole exercise is meant to be a win-win situation for everyone involves, where the Urban Monk will donate $500 or more to charity depending on the amount of backlinks he received back, while I get some link love back of my own.

If There Is One Thing You Should Do Today, It Is BACKUP!

Yes, you heard me right. This is a serious matter. If you have not back up your work or data for some time, or god forbid, not at all, please do it NOW!

I’m a firm believer in the importance of backing up. Why? Cos’ past experiences tell me so!

I actually have friends who tell me that they don’t bother backing up. Their rationale, or should I say, excuse, is that they won’t be so unlucky to meet with a database or computer failure. One even told me that he don’t believe in backing up! Yikes!

Let me tell you flat out, in all honesty, if you are one of those that have never ever back up your stuffs before, you are an ACCIDENT waiting to happen. When the fateful day comes, you will be crying, swearing and cursing that you are so unlucky. Sorry, but you cannot blame anyone but yourself. So don’t take any chances. Buy a portable hard disk to back up your work or stand the risk of losing everything!

Let me recount some of my experiences with you to highlight the importance of backing up.

Giving up?

Ever been in situation when you thought that all hope is gone? That there is nothing meaningful and worthwhile left fighting for? That everything is futile and just not going your way?

Before you throw in the towel, clear that mind of yours.

Sit back and reflect.

Reflect hard!

Have you given your absolute all? Have you exhausted all avenues? Have you even taken action?

Sometimes we are just too affected by the negative things other people say. I say take the constructive ones and learn from them. For the just plain nasty comments, screw them!

Most importantly, you cannot give up on yourself even when the whole world has given up on you. Maintain the faith and keep going!

Just take a leaf out of King Leonidas and his small band of Spartan warriors who battled to the death against the overwhelming Persian army in the film ‘300′. Now that is what I call COURAGE and PERSEVERANCE. That’s the never-say-die attitude worth emulating.

Absolutely Outrageously Hilarious

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I recently caught the highly controversial but humorous anti-Bush documentary ‘Fahrenheit 9/11′ by Michael Moore, and it seems to me that George Bush can do nothing right.

Despite the provocative nature of the show, Fahrenheit 9/11 still managed to bag an academy award and the best film in the 2004 Cannes film festival. Just goes to show the whole Bush-bashing looks to be the new in-thing. Sure is a good way to garner attention!

Given the whole lot of conspiracy theories about September 11 and Iraq circulating around, the video I’m going to show you isn’t about to boost his popularity ratings further.

We often hear how George Bush screw things up and questions were raised about his intelligence level. This spoof takes this notion to a whole new level.

You get to see George Bush and Condoleezza Rice engage in some real wickedly humorous banter.

Who? Hu?

Enjoy!

Warning: Can be absolutely devastatingly funny! Don’t drink anything while watching this unless you want to risk spurting everything out from your mouth.

[tags]George Bush, Condoleezza Rice, comedy, humor, Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore, September 11[/tags]

Some comedic reliefs to beat away the blues

So far, I’ve been blogging on rather serious topics like business and finance. This post will be something different.

Hope it’s will bring some cheer and laughter to your hectic and stressful life.

I came across this video sometime back in an entrepreneurship forum when the moderator posted this up. Absolutely hilarious if you ask me.

Sit back and enjoy!

Hope you find it as funny as I did. 

The folly of overdependence. Are you guilty of it?

Recently, Indonesia banned the sale of sand to Singapore, citing environmental problems as a result of over harvesting of sand. This move send shockwaves among the building and construction industry here.

The implications are huge. Construction projects have to be put on hold. The price of sand from other sources, have risen with this sudden surge of demand, meaning significantly more expenses will have to be incurred!

Have you ever faced a similar situation, whereby your partner, supplier or worker have suddenly left you in a lurch without warning, leaving you to face all the s**t that ensures alone?

I know for sure, many people I know have. Personally I have experienced this before. And it is definitely NOT NICEEEE!

Focusing is a virtue I always advocate, especially when it is investment-related. However when it comes to work issues, I will prefer to diversify and not over rely on someone.

Ask yourself these few questions (all the more so for Biz owners):

• Is there anyone on your team that is not indispensable (everyone is expendable, and yes, including YOU)?
• Are their ideals and beliefs aligned with yours?