Monday, March 19, 2012

"The Essential 55" by Ron Clark

Rule 9
“Always say thank you when I give you something. If you do not say it within 3 seconds after receiving the item, I will take it back. There is no excuse for not showing appreciation.”

Rule 10
“When you are given something from someone, never insult that person by making negative comments about the gift or by insinuating that it wasn’t appreciated”

Hmm specifically I want to stressed Rule 9 and 10 by Ron Clark. Well, both rules are not just for kids but also for grown up. Why sometime it's so hard for some people to show some appreciation. Is it so hard to say simple words (thank you or just tq) but could bring great impact to others. Is it because of the "do not know how to express the appreciation" or due to the "upbringing" or due to the "culture" or due to the "shyness". For whatever reasons, we must educate our kids soon as the know how to talk. I do hear parent teach their toddler the word "tima kacih", absolutely coz they can't pronounced it well but I believe that is an example of how we do nurture the good values starting from young ages. Sometime and most of the time I'm sure how the words "thank you" might change the world. The word "thank you" could also established some kind of bond, connection among strangers. So do always appreciate what ever good deeds happened to us. Don't ever forget to say thank you and appreciated the good things received, nevertheless it is tangible or not. And when you want to express the appreciation please do with the honesty in your heart. Because it's very obvious when you say something that you do not mean it. Because when it comes from the sincere heart, it will obviously appear on your face. And one more thing when thanking or appreciating, do it in such a way that is pleased. Either the tone of voice or the body language shown, it's really matter. Never ever say bad thing of what people gave you, even sometime you don't need the thing but do show that you are pleased with it.

Enough with rule 9 and 10 I guessed.

Lets proceed with Rule 49 , 50 and 55.

Rule 49
"Stand up for what you believe in. You shouldn't take no for an answer if your heart and mind are leading you in a direction that you feel strongly about."

Rule 49 is so true. Do hold tight to whatever you think is right and stand up for it. This is where you should fight for what you believe in. No doubt, when you disagree with someone's idea, you will find ways to strike the point of views given. Yet, do not offended them coz it's so immature to say bad things to others view or opinion. it doesn't matter to have split idea and different point of view, but we must be strong enough to defend our believe yet at the same time think of yourself in other people's shoe. And the most of it, if you dislike the opponent's view, just disagree with the view only, never hate the people him/herself.

Rule 50
"Be positive and enjoy life. Some things just aren't worth getting upset over. Keep everything in perspective and focus on the good in your life."

I like this rule. That's is why we should see the world in a positive way only. When we set to see it positive, then the eyes will transfer the information to our brain, and later our brain will process the information and will effect our body system. Good health more or less, comes from this perspective. You shall smile, think of good things only and the aura effect your brain again, and you will enjoy your life very much. Do learn to accept what fate has destined for you. Be grateful to God always.

Rule 55
“Be the best person you can be.”

Off all the rules, I think Ron Clark has saved the best to the last. I like like like this rule. So whatever our doing always attempt to do it better. If you are a muslim than be the best muslim ever, if you are a child be the best child in the world. If you are a mother, equip yourself well enough and be the best mother that your child would be proud of. And if you are a teacher, then do educate your student to be the best student ever exist in the world.

Enough for now. Time to sleep.

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