Zoom into Reality and Zip the Fluff

by: admin | Total views: 102 | Word Count: 394 | View PDF | Print View

I can’t remember how many times when I ask my friends
exactly what the problem is, their reply would always be five to ten
minutes of continual beating around the bush excuses, instead of
explaining in two to three sentences what the problem really is. My
father was the kind of guy who “tell it as it is.” There was no “well,
maybe, unless, perhaps, or nearly, it was either a “yes” or a “no”. So
even in my early childhood, I learned really fast to always be clear,
objective, honest and straightforward with him or else I won’t get
anywhere.

Now that I am a little older, I am very much
appreciative of my father’s attitude, although sometimes it was
frustrating to get a “tell it as it is” reply. However, as I observe my
friends in how they handle problems and make choices, I can’t tell you
how many minutes, hours and days they waste “beating around the bush”.
Their skill of making up their minds and taking advantage of beneficial
opportunities was often disappointing. Life waits for no one. Nobody
owes you anything. Opportunities come and go in an instant. What you
decide today, affects tomorrow. The difference between victory and
defeat could be measured in .001 of a second difference.

I challenge you to set a clear and straightforward
vision for your future. When positive opportunities arise, you seize
the moment and never look back. When problems arise, you zip the fluff,
you cut down the bush, admit your problems, admit your weaknesses and
fix them. There’s nothing worse than constantly giving excuses and
never fixing the problem. Think of how long you’ll last in your future
career if you always responded to your boss, “it’s not my fault.”

The top 1-2% of teens that later arise to becoming
great, powerful and respected society members learned early, the lesson
of accepting the situation and making the most of it. It doesn’t matter
if you or your parents live in luxury or bare essentials, abusive
parents, suicidal/drugs/alcoholic friends or family members,
disability/cancer or disease, bullied constantly, harassed, denied of
necessities, or tragic and emotional moments, powerful and effective
teens learn to accept what has happened, zoom into reality and zip the
fluff. An old proverb rings true “if it’s going to be, it’s up to me”.

About the Author

Known as The Miao, Lin Miao Executive Director of LinCity.com - http://www.lincity.com - The Ultimate Online Teen City, is labeled as one of the most powerful and inspirational teen speaker in the subject of Teen Leadership. He is also the Chief Information Officer for United Planet - The Largest Cultural Exchange - lin@lincity.com

Rating: Not yet rated

Comments

Add Comment

Copy and Paste Article Code.

Remember: The article body, title, author bio and links may not be changed or removed. By publishing this article, you agree to all the terms in our Terms of Service.

More articles in this Category

1: How To Select The Best Store For Children’s Formal Wear
2: Choosing a Plush Toy for a Toddler
3: Finding Toys Real Cheap
4: Legal Protection for Same-Sex Couples
5: Zoom into Reality and Zip the Fluff