The Sunday Paper
I've always liked reading the Sunday Times, mainly 'cos it's 88pages in 3 parts as opposed to the average daily newspapers' 216 pages in 8 parts. I think we can do without the information-overload once a week.
I also have this habit of keeping the best for last, namely the Comics and Horoscopes section in the Sunday-Lifestyle paper. But now and then (not always, unfortunately), we get to read a treat of an article from Ms. Sumiko Tan, who writes in the 'Reflect' section.
If there ever was a writer I admire, it's Sumiko Tan. She's up-front with her feelings and her life, and I feel that she speaks the truth, right from her heart. Never mind if she's talking about zits, her travel plans, her work scene, her dog, her view-on-life..i feel, i know, it's the truth. Here's someone trusts you enough to tell you something truthful. (well, of couurrseee you could think that she and whoever else is making things up to get increased readership, but let's try to be simple and leave the marketing ploys out of this for once).
And I also like her analysis on things..maybe it's 'cos i think along the same lines as her and can connect with her analyses. Like her article today. She was writing about World Cup 2006 and how winning the games can be applied to climbing up the corporate ladder. Some excerpts:
I also have this habit of keeping the best for last, namely the Comics and Horoscopes section in the Sunday-Lifestyle paper. But now and then (not always, unfortunately), we get to read a treat of an article from Ms. Sumiko Tan, who writes in the 'Reflect' section.
If there ever was a writer I admire, it's Sumiko Tan. She's up-front with her feelings and her life, and I feel that she speaks the truth, right from her heart. Never mind if she's talking about zits, her travel plans, her work scene, her dog, her view-on-life..i feel, i know, it's the truth. Here's someone trusts you enough to tell you something truthful. (well, of couurrseee you could think that she and whoever else is making things up to get increased readership, but let's try to be simple and leave the marketing ploys out of this for once).
And I also like her analysis on things..maybe it's 'cos i think along the same lines as her and can connect with her analyses. Like her article today. She was writing about World Cup 2006 and how winning the games can be applied to climbing up the corporate ladder. Some excerpts:
“Talent is No.1--- To win football or in the working world, there's no running
away from the need to have talent. You must be blessed with it -- loads of it.
... But it makes up (I'd say) 70 per cent. Whether you finally reach the top
also depends on your strategy (10%), opportunities that come your way (10%) and
pure luck (10%).”
“Don’t peak too early – The teams that eventually win big tournaments are theWell..just a little bit from Sumiko Tan, but it really does make you think a bit more about life. Neat analysis.
ones who play so-so during the group stages so that they don’t burn out, but
peak at the right time. … In the same way, you should work smart in the
office. There’s no need to give 150 % to every assignment. Pace yourself and
reserve the big effort for work that will get you recognized.”
posted by Yamini at
12:55 PM
1 Comments:
i hate reading sumiko tan, i dont think its about her trusting you enough to open up her heart, its her liking the sound of her own voice more than saying something. oh hell, im guilty of it too. i like cherian george's writing many many, but he's stopped writing.
there was this huge furore that sumiko started, over the peeling of a prawn, i wonder if anyone remembers all the turd she was churning.
ok then, you sound like a sweet girl, and i stumbled.
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