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Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-28015255591615899832010-12-03T05:20:00.000+08:002010-12-03T05:20:08.294+08:00The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination | Harvard MagazineI watched this video of a speech by JK Rowling at Harvard Graduation. It is a mind opener. For that, Ms Rowling, I thank you. That speech affected me more than any of Harry's adventure.The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination | Harvard MagazineAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-68610720452636003182010-10-21T03:42:00.001+08:002010-10-21T03:42:09.827+08:00This is definitely going out of hand..I am the most liberal and modern Muslim you will ever see. I love fashion and I love creativity. But this is definitely not the way Islamic Fashion should be.Amplify’d from www.tranungkite.netSee more at www.tranungkite.net See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/dcxxAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-89568023612048890522010-10-12T09:49:00.001+08:002010-10-12T09:49:17.600+08:00Don't quit. Not yet.. Give it another few rounds.I read this from a newsletter by BFM (Business FM). We always talk about persistence in Business. We always talk about how practice makes perfect. But what we don't really explain is the result that will come for doing so. Here it is..
According to the National Sales Association, 80% of sales are made on the 5th -12th contact:
* 2% of sales are made on the 1st contact
* 3% of sales are made on Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-79657780917297402752010-10-12T09:03:00.001+08:002010-10-12T09:03:33.107+08:00This should be exercised dailyFor your own safety, why don't you make it a daily routine. 3 times in the morning and 3 times in the evening.Amplify’d from www.darussyifa.orgSee more at www.darussyifa.org See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/cbrkAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-42523869020529313912010-08-27T12:03:00.001+08:002010-08-27T12:03:35.224+08:00So you think that your life sucks?.. Why don't you reinvent it then?3 Secrets to Reinventing Your Life
Michelle Gamble-Risley is not only the owner of a business she successfully reinvented, she’s also the author of Second Bloom: 10 Steps to Reinvent, Rejuvenate and Realize a New Life. The book provides a 10-step strategic process for reinventing yourself and your life, with a particular focus on women. Here are Gamble-Risley’s top tips for reinventing yourself:Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-12246350568396254612010-08-18T18:44:00.001+08:002010-08-18T18:44:55.656+08:00Breaking your fast without breaking your blessings..As the Ramadhan Buffet continues its tradition, you might want to ask yourself which outlet have been certified as Halal.
After all, you are what you it. Here's the list.Amplify’d from www.halal.gov.my SENARAI HOTEL & RESORT YANG MENDAPAT SIJIL HALAL MALAYSIA (JAKIM)[SIJIL MASIH SAH] Bil.Nama Hotel @ Resort[ Nama Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-39877832819353293972010-07-24T12:06:00.000+08:002010-07-24T12:06:45.750+08:00Stuck and draggingly slow are you?This week's main issue. My friend decided that it's time for him to make a huge step forward and out of his current situation. He made the move, he attracted offers that support his intention and actions.. yet, he still feels like he's stuck at the same place. As we look deeper into the situation, he forgot to cut lose of his old baggage. Those emotional habit that comes with it. Now, he realise Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-50201792340898197722010-07-09T11:36:00.000+08:002010-07-09T11:36:20.390+08:00Paul McCartney Surprises Fans at Ringo Birthday Gig | Rolling Stone MusicPaul McCartney Surprises Fans at Ringo Birthday Gig | Rolling Stone MusicThe living legend shows us what true friendship really means.Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-11166783047671259952010-07-08T16:07:00.000+08:002010-07-08T16:07:31.697+08:00TED: Ideas worth spreadingTED: Ideas worth spreadingThis is where great people with great ideas get together and share their thoughts and opinion. I wish that I could someday attend the event.With that note.. I'm back Blogging!!.. After almost 2 years of hiatus. Let's go crazy!!Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-43418237058184239652009-07-10T01:46:00.001+08:002009-07-10T02:03:48.358+08:00RECESSION : What's the most valuable investment?This is what I read from a newsletter I subscribe on my email. I guess it's worth sharing it here..What's the most valuable investment?Dear Amiruddin,Warren Buffet was asked not too long ago what investments were the most important during this economic recession. His response was that the most important investment you could make was in yourself. Looking at the 48% decline in my mutual fund Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-81180858535401099522009-02-24T07:33:00.002+08:002009-02-24T07:42:05.547+08:00Time to think & act a bit faster.. RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOWFound this Presentation on Youtube. Interesting facts about the world and how things have changed in the way we do things and the speed it progresses. While this presentation mainly to get the attention of the Americans, I can't help wondering how this would affect Malaysia and most of it's people who rather live in denial, being ignorant, and try to avoid any changes from happening to them or Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-30270611814658379582009-01-28T09:38:00.004+08:002009-01-29T03:35:23.229+08:00WHY?? That's all you need to know.John Maxwell - How Do You Define Success? from SUCCESS magazine on Vimeo.IN the journey through life. We all are given equal chances. All of us are given 24 hours for each day. We breathe oxygen. Problems that we face are at par with the stakes we're getting. Then what seperates between the loser, the midiocre, the upper-midiocre (successful but not successful enough) and the highly Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-59628353386565057772009-01-02T10:56:00.003+08:002009-01-02T11:20:53.635+08:00I've seen better days ( If you're up for it...)Hey, It's not too late to wish everybody HAPPY NEW YEAR & SALAM MAAL HIJRAH.. For those of you who still have not make any solid resolution for the new year, not to worry, Chinese New Year is just around the corner.. Anyway, what happened in 2008? One main theme for sure.. CHANGE. Although not much for the better, I'm sure we all hope for it to be the best it would be. What about 2009? I'm Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-75113579450661154352008-12-20T08:31:00.003+08:002008-12-20T08:55:49.757+08:00Yakin kamu menanti diriku yang sering keliru..This is definitely a short entry. If you're longing for a good song and a good video by a Malaysian band.. OR if you have always believe that our local bands is never as good as just about anybody outside Malaysia..OR You are actually a fan and a music appreciator. Then, watch this video 'Cinta' by Nitrus. It's the new single from their current album. If a band have the passion to keep doing Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-5941939457137211102008-12-07T12:16:00.003+08:002008-12-07T12:43:37.001+08:00Plain and Simple..When you need to look for information, you Google it. When you need to learn more about anything online, you Podcast.BUT, that would not happen until you know what a podcast is. Maybe you're an Accountant, a Lawyer, a teacher or worst still.. a Politician where your field of work does not catch up with the ever growing WEB 2.0 technology for the masses. What would you do to catch up with the restAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-33440847545162262492008-11-26T09:31:00.002+08:002008-11-26T09:38:20.227+08:00A night with no broadband connectionLast week, the broadband connection was down on the eve of my wedding anniversary. As I browse through the photos that I got on this notebook. I realised that it has been quite some time since I last play around with photoshop. Here's my creativity. (Or what's left of it..)ENJOYAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-84254526558652301502008-11-08T11:20:00.003+08:002008-11-08T11:29:00.300+08:00So, are you a loser with a big L on your forehead?Throughout life, you'll find many quitters. We're thought to be quitters. The idea of living happily ever after is actually living a life with no risk, not trying anything new and if there's anybody else whose life otherwise and being considered successful.. just tell yourself "he is just lucky".OK, I've been telling people otherwise but yet they use my life instead as a benchmark. Here's a videoAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-8645261057007425052008-11-07T20:12:00.002+08:002008-11-07T20:21:03.026+08:00Maybe he's trying to qualify for Raja Lawak season 3Usually I do not want to comment on issues wrote by another blogger. Nor would I make any remarks on petty issues made out of tabloid-like reporting.Unfortunately, I have to rule this one out. Patrick Teoh do have a point here. Here's his view on the issue of Norman Hakim's 'unfortunate' event.Norman Hakim, you get the award for originality in bulls**t.There might be something lost in translationAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-38323293631489220922008-10-01T00:49:00.000+08:002008-10-01T00:49:00.715+08:00With all our heart (Lots & lots of them..) Hope you have a wonderful celebration with your loved ones..Hope you have a safe journey to wherever your going..Hope you have a renewed spirit & inspired to always be in pursuit of a better future..Most of all.. We hope there's no single moment from you that you abandon your own hope for something better.Minnal Eid' Wal Faidzin..Salam AidilfitriENDAmiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-24213549762150818132008-09-28T07:53:00.003+08:002008-09-28T08:42:30.271+08:00Celebration of LoveWhat's your life purpose? There's a reason to everything. Everything happens for a reason. But, do you ever thought about (I do mean really give it a thought..)the reasons behind all the things that you've done, your daily activities and whatever things that you may do in the future? Think about it. If every single life have it's purpose. What would yours be?If there's a reason to all the doings Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-20500216118484886012008-09-20T06:22:00.004+08:002008-09-20T06:33:17.917+08:00Accept certain inalienable truths.. (that you must)Here's a song that need to be aired to public every few years as reminder. I first heard this song somewhere in 1998-1999. Now, after almost 10 years, the advise still fresh.. In fact, it seems more relevant now.ENJOYSUNCREEN (everybody's free)Ladies and Gentlemen,Wear sunscreenIf I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be It. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-10481720773709941192008-08-29T21:41:00.002+08:002008-08-29T21:57:03.481+08:00You're more than who you think you areHere's a cliche' statement .. "Each one of us are special in our own way". Yes, some of you already vomit on your own computer by the time you finish reading the last word of the sentence. (I'm sorry.. you are that bad huh??)Anyway, as cliche' as the statement is, there are some truth in it. Here's why..1. If we believe that every Gods' creation have it's purpose, then we too have a purpose to Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7797337.post-43972385947823857892008-08-27T21:09:00.002+08:002008-08-27T21:28:49.088+08:00With courage, you can set things right ..The Jakarta trip was awesome. It was fun. It was crazy..(Only crazy people makes crazy money) Above all, the most valuable lesson being reminded around us that week... The possibilities we could have by staying together as ONE.Even the Olympics are conveying the same message. "One World, One Dream". (yes, of course that would worry some power hungry fools into thinking maybe there's only One Amiruddin Karimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157417209359245058noreply@blogger.com0