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They sound so familiar and real… Sometimes they are there to make you feel better - it’s so ironic…

1) “We will do it” means “You will do it”.

2) “You have done a great job” means “More work to be given to you”.

3) “We are working on it” means “We have not yet started working on the same”.

4) “Tomorrow first thing in the morning” means “It’s not getting done… At least not tomorrow!”.

5) “After discussion we will decide - I am very open to views” means “I have already decided, I will tell you what to do”.

6) “There was a slight miscommunication” means “We had actually lied”.

7) “Let’s call a meeting and discuss” means “I have no time now, will talk later”.

8) “We can always do it” means “We actually cannot do the same on time”.

9) “We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight extension of the deadline” means “The project is screwed up, we cannot deliver on time.”

10) “We had slight differences of opinion” means “We had actually fought”.

11) “Make a list of the work that you do and let’s see how I can help you” means “Anyway you have to find a way out no help from me”.

12) “You should have told me earlier” means “Well even if you told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference!”

13) “We need to find out the real reason” means “Well I will tell you where your fault is”.

14) “Well… family is important, your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected” means “Well you know…”.

15) “We are a team” means “I am not the only one to be blamed”.

16) “That’s actually a good question” means “I do not know anything about it”.

17) “Hmmm, looks interesting” means “What an ugly piece of crap!”

18) “I have a lot of things on my tab today.” means “I need to change several things that will take about an hour.”

19) “All the Best” means ” You are in trouble”.

20) “We will take that offline” means “Shut up and forget it”. - contributed by segnick

21) “How are we going to do this moving forward” means “Don’t F*$%^ it up again” - contributed by sucker

22) “The team needs to agree if we will go ahead with this decision” means “I am not going down alone if this screws up” - contributed by sucker

Do you want to add anything? *chuckles*

We don’t beat the reaper by living longer, we beat it by living well.

Good things come from those who expect it and bad things leave those who leave it alone.

You know you are in deep need of moral support and strong willpower (to pick yourself up) when you start to read all these motivational sentences…

If you’re remarkable, amazing or just plain spectacular, you probably shouldn’t have a resume at all.

I’m not sure whether I can truly believe in this argument. But I don’t mind giving it a try since everything is turning online now. In fact, I have submitted a totally unconventional resume before, only to be turned down because I didn’t have the design qualifications (they thought I have).

Nonetheless, this article by Seth Godin is a good read - an inspiring one. It has spurred me to really think of what I want to achieve with my website.

…our character, our basic identity, does not have to be hurt at all. In fact, our most difficult experiences become the crucibles that forge our character and develop the internal powers, the freedom to handle difficult circumstances in the future and to inspire others to do so as well.
from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, page 73

This quote actually has similar values as “My Cup of Tea“.

As year 2007 is coming to an end, I am reflecting… whether I’ve grown stronger and more resilient throughout my working days, and whether I’ve learnt valuable life lessons.

I think… I still can absorb more… and definitely need to.

Throw the sh*t at me!