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“Goals are the very basis of any success. It is in fact the definition of success. The best definition of success I’ve ever found goes like this, “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal.” Or in some cases the pursuit of a worthy “ideal.” It’s a beautiful definition of success. It means that anyone who’s on course toward the fulfillment of a goal is successful.”
- Earl Nightingale, Success: A Worthy Destination

I love this passage. It reminds me of Aude Aliquid Dignum, which means Dare Something Worthy. While people define success differently, it comes down to a feeling. So, the question to day is:

What are the 5 things that must happen in 2012 that would make you FEEL like it’s a success?

Think of it it’s the end of 2012 and there are 5 big chapters in your book of 2012. What would each chapter’s story about? When I’m answering this question, I want to make sure that they are BIG enough that makes me feel a little bit scared and nervous but also excited at the same time. It is scary, for me at least. But I guess I’m supposed to dare myself today. » Read the rest of this entry «

When we (Mira, Amelia, Nana and I) were vacationing to Belitung, trapped at our hotel during the thunderstorm as we’re finishing our breakfast, I remember Amelia asked us this question:

What are your 3 BEST Life Lessons from the past 12 months?

Interesting. Everyone was quiet. This was an important question for me because if I didn’t learn anything in the past year, then it was just time passed – with no meaning, no worth, no growth. Yet, I find that it’s not really that easy to answer such a straightforward answer. How am I supposed to summarize 12 months in 3 things? This took me the whole day to ponder.

As I look back, here are my 3 Best Life Lessons of 2011: » Read the rest of this entry «

What is life without celebrations, right? We look back into our lives, we remember all the bad stuff, but how often do we cherish the great ones? Well, in this day 2, my question is:

What can I celebrate from the past 12 months? What achievements, moments of pride, special moments that were beautiful, meaningful and can give me a boost of positive energy?

The answer(s), I somewhat wrote it on the last day of November, when I was freaking about when the year was about to end. Here’s my list:

1. Rode elephants through Lampung’s jungle, getting attacked by leeches. Yet, cannot wait for another adventure.

2. Started a new job with crazy group of peeps who inspire me greatly – who have become my new family and new playground.

3. Started #sexylifetips.

4. Had fun with my new Sony Nex-5 everywhere. I mean, everywhere.

5. Said goodby to Oom Chandra. » Read the rest of this entry «

So, I am marking on my calendar, the 1st day of this experiment and the 30th day. Why you ask? So that I have a sense of goal, achievement and commitment. To ask myself, can I really commit myself to do this everyday for 30 days, is not exactly a question I can answer with ease. But I WANT TO. I NEED TO.

The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.
- Vince Lombardi

And so, this is my first day of my ‘commitment to excellence’.

But marking a calendar is not enough. I have to answer the question:

• Will I truly commit to this 30 days experiment?
• And WHY?

The answer for me:

• Yes. I will make sure I will do this for 10 minutes every day in the morning. That’s how I can commit to it.
• Why? Because I want to see if I have the perseverance and passion to actually make this year the best year ever. Because I know great and amazing things will happen when I have focus. I don’t know what miracles will come, but I know I’m attracting it as long as I am consistent. This will be my journey.

So, what about you? Will you take this challenge with me? All you have to do is answer those 2 questions

So, in the blessing and excitement of the turning of the year, I once again decided to do another experiment. Consistent with my @2012theme which is “To Fall in Love with Life Once Again”, I’d like to see what would happen if I commit to make inspired actions everyday for 30 days. Making this to be my best year yet.

YOU can do it with me if you want.

What is it going to be?
Well, I’m going to ask a question every day that we can answer together. It’s that simple. The inspired action would just be answering that question and acting upon it.

What do we need?
Well, all we need is a journal. Or a smart phone. I like to email myself all my answers so that I know I’ve answered them. But for this purpose, I have a special journal too.

What do we get out of it?
I wish I can give you some comfort or some kind of guarantee but I can’t. Like I said, it’s an experiment. My hypothesis is inspired by this saying I heard “the way you start your day will determine the way you live your day.” So, this experiment is a two-part: (1) Ensuring I start my day with some inspired thoughts and actions, (2) Ensuring I start my year strong at the same time. And if I can inspire myself for 30 days in a row, I wonder how exciting life must be.

Dare something worthy. That’s what I’m doing this year. Starting now. Want to join me?