GALVANIZD

I recently did a bi-annual review of the “General State of Things” in my life and concluded (like the majority of people) that I wasn’t entirely happy with the way things are.

Perhaps it’s the high standards that I have set for myself and consciously decide to adhere to. In anything I’m highly interested where I choose to devote my time and energy, I dive into it and go as deep as possible. By my diving into a particular interest I may have (say public speaking), I aim for not only competency but mastery. Read the rest of this entry →

This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. – George Bernard Shaw

Last year, I had undertook a one month challenge to raise $5000 for the SickKids Foundation in conjunction with the release of the movie “Transformers” – a childhood passion of mine – on what was supposed to be released on my birthday, but released on July 3^rd instead. The end result was $4230 raised for SickKids as opposed to the original $5000, and an unforgettable and truly empowering experience. Read the rest of this entry →