Kalahkan Musuh Terbesarmu ! !

Horatio Nelson selalu mengalami mabuk laut setiap kali berlayar sepanjang hayatnya. Tetapi dia tidak mau menyerah terhadap kekurangannya tersebut. Kelemahannya itu tidak menyurutkan kecintaannya pada laut. Nelson memutuskan menjadi anggota angkatan laut Kerajaan Inggris. Perlahan-lahan karirnya naik sampai akhirnya Nelson berhasil menjadi komandan AL Inggris yang ditakuti itu.

Dalam pertempuran melawan pasukan Napoleon, Nelson berhasil menang. Nelson tidak saja belajar untuk hidup bersama kelemahannya, dia mengalahkannya; dan dengan mengalahkan kelemahannya, dia berhasil mengalahkan salah satu tokoh terbesar dalam sejarah.

Bagaimana dengan Anda? Apa kelemahan terbesar yang menghalangi Anda menggapai keberhasilan? Dan sebagaimana Lord Nelson, mampukah Anda menaklukkan "musuh" terbesar Anda itu?


http://www.nexusnexia.com/Kebijaksanaan-60-Detik/musuh-terbesar-nelson.html

My 70% value friendships

You love your friends very much - so much so that it's actually quite a worry. You may not be able to cope very well when you do lose somebody's friendship. You are a very sensitive and fragile person, and are therefore likely to get upset easily. You care for your friends and are willing to do anything that they ask you to do. Sometimes this can make your friends think that you are a bit of a nuisance. Nevertheless, people do really love you because your highest priority is your friends.


http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test78.aspx

Other Perspective About Me

You are always cheerful and charming. You never get too serious with people when they're around, but when you are alone, you think carefully about what they have said. That's because you don't want anyone to see you being too somber. Your personality means you have a lot of friends and you are often the center of attention. Many people who fall into this category become artists and movie stars, perhaps fame could be yours in the future as well.


http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test79.aspx

An Analysis Said About Me

and the analysis said about me, how am I looking for love :

You desire a love that will last forever. You are quite serious about finding this type of love, and that's why you think carefully about the men that you meet before deciding whether you could really love them. You don't just develop a crush on someone overnight: you look at a person's personality and other aspects of their life before deciding to form an attachment. If a guy doesn't meet your expectations, you would rather be alone. Your love has to be perfect. Be careful though, you could be missing out on some worthy relationships because your standards are so high.

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test80.aspx

Another view of me - 2

1. You are a very serious person. You tend to be quiet and well behaved, and you don't have a great deal of self-confidence. You prefer to be alone rather than with friends and that could make you a little less interesting to certain types of guys. You are very attractive in an individual kind of way, and this means it can take people a little while to get to like you.
2. You really care about other people's feelings and are quite serious about the issues that affect your life. You are sincere, and your concern for the well-being of others makes many people want to be your friend.
3. You are a bright, cheerful and bubbly person. You are thoughtful and considerate, and like to have fun. Everybody feels comfortable around you because of your pleasant nature. When you walk into a room, people's eyes are likely to be drawn to you because of your charm.
4. Your peers think of you as a fun person, but sometimes you can be a little irresponsible. You can be somewhat childish, and can try to ignore the fact that you will one day need to really grow up and be a mature adult! Perhaps you could start reading good books; they might help you look at the world in a different light. You do want to be taken seriously, right?
5. Your boyfriend believes that you are a strong and independent person. Your confidence and cheerfulness make you an attractive person to be around, but sometimes you need to pay more attention to what other people, including your boyfriend, are thinking.


http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test81.aspx

Another view of me - 1

Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
 
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are not looking merely for a girl/boyfriend - you are looking for your life partner. Perhaps you should be more open-minded about who you spend time with. The person you are looking for might hide their charm under their exterior.
 
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
 
The seriousness of your love:
You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?
 
Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.
 
The right job for you:
You have many goals and want to achieve as much as you can. The jobs you enjoy are those that let you burn off your considerable excess energy.
 
How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.
 
What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
 
Who is your true self:
You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.


http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

Lebah, Lalat, dan Michelangelo (dikutip oleh Maulana Nurhadi) E-Development

Dalam buku In Search of Excellence (Tom Peters & R.H. Waterman), ada secuil cerita menarik dari Gordon Siu. Siu menceritakan tentang eksperimen di mana beberapa ekor lebah dan beberapa ekor lalat ditempatkan di dalam sebuah botol. Botol tersebut lalu diletakkan horisontal (memanjang) dengan bagian pantatnya yang tertutup dihadapkan ke jendela yang terkena sinar matahari, sementara bagian leher botol yang terbuka membelakangi jendela.

Lebah-lebah, yang terkenal sebagai salah satu serangga tercerdas, mati-matian berusaha keluar dari botol dengan terbang menuju ke arah jendela. Kecerdasan mereka mengajarkan kalau arah tercepat untuk pulang ke rumah adalah dengan keluar dari jendela. Karena itu, mereka bertekad terbang menuju ke arah jendela apa pun resikonya. Namun karena arah tersebut tertutup bagian belakang botol, usaha mereka berakhir tragis. Para lebah akan mencoba sampai satu per satu mati kecapaian.

Sementara lalat, yang terkenal sebagai serangga bodoh dengan otak secuil, terbang kesana kemari tanpa tujuan yang jelas. Walau demikian, perlahan-lahan tapi pasti, satu per satu dari mereka berhasil menemukan jalan keluar melalui leher botol.

Apa artinya hasil eksperimen tersebut buat kita?

Kecerdasan, ternyata bukanlah modal utama buat sukses, terutama bila aturan permainan berubah drastis. Lebah yang cerdas memang akan mencapai tujuan lebih cepat dibanding lalat bila mereka tidak terperangkap di dalam botol tersebut. Tetapi begitu lingkungan berubah (terperangkap di dalam botol yang diletakkan membelakangi jendela), kecerdasan mereka berbuah bencana. Justru upaya coba-coba yang dilakukan lalat adalah strategi yang lebih tepat. Kecerdasan kadang bisa membutakan kita dengan membuat kita melihat masalah melalui kaca mata kuda. Kita hanya bisa melihat satu arah saja tanpa mempertimbangkan kemungkinan lain, sementara untuk menghadapi perubahan, fleksibilitas lebih dibutuhkan. (Seperti kata pepatah: bila kita memegang palu, semua kelihatan seperti paku.)

Namun perlu diingat, kita ini hanya manusia yang bukan hanya memiliki pikiran namun juga perasaan, maka biarlah pikiran itu memberontak hingga tak mampu dibendung lagi oleh perasaan.


Disamping itu, sebagai tambahan mari kita lihat cerita Michelangelo berikut ini:

Ketika seorang wanita muda mengunjungi studio Michelangelo, dia terkagum-kagum dengan patung-patung karya seniman besar tersebut dan berkata, "Saya tidak tahu memahat begitu mudah. Saya pasti bisa melakukannya juga."

Michelangelo menjawab, "Tentu saja Anda bisa. Apa yang Anda butuhkan hanyalah batu besar, sebuah pahat, dan palu. Lalu Anda tinggal membuang bagian-bagian yang tidak Anda butuhkan."

Demikianlah dengan Anda dan kita semua. Anda adalah mahakarya yang indah. Semua potensi untuk berhasil sudah ada di dalam diri Anda. Apa yang dibutuhkan hanyalah membuang bagian-bagian yang menghalangi Anda untuk menjadi "indah".

-Maximus, oct 21 2009-
http://www.nexusnexia.com/Table/Kebijaksanaan-60-Detik/ dengan modifikasi penulis.