The Highest Twin Tower in the World is truelly a site, make sure to visit it when in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We missed going up the top though because Tickets (FREE) ran out early. We came afterlunch and so we missed it. If you are going, try getting tickets early in the morning to avoid disappointment.
Just below the Petronas Tower is a mall called Suria that offers a wide variety of Designer Brands.
By the way Digital cameras like Olympus or Canon are cheaper in KL Sentral by about P5K than in the Philippines, my friend, Julie Labitag, got an Olympus FE 190 for RM 699 (P10K), exchange Rate is 1 Malayrian Ringgit = P 15 Pesos, when we checked the price in an SM Mall store , its almost P15,000 plus.
Petronas was stunning at night…our Camera went low batt 
missed getting a shot, coz Genting heights took so much of it.
It was really fun seeing real life Barbie while in Suria Mall in Malaysia because my sisters Romina, Rich and I enjoyed collecting some when we were kids. We have very good kid time play memories and Barbie was a big part of those wonderful times. I wish my sisters saw them too, I am sure they would love it.
Mac was the sponsor who did the make up. There were about five (5) Barbie Models, including Ken who modeled. My mom even made some clothes for our Barbie Dolls then hehe…
I think people never really outgrow playing, only the games change, would you agree?
When you have a fight, and hurt each other, does somebody really win? Is it wise to win the argument but lose the person? Let us try to attack the issue, but not the person, especially if the person you are fighting with means a lot to you!
FIGHT FAIR! Here are 4 TIPS to Successful Fighting that I learned when I went to a Personal Leadership for Unlimited Success Seminar which surely helped improve my relationships.
1. Use a Code - Agree on a Code to use signalling you need to settle an issue (ex. Level UP)
When ever you have an issue, tell the other person that you need to “Level Up” meaning you need to talk about something you want didn’t like and want settled.
Ex. “Let’s have a “Level Up” tonight”
“Mag Level Up tayo mamya ha…”
2. Two Minute Rounds
Take 2 minute turns to say what you want to say. If you called the fight (”Level Up”), be the first to speak and explain your issues in two minutes. Allow the other person to explain his/side for 2 minutes, too, but (really listen while he speaks)
Most often than not, by your third (3rd) round of 2 minute turns, your issues will be settled, and clearly discussed.
3. No Vulgarities. (Walang Bastusan)
Attack the issue not the person. Try not to say curses, or ill words that you will later regret saying… Never attack the person, only the issue, or the behavior but never the person.
Try not to say things like “you are such an idiot..or tanga ka kasi” statements like this is not going to help… Just say, “i didn’t like what you did…..this is how i felt (say if you were insulted, etc.), its okey to talk about your feelings, and attack the act that caused the feeling, not the person who did it.
4. Make Amends
If you are the person who did wrong, make amends, by doing or giving something tangible, something that can be felt or touched to Erase your offense.
Ex.
You came late to your meeting…Offer to treat for coffee or something…
You did not fulfill a promise…give a gift, even simple ones.
3 WAYS to a HOT Communication.
H.O.T! - Honest…Open…Trusting…
To have a HOT Communication is 3 sure ways to strengthen a relationship, whether its for personal or business.
1. Honest, sa tagalog po…Tapat
Tell only the truth, be honest with yourself and others.
Be honest to admit what you feel.
2. Open, sa tagalog po…Bukas Loob at isip
Have an open mind about what the other person has to say, try not
to make assumptions.
3. Trusting, sa tagalog po …Mapagtiwala
Trust that the other person is telling the truth, be the first to start
trusting.
Try using “I PREFER” to a Hotter Relationship…
“I prefer…”
State your preference and enjoy better treatment, instead of telling the other person what he did wrong, simply say what you want…like
“I prefer that you open the car door for me…” (Guys, this is pogi points for you if you do this, women still like being with a gentleman. Even if you have remotes on your car hehe)
“I prefer that you do it this way…”
In tagalog po “Nais ko sana”…”Gusto ko sana…”
“Nais ko sana mag out of town tayo sa summer sa boracay….”
“Nais ko sana, mag sabi ka kung gagabihin ka…”
“Nais ko sana kumain tayo sa labas mamayang gabi…”
Doing the above made life better for me…
The above may seem cliche, but it does work! Try it..
Does a good impression really matter in business? I say YES. I remember my friend Jun, who is a very successful Network Marketer telling me about how he chooses a Financial Manager. He needed one because he didn’t know about investing, he was splurging on buying Mercedes Benz’s, and a Ferrari and was advised to re-evaluate his spending and get a Financial Advisor, if he wants to grow his earnings.
Then he goes hunting, he calls several Financial Firms and asks to be visited and sent some papers to go thru. As the each one arrives, he looks from his window to check some things out on the person sent, like:
- What car they’re driving, is it clean, is it well kept? Jun thinks, if this guy is really good, he should be at least driving a nice car as a result of handling other people’s money successfully. And his car should be neat and clean showing he is an organized person.
- What he does as he leaves the car? Does he start looking at a pile of paper and look and organize his bag on the spot? Or does he alight and get his portfolio knowing he has prepared all his documents? Jun thinks that if the person is organized, then he is a good candidate to trust with his hard earned money.
- What he wears? Is he neat and proper, looking good and confident? Jun observes how the person carries himself or herself, because true enough he is going to put in serious money and selecting the right person is crucial. This goes to show that first impression is really lasting, and can make or break a sale. It is important to invest in a good suit, a nice scent, a good haircut that looks professional and tidy. If you are bald, you may consider getting a hair restoration if that would boost your confidence.
- How he speaks and what he says. Of course, more than the look and all, it still boils down to being able to convey in clear terms what your proposition is and be equipped to explain and handle queries.
Each one has his own way, but Jun has some good reasons having the above as considerations in qualifying who to do business with. Do you have the right look and feel to close new deals today?
A lot of businesses fold up after many years of building it successfully after the one who built it retires and the next generation aren’t prepared to take over. Worse is if not one of the children wants to take over. That’s why it is imperative for Business Leaders to train their children who are showing inclination to business and prepare them to handle it. Like what Mr. John Gokongwei did to his son Lance, who is now bringing their business to greater heights. And the father of George Lindemann, Jr. to him who went on to grow their family business bringing him to be among the Top 400 Richest man according to Forbes. Same with Ayala Clan, who owns most of Makati, the Parents made sure that each in the next generation is trained in the best schools to prepare them for new challenges and expand their business.
I personally saw a business sold when none of the kids took the business path. I first met Mr. Lauro Magnaye or Lolo Mag as we call him when I was still very small in New Manila, Q.C. He was the inventor of Motolite Battery which is now owned by Ramcar. Motolite is the one with the slogan “Subok na Matibay, Subok na Matatag.” All of his children migrated to the United States and started a life their, which is also good, because they’re all doing good their, however, with respect to the Motolite business, not one was prepared to go on with it, and so was eventually sold, and so with a lot of real estate assets.
