When Anj Wanders

I find this type as the most common. I have encountered a lot of people who has the same traits as described in the article. Interestingly, most leaders that have this trait do not even notice themselves that they are indulging into narcissism. Their level of perspective is beyond what their colleagues can see. I agree with the silver lining as they have the confidence when pitching new ideas. Ironically, they usually give good impressions but sometimes they go over the line wherein they are more biased only in their ideas and finding others’ opinion as senseless. They get distracted with their enthusiasm forgetting to be a team player.

People that have this character are good in forming alliances thus can be utilized into politics. Getting a job or a promotion is easy for them as they are found to be charming and that leads to making a good first impression. In my experience, I have met and worked with some people that display assertiveness. I find it productive when working with these talented individuals but I’m not sure maybe this could be a cause of a growing political fallout in the future.

Article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-corporate-climbers-can-teach-us-1404862389

My path may be rough and steep but I least I chose the one where no one goes. Regardless of my encounters, I will go forward. I completely understand if some may find it nearly impossible and idealistic and leave my venture because they see a slow pace and vague end. I will carry the pain of disappointments but it won’t affect me. I won’t stop you if you go with the path where everyone goes as you will know exactly how and what the destination is, mine is still undiscovered. Know the difference.

Sometimes people don’t talk with you to listen, they just want to speak their minds. It’s like talking to them but then feels like they already made up their mind. So perhaps others just don’t see the point of them telling what their thoughts are because it always remains unheard.

If I could tell time to go pause a moment, I will not hesitate on choosing those ones with you. If I could predict the future, I would create my own blissful life with you in it.

But only if I could…

Only if you were still there. Only if you’d care. Only if you’d call my name. Only if you’d do the same.

But you’re not.

It started with a typical morning. A usual morning for a good day to spend. Breakfast. Work. Grind. Oh, you forgot, I wasn’t in it.

I want to be part of that, part of yours.. I really do. I wanna be the one you look at right when you open your eyes… again.

I guess you were tired. You were exhausted of how everything is going downhill. You just suddenly stopped because you wanted more, more of a simpler life..

An elegant woman of character with exquisite beliefs that best fits yours. An ideal woman you dreamed of where you’d be offering the world with bended knee…

But I wasn’t that woman. I just look at you from afar, I could not hold you from where I stand. And yet, I’m glad. I’m seeing you wave. You shouted back saying you’d look back and remember. I was smiling gazingly and think of how much I taught you to always choose the better and create the life you’ve ever dreamed of. The moment of a lifetime. The moment you’ve been waiting for.

You started walking.. steps away. You turned your back… then I figured, suddenly, it was over.

Suddenly, mine wasn’t mine anymore. Suddenly, the promising words were buried underneath the pain. The pain of memories. The joy of flashbacks. The excitement of coincidences. What a lovely past it is.

…and then there’s your suddenly.

I will always be choosing you. ❤️

When we surround people, we usually create an image in our minds the minute we hear their name. We create a default image for the first 8 seconds we see them. Regardless if they talked or not. That mental process can also be called first impression by simply glaring the person ‘head-to-foot’.

First impression lasts.

As most people believe, this could be applied in various situations. May it be in first days of middle school? Freshmen years? Agonizing job interviews? Closing deals with potential investors? First meeting with in-laws? Dating? So on and so forth.

I agree with the idea basically because that is the crucial time you could at least manipulate what default image on these people has been brought up. I did attend my first interviews dressed to the nines and it paid off. Although, that is tempting to do, let me remind you that these impressions are subject to develop later on.

A character development also happens in reality. Now is yours solid? Or hitting the bottom?

A very good example is your family. Undeniably, you know them too well – your father’s favorite tv channel; your mom’s advices that you never apply; your siblings’ favorite clothes that you steal and take them as yours. You can even create their own mottos in life without even asking them. You are aware if they’re acting strange or if they’re sick. Then, you see change if they act differently either they hit puberty for being mature or they act much more sensitive because of old age. You have seen that for years, let’s say decades.

Time gives a summary of a person.

Here we are as first point, time is an extremely relative element in the world we’re currently living in. It is precious they say, it is indeed since it passes by depending on how you feel. If you’re in euphoria, time flashes like a speed of light. On the other hand, if everything feels falling apart or loneliness kicks in, it’s as slow as the snail who’s not even in the race of the tortoise versus the hare. It is relative. So do not be confused of time measurements that are being taught to us. We have different kinds of some sort. But do you know what’s interesting? Sometimes, we use it as an object to define worth. A standard identifier of how things are being labelled. Let’s say a-thousand-year old coin. Is that cheap? Let’s try the ANCIENT architecture of Big Ben in London. Wow, that sounds fancy or something valuable. Truly, they are a masterpiece and tim makes these things beyond to their usual worth. Indeed, we cannot defeat time nor turn it back to the way we want it. It is powerful.

So when we defend people, sometimes we utter, ‘I have known my family since I was born’, when we love our favorite toy we say, ‘This is my toy since I was a kid’, and for those relationships that are bonded with time, we use ‘we’ve been together for years, I can’t waste that’.

Time is giving you the memory of the past and the gift of today as we call it PRESENT.

Phases: past, present and future.

Always give importance to your past and everything that had happened to you. No character has been built overnight so give it some time. Be grateful of the people who has been part of your journey. For people who left, yes. But much more for people who are still there. Do not be confused of such phases. It’s fine to worry about the future. You are just a human being that is preparing for what is bound to happen. For us to be in control, planning is the first step.

Time is just a number for the wrong person.

As what they say, the people you know for days may have better intentions than those you know for years. Friendships tested through time. But indeed, genuine relationships are transparent and honest regardless of age, time, or any number.

Be keen in observing things. Money can be earned anytime. Things can be purchased again. People can be met twice. But two different times can’t be spent at once nor pause nor rewind. All at just a snap! Be wise in knowing yours.