Thứ Ba, 24 tháng 3, 2009

Simple Money Management

Taking up a business course in college, I was able to learn the truths and philosophies about money. Very interesting thoughts. Like in times of financial crisis, spending is actually good since it stimulates the economy. And that saving too much is actually bad. And that there is more than one way in multiplying your money, depending on the factors, your talents and skills, and circumstances. These are only a few things I learned because of school.And thus, base from these things I learned in school, I read about, I analyze and ponder about, and...

Thứ Tư, 4 tháng 3, 2009

Competition Mentality

Competition mentality is dominant. Where do we get this mentality? Was it already in our genetic makeup from the start? Maybe it was integrated on our psyche because of Charles Darwin’s survival of the fittest theories. Maybe it’s because of sports. Maybe it’s the way of awarding of contests, or honors in primary or secondary education. Nah, these things are not the source, but were products of the competition mentality.  Humans are just competitive in nature, I think.Friendly competition is good. As long as it is good natured...