"Sow a thought, reap an action;
Sow an action, reap a habit;
Sow a habit, reap a character;
Sow a character, reap a destiny."

- Samuel Smiles

Attending a seminar at Ateneo Makati courtesy of my current employer. It will run for three days and started today. I was nominated by my boss to attend to such an insightful and very popular signature program.

"Your life is a result of your own decisions-not your conditions" - Stephen R. Covey

I remember trying to read the book way back but never got to read past the first chapter. I guess I am not that committed yet to what the principles this program has to offer.

Last week, I was thinking how I could fight the sleepy head that I am. I easily get bored during such seminars. But today I found myself listening intently to the facilitator. Aside from her being such a good and interesting speaker, the course is promising a bright future for anyone who commits to it.

"All significant breakthroughs and break-"withs" old ways of thinking." - Thomas Kuhn

Of course, success is never offered on a golden platter. One has to work on it consistently and I believe passionately as well. And I want to commit myself to being consistent in practicing these habits. Who knows how much it can improve my life and my character.

"People will pass away, but principles never will; they endure." - Abraham Lincoln

We were asked what would be the long time contribution I want to make in my life: my answer would be to have an impact on other people's lives by sharing my knowledge, experience and exemplifying positive attitude/ behavior to others. Such a tall order for me, but I believe its doable.

"If you want small changes, work on your behavior; if you want quantum-leap changes, work on your paradigms." - Stephen R. Covey

I'd go for the quantum-leap changes.