Faith in Humanity Restored

I was recently looking at a whole bunch of 'faith in humanity restored memes' and then I remembered some bad luck stories that recently happened to a couple of friends. The first had his phone stolen by housekeeping from his room in Thailand and the second had not only her phone and money stolen, but also her friends by a charming mysterious gentleman she had brought back for the night in Bali. 

I thought about how they didn't have a 'faith in humanity restored moment.' This prompted me to think about one of my bad luck stories. However, I was very fortunate to have a 'faith in humanity restored moment,' which I'd like to share today.

In December 2013, I flew to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with AirAsia. Before KLIA2 (Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2), AirAsia landed at LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal). For those who have never been here, the LCCT terminal essentially resembles a cargo terminal that is understaffed, rather dirty and largely employs foreign poorly educated workers at wages that are probably around the poverty line.

LCCT looks quite the opposite of this picture

I landed in the mid afternoon and was getting picked up by a friend. For whatever reason, I placed my travel wallet containing all my documents and foreign currency in the front basket of the baggage trolley instead of back in my bag. Caught up in the excitement of seeing my friend, I somehow managed to load everything into the car and leave my travel wallet (no it's not from MontBlanc) in the trolley

It took me about 30 minutes of driving before I snapped out of the initial excitement and a thought occurred to me. Where was my passport? What started as an off thought quickly transformed into total dread of what would come next. A thorough checking of my hand luggage resulted in only negative results. 

Meanwhile we were still driving further away from the airport at 120 km/h.

It soon became quite obvious that I had left my travel wallet behind, at which point we started making our way back to the airport. Calling the airport's lost and found multiple was no help (the worker proceeded to try and flirt with my friend as I don't speak Malay) and only succeed into increasing my annoyance in myself for being so careless.

Then came the first of the two things that I just have to laugh about when I look back on this traumatic experience. Kuala Lumpur like many large cities are designed with massive highways that have no turn offs for tens of kilometres. So when my friend took a wrong turn (essentially taking us a further 50 km away), I was nearing breaking point.

Eventually we were back on the right road and about 30 km out from the airport when the second thing occurred. A truck tyre burst in front of us and driving over the debris somehow caused one of our car tyres to burst as well. At first we thought we could keep driving but after closer inspection it was obvious that that was a bad idea. Naturally, with the way the day was going, the spare tyre was flat and the car of people that were friendly enough to stop didn't know how to change a tyre so we were forced to call highway patrol.

Fortunately, they were only about 15 minutes away. However, upon their arrival they did everything but fix the tyre (their actions consisted of arguing for 20 minutes about whether they should help pump of the flat tyre or attend to an accident further down the road to trying to flirt with my friend and get her number). Eventually, they agreed to help us and we were back on the road.

With no further delays we finally reached the airport. I didn't expect the trolley to be where I left it, but nor did I expect what happened next. 

A cleaner was in the general vicinity of the area so with my last bit of hope fading fast, I approached him and asked about my travel wallet. An exchange of broken English was exchanged before he said the words 'black file,' nodded and and then motioned for me to follow him. We approached a wall that turned out to be a firehose cupboard and then he pull out a mailman sack. I could not believe my luck when he pulled out the folder completely in tack and without anything removed from it. For his troubles I gave him $100 and went on my way.

I used to hate it when people ask me if I've packed everything etc. However, since that day I take it as a necessary evil. 

My faith in humanity restored, I went on to have an amazing time complimented with good friends, food and memories. Times like these it's always good to remember that there are still decent people out there.

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How to Achieve by Breathing

Breathing

It's what keeps us alive. I would even go so far as to say that 'he who keeps breathing, stays in control.'

If we have a think about it; being in control of your breathing, means being in control of your emotions, thoughts and actions.

How many times have you been caught up in the moment and done things you regretted or given up when you probably know you could have done better?

I'd say a lot of the time, not being in control of your breathing had a lot to do with it.

So let's apply it to a few things and see if you agree.

Arguments 

Let's start with arguments. Not the constructive criticism arguments; the ones which leads to a dramatic storm off and no sex for a week. My assessment is if both sides had focused on their breathing (in most cases, deep breathing), things might not have got so heated and may have been solved before they got this far.

Sports and exercise in general

This one is easy. Ask any fitness buff (I'm sure you all have that friend) about it and I'm sure they will agree; half the workout is getting your breathing into a rhythm (the other half is checking yourself out in the mirror). My own personal experience says that I can lift more and run further if I concentrate on controlling my breathing.

Sleeping

This one is an interesting one. I've found that you are only able to sleep when you can 'switch your mind off.' This is usually easy to achieve when you are exhausted. However, on those nights that you toss and turn for hours on end thinking about if Taylor Swift's new song is really about Harry Styles, trying controlling your breathing. I've found that during a deep breath, it's actually hard to think. Repeatedly doing this, will break the thought process that is causing all those neurons to fire and will help to slow your mind down, eventually allowing your mind to 'switch off' and you to fall asleep

Feeling under pressure or overwhelmed

How many times has someone asked you to taking a deep breath when they see you panicking?

Containing excitement

I think we all naturally try to breath deeply when we try to do this.

The more you think about it, the more it becomes clearer that controlling your breathing will ensure that you can stay in control. As you start to think and become more aware of this, you should be able to find 'tricks' to help you regain control of your breathing in different situations. The calmer you are, the more you will achieve

Happy breathing

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Why You Could Be Good at Bullshit

Today, I had an interesting conversation with my girlfriend about 'how to get ahead at work.' We agreed on two main areas; 'technical brilliance' and 'being able to talk.' This conversation then went on for a while until she reached the conclusion 'being able to talk is being good at lying.'

I had to disagree with this statement. Yes, people that are good at lying are sometimes good at talking. However, the good 'liars' are much more than that. A good 'liar' or a good 'lie' takes a certain level of skill which is what I'd like to talk about for this post.

I'll call this post, Why You Could Be Good at Bullshit.

What I'm going to say is nothing new. There are plenty of more in depth discussions out there (you could read this link - How to master the art of bullshit). However, for people more mathematically inclined the idea of pattern recognition may be more effective.

So to begin with I'd like to present at idea. All similar scenarios follow the same themes or components. Similar to how we use economics to explain how business works or physics to explain how gravity works, the art of bullshit follows the same principles.

A good bullshit artist, understands the fundamental structure required for the scenario. For example, in the work place, the best bullshitters understand the key components that keep the business together. At times, they may not know all the specifics such as who is required for each role, but they know what roles are required. Similarly, the bullshitter knows when they can get away with be 'lazy' and when they must 'work.'

The great thing about this is that anyone can become better at this. In the office environment; or any other environment. Everywhere you go, there are always common scenarios that repeat themselves quite regularly. The trick is to identify the common themes. Once you understand the key components to that scenario, you can essentially bullshit your way through any similar scenario that presents itself.

Hence, I encouraging you to start thinking about the following when analysing a scenario:

- Who are the key decision makers

- Who can influence the key decision makers

- What are the defining factors that will affect the outcome's timeline

- How can your skill set help the situation

Coming up with generalised answers to each of these main points will help you be prepared to 'bullshit' when you are put on the spot. 

So next time you are sitting there and wondering why that person who doesn't seem to do anything keeps getting promoted or that you wish that you could think of something to say when you meet someone new, remember this one key thing; the underlying formula stays the same.

Hopefully with a little bit of practice, you too can become skilled in 'The Art of Bullshit.'

Thanks for reading

#Hanbaobao

Cashed Up Idiots

Today's piece is a bit of a hate rant. I was inspired by one of my favourite blogs 'The Hate Locker.' I have no idea who he is but who ever you are, you have pretty much captured what is wrong with society. Seriously go check it out. If you don't agree with the majority of his points, I think that just proves me right.

Anyway today I'd like to talk about dealing with 'cashed up idiots.' I'm surprised my mate (the hate locker) hasn't ranted about this. In any case I'll try to do it justice.

So cashed up idiots. It's what makes the world go round. It's simple economics. When there is excess money, people will invariably become stupid with it.

Honest work is honest work and I for one would not say no to being overpaid. However, without getting borderline self righteous, nothing gets me more riled up than a cashed up idiot that throws their money (or daddy's money) around and has no idea why they are spending that much money.

Sure drop the cash if you have it but at least have some detailed knowledge about the product. Otherwise you're that idiot.

Stop trying to be Scott Disick

One of my best mates (love him to death) severely suffers from this. Everything is either amazing or really shit. When asked why he thinks that, the standard response is 'because it is.' Case, match and point. So because something is good, 'because it is,' we should all stop we are doing and follow you? I think not.

My mate in a nutshell

Then there's also the cashed up idiot that thinks people will only like them because of their possessions. I'm not really sure which kind of person is more irritating. However, for this kind of person I have a full proof plan. Essentially whenever this person, gets into their bragging 'the I have this and that mood,' start asking really obscure questions. Nothing makes me happier than the satisfaction of seeing the back pedaling shown by said person when they don't know the answer to 'what is the optimum psi for the tyres on your new Porsche?' Or 'what grade of rubber do they use on the windscreen wipers?'

And what if on the off chance they do? I tip my hat to them and say 'you win this round!'

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Burberry - Just Another Obession

The power of an idea is at times mind boggling. What starts as a mere thought can essentially transform into an addiction so powerful that suddenly you feel it controls you.

When it comes to Burberry, sometimes I think that is exactly what has happened. I started adding items to my wardrobe about 12 months ago. 

In that time I've tried on probably almost everything in store. So far I've resisted getting getting the iconic trench coat - I'm from Adelaide, Australia, where the level of fashion hasn't risen to a level where I feel comfortable wearing it out everyday. It's improving though so maybe I'll get one soon.

So what have I bought? I thought I'd discuss them by separating them into accessories and clothing. I haven't been too impressed with the quality vs. price trade off with a lot of the clothing from Burberry (the exception being the trenc) so I'd like to begin with accessories. 

Burberry Accessories

As you can see I've got a few accessories. I really love the scarf (i'm looking to get the cashmere blend in navy - what do you think about it?), the iconic wolf head cufflinks (i'll talk about them later) and my skinny blue green tie. However, other than looking good, I haven't really enjoyed the pair of shoes I got from Burberry Prorsum. At the time i thought the cut was quite good and the shoes were comfortable. However, as I found out later, because the material (like a lot of prorsum products) is that shiny metallic leather and the shoes have no give, I found that the leather dug into my ankle at times. It's not a huge issue for short time periods, but if you're wearing them for a whole day, I'd much prefer to wear something from TOD's any day of the week. I guess that supports the theory that you should only buy items from a brand if they are known for that product.

Now moving on to clothes. I currently own two items of clothing; my favourite knit jumper and a black polo from Burberry Brit.

Burberry Clothing

As I alluded too earlier, I haven't been too impressed with a lot of the clothes from Burberry. I've found the suits to be really cheap feeling and a lot of the jumpers to be overpriced for the quality you're getting. I think that's why I was particularly pleased to find this jumper. Really comfortable and a great fit its been a staple of my wardrobe since I bought it. The polo was an interesting purchase as I am very loyal to Ralph Lauren (when it comes to polos). I have to say that the standard cut is quite slim which suits me fine (i usually require a custom fit with all my Ralph Lauren tops). The material as you would expect is a step up from the standard polo by RL tops and feels a little bit more stretchy. This can be quite significant if you prefer to have a bit more breath-ability in your clothing. Overall, a great cut if you have a slimmer physique.

This concludes my thoughts on Burberry for now. I hope to add to my collection in the near future and will update accordingly. Look forward to hearing some comments.

#Hanbaobao

Montblanc - A Justified Obsession?

Today I thought I'd share my thoughts on wallets from Montblanc. 

What I love most about Montblanc is in the simplicity of the designs. I think this gives the wallets both class and elegance. The best thing I find with these wallets lies in their practicality and durability. I don't know how many times I've dropped or thrown my wallets around and they have remained in great shape and condition.

I find many other wallets in a similar price range (e.g. LV, Gucci or Prada) are either too attention seeking (and owned by that person who seem to be always over compensating for something) or simply are not practical - designs I wouldn't want to use out of fear of scratching or ruining them. 

Anyway, I'd like to start by showing you my collection.

My Collection 

As you can see, I'm the proud owner of three Montblanc wallets. Yes, you might think that is excessive (it most probably is true) but I am adamant that each has their own practical function.

I'd like to talk about the first wallet I bought.

 5524 - Meisterstuek wallet 10CC

Today's fascination with skinny jeans/slim cut pants means that I found the Meisterstuek 10CC to be not very practical for everyday use. It was often quite bulky and would feel really tight in your pocket. Also due to its size, it would often get full with useless cards and items merely because they fitted in the wallet.

However, it was a great wallet to travel with. If you're like me, when travelling I pay with cash most of the time. The wallet can hold a large amount of cash and even small documents such as concert tickets or attraction passes whilst not being as cumbersome as a travel wallet. It's times like this that will make you thankful you have those extra card slots. The wallet also contains a coin pouch; something you may or may not find useful. Overall, its a great wallet to travel with and definitely beats using a fanny pack.

So what should you use for everyday use? Most people these days use plastic for everything. As such there is less of a reliance on the need for compartments and card slots. I therefore recommend the Meisterstueck Pocket 6CC shown below.

106653 - Meisterstueck Pocket 6CC

I use the Meisterstueck Pocket 6CC for everyday use. It fits nicely in your pocket and stops you from putting lots of useless items in your wallet. The wallet comfortably holds about 10 cards (same as the Meisterstueck 10CC but without the bulkiness. It still has a slot you can use for notes which is ideal.

However it has one major drawback. The wallet is essentially a fancy card holder, so unless you remember which order you put your cards in the wallet, you will have to sort through the cards. I keep the cards I use the most in the front slots (bank card, credit card, driver license/ID card etc) so I don't find it too annoying.

I will admit that it can be annoying at night and/or after you've had a few drinks. So if you agree with me, then I suggest you to consider the Meisterstueck business card holder with gusset.

7167 - Meisterstueck business card holder with gusset

This wallet is great for nights out where you want to carry minimal items. Just like the Meisterstueck Pocket, the Meisterstueck business card holder is slim and fits nicely in your pocket. However, as each card and cash each have a specific slot, finding what you need becomes easy and there is less of a risk of losing items if you were forced to sort through them.

So there you go. A few thoughts and uses for each of the wallets I own. I'm going out for dinner tonight so I'll be using my Meisterstueck business card holder.

Don't just take my word for it though. Ask anyone that uses a Montblanc wallet. They definitely wouldn't disagree with me.

If you'd like to find out more about the wallets, click on the links under the images

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Brain Dump for Today

As I sit here listening to a seemingly never ending Queen playlist, I have the much too common sensation of feeling a bit lost.

Yeah sure daily life continues - same shit different day, but with no end in sight or clarity about what to do next. So instead I turn to what can distract me. Funnily enough, the great ballad that is 'Break Free' breaks this thought and I cant help but smile. Cheesy playlists heavily involving Queen are definitely a great way to pass time.

Spirits instantly boosted, my mind shifts to what I actually wanted to say, which is 'When did sitting in a room listening to Queen, whilst staring at bottles of Glen Morangie and wondering - why the hell do I have a cupboard full of Ralph Lauren', become something I do almost too regularly.

It wasn't too long ago that the nipple singlet wearing, ass check hanging out shorts, music festival scene was my go to place for comfort and a sense of belonging - not to mention place to dump pointless amounts of money. However, now it's all to apparent that this is something I rather detest. That's not to have a go at anyone that feels at their most comfortable in this scene. I'm actually all for nipple singlets and ass check hanging out shorts if you have the physique to match and music that in a large number of cases, sounds like pots and pans falling down some stairs.

It goes both ways though. I don't know how many times I've gone 150 miles an hour racing into a culture that seems to be slowly leaching the life out of society in the pursuit of profit. I guess all you can do is enjoy it whilst it lasts and I suppose that's why even though I dislike something now, I'm essentially going to over correct by indulging in something else.

That seems to be my materialistic obsession with anything Ralph Lauren (I own countless head to toe outfits of the stuff). Similarly, my pursuit for possessing items in as little time as possible from brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, TOD's and Mont Blanc (I own three wallets - seriously, I think I might have a problem) is as amusing as it is concerning. However, there's nothing wrong with liking nice things and if the internet tells us anything - apparently people randomly babbling about items and lifestyles other people wish they could have, equals profit. So maybe I should post some reviews about my favourite possessions or experiences if I have time.

Anyway this brain dump is almost over. In some strange way I actually feel quite satisfied right now. The distraction has worked and I think this has given me a platform to write about some of the topics that I indicated I may write about in an earlier post.

That's all for now though.

#Hanbaobao

How to Prepare for 10 Common Job Interview Questions - Graduate

I thought I'd start my first post with a serious one. I've helped a few people prepare for job interviews who have been quite successful. Hopefully someone else out there will find this useful.

I found that this kind of knowledge is probably the most important thing you should learn before you graduate; something universities are woefully bad at teaching to students as they move them through like cattle in the pursuit of profit. Anyway that's a rant for another post and luckily its never to late to learn.

Essentially for this post I will discuss how the interview will generally unfold and how you can prepare for it. So without further ado let’s start with the 10 interview questions. Assuming it's a formal interview, the questions in their simplest form will be as follows (in one form or another).

1. Tell me a bit about yourself

2. What are your career goals?

3. Why do you want to work at (*insert company name*)?

4. Why do you want to be a (*insert job title*)?

5. Why should we hire you?

6. Tell me about a time you had to work under pressure

7. Tell me about a time you had to work in a team

8. Tell me about a time you had to show initiative

9. Hypothetical scenario question (not all interviews have this question and sometimes it can replace any of Questions 5 to 7)

10. Do you have any questions for us?

Question 1

Before I begin, i'd like to point out that some of the interview questions are survival questions. What you say generally will have no bearing on the outcome of the interview as long as you say something positive about yourself.

Question 1 - Tell me about yourself is no exception. However, many people fall into the trap and they talk about their accomplishments (i.e. I studied accounting or engineering; I work part time in a bar). What I suggest you talk about are things that allow the interviewer to gain an understanding of what you are like as a person. So instead of being the best bartender, talk about your good personality traits, hobbies, favourite sports team etc. You can still be the world best bartender but you must elaborate. Add things in like why you like being a bartender (is it developing new drinks, the client interactions, the enjoyment you get from you being with your co-workers).

#TIP 1: My tip here is to keep all answers short (around 5 to 8 sentences). The interviewer will miss probably 70% of what you are saying so if it’s not short and sharp, the words will be wasted. Also make sure you conclude your answer by restating the question - In this case you could conclude by says and that’s a little bit about me. If your concluding sentence fits what you have just said, chances are you haven't spoken 'hard to follow' garbage and congratulations on surviving Question 1.

Questions 2 & 3

I've lumped questions 2 and 3 together as I think you should answer both of these the same way. Again this question is more survival than chance to shine so keep your answers simple and save your good ideas for the next set of questions.

What I have found to be most effective is to being by come up with some short term career goals (say within 12 months from now) and some longer term goals (say 5 years from now). Now the trick here is to ensure that the company that you are interviewing with can provide or facilitate an environment for you to achieve these goals. So make sure you research the company beforehand. A good starting place (especially if you are going for a graduate position) is to understand your profession's possible career paths and tailor your answers around that.

#TIP 2: It often is looked on favourably if you state you want to become chartered (e.g. engineer, accountant) or the equivalent in other professions

Conversely, you could also answer these two questions as follows:

I've found that you need to know where the company is in the industry's pecking order (if it’s near the top, say it’s one of the biggest; if its new, say it’s an up and comer; if its small, say it’s a niche company and so on). The second part is to then talk about how the company is different from its competitors - companies are just like people; they like to be seen as unique. The difference doesn't have to be ground breaking, just something you like about them that a competitor hasn't done (even if it’s helping a local community that you identify with or personal phone calls when a natural disaster occurs).

This is the weaker answer of the two, but it’s good to have a backup on the off chance the interviewer asks both questions 2 and 3.

Questions 4 & 5

Questions 4 and 5 may initially seem similar to questions 2 and 3 but I think the best answers involve your personality. Now before you get too confused, many of the questions will overlap so depending on how you answer certain questions, the interviewer may skip certain questions.

So going back to what you should say. You need to think about your personality and how it positively applies to your skill set. If the job is a sales position and you like to talk to people then you should link the two. Diversity is currently a big thing in the work force at the moment so things like being well travelled or enjoying the experience of other cultures will be looked on favourably. Flexibility is another big thing as well. Wanting to travel or at the very least being open to travel will be another positive tick in your column.

The final thing you should definitely talk up is something that will separate you from other people competing for the same job. Things like being multi-lingual, diversified skill set (as long as it's useful to the company) and strong personal networks should be mentioned.

#TIP 3: I suggest only saying things that you feel you can say naturally. Kudos to you if you're comfortable at the art of bullshit but for the majority of us, overselling yourself without conviction is a disaster waiting to happen.

Questions 6 to 9

We are now into the business end of the interview where you get your chance to shine. Questions 6 to 9 can come in any order or number (they might ask the same question in 2 different way) so I suggest you have two examples for each question (especially questions 6 to 8).

I'd like to point out here that the interviewer will be looking for at least 1 of 3 things in all your answers; how you react under pressure, can you work in a team and can you show initiative if required to do so.

However, often any example you have for each of these 3 things will invariably incorporate 2 of them to some degree. Hence, that is why I suggest you need to have 2 examples for each aspect. Nothing is worse in an interview than for everything to be going good and then you completely stuff up one question. This will be remembered by the interviewer and many of your good answers will count for less.

When preparing answers for these questions I suggest you set them up as follows:

a. Set the scene - don't say any more than you have to as you are just wasting words

b. Present the problem - sometimes this is already done in point a.

c. Discuss how you specifically influenced the situation

d. What was the outcome

#TIP 3: I suggest you choose stories where there was a positive outcome (everyone loves a happy ending) or if you can only think of examples with have negative outcomes, choose an example where you learnt a life lesson (i.e. you learnt you needed to take more ownership or you learnt there's no point arguing when things go wrong and so on)

Question 9 tackles the same themes that questions 6 to 8 address, except they analyse your on the spot thinking. Just make sure you talk your way through the scenario and don't be scared to ask for clarification from the person who asked the question.

#TIP 4: Good things to say are what options you are considering and discussing why you are considering them  and whether they will or won’t work.

Question 10

This question is for you to ensure that the interviewer actually read your resume. A good place to start is to ask is there anything on your resume that you could elaborate on further.

Additionally, if there is anything you think the interviewer should know that you haven’t been able to talk about until now, this is your chance.

#TIP 5: Finishing by saying you are really thankful for this opportunity is a nice way to conclude the interview. 

So there you have it. Hope this helps. Stay tuned for more brain dumps. Comments are always appreciated.

Also if anyone's interested, I'd be happy to share my thoughts on things like 'what to wear to an interview' and 'how to make your resume standout'

Thanks

#Hanbaobao

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Quarter Life Crisis!?!?

In accordance with the theme of this blog it has become clear to me that I am approaching a major over correction. As I close in on my 25th birthday, I think I may be undergoing my quarter life crisis.

Thoughts that swirl around in my head always bounce back and forth from wanting to be that immature, care free 18 year old again to why haven't I become the latest under 30 billionaire, whilst dealing with the pressures of full time work, parents, girlfriend and finding that get rich quick scheme.

So as I continue to have this dilemma, I've decided to list the things I will try to share my opinions  on over the coming days or maybe weeks if this blog works out.

In no particular order, here goes:

- My predictions for 2015

- How to prepare for an interview

- Things I've found out about girls (and a few about guys #nohomo)

- Fun things to do at fancy restaurants

- Buying your first home

- Clothes and how to choose ones that are right for you

- Life hacks that I've found useful

- Why our generation are so self entitled

- Why we prefer to be around toxic people rather than someone considered boring

- A discussion of 'real' first world problems

- Useful Travel tips

- Dating tips (only to be used by asians from asia please)

- Favourite cities and what to do there

- A series of how to posts:

  - How to be cool (asian style)

  - How to dress cool (asian style)

  - How to talk cool (asian style)

- Penis coffees in melbourne (I think its a thing)

- Living a lifestyle you can't afford

- Favourite brands and items of clothing

- When clothes that make you look like a douche bag fit you really well

- Buying presents for any significant person in your life

If you got the time, I wouldn't mind hearing from you. So if there's a topic that you'd like to hear about, please comment below. I hope you find my thoughts and observations useful as you go on this journey with me.

#Hanbaobao

The Over Correction

Hi there,

Welcome to The Over Correction. Here you will find a lifestyle blog where I dump the random thoughts that come into my head.

As the title of this blog suggests, life seems to be one over correction to another. Everything we do seems to be as a direct response to a past event. If the prior event was good, we build on it exponentially (i.e. an over correction) and if it was bad we do something drastically different (i.e. another over correction). Essentially, everything is an over correction.

Everything is measured in today's society. The explosion in social media means nothing is sacred anymore. Gone are the days when you could tell a story and not have to prove it happened by posting it on Facebook. Coupled with the need to create an illusion that you are having so much more fun than you actually are, just seems so utterly moronic.

As such, more than ever, we feel the need to follow this famous quote :

"We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like"

All I can say is its fucking right. I am no exception. I get caught up in this quote and sometimes it pisses me off. Hence, the over correction (as you will soon see).

Thanks again for reading and leave some feedback if you like.

#Hanbaobao

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