Time waits for no one, so use your time wisely

Today as I productively started my day by heading the gym, washing my car and buying necessary working clothing, I headed to Pacific Coffee store to get a Mocha and relaxed while reading my book. It didn't hit me as hard as today where I realize this book is exceptionally addictive and practical to my everyday life. It may bore some of you because it isn't an ordinary fairy tale or fiction book, it is a self reflecting book.

I know right? Why read such a book when I don't have problems? Well, it is good knowledge and I believe the ones whom condemned, criticized or as they say it 'judge a book by its cover' without even reading it are the ones whom should start reading it first.

Image taken from https://arbinger.com/book/

So just a brief introduction of this book. As I mentioned earlier it is a Self reflection Book. I received it from my company by attending the workshop 2 months ago. I have to say as I'm trying my best to convince you all to read this book, I myself am a victim of my own judgement. I thought that this book would be of no use to my life especially my work life. I have a great starting job, a family that loves me, a loving partner and friends whom supported me, why should I waste my time in reading such a nonsensical book? 

It started only just a week ago when I decided to lower my ego and give this book a chance. An hour goes by and I found myself flipping through the pages effortlessly. Each page left me wanting to read more. 

It describes how people are all self-betrayals (being in the box) in our own way and we invite others to follow us. 

It gives you examples and stories of how this self-betrayals can be a threat to your own life.

It explains the theory of why this happens and how we, as humans, can overcome our own betrayals. 

I truly enjoyed this book. Though the content was a bit on the raw side, it was the first ever self reflection book I have ever read and I enjoyed it immensely. 

I went on to do a bit more research on this content and stumbled upon big 5 personalities of a human. These personalities are explaining that each and every individual are only made up from this 5 personalities. Wikipedia explains it in a very simple manner where these 5 personalities can be sum up in one word OCEAN.

O - Openness (Reflects the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity and a preference of novertly and variety a person has)
High openness can be perceived as unpredictable and unfocused. Low openness people are pragmatic and data-driven, sometimes perceived to be dogmatic and closed-minded.

C - Conscientiousness (Tendency to be organized and dependable)
High conscientiousness often perceived as stubborn and obsessive. Low conscientiousness are flexible and spontaneous, but can be perceived as sloppy and unreliable

E - Extraversion (Sociability and tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others)

High extraversion is often perceived as attention-seeking, and domineering. Low extraversion causes a reserved, reflective personality, which can be perceived as aloof or self-absorbed

A - Agreeableness (Tendency to be compassionate and cooperative)

High agreeableness is often seen as naive or submissive. Low agreeableness personalities are often competitive or challenging people, which can be seen as argumentative or untrustworthy

N - Neuroticism (Tendency to experience unpleasant emotions)

A high need for stability manifest as stable and calm personality, but can be seen as uninspiring and unconcerned. A low need for stability causes a reactive and excitable personality, often very dynamic individuals, but they can be perceived as unstable or insecure

For more read please follow link  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits#cite_note-sloanreview.mit.edu-6

Image obtained from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goosebumps_(film)

Last Friday mom and I went to watched Goosebumps. It was more of a comedy/family movie rather than a horrifying one. The only monster I remembered from Goosebumps was Slappy the -sorry slappy- Dummy. Kudos to Jack Black for being such a great actor in this movie. Before I knew it, an hour and a half flew by and the movie was over. It was an interesting movie to me, but I wouldn't have gone to the cinema to watch it. 

As explained by Jack Black, every story needs 3 main elements:

1) The Beginning

2) The Body

3) The twist/suspends

So as I wrap up today's thought of the day, stay tune for more updates as you will never know what life has plans for you.