Fred, a clerk in a retail store, was rude to the customers and lazy. On several occasions his boss was about to fire him. But he didn't follow through because of his concern for Fred's wife and children, who would suffer from his dismissal.
One day a regular customer stopped in and noticed that Fred wasn't there. He asked the manager about him and was told that he had taken another job. The customer asked, "Are you planning to replace him?" The manager replied, "No, it isn't necessary. Fred didn't leave a vacancy."
Fred's work was of such poor quality that the business was better off without him.
One good way to test the value of your work is to ask yourself this question: If I left my job, would it create a vacancy?
Whatever you are working on,
Engage in it with zest,
Because your work is for the Lord
And He expects your best---
Friday, January 30, 2009
Alpha Humour - Business Advertisement
A shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand new business much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST DEALS.'
He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST PRICES.'
The shopkeeper panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop. It read: 'MAIN ENTRANCE'.
On similar note, you might recall what AirAsia did in Singapore when it derided Singapore Airlines' tagline 'Singapore Girls', with its advertisement which reads, "The New Girls in Town, Twice The Fun, Half The Price."
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Alpha Game - Greenview Sec (18/01/09)
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A very puzzling game.
A promising first half turned out to be a disastrous second half as we got bombared by 4 goals in the next 45 minutes.
This is our second big loss to another Indians team, coincidentally, also play at Pasir Ris. The previous loss was 0 - 3, play at Pasir Ris Crescent Sec.
The veteran Indians team, with only 12 players, play a very tactical game and was composed, skillful and experience.
After the first half which we were much in control of the game, the second half was not what we expected, the opponent turned the game around and took their chances well. We might have been complacent and lost focus.
Players attended the game - Bronson, Casey, Chee Toong, Chin Seng, Desmond, Edmond, Grant, Jimmy, Michael, Richard, Siew, Spencer, Trevor, Wan. Guest player - Martin.
A promising first half turned out to be a disastrous second half as we got bombared by 4 goals in the next 45 minutes.
This is our second big loss to another Indians team, coincidentally, also play at Pasir Ris. The previous loss was 0 - 3, play at Pasir Ris Crescent Sec.
The veteran Indians team, with only 12 players, play a very tactical game and was composed, skillful and experience.
After the first half which we were much in control of the game, the second half was not what we expected, the opponent turned the game around and took their chances well. We might have been complacent and lost focus.
Players attended the game - Bronson, Casey, Chee Toong, Chin Seng, Desmond, Edmond, Grant, Jimmy, Michael, Richard, Siew, Spencer, Trevor, Wan. Guest player - Martin.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Alpha Inspiration - The Wind And The Sun
The wind and the sun argued one day over which one was stronger. The wind proposed a contest and, seeing an old man walking down the street, set the terms of the bet: whoever could get the man to remove his coat first would win.
The sun agreed and the wind went first. The wind blew, harder and harder until the gusts almost reached tornado force. But the harder the wind blew, the tighter the man clutched his coat.
When the wind gave up, the sun had its chance. The sun shone on the man gently, becoming warmer and warmer until the man, wiping his brow, took off his coat.
The sun told the wind its secret: gentleness and friendliness are stronger than force and fury.
The process of criticism should begin with praise and honest appreciation. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down".
The sun agreed and the wind went first. The wind blew, harder and harder until the gusts almost reached tornado force. But the harder the wind blew, the tighter the man clutched his coat.
When the wind gave up, the sun had its chance. The sun shone on the man gently, becoming warmer and warmer until the man, wiping his brow, took off his coat.
The sun told the wind its secret: gentleness and friendliness are stronger than force and fury.
The process of criticism should begin with praise and honest appreciation. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down".
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Alpha Photo - Tampines Safra (10/01/09)
Here are some of the photos of the night game...
Get ready...
The cheering...
Half time debrief.....
Finalisation.....
Jersey still awaiting players ..... where are you guys ???
Get ready...
The cheering...
Warming up...
Half time debrief.....
Finalisation.....
Jersey still awaiting players ..... where are you guys ??? Alpha Game - Tampines Safra (10/01/09)
Our vice captain Lim Yong once again lead us with a very encouraging result 3 - 3 for the start of the 2009 season.
Jimmy scored in the early minutes of first half but subsequently due to lapse in concentration, we gave in three goals in a row and ended behind 1 - 3 at half time.
After debriefing during the break, we reorganised and displayed a superb performance at second half by coming back with two goals through Spencer and Mun (guest player).
We created countless chances at the second half. Our super-sub striker Casey had alone missed out three golden scoring opportunities, with two of them were ONE TO ONE with the goalkeeper.
Players like Grant, Wan, Spencer and Adrian also missed out a few good scoring opportunities.
The return of Michale has strenghten and stabilised our defensive combatibility. He also brought in a few distinguished guest players with the purpose of raising our overall standard, especially the dynamic and skillful Last Man.
Players attended the game - Adrian, Casey, Chee Toong, Chin Seng, Edmond, Grant, Jimmy, Lim Yong, Michael, Siew, Spencer, Wan. Guest players - Mun, James, Goh, Michin.
Scorer - Jimmy, Spencer, Mun (guest)
不经一番寒刺骨, 那得梅花扑鼻香.
Jimmy scored in the early minutes of first half but subsequently due to lapse in concentration, we gave in three goals in a row and ended behind 1 - 3 at half time.
After debriefing during the break, we reorganised and displayed a superb performance at second half by coming back with two goals through Spencer and Mun (guest player).
We created countless chances at the second half. Our super-sub striker Casey had alone missed out three golden scoring opportunities, with two of them were ONE TO ONE with the goalkeeper.
Players like Grant, Wan, Spencer and Adrian also missed out a few good scoring opportunities.
The return of Michale has strenghten and stabilised our defensive combatibility. He also brought in a few distinguished guest players with the purpose of raising our overall standard, especially the dynamic and skillful Last Man.
Players attended the game - Adrian, Casey, Chee Toong, Chin Seng, Edmond, Grant, Jimmy, Lim Yong, Michael, Siew, Spencer, Wan. Guest players - Mun, James, Goh, Michin.
Scorer - Jimmy, Spencer, Mun (guest)
不经一番寒刺骨, 那得梅花扑鼻香.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Alpha Humour - Airman Lloyd
Airman Lloyd was assigned to the orientation centre, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their Serviceman Insurance. It wasn't long before Captain Spencer noticed that Airman Lloyd was having a staggeringly high success-rate, selling insurance to nearly 100% of the recruits he advised. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood at the back of the room and listened to Lloyd's sales pitch.
Lloyd explained the basics of the Serviceman Insurance to the new recruits, and then said : "If you have Serviceman Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have Serviceman Insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6,000. Now," he concluded "which group do you think they are going to send into battle first?"
Lloyd explained the basics of the Serviceman Insurance to the new recruits, and then said : "If you have Serviceman Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have Serviceman Insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6,000. Now," he concluded "which group do you think they are going to send into battle first?"
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