Stii cum se numesc cei cu multe idei? Exact, idioti! 

Si zilele astea am aflat si de ce: pentru ca raman doar cu idei, si nu le pun in practica.

It’s truly amazing how fast time flies. Today I’m 20, tomorrow I’ll be 45, and I’ll even notice it. So, the question that comes is: What should I do in order to make this time valuable?

This morning, as I was travelling by train and looking at the white snow outside, I was caught by the memories of what I have done this year. And most of them were related to people that had an influence upon me, people that I knew and most probably I will never meet them again, people that I will soon say goodbye. This is the way! And the world keeps going on, no matter what. No matter if I’m here, if my friends are here, no matter…

So what should I do?

I will get involved more, and price all the moments I am given to live!

This year is going to be the Independence Year! The year in which I am going to take all the rights and also the responsibilities of being more independent.

This is my New Year Resolution :)

One thing I noticed about myself lately is that I become much more professional. Which is good, till one point. Until the point where I expect the same thing from the others, and I raise the expectations to a very high level. And I don’t fit them with the person. Then I realize (once again) that no one is like me, that each one is different, and should be treated accordingly.

I feel like passing slowly to a different age of my life, a much more mature one (or maybe not). I need to rediscover what putting my entire passion in one thing means, give everything I have in order to reach something, no matter if I’m going to succeed or not. I need to revive the eagerness to start a new day only to be able to reach my dreams, the enthusiasm to see in the future and the energy to live. I feel like I lost that and I need to rediscover it. Slowly, but soon, I will be reborn.

I can feel the vibe!

You cannot gain anything without giving something back in return. This is one healthy principle I learned while I was a small child. And I can see it applies even now.

Remembering my AIESEC life till now, I can for sure see that the more I was getting involved, the more I gained. And the more I gain, the more those around me gain. And this is turning in a circle that makes me strive for more.

The awkward thing is that I don’t know which the currency is. I don’t remember what I gave, I don’t feel the consequences of what I passed from me, but I sure benefit from what I earned back them.

And what I’m earning now.

I am lucky to be able to think and act in this positive way, and also proud of taking the decisions I took. Especially joining AIESEC.

I was reading a few weeks ago a very interesting book, called First, Break All the Rules! (Romanian title: Manager contra curentului. Ce fac marii manageri altfel decat ceilalti). And besides the fact that it confirmed me some thoughts that I have, it also made me understand some things, mostly about how to make decisions, and on what criteria, and how to be more assertive (this is the practical part that I took from it). And I also acknowledged how important is to have the right man in the right position. To give everyone what they desire but in the same time what makes them better. To look for talents rather than knowledge or abilities.

I guess this is the way in which one can be truly reach his top. And not remain only with huge potential, but transforming it into real impact.

And now comes the hard question: what is my talent? Hmmm, this is awkward, cause I don't have a clear answer to this. Everything would be so easy if I knew it, right?

This is my quest for the next period: to discover my talent/talents. Looks hard, but there is nothing to hard for me :P

Are you ready? I was born ready!

P.S. The team building was postponed for a future date. I'll keep you up to date ;)

I like very much to put myself in new and challenging situations, and because I also like creating and delivering trainings and Team Buildings, it was almost impossible to refuse the chance to deliver a corporate Team Building.


It's going to take place in one week, and I am very eager :) Although I haven't prepared it yet :P

I know it is going to be a spectacular one, a very successful and entertaining one. This is the mind set I am starting with, and I am not going to aim for less. Because I know I have the full support of my co-trainer and together we can surpass everyone's expectations.

I'll tell you how it was in a week, so stay close ;)

One thing I learned is that there is no right time. There is only NOW. :)

There is no right time for posting a new message, no right time for saying hello to a friend, or right time for doing something. Cause if I'll wait for the right time, who knows, maybe it will pass without even acknowledging it.

I don't see "Carpe Diem" a great advice, as it may be too reckless for me, but I don't dispense it at all. If you act, and act rationally or by sentimental reasons, it is so much better than just staying to analyze everything, and for sure I won't have any doubts about my decisions, cause I know I am heading for the future.

And this is my advice for you also: Always head for the future!

Emil