Tokyo Evening
A wee bit after 7pm in Tokyo - Harajuku. The location of the Tokyo Figure Show - I wanted to post the "making of" but got flooded with other requests including optimizing the figure.fm server after being slashdotted - this is the main reason why figure.fm was lagging today. Figure.fm is turning out to be much much more than I imagined it would be - thanks to you ;-)
Will announce details for TFS tomorrow. The article is nearly done and I just need to write up the Japanese.
And below is 7:03 in the evening an hour ago. Work is fun but am having to turn down a load of requests for my time of late which is not so fun. I would love to do everything but I learned from my times at Amazon that if we spent time doing all the small things, we would never get the big things done and its the big things that mean most and have an impact on life.
Have a look at the things you are doing today and compare it with what you was doing last month. If you are looking to building a career, then you need to be able to say to yourself that the "you" of today is different than the "you" of last month. If you are doing the same things then it may be some time until you reach your destination.
When you do this exercise, its important not to lie to yourself because lying to yourself is easy.
Arms installation is complete - good luck ^^;
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still trying to figure it out...
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
no wonder why figure.fm was acting a bit weird yesterday, many new visitors were in ^^
Funny enough, I have changed. So far, as to if it was for better or worse, I don't know. All I have been hitting with my projects to go and live in Japan by March 2010 is rock bottom, followed by a wave of failure. And for one reason or another, I just can't give up, though giving up will save me so much headache and stress. I keep on working on my cause(s), working my way towards the warm beach of success, after the storm of daunting failure.
^_^';;
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Is it just me or is it that it's been awhile since Danny give motivational sentence like this ^^; I miss it a lot~~~~
In life we need to learn how to prioritize our works, otherwise we'll end up completing nothing in the end.
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
Indeed it has been a while
IM MOVED T_____T - No seriously, I am moved.
Have been missing them myself... sigh...DANNY!! Please write more of these!
studying comp studies, dreamer but not really diligent ('~`)
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
same for me too... I need to find place to study.. T^T
still trying to figure it out...
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
i also enjoyed them ^0^
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com
seconded ^^;
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
I think I'll join you with that one as well.
Student
here here, faaaaarrrrr too long!
(^_^)
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
Yup,,,but ya know it's always easier said then done......:P
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
Agreed, no idea where to begin as i don't know anyone in the industry. But i'll keep trying.
College Student
http://www.projectsaber.com
Vital life lessons that we should all heed. ^^
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Setting your priorities, huh? I've learned that a long time ago. In fact, I always say this to my siblings. But it seems that these things are easier said than done. I know what my priorities are, but I can't seem to stop doing the less important things first. Yeah, I know... a VERY bad habit that I would hopefully overcome soon.
It seems that I am no different than the thousands of millions of people out there who prioritize having fun first. I have to break this habit soon, or I'll end contradicting myself :P
Otaku
Hmm priorities huh? The me of last month? I seem to think of it differently. I keep comparing the me of Now, to the me of a year ago. I've come a long way! Everything in my life is organized and on schedule! yeah! it's all happening this year :) can't wait.
Onward! to future destinations!
3D artist and graphic designer
http://www.tokyoluv.com
we should make a motivational poster with this.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
The I of today is different than the I of last month...
Not much difference between last month and now so think I better buck up ^^; Though I've been studying more now ^o^
Also need practicing my prioritizing too...
I.T. Technician
Saying "No" is the most difficult thing I do every day!
Everyone wants that server fixed in the next 10 mins, they want ther printer to print, data to be recovered off their dropped 5 year old ext HDD (that has never had a problem before so it cant be anothing serious), their viruses removed pronto, and their PDA to sync in the Phillipines (every province from coast to coast), and their Sat phone data link to work in Pakistan!, and for you to transfer "EVERYTHING" from their old laptop to the new one, even if they dont know what programs they use or where the hell their data actualy is (Cant you just copy it all??)
Peoples belief on your ability to make magic happen in I.T. Support, and say YES its fixed happens al to foten.
But its the 1 out of 10 when you say, NO! I Cant , thats what they remember!!!!
Customers! Technology!, IF THEY KNEW just how close they where to Disaster, THEY wouldnt sleep at night. Luckly they do! and I Dont! So they will never be the wiser!
I know what you mean and your pain, though on a much smaller scale. My whole family is like that. iPhone, HTC, Data transfer, Synchronize, debug - DO IT NOW!
But for me, its more of a nerve wracking learning experience ^^;
Web Designer
http://insennity.com/
Short and sweet article. Agree with the points, it has been a while eh? :)
Student
counter argument is always don't forget whats important in life, to you. maybe going to bigger better places isn't what you wanted. being tied down by commitments
its good to look forward but never forget to evaluate oneself in both views/perspectives
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
hmmmm I've been asking that same question to myself lately. I've always admired the cool technological advancement of Japan, and i keep on saying that i'm living in a "S*^tHole".
I wonder if i can just forget all the fancy stuff in the world and just settle for the simple things in life right here below the equator?.............."Nope i don't think i can forget it :P"
Oh well....I just need to pick myself up from where i've fallen and get on that road to dreams again.
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Very nice to see such a motivational text from you again, Danny. And I must say I can relate to it.
When I was 13-14, I used to do a lot of designing on my computer. I was disappointed when I found out I couldn't achieve the design I had in my mind with the tools I had. Thus, every week, sometimes every day, I looked back at the person I was, and the techniques I knew. Most of the times, I looked back with pity at the lack of skills I had.
At some point in time, I had completely mastered Photoshop and was delighted to see I could pretty much design whatever I had in mind. It was around the same time that I dropped out of school (eh, priorities). I found out after two years on the academy of arts that I'd learned it all on my own. My teachers advised me to leave and do my own thing.
After that, I've been looking back with confidence, and loving the progress I'm making with my own design company. At first, I was really happy that I could sustain myself and my girlfriend living on our own. A month later, I had my first big client (HP), and from there I just made sure I kept advancing my design work and company. It's been great. :)
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, once shared his train of thought after surviving cancer at his Stanford Commencement address, and stated that his perspective on life shifted from having a vision in life, to living as if each day is his last. I share this feeling: try to achieve as much as you can in your life, while having fun doing so.
University Student
http://shikinami.wordpress.com/
"Will announce details for TFS tomorrow." ---> Can't wait!
I also like your motivational articles Danny. Please, do write more of these in the future, something like one in a one-two weeks time. ^^
Student
http://blueplains.wordpress.com/
Nice shot, and awesome little motivational speech^^ I have changed since last month though not completely. I've been getting my stuff organized and worked to the fullest on me blog but still haven't looked for a job^^ The job would have to be the biggest goal so I guess I haven't changed much then xD
Didn't expect there to be a Forever 21 in Japan.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
"Figure.fm is turning out to be much much more than I imagined it would be."
Same here. >_> It takes me just as much if not more time than DC to keep updated over there lately.
Software Development Engineer in Test
http://anime.greywings.net
Personally, I'm doing a lot more of the things that I wanted to do but wasn't doing even up to last month. I'm exercising more regularly, attending Japanese class at the local community college, and blogging more frequently. I guess the only area which hasn't changed is work itself. Well, we'll see what happens next month.
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
Danny Sama, you are one wise man.
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
Lock and Load. Ready!
Physics Student
http://mechanicaljapan.blogspot.com
That's a nice photo! And the figure.fm is a very cool site! I just arrived from other sites to yours just to colabrate on figure.fm!
Congratulations for this site!
See ya!
Otaku/Illustrator/Mangaka
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Kyukun
Japan is so beautiful in the evening
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Good advice on the career front, I should really be more daring... just hope it dosen't get me in any trouble.
Computer science student
Yay I didn't have a change to visit figure.fm much yesterday so I missed the lag.
When else is missing something actually good ^_^ !!
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
I would love to see an evening in Tokyo.
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
I've reciently did a interview and its a stepping stone to get into the company aswell as develop a good relationship to move into another department.
I hope I land this job.
Need to learn some Flash / Actionscripting during these three months! :x
accountant...yeah, what a boring job. =P
Hmmm...a serious Danny. :) Anyway, I don't think I would be able to do the self-examination exercise because I'm feeling giddy from having my vacation application approved! :) What would be more awesome is if I'm going to Japan. But no...pfftttt.
Retailerz
Can somebody tell me where any of the cool stores are in Harajuku I've gone twice there and each time was pretty bunk. I don't care forbrand name stores. I know Kiddy Land and stuff but I want cool clothing stores like Black Peace now or something.
Network, Computer Engineer
You are absolutely right. Thanks for the motivation Danny... Every time, I visit your website you make me feel so motivated to do more in my life.
Graphic Designer
to learn a new thing each day . . .
to discover a new thing each day . . .
to appreciate a new thing each day . . .
that is life
any other way and you stop living
Wage slave by day, semi-pro blogger by night
http://fivecentstencents.com
I like that! :-)
Continuous learning and improvement is the way to go.
But we tend to forget to appreciate what's already in front of us!
:-)
???Confused???
Nice article...I can't say I remember much of what I did last month so I can't really compare this month with it...
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
I really need to find a place where I can get shelves like the ones you're using.
Oh and congrats on the success of figure.fm :)
College Freshmen
Harajuku looks like a nice place to shop. This month is summer vacation so I'm taking it easy.
Student,ICP,PT
Sugoi!!!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
"Have a look at the things you are doing today and compare it with what you was doing last month."
Hmm... well this month I'm actually TRYING to clean my room instead of last month struggling to get on my bed hoping not to topple the nearby manga tower XD I have a lot of things happening this month and I don't think I can fit it all in this month ^^;
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
I need photographic evidence!
I'm curious as well. ^^
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
LOL when I'm done! It's a LOT of work and I'm basically just moving my stuff to the guest room for the moment so I can move around XD
I wish it wasn't so blazing hot either here... I don't feel like doing anything when it's this hot >_<
thanks for this Danny, if it weren't for this article I wouldn't have realized that the me of today is much more tired than the me of last month. ^^ tired in a good way though, tired means I've been busy with work, being more productive than last month. ^^
University Student; Full-Time Tiger, part-time Geneticist. (One day, the alligator-puppy will be mine...)
Same here. Getting stuff ready for school is exhausting.
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
Aahh damn. If that's how dark it is at 7pm in Tokyo at this time of the year then I got my 2nd round giveaway answer wrong *cries*.
student
http://sikibuton.blogspot.com/
「小さいことができない人は、大きいこともできない」という言葉もありますが、ダニーさんの考え方もまた事実です。
自分は、ビッグなことをしながら些細なこともできる人が尊敬に値すると思っています。
photoshop junkie
http://blossoming.livejournal.com
Hm... wish I could say so.
Student (Games Design)
I've just been relaxing since I finished the 2nd year of Uni (let's just say I needed it...lol). That'll soon change, though. I need to start thinking about my Final Year Project. I'm not happy with how I did in Uni last year, so I'm determined to do better this time. Looking forward to it. :)
Comic Shop Owner
danny, your set up is so made of win.
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
Accomplished a lot over the last month.
Came up with a material mix for figure modelling that may even be better than what is used at Good Smile Company or Kotobukiya.
Had an idea, went with it and was blown away.
I call it the Secret Formula. Spent 2-3 months working on it and at last achieved something even better than what I was wanting. Major impressed. Results will posted in due course.
Can't give any details out on it's composition though.
Good to see such progress on Figure.fm
What a dream site!