Wednesdays with Bipolar

I was in a deep thought about a conversation I had with someone (lets just call him Dick) last night. He is career driven man who is determined to make changes. When I mean changes I mean in his professional life. you see he has been very successful in everything he sets to do. Failure is a not a word that exist in his dictionary...than again so doesn't words like criticism, romantic, novels, mirror, rhythm and such. As he was advice to 'loosen' up abit at work an advice by a superior he admires most greatly he decides to be more accessible to his co-workers and his subordinates. Calling it Thursdays lunch with Dick. So they can see the other side of him and also he is accessible to them when they would like to have open discussions. As he asked me what I think. I think I used the word 'Brilliant'. I also was thinking at that very moment of the book I think half the world must of read called 'Tuesdays with Morrie'. It was also made into a TV movie later. Its about a true story of professor called Morrie a sociologist and his students, one in particular called Mitch who comes back after many years to visit him when he finds out Morrie is dying. They meet every Tuesday. Morrie teachers him philosophy of life till he dies, as he felt Mitch had not lived his life to the fullest and has not understood people.

I had a little chuckle inside while I took my sip of beer. Dick will be the perfect Morrie in the cut throat corporate world. He is a self proclaimed motivational speaker who supposedly inspires and motivates people at work all the time. In the future I hope there will be many Mitchs who will come up to him and confide in him. But if this was the real world Dick will not be Morrie he will be no doubt Mitch. He is no sociologist and terms like public sociology does not exist in his real world. But ironically it kind of does in his corporate world, for example quoting him,

Organizational behaviour Management (OBM) Towards Organizational Excellence.

Analyzing the fundamentals of organizations and their behaviour, 3 Key factors have to fall in place. People, people and people. Its is about individuals their feelings, beliefs and personal goals driving their behaviour.

what I am trying to get at is learning and adapting to the individual, keeping in mind that their past, their social status, their beliefs as everything to do with their behaviour and outcome of their actions is something that should be considered as long there is a purpose towards a goal and an excellence outcome. The end of the day "my reasons for understanding you is as long the numbers are crunched the projects are completed by date lines and the presentations went successfully. A Price , or rather a tick in the box has to await me in the end.

This is why he will not be Morrie in the real world. Its not that he doesn't understand sociology. He does he wrote briefly about it (may I add with graphs) in his thesis didn't he. Sadly using it one on one in a personal level where else there is no visual treat outcome is unattainable. So, for those who are goal oriented Thursdays with Dick is going to be so super. Cause he is going to listen and understand, and than mould you, I mean motivate you to reach your goal.

And for those who want to have meaningless conversations that go no where, with maybe "a little" alcohol involved, and Little bitching here and there about our fucked up lives that we are forced to live in. Mood swings etc... come on down to Wednesdays with Bipolar. Where M.T meets those lost souls with no aim in life. where we don't find solutions but dwell and embrace our crap. Yes...there is no price at the end. Just the wonderment in your already confused head "why the hell did I meet her in the first place". My Wednesdays availabilities will be handled by my very Attractive secretary nightwatch.

M.T

The little things I can obey.

But the big things, how we think, what we value,

Those you must choose yourself. You cant let anyone

or any society tertermine that for you.

- Morrie Schwartz

Who am I???

Hello dear readers,

Welcome to "Let's find out about Nightwatch" hour...

For those of you who aren't aware, I'm in the midst of finding another job. My m@#&$%&*(ing company has decided not to renew my contract. Why? Let's see... Cuz the Ops managers who took over after my previous Manager were blooming idiots??? One of whom didn't last 3 months in my agency. The other one has no idea what's going on. So plus releasing me he has 2 other staff resigning. Hmmm? Performance issues??? I hope he rots in hell! The bastard!!! Anyways, feeling all depressed I decided to do a personality profile... And here's what it said,

At a Glance

• Works hard, puts in long hours and keeps busy with work.

• Focused on tasks, persists until job is done.

• Detailed, meticulous and observant, quick to pick out abnormalities.

• Objective, but may appear detached.

• Does not seek positions of power or authority.

• A good supporter of others.

• Likes intellectual discussions, likes to explore ideas.

• Needs clear and thorough instructions, slow to act when uncertain.

While at Work

Diligence and discipline are characteristics of Mr Nightwatch's work attitude. He is often pre-occupied with the tasks at hand. As he derives satisfaction from being immersed in work and thrives on being involved, expect Mr Nightwatch to put in long and extended hours at work.

Mr Nightwatch is relatively dependable to deliver results on time. He may sometimes be late in meeting deadlines.

Mr Nightwatch persists with a task until it is completed. Determination, commitment and perseverance are his strength; hence he can be depended upon to meet work obligations. Mr Nightwatch is suitable for long-term projects because he is sufficiently focused to see them through completion.

Mr Nightwatch is likely to be quality-conscious and achievement-oriented. He is motivated to produce work that is of a high standard. He is observant, quick to spot errors and critical where work is concerned. He is likely to be meticulous, careful and pre-occupied with detail.

Mr Nightwatch is an objective person who is impartial and rational. He speaks factually and often does not involve his own feelings and emotions. He may sometimes be perceived as distant or detached.

Although Mr Nightwatch is usually a sympathetic person, he may at times be selective about being involved in the personal problems of people.

Mr Nightwatch is friendly and outgoing when he is with friends although he may at times prefer to be quiet.

Mr Nightwatch selectively forms strong bonds with people although these bonds may not be very deep.

Positions of power, influence and authority are not Mr Nightwatch's concern. He does not mind letting others assert authority over him. He is accommodating, laid back and easy-going.

Mr Nightwatch is moderately concerned with prestige, rank and reputation.

Mr Nightwatch is at times able to engage people to accomplish his objectives.

A good supporter to the people around him, Mr Nightwatch does not desire to lead or influence people. He is uncomfortable taking charge and does not feel the thrill of challenge in leading others. He prefers to responds rather than initiate. He looks to others to provide direction and does not naturally want to persuade or motivate others to take a certain course of action.

Intellectually inquisitive and extremely interested in knowledge acquisition, Mr Nightwatch enjoys discussing hypothetical or theoretical issues. He is conceptual and likes to explore abstract ideas. Mr Nightwatch is a thinker, creative and inventive of ideas. He enjoys reading and is happiest sourcing for new ideas and information.

Mr Nightwatch puts in effort to plan ahead some of the times. He may at times not be as detailed in his planning.

Mr Nightwatch is generally able to express himself although not to a high degree of eloquence.

Being one who needs clear and thorough instructions before he can proceed on action, Mr Nightwatch resists when conditions are uncertain. He does not adapt easily to changes. Before he embarks on a new project, expect Mr Nightwatch to find out more and probe deeply.

Totally restored faith in myself man! Though I'm not too happy with the eloquence bit. What? Me not eloquent??? The bloody chee-b**s! :P Any comments anyone? Any disputes? Holla back if you got anything!!! Anyways, I gotta go, time to get back to the grind. Till next time,

Our thought for the day,

Just reflecting on the fact that when the Universe punches you in the teeth, it never just lets you fall down. It kicks you in the ribs a couple of times and dumps mud on your head.

-Nightwatch