SUMO & Sandwich

Usually when we travel without kids, Ridz and I would spend our time after seminar hanging out at bookstores. So, once back at the hotel after a full day ESB at SMK Semerah Padi, we went out again for a grub (hahaha there are 3 meanings of 'grub', but use your common sense pls). Ridz devoured his Hong Kong Kuey Tiaw, while I tucked into my Nasi & Blackpepper + Garlic Beef. Once Mr. Tummy was happy, both of us hunted for the nearest book haven.

That's where I found Paul McGee's book, SUMO. Shut Up, Move On.

So, stop complaining. Take action. Avoid the BSE syndrome - Blame Someone Else.

Remember the sandwich story? "I make my own sandwich." I always share this story in ESB, with students, teachers and parents. I told this story once on Inspirasi TV1. (The first time I heard it was on Dr. Dennis Kimbro's cassette. I modified a bit to suit school students.)

Jo and Han are two best friends. They go to school together. They sit in class together. They have their lunch together. Both bring food from home.

Riiing!! Jo and Han dash to the canteen to eat. Jo opens his Tupperware and sees a sandwich. He complains. He refuses to eat. Han, his buddy, says nothing and just eats whatever he has.

The next day, at the canteen, Jo opens his lunchbox and sees a sandwich again. He grumbles and throws the sandwich away. Han makes no comment and concentrates on his food.

The same situation continues for a week. The following week, still the same scenario. But on the third week...
something astounding happens.

Jo opens his container and he sees a sandwich. He screams, "I can't take this anymore! Yuck!!! I hate sandwich. Everyday sandwich. I HATE sandwich!!!"

Han, who never says a word before, finally says something. "Look man, you've been complaining about the same sandwich for 15 days now. C'mon, man. Do something. Tell your mom to make you a different lunch. Problem solved!"

"My MOTHER? Please, leave my mom out of this. Don't talk about my mom. I don't like it. I made my own sandwich OK?"


So, see you later alligator.