Zaid Mohamad

WHEN you drive a car, getting a flat tyre is definitely a big nuisance. Most of the time, it's not even caused by a major incident, but a tiny puncture. Yet, the headache is big. It's true that a small puncture can immobilise a big car. What if those "small punctures" occur in bigger things that matter in our lives? If left unchecked, the impact could be devastatingly big and may even immobilise our life as well. DISCIPLINARY ISSUES Disciplinary problems also start this way.

DURING one of the school talks I conducted recently, I learnt about an inspiring story of a group of parents who decided to do something about their children's school traffic situation. A year earlier, many parents had come forward to voice their concern regarding the traffic safety in front of the school. It seems that there were some irresponsible drivers who thought nothing of speeding while the schoolchildren were trying to cross the street. It's a tragedy waiting to happen.

DO you know anyone in your life who likes to complain? I'm sure we all do, simply because we're all human and sometimes, we are not averse to complaining. But when complaining becomes a habit, it can put one down a destructive path. I know of a few people who display the many symptoms associated with a "chronic complainer". Most of their conversations will usually and quickly turn into a bashing session on just about anything.