That's It! Blackhawks 5, Canucks 1.

Last evening, it was Game 6 of Second Play-Off between Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks. The first 20 minutes were going fine, but then starting the second period, like they said, the game was unbearable to watch! I even felt Luongo's heart aching when Versteeg scored only 36 seconds after Brouwer's first score of the evening. History seems to repeat itself, as vividly remembered in last year, Canucks exactly lost to Blackhawks also in the Play-Off. There must be something that we can learn and there must be something we can improve. This season is now done for Canucks, if the management of Canucks is serious about making improvement in the team's performance, they really need to think critically how to assign their resources. They have some of the highest paid players in NHL but yet everyone (including the CEO of Canucks) has difficulty in finding values in them, while there are quite a few younger players which were not provided of opportunity to grow and mature. At the end, the name of the game is about allocation of limited resources and maximization of efficiency and effectiveness!

Just like the weeds in your garden. They are very clever plants. They grow well on the surface of the soil. They grow very fast and usually can reproduce themselves within a very short span of time. They grow in any space that they can find and they can rely on very limited water and sunshine. On the other hand, the traditional plants were not as efficient as they are and rely heavily on you, the gardener, to help protect them, as it is clear that the weeds compete consuming the same nutrients as your plants, the plants that you would like to see them grow and prosper.

The weeds in my garden grow so well and strong, the stems are 2-3cm in diameter (no kidding as you can see from the photo) and about 2 to 2.5 feet tall. After the walk this morning, without a second thought, I decided to take out those big and strong weeds (and there are a lot of smaller weeds still in existence).

We need to seek improvement everyday and we shall not hesitate in making changes, as well decision shall come naturally and promptly. Risks (and costs) are always there attached to a decision, but some of the decisions are so obvious that you will never regret making them! Like taking out the weeds from your life ... just take them out and you will be fine! Hahahah!