Source: BB's Blog
original in japanese: It's Koreal 2008/5, pp.22-25
scanned & posted by: arayo / byjgallery
translated into english: a sweet sister / bb's blog
Let’s learn from the most successful hallyu star, BYJ, “Habits of a Successful Person”!
The Ten Promises BYJ Keeps
#1 Always Eats Breakfast!
With Sangchu Ssam on the MenuTime and time again we’re told how important it is to eat breakfast and it is said that BYJ always eats breakfast. While others may stay up late the previous night only to sleep in the next morning, asking for “Another 30 minutes!” he will rise and sit at the breakfast table.It is said that he always has sangchu sahm for breakfast. Sangchu ssam is a dish of sangchu leaves (red leaf lettuce) wrapped around raw vegetables, edible wild plants, seaweed, rice, and seasoned with gochujang (red chili paste), and doenjang (fermented bean paste). This breakfast offers a variety of ingredients and nutritional balance.
#2 Breakfast and the TV NewReads Newspaper Also!
Since BYJ lives alone, he (probably) eats breakfast alone. He doesn’t eat breakfast half asleep or absentmindedly since his habit is to eat breakfast while watching the TV news. Of course, he probably reads the newspaper also.He checks the morning’s latest news and the previous day’s news while also checking the general areas of politics, economics, crime, culture and such. Successful individuals need to be “specialization enthusiasts.” They possess a curiosity about everything and a vast knowledge base which increases their appeal as a person and commands the respect of many people around them.
#3 Exercises During the Morning& Always in the Early Morning!
He continues to exercise and managing one’s physical health while building physical strength is essential to achieving success. BYJ may be busy but he does not fail to keep up his training.BYJ does his exercising during the morning hours and it appears that he goes to the gym in the early morning. The reason he goes in the early morning is so the fans will not visit and inconvenience the other patrons and he goes to the gym when it is less crowded. By exercising in the morning he is able to work off more energy than if he were to exercise in the afternoon and this is more effective in burning off fat. If he was flabby and fat, he would not be able to maintain his top position as hallyu star.
#4 Prepare Thoroughly for Workwith a Modest Heart
Before BYJ faces filming, he reads the script thoroughly and it is well known that he prepares different acting patterns for one scene. He will prepare as much as he can beforehand for something and each time he will throw his whole body and soul into work. It can probably be said that waiting for instant inspiration or intuition or depending on luck won’t make you a success. But when familiarity sets in, anyone can tend to become lazy.
The reason that BYJ does not slack off in his work even now is because of the humble feelings he has continued to hold, “By doing my best, I can finally stand on the same line as the others.” The difference between those who experience small successes and those who experience even greater success may be seen in this example.
#5 Punctual About Time!
Time is MoneyKoreans are said to be casual about time. But BYJ is extremely strict about time and is very punctual. When someone arrives late he is known to ask them, “Why are you late?”Being late wastes the other person’s time. BYJ, being busy, values his time and when his time is wasted, he probably gets angry. Time is money. Successful people value their time highly and plan their activities punctually.
#6 Greet Others First,But Remove Your Hat
All the people that have had contact with BYJ have all consistently commented about BYJ saying that he is “well-mannered.” First, the basic rule any person should know is how to greet others properly.When Park Yong Ha was in the same management agency as BYJ, he learned from BYJ, “When you greet someone, take your cap off first, and always show the initiative when greeting others.”There is certainly truth in this fundamental. No matter how outstanding someone may be, if they cannot greet others properly, they will not be respected nor loved by people. For an actor to succeed, he must be respected and loved by his fans. BYJ understands this point quite well.
#7 Take Detailed Notes Don’t Forget Even the Smallest of Promises
Many times, people make many small verbal promises which are very often forgotten. But BYJ will not forget a promise no matter how small it may be and he will live up to that promise and we often hear stories from those he has promised of how surprised they were.For example, as a moving present, he sends a certain gift as promised which surprised the recipient and there are other such stories. He is busy and how he manages to remember is due to his diligent note taking habit so that he does not forget.BYJ carries his PDA (personal digital assistant) with him wherever he goes and whenever he has a free moment, he is caught up in writing in it. The smaller a promise is, then the deeper the trust he builds if he can keep his promise. By taking detailed notes and by fulfilling the smallest of promises, the people around him will come to look upon him as someone they can trust.
#8 Reading Books,Every Genre There IsSuccessful people are, on the whole, well-read.
BYJ is also one of these people. His home has mountains of books stacked high, and it is said that on his days off, he will spend the afternoon hours reading.BYJ’s reading habit leans toward reading books of a wide variety. He does not read books only in the areas of interest to him but he extends his scope by reading books on varied subjects. If it is a book that interests him, he will underline passages while reading books enthusiastically. By doing this, he broadens and deepens his knowledge, and not only the physical appearance but also his brainpower will always be in shape!
#9 Never Make Social Errors with Alcohol!
Do Not Show Yourself IntoxicatedNo one has ever seen BYJ in a drunken state or appearance. Though the perfectionist BYJ, when he gets drunk, may say things he is not supposed to say or do things he may not normally do (complaining, fighting, singing happily, dancing wildly, snoring while sleeping?)While he may think it is acceptable to be forgiven if he does these things occasionally to let off steam and to release stress, but the truth is that mistakes made in social situations can destroy personal relationships. It would be wise to avoid exposing oneself to any disgraceful behavior involving alcohol.
#10 Nightly Reflections on the Day’s EventsSelf-Examination & Questions to Commit to Heart
It is said that BYJ has the daily habit of reflecting upon the day’s events when he returns home. He ends his day by committing to heart through self-examination and questions; I met Mr So-and-so today to discuss this topic, I did that, this went well, that did not go well, I should have done this better…and such.
One Day in the Life of BYJ(Taken from various sources)
05:30 Awakens. Makes it a habit to rise as early as possible in the morning.
06:00 Training at gym. Goes during early morning so he won’t inconvenience others and to avoid family (fans).
08:00 Breakfast. Often eats Sangchu sahm. Watches TV news while eating.
14:00 Reads. On days off will spend the afternoons reading. Reads a variety of books.
20:00 Dinner meeting with office staff. Is punctual about meeting time. If someone is late, he is known to ask, “Why are you late?” Though an occasion may call for him to drink alcohol, he will never appear in an intoxicated state.
23:30 Arrives home. Reflects on the day that just ended.Then with the hope that tomorrow will be even better, he continues his constant efforts. Certainly success is not achieved in a day as the only short cut to success is the accumulation of each day as it comes.
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