An Entrepreneur’s Journey

Finally, finally, finally!

Youth Success Boot Camp (YSBC) is officially open for registration. The program will be held on 15 – 17 June 2009.

We overcome waves of challenges leading to YSBC, finally today we start our marketing. There was even a time when the thought of not doing it came across my mind. But I know I have to do it irregardless of all the naysayers around me.

We have to start all over from scratch because of the change of plans, venues, marketing strategy, team members. Fortunately with the support of Sean and Jean, we manage re-plan and execute everything.

I’m extremely excited about this program not because it’s new, but because I know I can add more value to the youth. I’ve done this sort of program with the school since 2003, and now I can expand this program to many more youth, inspiring them to excel in all they do.

If you or your friends have any teenage kids who are between the age of 13 – 17 and want the kids to learn about success principles, build confidence, boost self esteem, improve results in school and life, you may want to help pass this news to them. They can visit Youth Success Boot Camp to find out how this program will benefit their kids.

Also we are actively looking for someone who are keen to promote Youth Success Boot Camp. Email to info@actionpreneur.com to learn more about the deal.

As usual, Sunday morning is my weekly football session. Went to Bishan Park full of joy as it’s my favourite game. But something unusual happened. I forgot to bring my socks. Fortunately another team mate brought an extra pair.

Actually that’s the first time I forgot to bring socks. I had a strange feeling surfacing from within, but I chuck aside.

In this game I’m playing a relax role – defender with nothing much to do. Even in the late 2nd half, I’m still full of energy. There’s no panting, my legs are good.

That’s when things happened.

A through ball from the other team’s midfield to their striker. When the striker is ready to shoot, I stretch my leg to clear the ball. Somehow we tangle together, I feel my ankle was pulled to the extreme.

In seconds, I felt the pain from my ankle flowing to my brain. The pain is unbearable, I’ve never felt this kind of pain. I have to yell it out. I believe I was yelling for at least a minute. My first thought was, “did my leg break?”

The rest of the team came to support. I guess with the yelling, they knew it was serious.

When the pain subsided, I wriggled my toes hoping that they are moving. A sense of relief came upon me. Toes still moving means leg still intact. But I can’t walk at all.

After X-Ray, the doctor found out it was a fracture ankle. Now I’m on clutches, with a minimum of 6 weeks recovery date. So I’m out for the season.

What I most worried is actually the trainings that had to do. Got to find replacement now.

It’s an experience on this incident. Of course, I don’t want to go through it again, but I will always remember that unbearable pain.

Waves of challenges coming along when we decided to launch the first public program in June. There’s a choice to call it a day, take the easy way out. But I can’t.

I knew this program can help many youth. I knew it can inspire them to do more, achieve more. After planning for months, I can’t chuck it back to the shelf. I want to run the first program, test it out. Many people can say, “never try never know.” I come to realize not many practice that.

I am moving on, brainstorming marketing ideas to fill the seats. Now it’s ACTION time. With 6 years experience with youth and children, I’ve earn the right to launch this program. Recently when a group of youth express their gratitude with tears, I know I have to do this program.

Yesterday, I’ve completed the sales copy for this program. This copy is used online, total of 8 pages; the longest sales copy I’ve ever written. Of course, it will be modified to a shorter version for brochures etc.

There’s a lot more work to do. Youth Success Boot Camp will be held on 15 – 17 Jun 2009. It’s for youth who from the age of 13-17. Contact us at info@actionpreneur.com for more details.