An Entrepreneur’s Journey

I’m in dejavu. From yesterday on, a superb feeling came from inside. I do not know why, and I just let myself enjoy that feeling.

Few things could have contributed to that. In business wise, there are some trainings coming in. There are also new opportunities to explore. And also we are planning to expand in our training business. All these new exploration got me all excited.

Another reason could be having a night movie outing with Jean. It had been a long time since we hd gone for a movie. We chose Hancock which I thought it’s a funny show. Not a bad show to just relax my mind.

It could also be the good friends that I have around me. Many of them really cared and supported me in my journey. I am thankful for having these friends.

As I am writing this right now, I actually had a smile put on. I’m really feeling great….

Wow! Two of my clients are in the final of a Entrepreneur Competition for Youth. I am so proud of them to be able to reach this stage. It takes a lot of time and effort to reach there.

One of the stages is to create an advertisement, then post it up on Youtube.

Here is their advertisement:

Warning: It’s very cute.

St Anthony Primary School

Yang Zheng Primary School

Which advertisement you think is a better one? Hope that you can give some comments.

Met with a huge learning experience. After conducting many workshops in the corporate arena successfully, maybe the successes got into my head making it heavy.

I screwed up a presentation last week. It hit me very hard, affected me badly. I feel very bad about the whole thing. I felt disappointed about myself, I felt I had let the team down.

Suddenly flashes of decision floated across my mind. Doubt arises from within my heart.

It took me days to re-organised myself. Today, I told myself I am not going to fall, I am stronger than that. From that experience, I discovered more about myself, my habits and the gap from achieving mastery.

I am glad that I found out about that gap, then I am able to grow.

Last Wednesday, I was on holiday. Went to Desaru with Jean, thinking that there should be nothing much to do there. And that’s what I want. Just give me a pool, beach and a bed; I will know what to do for 3 days.

The journey to Changi Ferry Terminal was horrendous. There was no bus to that place, so we had to walked a long distance together with the drizzling. In my heart I was furious, in my mind it goes, what a way to start a holiday.

Fortunately, I’m aware of my feeling, take control of that feeling, and move on.

Upon reaching the hotel, went for some exploration. We found out there are activities around, but the price is crazily high. The price does not justify the value or experience.

Finally we decided to do the only activity that justify the price. Get out of the hotel to a small shopping and eating area which only cost us RM10 for the transport. We got tidbits, had our dinner, I thought it was good to go there.

2nd day was spent in pool, beach and the sun. I was badly burnt after the long hours under the sun. I truly enjoyed the art of doing nothing. Staying in the water, relax and reflect.

3rd day we were back in Singapore. I was in pain with the burnt all over. But still, it’s not going to stop me from going to beach again.

Sandra just forwarded me the evaluation report of the Presentation Skill Workshop that I did 2 weeks ago.

Whenever I received an evaluation report, my heart beat goes faster. Because it’s a measurement of how well or bad I did. And the last time I received one, I didn’t fare well. I was actually disappointed with myself, but I treat it as a good learning experience.

When I received this report, I had the same feeling, excited yet fearful. After going through the report, a sense of relieve flow through my blood, but my heart beat did not slow down a beat. Because I was fill with joy and gratefulness.

Out of 5, I had a score of 4.5.

I am very thankful that good things is happening around me. I hope that good things will surround themselves to my family and friends too.

I am really glad that I am able to help those participants. I really do hope to continue doing this work in my life, inspiring others to excel.

And it’s time to celebrate again…..YEAH!!!!

Thanks to Tina’s faith in me, I got to conduct a workshop (Positive Attitude In Workplace) for China Insurance.

The workshop goes very well. The flow of the workshop is going good, the participants are responsive. This workshop adds lots of confidence within myself. With a total of 80 participants, it may seems scary, but once I am able to enrolled them, I must say there is a sense of achievement.

As my style is not to use any power point slides, there are some positive feedbacks. One participant said that it is different from many other workshops, it’s more engaging without power point slides.

There were some participants who wanted to introduce their daughters to me. It was a feedback that I were connecting with the participants.

I really enjoy myself in the workshop. I feel good after having done this workshop, and Yeah, it’s time for celebration. Going for holiday this week. It has been soooooooo long since the last one. Finally.

Been studying about value investing intensively, reading books on Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch, etc.

Move on to study about companies financial statements. Learning about connecting a story by looking at the figures. I must say it’s can be interesting and boring.

It’s interesting when I found good companies, and it’s also interesting when I found bad companies, especially those which I thought are good but the statements reflect otherwise.

Still nothing beats the excitement of having money in the market. I made my first investment today after many years of avoiding the market. It feels good to know that now I know more about the stock market than 8 years ago.

I must thank Clive who inspired me to start investing again.

I had been doing lots of reading recently. The last time I read so extensively is probably a night before my exam.

Well, the reason that I read so much recently is to get my Investment IQ up to a level that I can comfortable make a correct decision in investment.

I finish 2 books in a week. With my slow speed of reading, I really put in lots of time in reading recently. Usually I finished a book in 2 weeks. I know the speed of my reading has not improved, but my knowledge certainly has.

After so many days of soaking myself in investment discoveries, today I decided to have a break. I got a book by Osho. He is a spiritual master who writes to provoke your thought. Since I submerged my mind in all the dollars signs for few weeks, I should take care of the soul as well. I thought a change of the reading will be good.

There is more for my soul coming. Next week I’m going on holiday. It has been a long time since my last one. I am really looking forward to re-energize, recharge, recuperate and re-discover the meaning of life.

From last Friday, it was training all the way till yesterday. It was an well fulfilled week that builds my confidence, being more sure of myself and my path.

It started with Holiday Inn (Service Recovery) Workshop for 3 days, and as I thought I could rest for 2 days, I got a referral from David to do a Presentation Workshop for JobsDB. Then it’s back to Holiday Inn (Service Recovery) Mandarin Workshop.

It was a week filled with blessings. I was at the right place in the right time when David referred that Presentation Workshop to me. Initially I was doubtful if I can pull it off. But half way through the workshop, I knew the participants got a lot out of the workshop. I was glad I am able to add values to them.

Thanks David, an ever generous gentleman for referring and thanks Sandra, whom I thought she’s a beautiful soul; believed in me.

Blessed again when Actionpreneur received a testimonial from one of our clients. I will post it up soon.

Blessed again as Michael, a good friend since 2002; whom is at Shanghai, helped us in formulating some letters for our clients. With his help, I am sure the letters will have no errors.

Blessed again when I received a book (One Up On Walls Street by Peter Lynch) from Clive, became very good friend since we got involved with the Ice Cream distribution business. Half way into the book and I’m one foot into buying the shares one company.

Blessed again when a school wants me to conduct another workshop for him. We had discussed about it 2 months ago, and finally the deal was concluded.

Blessed again that a network marketing company called me to conduct a training for his members. I pulled Vasu along for the meeting, currently, I am not too sure if I want to associate myself with them. They are willing to pay, but my heart don’t feel good at all.

Blessed again with David asking Vasu and me to support him in Kuching in July. This will really be interesting as it will be the first time visiting Sarawak.

There are so many beautiful souls around me. What else can I ask for?