Be rich and well connected.
This is one of my goal.
No point just being rich..must be rich and connected to the right people..
Being around rich people, I notice one thing. The richer you are, the less you pay.
How?
CEO of companies although earn the same amount per month as a normal employee earn per year, do not have to pay for their petrol, toll, utilities, etc..all paid for by the company. Even food is often provided for.
When go for events, they go in for free.
Go F1, people pay thousands to get good seats..They get free ticket to go Paddock and can bring their friends and family in for free.
Someone I know who is having their wedding this year, since the father knows the company owner that is managing PWTC, they are able to get it at only RM50/pax.
Their wedding ring, can buy at very discounted price from one of Malaysia's famous jewellers.
Another relative, offer to allow free usage of Bentley or Rolls Royce for the wedding car.
My alumni association benefits from the rich and well connected too.
Our alumni events can be done at famous venues at incredibly low price, just because our VP who owns 1 of the famous architecture firm in the country, do the design work for these venues.
Poor and people with no connection..will have to pay inflated price... and become poorer.
So conclusion..be rich and well connected.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
The last day of 2011
Finally it's here. The last day of year 2011.
As usual, its time to do a review of how the year have been and to be grateful for all the achievements, luck, friends, wealth, happiness we all gain the past 365 days.
There are so many things to be grateful of this year.
1) The grass is actually greener on your side than the other side.
It's amazing when you think that "the grass is greener on the other side", you get shot in the face with reality, making you feel so grateful for your life now.
I have an old school friend who live in US. All the years when I was in my hated job, I always envy seeing her in her Facebook showing her life abroad.
Until in May 2010, I got to go for 1 month holiday to US [the perks of being free from corporate life whilst running your online business ;)]. I met up with her in New York. That's when I found out that she is only working in a small souvenir shop. Everyday commuting to work in the crowded subway for 30mins. Further more, she's overstaying her visitor visa.. just like so many other people in US. not valid to stay there anymore. Her husband working in family business that her mother was proudly announcing to my mum about.. non-existent.
Her brother who was working in Perth..my mum just informed that he got laid off and is now back in Malaysia, and planning to learn how to do online business for me.
Oh wow..then it hit me..there's no need to envy..there's nothing great of her life.
And then again last night I heard another news. Another person's brother who is living in New York have also lost their job, and have their work permit revoked. So now living there on extended holiday visa and just surviving on freelance part time work.
So, what is there to envy?
I get to enjoy life here in Malaysia and continue to accumulate wealth and have lots more freedom than I used to.
I can wake up at 9am or 10am each day and decide my own work schedule. No longer need to wake up at 6.30am, getting stuck in jam for 1 hour, and paying exorbitant amount of toll and parking, just to go to a job I hated.
Building my own business, is definitely the right choice to do. No longer have to deal with bureacracy, office politics, favouritism, sexism, fake performance review,etc.
It doesn't matter whether the business is glamourous or making multi-million dollars..the journey up there is the exciting part.
And the best thing...You are the BOSS!
You decide which customer you want to take on, which project you want to take on, who you want to work with, etc.
It's definitely time to start your own business. And if freedom is your no 1 priority, online business is definitely the way to go.
I am ...Definitely loving my life right now. yay!!!
2) Business growth
Yes I know my laptop got stolen and I have to extract all the records from email and re-do my financial records again for year 2011.
But as at last check in Mid December, my Holiday Rentals business have more than Doubled this year. That's more than 100% growth !! woo hoo...yay yay yay!!!
With this achievement, I will be working on a new project soon, to help other holiday rentals operators to increase their income as well.
As this new project take off..hopefully it will free me from having to clean condos when guest check out [it's good forced exercise though..so maybe I will still do it once a while]
And as I do that, hopefully I will get to educate the market that renting out your holiday home / apartment IS NOT Homestay. Homestay is when the guest stay in your house together with you, and experience the lifestyle of your culture. Malaysians really need to be re-educated on when to use this homestay term correctly.
This year I also made the brave decision to leave my 2-year partnership biz - Netbrads Associates. We had achieved great things whilst being in operations on part time basis. We received coverage by TV3 Kids News for our Edu-Play Day event in year 2010, launched an ebook + audio pack and learnt how to sell it on Clickbank, conducted several profitable and fun Edu-Play Days which hopefully had left an impact with the children who attended.
The partners are kind individuals and have great potential to earn millions..if only the business is each person's main rice bowl. Otherwise it can not grow to its maximum potential.
One thing I learnt about doing business..When we stop doing a business, it doesn't mean we have failed. It just means that we know the potential of growth has hit a wall, or we just want a creative change, or a new challenge. It is never a failure, just a learning opportunity. And the best thing with online business...the cost or funds you tend to lose is very minimal compared to a real-life brick and mortar business.
Since I specialise in starting up business at low-cost or even free, this is what I want to try and educate to all budding entrepreneurs out there. Online business allow you to setup and run your business for free or at very minimal cost. It's just up to you to believe it and try it. It's just up to you how much you want to spend on.
The internet is full of free quality things. I hate hearing people say "There's no such thing as free lunch". Maybe they have not gotten any free stuff or free lunch in their life..SAD!!!
I love free stuff, and I thank God that I get to enjoy free things everyday of my life, both online and offline. Yes at times you have to put in some effort to get the free stuff, but what the heck, if that time you have to put in, you would instead be sitting at home watching tv, might as well put in the effort to get the free thing.
3) Life as entrepreneur is full of opportunities
If you are still working, and scared to quit your job because you are afraid you'll have no income..it's time to change your mindset.
As an employee, business people are always trying to squeeze money out of you. Coz they know you are on a salary, meaning there's money coming in to the bank every month.
As an entrepreneur, business people see you as someone who can help them make more money, be it by them helping to promote your product, or by you helping to promote their product. In other words, its a win-win situation.
And that's how life has been for me ever since leaving my full time job in April 2010. Opportunities have come knocking on the door so often, that I have to actually select which one to take on, and which one will help to grow my own brand. At times I wish I have more than 24 hours, and can split myself to different places at same time..Coz there are just so many exciting things to do each day.
Now I have grown to be more selective, knowing I have limited time, and would prefer to focus on building my own THRIFT brand.
4) Reality shows can really teach you some good stuff.
People who complain about reality shows are watching it the wrong way. Yes, there are many reality show which are just a waste of time, but there are also a few that gives you free lesson on entrepreneurship and positive thinking.
I never had the time to watch reality shows in the past..but now I do, when I am eating breakfast or lunch or dinner.
One reality show that constantly motivate me is "Kimora, life in the fab lane". Yes, she may seem annoying...but do you ever see the great learning points, on how she constantly build her brand? how she uses twitter to reach out to her customer and get free publicity? how she use online media to get models for her new skin care line? how she capitalise on charity event to raise her company profile in the media? how she uses others to volunteer to help for her charity event "Dress for Success" and get all the fame? How she uses the public to get involved with flash mob and raise awareness of her new business? how she built entrepreneurship spirit in her 2 children at such a young age?
so think again when the next time you decide to shun the reality show on tv.
5) Lots of new learning opportunities in JCI
I thank God for bringing me into the world of JCI.
Friends and family often can't seem to understand why is it I'm so devoted to this organisation.
Yes, it takes up so much of my time, and money too, but I get so much in return.
The joining fee was something that almost stop me from joining. But maybe its fated, I just decide to join and give it a try.
Within 2 months of joining, I made enough money with another JCI member to get back my returns on investment and to cover about 8 years of membership fee.
5 months later, I earnt back the money I paid to go for JCI Academy 2010 from another project with a JCI member. This year, I earn enough from business with other JCI member to pay for my hotel and travel expenses for the annual convention..and I got to attend the annual convention for FREE! Thanks to my Immediate Past President.
And the various seminars / talks / workshops / conferences I got to go for free in year 2010 and 2011 through JCI opportunity..was worth RMthousands.
Money is not the only thing in my returns of investment.
The leadership opportunities I gained have taught me many new things, such as dealing with media, how to write press release, being event emcee, writing e-award submission, how to be a trainer etc are just some new things I am exposed to within this 1.5 yrs in the organisation.
The positive spirit that the members are constantly in, the excitement of working on new projects, the dinners and suppers we have before or after meeting, the daily emails that flood your inbox..makes life so much more exciting and feels like I am back in MUOSS in Melbourne again.
It's great to have somewhere where you go to and feel valued and appreciated.
This type of support group is a definite must when you are a lone online entrepreneur, working from home on your bed.
So yea...it definitely is a great time to reflect and be grateful for what we have achieved in this year 2011 and our life in Malaysia.
Oh yes, there are many things to be improved in Malaysia such as:
1) I can't wait for the day that we can open the tap and drink directly like in Melbourne without having to install thousands of dollars of water filter at home.
2) Malaysians would treat every person equally, regardless of their color, race, country of origin, education, work status, etc.
3) People would not slow down on highway just to busy body see accident/car breakdown, which cause the daily unnecessary jam.
4) That our ringgit has more value than it is now.
5) That we will no longer be given second class treatment or products.
and loads more
Going to Millionaire Mind Intensive again this year, have definitely re-ignited the positive spirits in me.
Life is full of exciting adventures and opportunities.
It's time to start the new year in a few hours time..so let's look forward to it and help make it a better year!
Happy 2012!
As usual, its time to do a review of how the year have been and to be grateful for all the achievements, luck, friends, wealth, happiness we all gain the past 365 days.
There are so many things to be grateful of this year.
1) The grass is actually greener on your side than the other side.
It's amazing when you think that "the grass is greener on the other side", you get shot in the face with reality, making you feel so grateful for your life now.
I have an old school friend who live in US. All the years when I was in my hated job, I always envy seeing her in her Facebook showing her life abroad.
Until in May 2010, I got to go for 1 month holiday to US [the perks of being free from corporate life whilst running your online business ;)]. I met up with her in New York. That's when I found out that she is only working in a small souvenir shop. Everyday commuting to work in the crowded subway for 30mins. Further more, she's overstaying her visitor visa.. just like so many other people in US. not valid to stay there anymore. Her husband working in family business that her mother was proudly announcing to my mum about.. non-existent.
Her brother who was working in Perth..my mum just informed that he got laid off and is now back in Malaysia, and planning to learn how to do online business for me.
Oh wow..then it hit me..there's no need to envy..there's nothing great of her life.
And then again last night I heard another news. Another person's brother who is living in New York have also lost their job, and have their work permit revoked. So now living there on extended holiday visa and just surviving on freelance part time work.
So, what is there to envy?
I get to enjoy life here in Malaysia and continue to accumulate wealth and have lots more freedom than I used to.
I can wake up at 9am or 10am each day and decide my own work schedule. No longer need to wake up at 6.30am, getting stuck in jam for 1 hour, and paying exorbitant amount of toll and parking, just to go to a job I hated.
Building my own business, is definitely the right choice to do. No longer have to deal with bureacracy, office politics, favouritism, sexism, fake performance review,etc.
It doesn't matter whether the business is glamourous or making multi-million dollars..the journey up there is the exciting part.
And the best thing...You are the BOSS!
You decide which customer you want to take on, which project you want to take on, who you want to work with, etc.
It's definitely time to start your own business. And if freedom is your no 1 priority, online business is definitely the way to go.
I am ...Definitely loving my life right now. yay!!!
2) Business growth
Yes I know my laptop got stolen and I have to extract all the records from email and re-do my financial records again for year 2011.
But as at last check in Mid December, my Holiday Rentals business have more than Doubled this year. That's more than 100% growth !! woo hoo...yay yay yay!!!
With this achievement, I will be working on a new project soon, to help other holiday rentals operators to increase their income as well.
As this new project take off..hopefully it will free me from having to clean condos when guest check out [it's good forced exercise though..so maybe I will still do it once a while]
And as I do that, hopefully I will get to educate the market that renting out your holiday home / apartment IS NOT Homestay. Homestay is when the guest stay in your house together with you, and experience the lifestyle of your culture. Malaysians really need to be re-educated on when to use this homestay term correctly.
This year I also made the brave decision to leave my 2-year partnership biz - Netbrads Associates. We had achieved great things whilst being in operations on part time basis. We received coverage by TV3 Kids News for our Edu-Play Day event in year 2010, launched an ebook + audio pack and learnt how to sell it on Clickbank, conducted several profitable and fun Edu-Play Days which hopefully had left an impact with the children who attended.
The partners are kind individuals and have great potential to earn millions..if only the business is each person's main rice bowl. Otherwise it can not grow to its maximum potential.
One thing I learnt about doing business..When we stop doing a business, it doesn't mean we have failed. It just means that we know the potential of growth has hit a wall, or we just want a creative change, or a new challenge. It is never a failure, just a learning opportunity. And the best thing with online business...the cost or funds you tend to lose is very minimal compared to a real-life brick and mortar business.
Since I specialise in starting up business at low-cost or even free, this is what I want to try and educate to all budding entrepreneurs out there. Online business allow you to setup and run your business for free or at very minimal cost. It's just up to you to believe it and try it. It's just up to you how much you want to spend on.
The internet is full of free quality things. I hate hearing people say "There's no such thing as free lunch". Maybe they have not gotten any free stuff or free lunch in their life..SAD!!!
I love free stuff, and I thank God that I get to enjoy free things everyday of my life, both online and offline. Yes at times you have to put in some effort to get the free stuff, but what the heck, if that time you have to put in, you would instead be sitting at home watching tv, might as well put in the effort to get the free thing.
3) Life as entrepreneur is full of opportunities
If you are still working, and scared to quit your job because you are afraid you'll have no income..it's time to change your mindset.
As an employee, business people are always trying to squeeze money out of you. Coz they know you are on a salary, meaning there's money coming in to the bank every month.
As an entrepreneur, business people see you as someone who can help them make more money, be it by them helping to promote your product, or by you helping to promote their product. In other words, its a win-win situation.
And that's how life has been for me ever since leaving my full time job in April 2010. Opportunities have come knocking on the door so often, that I have to actually select which one to take on, and which one will help to grow my own brand. At times I wish I have more than 24 hours, and can split myself to different places at same time..Coz there are just so many exciting things to do each day.
Now I have grown to be more selective, knowing I have limited time, and would prefer to focus on building my own THRIFT brand.
4) Reality shows can really teach you some good stuff.
People who complain about reality shows are watching it the wrong way. Yes, there are many reality show which are just a waste of time, but there are also a few that gives you free lesson on entrepreneurship and positive thinking.
I never had the time to watch reality shows in the past..but now I do, when I am eating breakfast or lunch or dinner.
One reality show that constantly motivate me is "Kimora, life in the fab lane". Yes, she may seem annoying...but do you ever see the great learning points, on how she constantly build her brand? how she uses twitter to reach out to her customer and get free publicity? how she use online media to get models for her new skin care line? how she capitalise on charity event to raise her company profile in the media? how she uses others to volunteer to help for her charity event "Dress for Success" and get all the fame? How she uses the public to get involved with flash mob and raise awareness of her new business? how she built entrepreneurship spirit in her 2 children at such a young age?
so think again when the next time you decide to shun the reality show on tv.
5) Lots of new learning opportunities in JCI
I thank God for bringing me into the world of JCI.
Friends and family often can't seem to understand why is it I'm so devoted to this organisation.
Yes, it takes up so much of my time, and money too, but I get so much in return.
The joining fee was something that almost stop me from joining. But maybe its fated, I just decide to join and give it a try.
Within 2 months of joining, I made enough money with another JCI member to get back my returns on investment and to cover about 8 years of membership fee.
5 months later, I earnt back the money I paid to go for JCI Academy 2010 from another project with a JCI member. This year, I earn enough from business with other JCI member to pay for my hotel and travel expenses for the annual convention..and I got to attend the annual convention for FREE! Thanks to my Immediate Past President.
And the various seminars / talks / workshops / conferences I got to go for free in year 2010 and 2011 through JCI opportunity..was worth RMthousands.
Money is not the only thing in my returns of investment.
The leadership opportunities I gained have taught me many new things, such as dealing with media, how to write press release, being event emcee, writing e-award submission, how to be a trainer etc are just some new things I am exposed to within this 1.5 yrs in the organisation.
The positive spirit that the members are constantly in, the excitement of working on new projects, the dinners and suppers we have before or after meeting, the daily emails that flood your inbox..makes life so much more exciting and feels like I am back in MUOSS in Melbourne again.
It's great to have somewhere where you go to and feel valued and appreciated.
This type of support group is a definite must when you are a lone online entrepreneur, working from home on your bed.
So yea...it definitely is a great time to reflect and be grateful for what we have achieved in this year 2011 and our life in Malaysia.
Oh yes, there are many things to be improved in Malaysia such as:
1) I can't wait for the day that we can open the tap and drink directly like in Melbourne without having to install thousands of dollars of water filter at home.
2) Malaysians would treat every person equally, regardless of their color, race, country of origin, education, work status, etc.
3) People would not slow down on highway just to busy body see accident/car breakdown, which cause the daily unnecessary jam.
4) That our ringgit has more value than it is now.
5) That we will no longer be given second class treatment or products.
and loads more
Going to Millionaire Mind Intensive again this year, have definitely re-ignited the positive spirits in me.
Life is full of exciting adventures and opportunities.
It's time to start the new year in a few hours time..so let's look forward to it and help make it a better year!
Happy 2012!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Free satelite TV for Malaysians
Government together with ASTRO giving free satelite tv to the poor in Malaysia.
So what happens to middle class...continue to suffer ???
I realise one thing today...my laptop was stolen from my car.
Since my business relies on having a laptop and internet access..I have to get a replacement immediately within the same day.
Luckily, my credit card has many points accumulated over the years, that I could go to Sen Heng immediately to redeem my points and buy a new laptop, by just topping up about RM600+.
However, for those middle class people who lose their laptop, but don't hv the brains to use the points accumulated, or don't even have enough points..will need to fork out over RM1500-RM2000+ to get a replacement laptop.
conclusion:
Poor is taken care off...rich have more than they need...The middle class continue to suffer.
So what happens to middle class...continue to suffer ???
I realise one thing today...my laptop was stolen from my car.
Since my business relies on having a laptop and internet access..I have to get a replacement immediately within the same day.
Luckily, my credit card has many points accumulated over the years, that I could go to Sen Heng immediately to redeem my points and buy a new laptop, by just topping up about RM600+.
However, for those middle class people who lose their laptop, but don't hv the brains to use the points accumulated, or don't even have enough points..will need to fork out over RM1500-RM2000+ to get a replacement laptop.
conclusion:
Poor is taken care off...rich have more than they need...The middle class continue to suffer.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Things I do everyday
I love it when seeing most people's envy reaction when they hear I work from home..
But in actual fact..I am out of the house most days.
Life is too busy and hectic that I actually hardly stay home anyway.
But I'm absolutely enjoying my life right now.
So what do I everyday now?
But in actual fact..I am out of the house most days.
Life is too busy and hectic that I actually hardly stay home anyway.
But I'm absolutely enjoying my life right now.
So what do I everyday now?
- Check personal email accounts
- Reply to enquiries on my Holiday Rentals Malaysia business and update booking records
- Work on any projects / tasks assigned under my role as VP-Business of JCIPJ
- Attend meetings / conferences
- Feed my 5 cats, change their litter box, feed them vitamin / supplements, play with them 2-3 times a day (I consider this a daily work obligation)
- Answer phone calls/sms from customers / committee members
- Catch up with family / friends
- Discuss on new business idea with my entrepreneur friends
Monday, March 14, 2011
Radiation leak at fukushima sms true? NOT!
Have you been receiving the sms on radiation leak at fukushima?
I did..twice!
My dad end up wasting his money forwarding the sms to all his contacts..til his phone battery went dead.
I just wonder..don't people do research first before forwarding things?
No wonder telco companies make so much money!
The sms says to put betadine to the neck..hallo!! since when betadine can protect from radiation?
Do some research la..
Bloggedphilipines.com have posted some articles on this too..
some points noted:
- only those within 12km radius of the nuclear plants are susceptible to the leak
- nuclear reactors nowadays are more sophisticatedly designed
- World Meteorological Organisation in Melbourne stated that the plume from the incident site will not pass Philiphines as at 14 March..therefore if it won't pass philipines, it wouldn't reach Malaysia.
Lesson learnt..save your money. no need to waste on forwarding sms..if its important enough, government will make urgent announcement via local council, TV, radio.
at the moment..enjoy life!
I did..twice!
My dad end up wasting his money forwarding the sms to all his contacts..til his phone battery went dead.
I just wonder..don't people do research first before forwarding things?
No wonder telco companies make so much money!
The sms says to put betadine to the neck..hallo!! since when betadine can protect from radiation?
Do some research la..
Bloggedphilipines.com have posted some articles on this too..
some points noted:
- only those within 12km radius of the nuclear plants are susceptible to the leak
- nuclear reactors nowadays are more sophisticatedly designed
- World Meteorological Organisation in Melbourne stated that the plume from the incident site will not pass Philiphines as at 14 March..therefore if it won't pass philipines, it wouldn't reach Malaysia.
Lesson learnt..save your money. no need to waste on forwarding sms..if its important enough, government will make urgent announcement via local council, TV, radio.
at the moment..enjoy life!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Year 2010 is ending, what have I achieved?
How fast time flies. It's been a long while since I last posted on my personal blog.
Everyday had been filled with business meetings, traffic generation, online marketing, feeding my cats, eat, sleep, rest, watch TV, drive, etc..
Another few weeks til the end of year 2010.
And what a year it had been.
Looking at my old posts, especially one that I made beginning of 2010 on New Year, New You?
I have indeed achieved quite a lot, despite originally thinking I have not. Cos when I saw the goals and plan I made for yr 2010, I probably only achieve 10% of that. But I guess I forget that I have achieved other things which I did not plan for.
I did not win the HP mini laptop that I dreamt off, but I did win 2 iPODs, which I have sold one and made a cool RM150.
The other one I'm saving for a gift away.
I have finally QUIT MY JOB...YAY!
Since April 2010, my dream has come true. If you had read my blog in the past, you would have noticed many posts on how much I hated my job..and yes..now I'm no longer a corporate slave.
No more waking up at 6.30am daily and being stuck in traffic 2-3 hours each day, paying for expensive parking to go to a job I hate.
Now my schedule is flexible, most likely waking up at 8am or later, unless I have to feed my cats at 5am or 7am or have to pick up the cleaner at 7.30am or have a client for my holiday condo.
I read in my old post beginning of 2010 that I had 8 things/biz that I'm working on.
Well..this is something that I really need to reduce and focus instead.
As suggested by my friends...who says I'm just doing "too much".
In year Dec 2010, I have done the following:
1) Business - managing 45 blogs [yes, my blogs grew from 30 beginning of this yr] for passive income via adsense and affiliate
2) Business - online marketing of my timeshare resorts and condo - Cheap timeshare rentals
3) Business - online marketing cum condo manager for my friend's luxury condo - BG Condo KL for holiday rentals
4) Business - online marketing of renovation services
5) Business - weekly meeting with my group, NETBRADS ASSOCIATES, for our kids projects and online projects. - With my group Netbrads Associates, we have done 3 Edu-Play Day events, which was featured in TV3 Kids News. Our ebook is still selling, Self Esteem For Children Today
6) Business - Co-organised 2 Singles Networking Events with my biz partner under An Evening Together
7) Business - Conducted blog coaching class at Damansara Perdana
8) Voluntary work with Uni of Melbourne Alumni Association as Secretary General
9) Voluntary work with Junior Chamber International [JCI] PJ chapter for the JCICYEA 2010 project and incoming VP-Business 2011.
So am I doing too much..hmm..yes..I think so too.
Is what I'm doing contributing to my long term goal? Hmm..something I need to ponder upon and plan for next year.
So, what have I achieved in year 2010?
Quite a lot i reckon...
Am I looking forward to 2011..definitely!
As for now..its time to review and reset the goals for yr 2011..
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
p/s: Hmm..i just notice the I want more money experiment I did a few years back. maybe I should repeat that again. more money is always good ;)
Everyday had been filled with business meetings, traffic generation, online marketing, feeding my cats, eat, sleep, rest, watch TV, drive, etc..
Another few weeks til the end of year 2010.
And what a year it had been.
Looking at my old posts, especially one that I made beginning of 2010 on New Year, New You?
I have indeed achieved quite a lot, despite originally thinking I have not. Cos when I saw the goals and plan I made for yr 2010, I probably only achieve 10% of that. But I guess I forget that I have achieved other things which I did not plan for.
I did not win the HP mini laptop that I dreamt off, but I did win 2 iPODs, which I have sold one and made a cool RM150.
The other one I'm saving for a gift away.
I have finally QUIT MY JOB...YAY!
Since April 2010, my dream has come true. If you had read my blog in the past, you would have noticed many posts on how much I hated my job..and yes..now I'm no longer a corporate slave.
No more waking up at 6.30am daily and being stuck in traffic 2-3 hours each day, paying for expensive parking to go to a job I hate.
Now my schedule is flexible, most likely waking up at 8am or later, unless I have to feed my cats at 5am or 7am or have to pick up the cleaner at 7.30am or have a client for my holiday condo.
I read in my old post beginning of 2010 that I had 8 things/biz that I'm working on.
Well..this is something that I really need to reduce and focus instead.
As suggested by my friends...who says I'm just doing "too much".
In year Dec 2010, I have done the following:
1) Business - managing 45 blogs [yes, my blogs grew from 30 beginning of this yr] for passive income via adsense and affiliate
2) Business - online marketing of my timeshare resorts and condo - Cheap timeshare rentals
3) Business - online marketing cum condo manager for my friend's luxury condo - BG Condo KL for holiday rentals
4) Business - online marketing of renovation services
5) Business - weekly meeting with my group, NETBRADS ASSOCIATES, for our kids projects and online projects. - With my group Netbrads Associates, we have done 3 Edu-Play Day events, which was featured in TV3 Kids News. Our ebook is still selling, Self Esteem For Children Today
6) Business - Co-organised 2 Singles Networking Events with my biz partner under An Evening Together
7) Business - Conducted blog coaching class at Damansara Perdana
8) Voluntary work with Uni of Melbourne Alumni Association as Secretary General
9) Voluntary work with Junior Chamber International [JCI] PJ chapter for the JCICYEA 2010 project and incoming VP-Business 2011.
So am I doing too much..hmm..yes..I think so too.
Is what I'm doing contributing to my long term goal? Hmm..something I need to ponder upon and plan for next year.
So, what have I achieved in year 2010?
Quite a lot i reckon...
Am I looking forward to 2011..definitely!
As for now..its time to review and reset the goals for yr 2011..
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
p/s: Hmm..i just notice the I want more money experiment I did a few years back. maybe I should repeat that again. more money is always good ;)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Letter from P1 CEO on their 2 year anniversary
Today I receive email from P1 CEO..but haha..the email add used is noreply.p1@packet-1.com
What kind of honest customer service is this?
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Today, P1 is 2 years old!
We’ve grown from strength to strength in the last 2 years because of YOU.
From….
a humble Malaysian start-up to the country’s largest and one of the world’s leading 4G WiMAX telco.
zero customers to over 200,000 happy customers.
zero to over 40% population coverage in Peninsular Malaysia
… because YOU believed in us.
P1’s journey in making broadband available for ALL has seen some challenging trenches and cliffs. Despite these challenges, YOU chose to stand by us, supporting us along the way.
For this, we can’t thank YOU enough.
Our promise to YOU is to continue to make it better and to serve YOU better than ever before. As P1 grows and flourish, we will continue to deliver the best experience YOU so rightfully deserve.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being part of this historical milestone in discovering the world of 4G broadband.
More importantly, TERIMA KASIH, XIE XIE, NANDRI and THANK YOU
for being our valued customers.
Revolutionizing 4G Broadband together with YOU,
Michael Lai
Chief Executive Officer
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MY comment on "Despite these challenges, YOU chose to stand by us, supporting us along the way. "
=> not because we choose to stand by P1..but its the obligation, because we are tied with the contract of 12 months or 24months..otherwise we lose money / take months to receive back deposit..and no other telco offer the cheapest package at RM49.
If celcom or tm net offer at RM49, I would definitely choose them over P1
What kind of honest customer service is this?
=========================================
Today, P1 is 2 years old!
We’ve grown from strength to strength in the last 2 years because of YOU.
From….
a humble Malaysian start-up to the country’s largest and one of the world’s leading 4G WiMAX telco.
zero customers to over 200,000 happy customers.
zero to over 40% population coverage in Peninsular Malaysia
… because YOU believed in us.
P1’s journey in making broadband available for ALL has seen some challenging trenches and cliffs. Despite these challenges, YOU chose to stand by us, supporting us along the way.
For this, we can’t thank YOU enough.
Our promise to YOU is to continue to make it better and to serve YOU better than ever before. As P1 grows and flourish, we will continue to deliver the best experience YOU so rightfully deserve.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being part of this historical milestone in discovering the world of 4G broadband.
More importantly, TERIMA KASIH, XIE XIE, NANDRI and THANK YOU
for being our valued customers.
Revolutionizing 4G Broadband together with YOU,
Michael Lai
Chief Executive Officer
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MY comment on "Despite these challenges, YOU chose to stand by us, supporting us along the way. "
=> not because we choose to stand by P1..but its the obligation, because we are tied with the contract of 12 months or 24months..otherwise we lose money / take months to receive back deposit..and no other telco offer the cheapest package at RM49.
If celcom or tm net offer at RM49, I would definitely choose them over P1
Monday, February 15, 2010
How to make them believe you can achieve?
Isnt it frustrating that your loved ones..
e.g. ur mom/dad/wife/husband/brother/sister/bf/gf/fiance don’t seem to believe that you can make thousands or millions online?
why is it that they seem to lead the non-believers team, along with your best friend and closest colleagues? people you hope and trust to be your strongest supporter, but instead they trying to turn back on you??
why are they so fixated on you having a physical business that may end up with you having thousand of dollars stuck in inventory and less mobility when instead you can have a business that can make money for you anywhere you are, whilst u are awake or asleep with minimal start up cost?
why the old style, traditional mindset?
what do you do to change their mindset?
how do you proof them wrong..fast? before it damages you further.
what are your thoughts on this?
e.g. ur mom/dad/wife/husband/brother/sister/bf/gf/fiance don’t seem to believe that you can make thousands or millions online?
why is it that they seem to lead the non-believers team, along with your best friend and closest colleagues? people you hope and trust to be your strongest supporter, but instead they trying to turn back on you??
why are they so fixated on you having a physical business that may end up with you having thousand of dollars stuck in inventory and less mobility when instead you can have a business that can make money for you anywhere you are, whilst u are awake or asleep with minimal start up cost?
why the old style, traditional mindset?
what do you do to change their mindset?
how do you proof them wrong..fast? before it damages you further.
what are your thoughts on this?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
New Year, New You? New HP Mini Laptop ?
Its the new year again..how fast time flies.
New Year...New You?
Only you can determine it for yourself..
As for me..the year is starting out great.
Completed an event on 2 Jan 2010. Co-organised a singles networking event with my friend. check it out here -> An Evening Together
The whole project took just 5 weeks to be launched..which proof that when there's a will, there's a way.
Thank you so much to all friends and biz partners who have supported us for this event.
I was just doing a list of my current biz projects.. 8 projects..and this exclude my Melb Uni Alumni Committee stuff & etc...no wonder I rarely have any free time on hand.
Not to mention my ever growing blog network..Its about 30 now...covering various niches..so do check them out [just refer to the blog list on the sidebar.]
Year 2010 is looking very exciting ahead...with many ideas swimming in my head waiting to be realised.
My plans are flowing on nicely...soooo looking forward to throwing in The Letter ;)
I'm also aiming for a new laptop. Hoping to win the HP Mini 110 series laptop from Standard Chartered.
Have done on my part..ensuring that my sms goes in at 9am on 5th Jan 2010. Now its in the hands of God to ensure I get this laptop...
Putting the things I read in The Secret & the methods taught in Law of Attraction...
trying to manifest to the universe that I need this laptop...everyday looking at the picture on the brochure and on Amazon..i want it...i need it...for the future of my business venture..so please please please..let me win it.
yes...its not the latest model..but hey..if its free..why not right?
New Year...New You?
Only you can determine it for yourself..
As for me..the year is starting out great.
Completed an event on 2 Jan 2010. Co-organised a singles networking event with my friend. check it out here -> An Evening Together
The whole project took just 5 weeks to be launched..which proof that when there's a will, there's a way.
Thank you so much to all friends and biz partners who have supported us for this event.
I was just doing a list of my current biz projects.. 8 projects..and this exclude my Melb Uni Alumni Committee stuff & etc...no wonder I rarely have any free time on hand.
Not to mention my ever growing blog network..Its about 30 now...covering various niches..so do check them out [just refer to the blog list on the sidebar.]
Year 2010 is looking very exciting ahead...with many ideas swimming in my head waiting to be realised.
My plans are flowing on nicely...soooo looking forward to throwing in The Letter ;)
I'm also aiming for a new laptop. Hoping to win the HP Mini 110 series laptop from Standard Chartered.
Have done on my part..ensuring that my sms goes in at 9am on 5th Jan 2010. Now its in the hands of God to ensure I get this laptop...
Putting the things I read in The Secret & the methods taught in Law of Attraction...
trying to manifest to the universe that I need this laptop...everyday looking at the picture on the brochure and on Amazon..i want it...i need it...for the future of my business venture..so please please please..let me win it.
yes...its not the latest model..but hey..if its free..why not right?
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