Rich Idiot: Day 15 – Breaking the Norm

For the past few days, I haven’t been blogging and tracking my progress. I have no excuses for that. So I just need to move forward from here.

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

Time. Time is always one factor that we don’t have the luxury. I have lots of things to do today that I wasn’t able to do. As expected, this will snowball sooner than I think. That’s why there’s a To-Do List. I need to make it appoint that I finish my daily tasks.

Things that went right today. Why?

Well, there’s always a bright side to my life today. I’d say the highlight for today is finding myself applying the things that I have recently learned and doing away with the things that are not good for my growth. In doing this, there seem to be more opportunities in every turn that I make.

Final thought:

I call this day “Breaking the Norm.” Today, all those things that keep me from being comfortable are coming back to me to say that I need them. Like? Buying stuff that I don’t seem to need now. Like.. taking my sweet time in doing urgent matters. Like.. the notion that people are better off having a 9-5 stint.

Comfort kills. I’m not just telling this to you, I’m telling it to myself. I’m writing it down to remind myself. Comfort kills.

I will never reach my full potential if I don’t stay at the edge of things. If I stay at my comfort zone, I know that all this million dollar goal will go down the drain faster than I think.

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, T. Harv Eker, Donald Trump, Mohammad Ali, Michael Jordan, etc etc.. they all broke the norm. That’s what made them great. That’s what will make me great.

Comfort kills… comfort kills.

Biggest Loser Asia – The Misfortune of the Red Team

After shedding off 10kg last year, I ‘ve decided to keep putting myself into the best shape that I can have. You see, losing weight (like any other goals) is more of a mental test. Everyone can do, all you really need to do is DO IT.

So what I do to keep myself from slacking is to remind myself that at my age, being healthy is one of the top priorities. I take time to catch Hallmark’s Biggest Loser series.. like the current Biggest Loser Asia.

What I’m blogging now is about the recent episode called “Water Works.”

Hats off to all the contestants for their efforts in keeping themselves in the competition. But this particular episode, I think, is supposed to have been won by the Red Team.

Base on what I saw, they all pull their own weights to keep themselves away from the elimination. And it almost worked when they all lost 4Kg each.

The Blue Team were behind 5Kg. That’s 5Kg. The Blue Team’s hardest working contestant, David, just weighed 3Kg less than his previous. Then came Tony who surprisingly lost 10Kg.

Yep, you read that right. Ten Kilograms. Six kilos less than the Red Team combined. And from the episode, he did show that he’s keeping up with his team in jumping right back into the contest after his hospitalization. But come on, don’t you think that his recent operation made him lose that much weight?

I’m sad to see that Nadia was voted off the Red Team. It just made the Filipinos looked like they’re really into their alliance even though Carlo said that there are no alliances. I think Nadia has more will than Christine.

Anyway, I guess that’s showbiz.

Good luck to the Red and Blue teams then.

Rich Idiot: Day 8 – Stay Focused

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

Complaining of some stuff but managed to keep it to minimal. Anyways, glad I was able to shift my mindset. Oh, and I forgot about Day 7.

Things that went right today? Why?:

Learned a lot today. And things are starting to go my way too. So the law of attraction is starting to bear its fruits.

Final thought:

Okay.. where’s Day 7? Here’s the thing. Sunday is our rest day. Supposedly, we’re to just chill and enjoy our time with the kids.

There’s nothing wrong with that. But sad to say, I should’ve known better that I could have used a part of the day to plan for the week. I should always make most of the time even when we’re to just rest from work.

If I’m to be successful, I should make most of time even just to do planning. Also, I need to remind myself that there’s always someone who’s goal is to better anyone else.

So gotta keep myself focused.

Rich Idiot: Day 6

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

Unable to close (or even come near to closing) a client in Tampines. I don’t believe in hard-selling. If the house is really that good, I think it would sell itself. Is that a wrong belief? I need to learn more about this.

Things that went right today? Why?:

We closed a client this morning.. plus, this means a referral fee to a dear friend. Meaning, we’re blessed to have friends like them. We hope there’s more to come.

Final thought:

Just keep sending positive energy. Just keep on praying for good things to happen. Just keep on believing that blessings are meant to those who truly deserve it. Just keep on working better at what we do best.

I need to learn more.

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Rich Idiot: Day 5

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

Life. I wish I know why.

Things that went right today? Why?:

The end of the day. Because there’s always hope that tomorrow’s is something different than today.

Final thought:

No complaining allowed. Looking forward to a new day.

Rich Idiot: Day 4

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

Still can’t get my act all together. Work, getting fit, eating right, learning/unlearning, entrepreneurship, mini-me moments… but I’m still hopeful I’ll do better tomorrow.

Things that went right today? Why?:

I wasn’t able to wake up early today but manage to go to gym during lunch. The transfer pricing breakdown that I noticed (and I’m alone in this one) was brought up in the meeting this afternoon. I took Eker’s advice to study successful people’s lives. I did. I managed to find Donald Trump’s Millionaire Inside interview. Noticed that Trump has a different perspective, but the core is the same.  DO IT. JUST DO IT. Get in the game.

Plus, I found 5cents lying around the floor of an mrt station. I took it, I thanked God for it, and I’m sure many more blessings are to come.

Final thought:

Be consistent. Stay focused. It’s not an easy goal, but It’s neither far from reach. Remember, the greatest obstacle is myself.

Rich Idiot: Day 3

What happened to Day 2? I fell asleep early last night. Sorry.

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

I didn’t wake up early for gym.. I wasn’t able to go to the gym.. I didn’t eat on time.. I ate a lot late this night. I just felt I had to break a lot of good habits today. Why? I just didn’t feel it was important today.

Things that went right today? Why?:

I put into action 2 things I want to achieve this year. 1) I started to ask for support in the office for the charity event I’ve been supporting since 2006. I was directed to another person. Felt rejected but am not going to stop from there.

I sent an email to my friends about investing in real estate. Felt good that I am now in the position to share things. I just wish that someone told me before the things I know now. I feel that time should be spent wisely.

I have to keep T. Harv Eker’s audio book playing every now and then. I should learn more about successful people.

Final thought:

Just to keep on putting my best foot forward. In every 20 “nos”, I’m sure I’ll get a “yes” soon. I’m sure it’s going to be a good feeling and a stepping stone towards being a millionaire.

Rich Idiot: The First Day

Ok, what’s new this year for me? My commitment to being rich.

I’m keeping this close to my heart. I am taking this seriously more than ever. Been listening to T. Harv Eker’s audio book and keep it playing over and over and over and over and over again. His teachings ain’t new, but the approach is a lot different. I’m sure there’s a lot of mentors out there like Eker, but hey, I only need one right now.

So how to do it? Just like how I approach losing weight. By keeping track of myself. By putting myself under a microscope.

Here’s one activity recommended by Eker. And I’ll be doing this at the end of each day. So let’s go.

WHY BEING RICH IS IMPORTANT TO ME?

If I was asked this question last year, my answer would be is that to prove other wrong. To tell those people who counted me out that they’re all wrong.

This year is all different for me. This year, there ain’t no more anger. There ain’t no more madness. All there is for me, is just the bright side of it all.

So why is being rich important to me? Because there’s just so much to life than where I am in now. There’s just so much more to it for me, for my wife, for my kids, for my family. There’s just so much for me that all I need to do is go and get it.

Live like no other, to live like no other.

Problem Solving

What is/are my natural talent(s)?:

I’m a natural born leader. Not to toot my own horn, but yes, I am a born leader. The way I speak, the way I think, the way I act. Leader.

Things that went wrong today? Why?:

Too many things to do. So little time. Why? Because I was unorganized today. I know the there’s a lot to do, but I was unorganized.

Things that went right? Why?:

In a short notice, I was able to pull-off a well designed storyboard under an hour. Meaning, if I put my sh*t together, I can do more.

Final thought:

This goal is not going to be a stroll in the park. Ima need a lot of people’s help. Ima need Your help.

“Oh that you would bless me indeed. And enlarge my territory. That Your hand would be with me. And keep me away from evil so I may cause no pain.”

See you all tomorrow.

Avatar is gully-licious!

What can I say… Avatar rocks!

I really don’t know a lot about this movie and didn’t really want to watch it until someone invited me for a free viewing. I’m just glad I didn’t turn the invite down because this movie is really really really worth watching.

No! Don’t download it. There are movies that you just don’t bother watching over the web, but for Avatar, you have to see it in the big screen or you’ll miss the whole movie experience.

The first five minutes though is quite like the usual sci-fi start. Space.. spaceship.. space suits.. shots of planets and stars.. ridiculous machines.. then you get introduced to the main character, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) who’s a crippled marine brought to replace his murdered twin brother in becoming the “driver” of his brother’s Avatar (yep, it’s a bit confusing so you gotta stick with it for the mean time). Then they introduce you to heavy-hitting actors like Sigourney Weaver and Giovanni Ribisi, only then the plot becomes believable and more understandable.

The movie though is damn long. 3-friggin-hours long. Then I remember. James Cameron. Titanic. Long movie. Good movie. Just make peace with it coz it’s happening.

And although the movie is about 90% CGI-rendered (more than what they did for the Titanic), the good thing is that the human feel for the story doesn’t get lost with all the visual effects. It also has a simple plot and well-written characters.

But it’s not all good praises. I do have some minor rants about it.

The soundtrack makes you feel like you’re watching Titanic.. in Pandora.

Also, it’s a bit preachy. It’s like Pocahontas in a grand scale. Better yet, it’s like Fern Gully on roids.

Anyway, go watch the movie.

New Miss World Singapore 2009 and the Extinction of the Merlions

Breathe easy now, Singapore. The troubles that Ris Low have done are now far behind. Meet the new Miss World who will represent Singapore in the Miss World finals in South Africa.

Ladies and germs.. meet Pilar Arlando.

Ms Singapore 2009 - Pilar Arlando

 

Yes, Singapore. Breathe easy now. She’s prettier and better at interviews. Well, almost.

Good luck and God bless.