“You want something, go get it”

The past month was one of mixed feelings and emotions. (the reson for the lack of posting last week) I ponder over the choices I made over the years and what I’ve become. I’ve lost some things, gained some things. Recently, lost something so dear to me that life will never be the same again without. And at the same time, I gain things that that you worked so hard for all these years.

 

The choice to become an entreprenuer was not a hard one, when I was offered the chance to take this path, it did not take long for me to decide. But persuding others around me then was not easy. My parents would prefer that I get a stable job to support the family. In addition, staying on the path was a constant challenge beyond my imagination. No one said it was easy, but I always come out of the struggle a better and stronger person.

 

At every turn of a crisis, I always questioned my ablilty and my choice. Honestly, if I tell you I didn’t consider giving up, I was lying. “Tough” was an understatement, unless you experience it yourself. There were times when I cannot even afford to feed myself. Times like this make me look at the other side of the spectrum, and miss out on the larger picture.

 

I’ve taken to the company of friends and sometimes alcohol of recent. Drinks were always good company in times like that for me, especially with friends. A little advice and reminder from my friends did spark the come back for me. And this time, it was this,

 

” Are you going to give up something that you’ve been defending for all these time?”

 

What lies on the other side of the spectrum was my dream and reason that I took this path of entrepreneurship. The looks on those that troubled and challenged me will grin at the sight of my “surrender”. I will not allow that to happen. I will not allow others to take away something that I’ve fought so hard to defend. And if there was anything I could take away from a crisis, is to never back down from my dreams, and I will continue to defend my dreams. Even with the challenges I have now, I will find a way around it without giving up.

 

You want something, go get it.

 

Regards
Song Kwang

The Power Of Attitude

So somebody told you that you most likely won’t make that mark. Or perhaps you are not qualified enough to do something even before you try doing so. Your friend tells you to stop dreaming and get your job done before you get fired. How should you response to them?

You fire them all.

Don’t let anyone stop you from dreaming big and believing that you are meant to be the best. Like what Bryad Baggett say, fire them first.

MTV – Seasons Of Love

It’s Christmas. =) And here is a song that I love, especially when it is performed by a live choir. What better way to measure life than love? =)

Enjoy your weekend Video. =)

 

Cheers,
Lee

Travel The World

I love to travel. Exploring new places, experiencing new culture, tasting the gourmet, making new friends. Isn’t that nice?

 

I had the chance to travel to China in 2005 to 6 provinces in 18 days. It was the start of my love to travel. Ever since then, I traveled frequently to China to meet my friends. I even traveled alone once to China and made my way from Guangzhou to Shen Zhen and finally to Hong Kong myself. Traveling alone can be such a nice experience. I’ve been to Guang Zhou, Shen Zhen, Wen Zhou, Su Zhou, Shang Hai, Inner Mongolia, Man Zhou Li, Beijing thus far in China. I’ve been to Taiwan for a free and easy trip as well, just to name a few. I’ve been there on conference, leisure and business trips. What I remembered most was my trip to Inner Mongolia, Man Zhou Li. This was the first time I saw grassland from end to end with no sight of any concrete buildings. I had my first horse ride there, right into the vastness of the plains while the sun set. It was one unforgetable experience alright. China is such a wonderful place. (You count Taiwan and Hong Kong in as well right?)

 

I’ve been looking at photos recently. And I realise I’ve been missing out on what is happening on the other side of Earth. The Eurpoean scene. I like European architecture. I think they are really nice. And the four seasons make the place worth visiting four times, each with it’s different beautiful sights and sound. I was suppose to plan for a trip to London this year, but sadly speaking it was canceled. But I do hope I get to travel there someday.

 

It isn’t just about sight seeing only. I enjoy living a day’s life of a local in a foreign country. I’ve always been intricated by the fact that though we live on Earth, each of us have a different culture and perspective of the world. I become appreciative of what I have in life.

 

Traveling widens my perspective and understanding of the world. It presents business opportunities if we look closely.

 

I hope to travel to Europe soon, if not London. There is a whole new world awaiting me there. As for you? Travel if you get the chance, there is so much to see and learn from others. Afterall, Singapore is only that “big”

 

Cheers
Lee

Get The Filing Right From The Start

Get it right from the start alright, or you’re going to get it when you need them, because they are all over the place. And you thought that getting sales was the end? Not so true, though sales are important, back end paper work is just as important. Having a proper system will give you peace of mind and increase your efficiency. Being in a start up, you don’t have much choice but to do it yourself.

 

After a a few start up experiences and a hell lots of filing and paper work, I realise the need to get organise on the back end. It takes discipline to file your papers regularly and correctly. I use to just throw my documents aside when I get them. Then suddenly one day, I needed some information somewhere, and I went ” I remember I saw this somewhere…” Familiar? You’re not alone. I was fined twice for delay in filing with the government, as I struggle to find my documents. That’s unneccessary money wasted.

 

Why it is important to have a proper filing system:

1. It makes filing more enjoyable and you will not dread when it’s time to do filing, because there will not be backlog

2. It helps you find what you need quickly

3. You no need to worry about the back end and you can concentrate on revenue generating activities

 

So what did I do to help make paper work easier? It really just need some discipline to get it right.

1. File your papers immediately once you get them instead of putting them just aside.

2. Be discipline and set aside some time to due with the filing once a week/month. Try not to keep backlogs

3. Don’t save on the files, just buy the files you need. Make it nice too.

 

It’s really that simple. Having an organised filing system will help you to a better start! =)

Cheers,
Lee

Sleepy Monday – Let’s Kick Ass!

Does that title sound familiar to you? Tell me about it, it’s end of year and the rain is pouring (like finally), the sun isn’t up but the day has started. And guess what? Time isn’t going to stop just like that because the bed is beckoning us back to it! Ha. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one having this sleepy Monday morning issue. In fact, just go facebook now and I’m pretty sure you’ll see tonnes of comments on Monday morning!

 

Serious, I finally get to wear my jacket out of home because the weather is starting to cool. I got to wear “so-call” winter wear again. I like my longs and jackets, in fact, I have this brown jacket that I fancy and I wear it most of the time. I’ve been keeping it in the cupboard for quite sometime as I have no use for it over the last few months.

 

I love the morning sun, especially that very moment when dawn breaks and sun light pierces through the clouds on the horizon. Though there aren’t any these few morning, it is important to find something nice to think about and kick start your day, be it sleepy or nosy or angry mood you are in when you wake up. Time ain’t going to stop for us!

 

Think of something nice, or something that you like the first thing you wake up. Start off the day right and kick some ass!

 

Cheers
Lee

Which Side Of The TV Are You On?

Ever thought which side of the TV are you on? The one inside, that is doing what they like, or on the other side sitting by the sofa looking at others doing what they like?

 

Oh com’on, you are watching others doing what they love on screen. Well, I guess there is entertainment value there, but are you wasting your time? Think about it now, what are you actually doing when you are watching TV? ok, I know there are some informative shows around, in fact, my favourite channels are History and Discovery. That’s beside the other dramas you are watching.

 

There are times that I actually hoped that there is more than 24 hours in a day. Fat hope dude. Haha. So I guess if we all have only 24 hours, and STILL not enough time, it’s time to look and see how one is actually spending them? Let us look at some of the things. For those working, screw it, stop lying to me and tell me you work 8 hours. That’s seasonal ok? I’m pretty sure you spend a pretty decent amount of time on facebook, email, twitter and etc… =p Sleep? I cut my sleep down to 5-6 hours a day, that gives me an additional hour or two. TV? you decide.

 

Go take a pen and paper now, got it? and write down, I mean really WRITE IT DOWN,  how many hours you actually watch TV in a week, and then, think about how much time you have spent there. Take note of your TV time this weekend. =)

 

Which side of the TV are you spending time on? Virtual or reality?

 

Lee

 

Lee

Which side of the TV are you on? (prelude)

OK, I know, I’m late with my post. I’m so sorry about the last few MTV random post. I was pretty caught up with trying to feed myself the last few days with quite a few meetings. No worries though, I’ll be back from tml onwards. In the meantime, think about this,

“which side of the TV are you on?”

I’ll catch you tml.

Cheers
Lee

Backstreet Boys – This Is Us

Random Post

I love BSB. I’ve been following them since their first album. Well, though I didn’t really like their first album. But subsequent albums prove to be good. I actually missed their earlier album, Unbreakable, I still can’t believe it though. I only knew it when I was checking out their latest album, This Is Us.

 

Anyway, I’ll like to just share this mtv  from the previous album.

 

Regards,
Lee

MTV – Guardian Angel

A friend shared this with me the last time, I thought it was pretty sweet. Enjoy =)

Lee