I just got off phone couple minutes ago and it wasn’t a pleasant one.

You see, I’ve just sent out a promotion for Gobala’s special offer. Within an hour, one of my Ex-students phone me up and gave me a loooooooong BS on ..

“If Gobala is making money online, if so and so is making money online, why they have to do such a offer like these? and he went on, saying he already SPENT XX,XXX amount of money and learnt from XX amount of “GURUs” on learning Internet Marketing and at the end of the day, I gained nothing! I’m sick of people OVERCHARGE me.

Basically he wasn’t happy with me promoting other VALUABLE products..

Familiar? I’ve come acrossed many people like him, lets name him “N”. And I always see a pattern in their mindset

I have 2 questions…

1) If “N’ has an offline business, which he has one, does he promote his product to feed his family? buy his house? If the answer is YES, then why Gobala can’t promote his product to buy his house and get married? Even if he already earned Massive online, can’t he still offer something VALUABLE?

2) If “N” spent XX,XXX of $$ and learnt from XX amount “GURUs” and still no results, I wonder is the problem with the $$, “Gurus” of “N” himself.

I tell you the truth, It takes more than TALENTS, SKILLS, TECHIQUE, STRATEGIES to be successful online, your MINDsets are above all else.

I tell you the truth again, 90% of “Online Marketer” doesn’t make a single DIME because of…”drum roll”..

DOESN’T TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVE!

You see, I didn’t have the luxury to begin my online markeing journey with COURSES, I learnt the hard way. I was scammed more than RM20,000 before I truly get to learn the real stuff. Do I blame, complain, murmuring till the cows come home? Come on people, Stand up, make a standard and never look back!

Yea, sounded like a roaring lion with lots of vengeance huh? hah You bet, I’m just sick of hearing this again and again.

Well, I gotta move on.. and for those whom embrace the beauty of taking responsibility, I welcome you into my club.

Leave you with this…

Information/Knowledge Shapes your>>

Mind Shapes your>>

Beliefs Shape your>>

Self Esteem Shapes your>>

Actions Shapes your>>

Habits Determine yourr>>

Success or Failure

May I ask, what knowledge or information you have in your MIND? Get it right!

P.S Mr “N”, if you happened to read this, please pardon me as I’m just ranting how I feel… nothing personal = )

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OH MAN!… I have so many people came to me this year alone, what? its like 4th day into new year. Telling me “I’m confuse!”, “I’m LOST”, “Nothing works”, “So and so doesn’t keep their promise”, ” this package is lousy”, “that package is better”, “I’m information overloaded”, “no results la” and the worst “I quit”, funny huh?

You see, I have personally conducted numerous small coaching class and realised that one of the biggest challenges to start a Online business has a lot got to do with FOCUS, PERSSIATANCY and INFORMED KNOWLEDGE!

If you are one of those people that echoes those phares above, just like those came to me and expect an answer from me, I can tell you one thing that totally can solve your problem….. FOCUS!

Where Attention Goes,

Energy Flows,

Results Shows!

How to keep focus?

1) Put down your goals in written words

2) Be Specific with your goals

3) Track your Progresses

4) Eliminates tasks that doesn’t contribute to your goal

5) Tell the public about your goals. (Public Declarations)

6) Have an Accountability Partner

7) Hire a COACH

many more…

Alright, if you have focus and persistency …. you still must have the informed knowledge add to your recipe to make it work

How to get informed Knowledge?

1) Read, Read and READ!

2) Get a mentor

3) Hang out with like minded people

4) Take initiative to ASK questions!

5) Ask Right Questions.

6) Listen to upcoming interview… “grin” yes, I will get you the details soon ( I did a interview with a local up and rising Internet Marketer in area of - How to get your Online Business Started” - stay tuned.

I hope this post will help those facing some trouble on get your online business started. Don’t moan, grumble and complaint anymore. Get Focus, Persistence and get Informed Knowledge.

Looking out of the window in the Airport transit area, i can’t help but think of how impossible it is to be at my right position now , especially since the past few years have been ones of struggles and an uphill of life challenges. I really want dedicate this post to my Creator, my God and Savior. As i am a strong believer in Christ, I do believe that everything good comes from above!

Since I don’t have much to do now….except to wait for the boarding gate to be open, I’ll tell you a little about myself. = ) some random EVENTS in my life.. some of them are very personal stories of mine.

During my younger years, I was (and still is) very active in my Faith. I would be in church almost everyday and I love to serve Him. Loving God, Loving People has always been my motto in my life. In fact, I almost choose the path to become a pastor, and to be frank, I still intend to be one… that is a long story by itself. = )

My story starts when my family went through a financial distress during the 97s and all my plans basically went down the drain. Yes, to join the work force wasn’t an option for me and I had no choice but to step out to work in order to support myself.

I had my fair share of experiences in dealing with people as i had various types of jobs and businesses. you can name it, waiter, selling PCs, selling soya beans drink, trading products and i eventually ended up in the Financial Planning industry, which turned out fruitful.

But then, in end of 2005 , I stumbled upon a one step system business offered by a company called, Prosperity Automated System. It became my first online business and I invested about RM 15000 out of my own pocket, hoping it will bring in good returns. Apart from the capital, I forked out another RM5000 for Advertising cost. In total i invested about RM20 000.

Although I did recoup back approx RM10000 from sales, but just when the momentum was starting to pick up, the company was put under investigation by the SEC of US, Securities Commission and never came back. In other words, the company CLOSED DOWN. I was totally DEVASTATED,  i lost all hopes and i wanted to give up…I still can vividly recall that period, when coincidently that i was visiting my girlfriend in Tasmania, i had to put up a strong and bubbly face to show that everything was alright. I know to some people RM15000 is not much, but for me, it was A BLOW!

To cut the long story short… even though my first online business failed and it failed badly, but I didn’t gave up. I started searching for more courses, seminars, workshops and eventually mentors that could help me succeed online. Over 1 and half years, I invested more than RM20k into learning and testing (the cost of a Degree course in Business??)

Although I do not have much results to boast about.. i am honoured to be given an opportunity to speak in a conference organized by a Multi-Millionaire!(definitely not by my own effort but all credit goes to my Creator.) He always come through our situation if we stick on with our EXCELLENT spirit- humility, integrity, faith and always providing value to others…

Today marks another milestone in my life..

Ok, enough of rambling… gotta catch the plane now.. BoARDING Gate is Opening…Don’t wanna get left behind

Someone actually comment on my blog today. Actually, not so much of my blog, more to my header photo. = ) haha

Besides, I like what he said to me,

“hey dude, I respect you for putting your face there man, at least thats the FIRST STEP to do it”

Isn’t it true that many time we wanting to do so much, talked so much and yet no action taken? I’m glad what he said to me. Although this site is not fully updated and not the best blog around… heheh I know I’ve get the ball rolling and more great ideas coming.

In fact, I feel funny having my photo on the header. haha

Oh yeah, the friend commented about my blog is none other than … my good friend …Sunil, from my church. He is a cool dude. Sunil, thanks for the encouragement, to appreciate your deed, I’ll find a nice photo of yours and include you here? *GRIN*

To whom has been reading my blog, I know I’m been slow to posting new stuff here, (been really busy with other projects) but do visit my company’s website too www.PositiveandProfits.com/blog , more updates there.

Some word of encouragement to you out there,

“Journey of Thousands miles begins with the First Step” - Forgot who wrote it

Stay tune ok? I still owe your Sunil’ photo.

Sern Yi