Why The Rich Get Richer

The rich get richer not because they're already rich, but because, somehow, they've figured out what worked for them to produce wealth. Each one of us has been given that same ability. The ability to create value, to make a difference, or to do something that people would appreciate and pay for.  JK Rowling found it in her writing. She was a struggling single mother, but she didn't make that an excuse not to write Harry Potter. That led her to write a series of best-sellers. Michael Dell figured it out when...
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The Workable & The Impossible

Earlier today, I just finished my 25th one-on-one training session with my fitness coach.  I never thought I'd last this long.  For the last 15 years, I've stayed away from anything that had to do with physical fitness. The heavy lifting I did was limited to the Macbook Air that I carried with me everyday.  Due to health reasons, I decided to get in shape.  I started...
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DON'T PUT YOUR MONEY IN A BUSINESS THAT YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND

Many people are in search of a "lucrative business." They assume that if other people are making money from it, they'll do too. Before putting up a business, consider what Warren Buffet (the 2nd richest man on the planet) has to say: Don't be too quick to let go of your money simply because an investment "sounds good." And don't just turn your back either without studying it, or you'll end up to be close-minded...
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS FUN BUT NOT EASY

Many people go into entrepreneurship because they think they'll earn more money and have more free time.  Yes, that is true in the long-run, but don't expect to start that way. While you're starting, it will be time-consuming. There will be days that you will feel demotivated. And it will require a lot of trial-and-error.  Don't go into entrepreneurship simply because you're expecting it to be easier than what...
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START-UP GROUP MEET UP

A lot of people are 'marksmen' when it comes to shooting down other people's ideas. They'll make a career out of it. And sometimes, we even fail to get the support of the people closest to us. No wonder many of us hesitate to start.  If you've been contemplating on starting, but couldn't because of this reason, please allow me to invite you... Every week, I'll be organizing a small group (4–6 people...
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