"THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE. IT CAN'T BE DONE!"

"That's impossible. It can't be done."

That's what my friends & family members told me when I wanted to start an Education Business!

I was called an Idiot by my family members, I was teased by my friends for being too idealistic and I was made to believe that it can't be done!

11 years later today, we have proven that it is all achievable and we have the results to show.

You and I are very much alike - with one Exception, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ME!

What Made The Difference?

After SELLING FOR FOR SO MANY YEARS from products to services to an idea, I have learnt that if we are to achieve desired results, we MUST always:

1. WORK HARD – IF YOU THINK YOU WORK HARD, WORK HARDER!
2. BE TOUGH & CONSISTENT IF YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL!
3. NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT OUR PERSONAL PROBLEMS! 
4. MAKE A DECISION TODAY AND GET RESULTS FOR YOUR LIFE AND CAREER!
5. ENJOY EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO!
6. LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE NOT YOUR PARENTS OR FRIENDS!
7. DON'T EVER GIVE EXCUSES! BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ACTIONS AND INACTIONS!
8. DON'T EVER BLAME! BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ACTIONS AND INACTIONS!
9. DON'T EVER COMPLAIN! BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ACTIONS AND INACTIONS!
10. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU!

The above principles changed mt life. I am who I am today because my achievements and results made me believe that "IT IS POSSIBLE! IT CAN BE DONE!

Competent People That Care

As I grow older and wiser in my journey to create more opportunities, I am becoming extremely particular with the people that I work with and the kind of work that I do. I no longer can tolerate working with incompetent people that do not care about what they do. I do not want to waste my time helping those that do not want to help themselves.  I also do not want to waste my energy on things that I do not believe in. So if you realized that you are incompetent in any areas, its time to slap yourself silly and wake up before you are left out from moving forward with me and the team. And for those that are competent and cares about why we do what we do, you will have a long and rewarding journey ahead of us.

Character vs Competency

I have always hired people based on the above 2 Cs. Sometimes, I hire the right people with both Cs. Sometimes I hire the wrong people without the Cs. You see, people can tell you all sorts of things in interviews and stories that make you believe that they have whatever that you need for them to do the job. And sometimes they really do have it. However, a lot of people get too comfortable and stop working hard to do what is necessary to do better and achieve more. They let their ego and overconfidence to get the better of them. I honestly and sincerely believe that people can be good people. BUT THEY NEED TO STOP CHEATING THEMSELVES. We need to learn to really want to make a difference with the right moral values and integrity. I will respect you more if you own up to your mistakes instead of always blaming, complaining and giving excuses. These are 3 cardinal sins for me. For me, once you break the trust I have for you, it will be hard for me to work with you ever again. So please work hard to preserve the trust as it takes 3 years for you earn my trust. It will only take 3 seconds to lose it. You may have competency but if you do not have the right character, you will not survive here, you will not survive anywhere.

Of Money, Failures & Achievements

Any achievement that is worth any appreciation never comes easy.  To those that know about my past would know that I started my first business venture when I was 23. I was cheated by a crooked business partner and that was the end of it. I was a failed business entrepreneur. This is the 6th year that I am doing business for the 3rd time around and over the years, I have work on projects that have achieved tremendous success and made a lot of money. I have also worked on projects that have failed and lost lots of money.

After so many years, I can tell you that I have never worked harder than what I am doing now. I can also tell you that I have never been more excited to work on a lifelong project that is so meaningful that can make a huge difference for our country, community, our team and most importantly our students. We are just at the kick start of this amazing and awesome upcoming journey in 2017. Stay focus, work hard and be patient with me. Rewards will acknowledge those that endure the challenges and sacrifices that comes with it. Make it meaningful.

24 Hours & Productivity

We all have the same number of hours in a day. 24 Hours in a day. However, we do not all have the same amount of productivity. It is important for us to note that wasting time is a real sin that will NOT just become a bad habit, it will also become a pain in the ass for those that work with us. I would like to bring to your attention that we waste most of our lives away by making empty promises. And some of us just waste it away by hanging out at mamak stalls day in day out without being productive. If you find yourselves spending more than 1 hour hanging out at mamak stalls daily with no particular purpose or reasons then you better start to re-look at your productivity rate of being a productive person to be more,  to do more and to achieve more. If you feel that I am speaking to you then I am. Do something about it before you are being position as an unproductive person who is just wasting your life away.

Decisions and Choices We Make in Life!

I am a firm believer that we are the outcome of the decisions and choices that we make in life. If you are not happy with your current state, do something about it. Nothing will change unless we decide. Nothing will change unless we choose to move forward with the right intentions. Our lives are what we make of it. Do not leave it to chance as it will not be on our side. I do not believe in good luck for my successes. I also do not believe in bad luck for my failures.   I only believe in our beliefs, choices & decisions we make and actions that we take. The ONLY "Luck” I know is when when opportunity meets preparation.

Got LUCK or NOT?

A lot of people like to blame bad luck for their misfortunes. The same people also tend to give too much credit to good luck. So what is luck? Why do people tell each other good luck? To those that know me well will know that I do not believe in luck.

I have always been a firm believer that our results and achievements are the results of our decisions and actions. And if you must insist that there is such a thing called luck, “Luck” to me is when preparation meets opportunity. This means that we must continuously and consistently be preparing ourselves to be better each and every single day. We must be ready when the opportunities prevail itself. Only then we will be having good “luck’. So if you intend to have good luck all the time, be prepared and get better every single day.

The Power of NO BULLSHIT!

1. Over the years, I have worked with all kinds of races. It does not matter if you are Indian, Malay, Chinese or others, bullshit does not recognize your race. Bullshit is bullshit. It stinks the same.
2. Over the years, I have worked with all kinds of seniority. It does not matter if you are old or young, experience or inexperience, bullshit does not recognize your age or experience. Bullshit is bullshit. It stinks the same.
3. Over the years, I have worked with all kinds of competency level. It does not matter if you are competent or incompetent, bullshit does not recognize your competency. Bullshit is bullshit. It stinks the same.

Moral of the story:

Do yourself a favour and CUT OUT all the BULLSHIT in your life and I guarantee you will live an awesome life.

And YES here’s to building a team of NO BULLSHIT!!!

Building Commitment

The following quotations have always kept me focused on achieving everything that I desired in life. This is what I live my life by and it has given me a whole lot in my life. Stay focused and committed to a cause to achieve desired results.

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Failure is then just around the corner.''

"Objectives are not fate; they are direction. They are not commands; they are commitments. They do not determine the future; they are means to mobilize the resources and energies of the business for the making of the future."

''Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.''

"Something in human nature causes us to start slacking off at our moment of greatest accomplishment. As you become successful, you will need a great deal of self-discipline not to lose your sense of balance, humility, and commitment."

Nothing comes easy. Stop dreaming about any success if you are not going to be committed to taking massive action. If you function like any normal employee, you will forever be a normal employee. Choose to be different.

NEVER GIVE UP.......

People always ask me what keeps me going even though there are so many challenges day in day out in wanting to achieve my dreams. Isn’t it just so much easier to just give up and let go. Just live a normal and routine life that will keep the peace for everyone. You see, I decided long time ago that I do not want to just exist and that if I were to live, I was going to be living a productive and meaningful life. I have learnt that no matter how tough a situation can be, it will always pass. It is just another bad situation and I am always bigger and stronger to overcome them. Just as long as I Never Give Up! Go over, go under, go around or go through it. But NEVER EVER GIVE UP! Success is closer than you think it really is.

Results do not lie. Sincerity does not lie.

If we are sincere in everything that we do, we will achieve desired results. The question you will need to ask yourself is, are you sincere? Are you suitable and capable for what you are doing? Are you performing to deliver desired results? How will you know? Results do not lie. Sincerity does not lie.

We cannot be expecting a fish to compete with a monkey to climb a tree. The fish will lose. (This is your SUITABILITY)

We cannot be expecting a small fish to survive in the vast and dangerous oceans with Tsunamis, Huge Waves and Thunders. The small fish will die. (This is your CAPABILITY)

If you are a small fish, its best for you to look for the aquarium that is safe, calm and more suitable for you. Nothing wrong with that. Just what is best for you.

1. For those of you moving on, I wish you all the best to find what you are suitable and capable of doing to achieve your desired dreams and goals.

2. For those of you that are still with us, remember that Results do not lie. Sincerity does not lie.

You’re Fired!

The Top 3 things I learnt from the Donald and what I have done:

1. As long as you are going to be thinking anyway, THINK BIG. - Donald

But for those that do not think, stay stupid - KR

2. I have made the tough decisions, always with an eye toward the bottom line. Perhaps it's time America was run like a business. – Donald

If Malaysia and Malaysians do not get better today, we will be finished soon. - KR

3. When somebody challenges you, fight back. Be brutal, be tough. Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. - Donald

This is why I NEVER ever give up. I always get BETTER. I ALWAYS deliver results. - KR

Committed Goals

A lot of people set goals. Some achieve their goals but most do not. If you have set a goal and did not achieve it, the reason is simple. You are just NOT committed to your goals.

What is a committed goal? A committed goal is when you want to achieve a clear and definite objective. You want to deliver the results that you have set. You put aside all distractions. You focus and you take massive actions. You will NOT take no as an answer. You get what you want with whatever it takes with integrity. In simple words, once you have decided on the committed goals, DIE DIE must do. DIE DIE must achieve.

Please answer the following 3 questions:

1. Did you set a committed goal to be achieved for 2016 for the company and yourself?
2. Are you achieving it?
3. If you have not, you still have 31 Days to do so. The year is NOT over with. You still can achieve your committed goals. Get there.

NOW is a good time to work on it and get it done. Not tomorrow. Not next year. NOW!

It's Not How Hard You Fall But How Fast You Get Back Up!

Failure is just the beginning to many great successes. If we do not know how to fail, we do not know how to appreciate real success. It’s not how hard you fall but how fast we get back up. To those of you that have failed, it is only temporary. Keep pushing hard and let it get in your way to achieving whatever that you have set yourself to achieve. We only live ONCE. GO all out!!!

Being Smart about LEVERAGING!

For us to achieve desired results, we need to work hard and take massive actions. For us to go beyond desired results, we need to work smart by leveraging on resources around us. That's it. It is of no value for us to keep creating for the sake of creating. Look around and be more inquisitive as to what we already have going for us. Make full use of our existing resources. Be smart. Make it work!

Tough People vs Tough Times

We have all experienced good and bad times. But for the most part, good and bad times are decided by how we deal with every situation.

This has been a very challenging year due to various reasons that has made it a very tough year. However tough the times may be, I always remember that nothing beats a tough mind, heart and attitude.

Thus, “Tough times NEVER last. Tough people always do.” So, the next time you think you are having a shitty day, week, month or even year – keep your self-motivated by knowing that all tough times will pass. So, keep moving forward and take the necessary actions to overcome all tough times.

No Complains, No Blame, No Excuses & …

As I reflect back on how we have continuously & consistently grow our companies, it has definitely been without a doubt more than a great ride so far. In life, as in business, obstacles and challenges are there to keep us stimulated. However many have failed to take it on from a more positive light. They tend to just complain, blame and give all sorts of excuses on why they did not make it and why they did not get what they want. You see, these losers can never admit to themselves that they are incompetent and if they were to do so, it would have been their fault. Losers just cannot accept the fact that they are losers. On the contrary, if we continuously and consistently take massive actions, we will be creating abundance and opportunities right in front of our eyes. They next time, you think about complaining, blaming and giving excuses, think again. Just say thank you and move forward from there.

To Gain or To Avoid Pain

In life, let it be our personal or career, we are in it to gain something or to avoid pain. If you work hard, is because you are wanting to gain something in return. It can be in the form of money, love, bonuses and even things. If we are to avoid pain, it will then has got to do with punishment and fear that will hold us back.

Just remember that pain is always temporary and positive gain is always forever. To be successful, there is ONLY 1 secret to it – Intense Productivity. I look forward to your success and keep the Dream, Believe and Take Massive Actions!

Sacrifices or Delayed Gratification?

A lot of people have asked me on why I do what I do? Why don't I just stay focus on becoming the most successful professional speaker in the industry and enjoy the lucrative rewards that come with it. The response is simple. I have already achieved that and I want to do much more to make a much bigger difference. Many see it as a sacrifice. I see it as delayed gratification. To achieve our dreams, we must know why we do what we do. We need to stay focus on the journey and not be deterred by things that try to distract us. There are and will always be lots of temptation. However, we need to keep reminding ourselves that Rome was not built in a day!

Year End – Rest or Pick up the Pace?

In general, everyone looks forward to year end as it’s a time of celebration and for most people its the holiday season to go on holidays. I beg to differ.

Every day is a time for celebration if we achieve the desired results that we have set from the beginning. Everyday can be a holiday if we have achieved our set targets.

The problem is that most people live to celebrate and go for holidays without realizing that most do not deserve it just yet. In life, we do not work for work life balance. If you are always looking for work life balance, then you are never going to be truly successful. In life, we must just look forward to having an awesome life. I like to call it work life integration. If you can live life with meaning to deliver results, then you will not be looking for year-end holidays and celebrations as everyday can be celebrated and can be a holiday. 

I strongly advise you to go all out and pick up the pace as we close of the year. You will realize that those that put in the extra effort when others are slowing down will gain and benefit for the beginning of the year.

This is not the time to slow down. This is the time to step it up and close off with a big bang. Finish strong and an awesome year awaits us in 2017.

Never expect anything great to happen without any extra effort on our part.

Some of us decided that last weekend was probably the right time for us to take a long needed break. Some probably felt it was not important as nothing will change since our government is too corrupted and all too powerful. Some just did not support such a movement and did not bother. And some probably went down for both days as you truly believe in the movement. Whatever your decision may be. Action or in action, be prepared to deal with the consequences that comes with it. Be the change that you expect to see in your life & career.