Dear friend, you are not alone here.

Niece got ripped.

2008-07-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

My niece got ripped by paying $2600 for a PSP. Read story at www.stomp.com.sg

Ganapathi (A property client of mine) wrote this when we had a conversation.

Ganapathi

i love yr profile lol........

u have written so much abt karma

indirectly

impressive for a young head ;);)
1:23amElson

heh, thanks

only those who understands it appreciate it
1:24amGanapathi

yeah....else it seems cryptic and even OLD

i think in yr terms, so i understand
Ganapathi

the chicks r gonna think u r philosophical ;);)

i hear that very often ! lol

but theres always someone special round the corner,,,,keep looking
1:27amElson

given my look, its hard to convince some people that i am, haha
1:28amGanapathi

ofcourse not

u look young and dashing

Ganapathi

u r gonna have to stay my agent man ! ;);)

as a special case scenario hahaha

Business with Africa.

2008-07-08T09:11:00.001-07:00

Guys, beware of any companies in Africa, Nigeria. These are the top scam countries and they try to exploit people online. Usual method is that they will mention that there is an excess million dollars of funds from deceased family who died in an accident with links and pictures. DO NOT TRUST THEM NO MATTER HOW GOOD IT SEEMS. Here's how i reply them

Good day,

My name is Eddie Febbraio. I want to find out how it would work to import products to South Africa?

Could you forward me a pricelist of your products?

Kind regards,
Eddie Febbraio

Hi Eddie,

Im sorry but we dont do business with Africa.

Regards,
Elson Siah

Are you serious?!

Why not?!

Do not reply anymore.

Quote: Market move by the minute, successful businesses move at lightning speed.

Uncertainty.

2008-07-07T08:25:00.000-07:00

I received a phone call from one of my client, a doctor. He got his staff to enquire on price of 100boxes of syringes for the Myanmar relief. To help out in this charity to fund the medical supplies to aid the poor and badly struck Myanmar, I decided to sell at loss as a contribution to the Myanmar relief. Anyone else who wish to do so may write in their interest to do so.

Quote:
For all of its uncertainty in life, we cannot flee the future.

Let the past be history, cherish the present as a gift and move on to the future.

Let him who would enjoy a good future, waste none of his present.

Way to light or darkness?

2008-07-02T07:23:00.000-07:00

A positive mindset is good to weather through the storms on bad days. As the world sets their negative thoughts and words to you. It is up to an individual to take it or not. Because Buddha ever said:

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, who said it, no matter if i said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

So is the cup half filled or half empty? A positive mind would say half filled. As the pool of wealth is already filled with lots of people seeking opportunities. Within darkness shall the wise one seek the path to light and the path to light sometimes filled with unknown darkness.

I've been on this train of uncertainty. The future seems bright with the positive mind. And i've lost count of the days i've been on this train. Im starting to feel tired. Going at full speed, i worked and hoped that the train will arrive at its final destination of success. But as i went at full speed, the rail seem darker and darker into the tunnel. During the first few years in the tunnel, my positive mindset and spirit glowed within the train as it advances. Slowly, i started to wonder if the rail was the right track to take. The point of no return has long exceeded. Should i continue forward? Or should i just slow down? Im uncertain of what lies ahead for i see only darkness and negative thoughts start to arise. I started thinking if i would get out of the dark tunnel and see the light shining bright upon my determined eyes. Im not hoping it to be fast, but a little light on the way would be fine. Or am i heading to nowhere, where i fall eventually at the dead end? I will continue to strive and face the truth bravely even if its a dead end, at least i know i tried. The train moves on.

There is a particular sector of the train known as 1225. This number simply means Dec 25th. It is the coldest day of the year. A day to embrace your loved one. I was looking for her. The warm chocolate she made. But when i went back searching for truth, i couldnt see her. I started to wonder if she really loved me. It seemed as though it was a secret no one would ever know.

Quote:
Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.

and

Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty.

Therefore,

Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing.

Piano songs

2008-06-24T09:05:00.000-07:00

Sudden urge to learn new piano songs:
Love story
Densha Otoko
To zanarkand

Quote: The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.
Whenever someone tries to offend me, i raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it. Try harder people.

Tough yet relaxing day.

2008-06-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

Woke up early in the morning feeling good and energetic. This week must not be wasted, and like i said. We should end our day feeling that we have accomplished/achieved/done something good for the future, rather than ending the day feeling lousy on not doing anything and wasting time.

So. I got my sales kit ready and i headed to geylang area for sales visit. The weather was hot, china girls was hot, ops. Not really, they make me feel that the trip there was scary and every hotel i went, possibility of 7/10 were a queue to check into the hotel. Men who're in their 40s and some girls with thick make up. Dressed in formal and tie, holding a book (it was to note down important issues during sales meeting). The old man gave me a weird stare as though i were some inspector or that sort. Being to so many places in Singapore, having run the field. Geylang area really runs chill down my spine. Perhaps because of the CHINA SCARE. I will update on the CHINA trip story soon.

Then, i went to Genenieve's grandmother's memorial hall somewhere along a quiet road at the end of geylang lorong 4. The whole place has changed, i couldnt find her altar. So i hope she knows that shes being missed too!

I had no viewing appointments. Guess im done with it for this month. Since my MISAKI syringes has been selling quite well (3new customers called, bedok, tampines, hougang). Mike who lives in Bedok Reservoir take note! Blk 740 Dr. Heng is my client, next time before you get an injection remember the products belongs to ETG INTERNATIONAL! haha. I thought i've hit my targetted salary this month and i should relax a little. Afterall, whats the joy in making money when one does not enjoy it?

So, i met alex at AMK hub for movie. I guess the feeling's all different. Used to go to AMK Hub with a troubled mind. Today, im feeling at ease. No stress, no pressure. Pure fun at the daytona. And im relatively in good mood after SHE did text again from AUS. After the movie Shaolin girls, headed home. Parking cost $4.10, $5.00 at the arcade, $6.00 for movie, $3.00 for dessert. Money come money go. ha.

Quote: Be patient, slow and steady wins the race.

Lead by example.

2008-06-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

Before i went to bed this quote popped up in my mind. Thought i should share it.

Quote: Lead by example and the example will lead by itself.

Request by friend to an obligation.

2008-06-21T04:57:00.000-07:00

Because a true friend should never blame for what he requested and not get.
In seeking help, we request but dont expect it be done.
By expecting a favor turns it to an obligation.
And a real friend will always understand why without saying or asking.

Elson

I miss her.

2008-06-20T08:27:00.000-07:00

Had a good conversation with Mike and Rahim after our co-broke viewing at Hertford lane. We were supposed to meet at 6.30pm. Viewed the apartment, the client was in fact viewing another location with another agent at some other units i had for rental. Small world huh? Thats how small the world can get.

Then we had the usual SF, RENTAL, FURNISHING talk and the owner was a kind person chatted with us a short while on disliking his current 3 indian lady tenants who are earning a fair bit of salary but acting as though they're big shots. Funny guy.

After the viewing, at around 7.00pm we went to the bottom level. The very common agent to agent talk and all 3 of us shared views and thoughts in the real estate line. We ended up holding the conversation till 10pm! The owner came down and saw us, surprised that we were still there.

Then. A very special girl texted me. Damn, her words came from miles away but i could still feel that shes somewhere near. It makes me a little vulnerable to know that the fact is that we're exchanging text from distant places, and cant help or do anything to stop that feeling. Suddenly, it came to my mind that " absence does make the heart fonder " I just miss her so much...

Chatting with the other 2 agents, we decided to have dinner at newton circus. The marketing manager actually sat at the back of my van. Mike bought us dinner and we had seafood, some snail like clam. At first the look of eating it really disgusted me, but i tried and found out that it was such a fine delicacy!

You could end your day feeling good that you have done to achieve something, or end it in a way that you feel that you have done something but to end up not doing anything.

Therefore...

Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.

Ion-chan ni aitai yo!

Great Thoughts.

2008-06-18T09:44:00.000-07:00

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

And...
No truly great person ever thought themselves so.

Great indebtedness does not make men grateful, but vengeful; and if a little charity is not forgotten, it turns into a gnawing worm.

For all great thoughts that could have be spoken were just nothing but mere words, great thoughts put into action makes it greater.

Elson

Precious time.

2008-06-12T08:27:00.001-07:00

Let him who would enjoy a good future waste non of his present.

Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.

Lost wealth may be replaced by industry, lost knowledge by study, lost health by temperance or medicine, but lost time is gone forever.

Painter of own life.

2008-06-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

Life is like a drawing, you are the artist of your life. Fortunately, i know what i want to paint, but as i started painting it with passion, fire and enthusiasm, somehow it didnt turn out the way i want. It is with imagination of the art, will one know what to paint. Great thoughts put into action are greater. As the colors gets harder to stain, i erase and redraw, refining and fine-tuning it to its perfection. I sit back and ponder on the mistakes that could have been, for the every mistake and problem i face, will only make me stronger. The road gets tougher, at the same time easier after every bump. I shall not give up at this point. For the great one says that the battle of life, in most cases, fought uphill, and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success, if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved. I shall wake up in the morning next day, recharged with energy and power, and fight the war again.

Predictions of the future.

2008-06-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

Mr. Juseleeno, born in 1960(reportedly still alive in 2008), is a Brazilian who has made many predictions, and MOST have come to pass, including Princess Diana’s death by car accident (which is instigated by someone near her and will probably unfortunately be written off as a car accident), 911 and the 2004 Indonesian tsunami. He sees the future in his dreams, and has an average of 3 to 9 such predictions per day. When he wakes up, he will write them down, and send warnings to those concerned. If it concerns only a normal individual, he will write a letter to warn him/her. If it is a famous person(celebrity, politician etc.), or matters concerning the public, he will not only send it to the individual himself/herself, but also related agencies, government, and media. He urged the media to publicise these predictions, but the reply always went along the lines of rejection for fear of arousing public panic.

Future predictions:

2008, July: There will be an earthquake in Japan, which will cause a tsunami of 30 plus metres high to occur as well.

2008, 18th September: An earthquake with magnitude of approximately 9.1 will rock China , simultaneously causing a tsunami of more than 30 metres to occur, resulting in the deaths of more than 1 million people. Although this huge earthquake will happen after the Olympics have ended, there will be a series of relatively smaller earthquakes occurring in China before the huge earthquake. The China government, which is more concerned with the success of the Olympics, will most likely neglect to employ appropriate cautionary measures, thus the high casualty rate. If the China government does not publicise the occurrence of these minor earthquakes and evacuate people, the number of deaths will be as predicted.

2008, 17th December: terrorist attack in America

2010: The temperatures in some countries of Africa could be as high as 58 degrees Celsius, and there will be a serious shortage of water.

2010, 15th June: The New York Stock Exchange market will fail, causing an international financial crisis.

2011: The research on the treatment of some cancers will be completed, but a new life-threatening virus will appear. People who are infected will die after only approx. 4 hours of coming into contact with the virus.

2013, 1st – 25th November: Research on treatment of cancers, except for brain tumors, will be completed. An earthquake, caused by volcanic eruptions, will happen on Bahama Island of the Canary Islands. A gigantic tsunami of roughly 150 metres will result. America mainlands, Brazil etc. will be affected, with the tsunami pushing into the land as far as 15 to 20 kilometres. Before the occurrence of this gigantic tsunami, the sea/ocean water levels will sink by about 6 metres, and large flocks of birds will start to migrate.

2014: A small planet that has been gradually closing in on Earth might eventually collide with Earth, and this collision, if come to pass, will affect the survival of humans as a whole.

2015: By the mid of November, the average temperature of Earth could be as high as 59 degrees Celsius. Many people will die from the overheat, and international confusion and terror ensues.

2016, April: A huge typhoon will invade China, causing massive damage. The 43rd USA president, George Walker Bush, will enter the hospital, and faces a life or death situation.

2026, July: A super earthquake will occur in Sans Francisco, and it will be named “The Big One”. Huge damage to surrounding areas. Many volcanoes will re-activate, and the height of resulting tsunami will be more than 150 metres.

Mr. Juseleeno made known his predictions in hopes that people will take heed of his warnings, so that these disasters may be avoided. He hopes there will be a major change in the thinking of people’s mindsets in the time period 2007 – 2008. One factor will be the environmental issue of global warming, which is more serious than what some meteorologists assume.

Misaki brand property of ETG INTERNATIONAL

2008-05-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Oil Prices Legacy (OPEC)

2008-05-23T11:24:00.001-07:00

With the extreme rising cost of petrol and fuel prices. Oil prices has increased at least 40% during the same period last year.

Article taken from The Straits Times:

At US$125 a barrel, the value of OPEC's proven oil and gas resources is US$137 trillion, said Mr. Luft. This is roughly equipvalent to the world's total financial assets - stocks, bonds, other equities, government and corporate debt securities, and bank deposits. Add oil and gas reserves not yet discovered and OPEC's wealth more than doubles. If oil prices climb to US$200 - which is a real possbility, according to OPEC president Chakib Khelil - the wealth nearly doubles again.

At that hypothetical value, OPEC could buy Bank of America in one month's worth of production. Apple computers in a week, and General Motors in just 3 days, said Mr.Luft. Imagine the amount of resources OPEC is holding that could buy up companies like Bank Of America that has been established for donkey years within a month!

Then in the afternoon, i received an email.

Dear Elson Siah,
Entries are now open for The Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2008. Submit your entry and be recognised for your outstanding performance as a business owner. Closing date is on 16 July 2008.

Today is my godbrother's birthday, i feel so bad not remembering his birthday and i didnt get anything! I said to him that getting new sales for him would be his present, that was the best excuse i could have given. Pardon me. Thinking of that he got me a 1957series edition Mont Blanc pen for my birthday last year and said that it can only be used to sign on contracts worth $100,000 or more only. I have since used the pen only once. Maybe i should get him a pen to sign only on $1,000,000 worth? Since his contracts with big organizations can easily exceed $100,000. Then... We had dinner at Bark Cafe (it has been a tradition to dine there since 1990s). After which, my colleagues, shawny, fred, eve and I. Desmond & Dawn, with their kids, went to KTV at loyang point. We had a hell good time and it rocked the party when my godbrother sang a very classical cantonese songs together with a very retro movement dance imitating the singer on MTV.

Had a chat with this female friend of mine. Gosh, shes gorgeous. And the most importantly, she has a heart made out of gold (maybe diamonds).

Also had a chat with a very close friend. But kinda disappointing again as the conversation was always him talking. When me or my other friends try to speak our opinions or share our stories, he would intercept very immediately and turn the topic of attention to him. Persistent in an argument to fight whose right or wrong, sometimes we keep quiet even though we know he wasnt entirely right, just to avoid a fight. Sometimes, its makes me so uninterested to share my stories till the extend i would rather keep quiet throughout the outing and just listen. Probably why im a good listener than a speaker. And also all the money talk on how much cash he has with him, what he wears etc. Perhaps its a joy to share what one possess, but overdoing it (on every outing) makes it boasting (even if the intention was not to, but it would feel so to some). To a certain extend, a friend should never make another feel that hes comparing anything in difference. E.g: Salary or whatsoever. Leave that competition off the table, my friend. Pardon me for being sensitive. Afterall hes a great friend to have eventually, kindly allow me whine here and forget it.

Quote: Live and do things with passion. Passion alone makes you feel on top of the world. There are 3 types of people in the society. The winners, the whiners and the losers. What are you?

Loneliness is peace.

2008-05-22T07:50:00.000-07:00

It was a long day today. I ended work around 9pm. Knowing that im always busy, i texted my website designer to meet up for a short discussion at amk central as i was heading there to post some letters for my marketing campaign and also to bank in money to my corporate bank account.

Me: Lets meet at sumo house at amk central. Say around 9.30pm.
Him: Okay, sure. Who you with?
Me: Alone.
Him: WTF! Alone again! You watch movie alone and eat alone? Go have dinner at home la.
Me: Nah, i usually work till late, my maid does not fix my portion.
Him: Oh, then get a social escort!
Me: I smiled and said, sometimes, loneliness is peace. Whats wrong in doing things alone?
Him: Oh k. Anyway, i'll see you at 9.30pm.
Me: Okay, see ya. Bye.

Quote: For in all adversity of fortune, the worst sort of misery is to have been happy.

My deepest condolences to a friend who has lost a beloved one.

2008-05-21T09:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Friend,

With my deepest condolences, I am sorry that you have lost your loved one. Certain things in life are fated and meant the way it is. The wise mind mourns less for what is taken away, but what it leaves behind. Its better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. You know that what you shared was love, and that fact alone is enough. You are not alone and we're here to listen and follow you through this tough road of yours.

Quote:
The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.

Regards,
Elson

inspirational movies

2007-03-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Think your life is crappy? This practical world can be very cruel. If you think your life is that bad, quit complaining and start doing something about it. Make productive use of your time. Perhaps this show can teach you a little more on being working hard. With determination and spirit, you're halfway up the stairs of success.

Quote: No one can tell you not to do anything you want, son.

inspirational movies

2007-03-11T09:12:00.000-07:00

Rocky inspires audience worldwide again with his latest movie " Rocky Balboa ". Former boxer Rocky, with a neverdying flame of passion for boxing set to challenge himself again out of retirement. This sentence in the movie caught my attention.

"Losers will only blame their parents, their siblings, their friends, anything around them but themselves when they failed on something. Whereas a champion is someone who will work extremely hard to fight for what they want "

Quote: Its not hard you can punch, but how hard you can take a punch and fight back.

2007-03-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

black day out with someone special. watched the movie " letters from iwo jima ". wonderful show, mixture of complicated feelings... war..

note: it aint that warm for a trench coat day on a rainy night in singapore.

Tale of an old man

2007-02-21T00:31:00.000-08:00

Old Man: Have you ever wondered, what do you really want in life?
Me: Yes. To be successful.
Old Man: If you go on the streets and tap on anyone on their shoulder and ask them the same question. 10 out of 10 will definitely say they'll want to. But these people think about it and are not doing anything about it. People who wants to do it but yet give up eventually before they start it. Therefore a minority of people are successful, and only 5% of the population are.
Me: Why is that so?
Old Man: 5% of the population. They are highly motivated and determined.They possess self-discipline and never ending fighting spirit. They learn as they pick up new skills, new ideas, new methods and take a business failure as a learning lesson. They've very different in their way of thinking, mindset and goal from the rest of 95% and they are doing their best to make it happen.
Me: Hmm.. Starts to wonder..
Old Man: Here.. Common characteristics of the 95%.

1. Lack of self-discipline. You cant control yourself to do something important. E.g Waking up late for work, miss and important meeting due to the fact that you overslept. The night before you rather spend your time doing something unproductive. Failure to set priorities.
2. Pessimistic people: Everything on earth happens for a reason. But these people choose to view it from the negative point of view.
3. High IQ but low EQ: By saying this i do not mean that not all highly educated people are not successful but few % may be so. Lack of opportunity to apply things they learn from books in actual situation. Even so, people with higher educational level think highly of themselves will never bring themselves down to the lowest level to learn to start climbing. For some reasons, they are unable to understand the essence of communication and handling people in a tactful way. It is not easy to obtain this skill, molding of it takes alot of time and experience. Still, some people can never obtain this skill no matter how hard they try.
4. Inflexibility: This is a more tricky one. People who are stubborn headed who believes in their thinking except anyone's elses will only still to their own methods. However, this can be good or bad. E.g Negotiation of price, seller insists on a certain price. Buyer requests for a lower price. If the seller is not flexible on selling price, he may lose the potential buyer who could be beneficial on the long term business. But by being inflexible, seller is able to maintain a more profitable business. So it all comes to a case-to-case basis. By being inflexible you are merely closing doors of opportunities.
5. Lack of determination: The level of determination is often driven by the desire you hold on what bad you really want a thing. Even so, self motivation and determination must be present at all times. That is why the common saying of " It is of bads times, when great men are borne " is created. E.g Digging underground for gold mine. A person gives up after going 10000metres deep. Who knows there might be gold at the 10001 metres?
6. Castle builders: They usually IMAGINE themselves to be successful and the benefits of been one, but not doing anything at all.

There are several other minor factors, but lets skip it and go to the successful criterias.

Common factors and characteristics of the 5%.

1. Adaptability: Besides been flexible. He/she is able to adapt to any situation, analyze the situation and make the right decision and is able to blend into that situation well.
2. High IQ and EQ: Combining both EQ and IQ, applying useful skills at the critical moment. They are very decisive and accurate on making decisions quickly when problems arise.
3. Self-Motivation: When the world has disappointed you in all aspects, he/she is able to self-motivate him/herself to the best spirits and fight all over.
4. Luck: It is always said that, in order to be successful, one has to depend 30% on themselves, and 70% on luck.
5. Peer pressure: He/she is not affected by peers around. For he/she knows what they really want and will not be affected by any thoughts that might demolish their plans. E.g: Having pessimistic friends around, always passing negative thoughts.
6. Desire: As much as they desire for something that is difficult to achieve, they understand the final outcome of their hardwork. The fire and passion must never die out.
7. Far sights: He/she is able to think further ahead of any other people. Forsee, predict the outcome and make a move earlier. Their thinking is unfathomable and unpredictable.
8. Ability to wear invisible mask: He/she can hide their true nature and blend into different situations. When he acts incapable, actually he is. When capable, actually he's not. It is hard to understand what his real intentions are, his mask is worn to hide underlying meanings. His words could mean many reasons behind. An art that not many people perform it well..

And he went on...