Direct Selling

When the word "direct selling" comes to my mind, immediately i will think of some companies pertain to this marketing tool. (Feel free to google it in case you do not aware). Honestly, there are many friends of mine are currently doing this job while studying, and in their mindset this kind of job will not bring any effect to them as they can quit or stop it for temporary while handling their studies. For me, there is no such thing as "no effect" because effect always come in positive and negative form TOGETHER. I know that in Malaysia, many people are doing direct selling as their part time job in order to get some extra income, and personally i agree that as a children it is good for us to reduce financial burden of our family, but view it in some other perspective, you will find that sometimes the story is not just talking about ABC. Well, i respect those companies' PnC, and i will NOT go for details but will GENERALLY talk about it. Basically, direct selling is a tool used with personal influence and face-to-face communication to increase the confidence of the subject, and in in this NEW TREND, psychological and some business tactics are combined in some ways to ......CAPTURE ATTENTION of the subject. Personally, i do not get a chance to go for any so-called "motivational talk", but i think those who attend can gain advantage from knowing new friends and share their experience, which is a good thing. And guess what? Those things that they learned will be "applied" to those who does not go for such talk, and add up with personal influence, all are ready to be "brain-washed". In psychological field, personal influence is effective to some people because the people in front of them are using personal experience, influence and the advantage of the company they are working with. They usually will start with some topics related to the subject, and from there penetrate into their thinking to make persuasion successful. And IF i am not mistaken, there are certain steps for them to identify who they should find. For example, students can be set as target for few reasons: they are studying (advantage of finding lots of money can used to persuade them), they want to have everything fast (money gained can help them achieve their dream), they do not know what reality looks like, and they are told that they can quit and stop ANYTIME they want (therefore their mind and heart are not strong enough to say no). Well, 3 reasons are enough to make them surrender and join, huh? Besides that, you will find out that they will keep talking and talking about advantages. Just ask them 1 question: what are the disadvantages? If they say no, they are lying. In my perception, many of those joining are actually not trying to find more customers, but they just want to find back the money that they have invested and quit. In order to get back their money, they have to find more people to join, and that is how the network expands. Of course some incentives also must be given to those high achievers so that more people can be persuaded to join. From here, what i am trying to say is that why result of direct selling in US is so damn bad but in Asia, the company can succeed? This is a question we should think about. Secondly, direct selling in Malaysia has turned from blue ocean to red ocean, and it is not impossible but very hard to find new members to join. Finally, just a heads-up, or you can take it as a friendly-advice: If you don't know how to swim, please don't act if you know because you will end up drowned.

Someday, somewhere

Basically, today is a "hang-out" day compared with past few weeks where i have to face the wall in Kampar. Interestingly, in 1 day, there are few thoughts cross my mind, which make me feel awkward. Well, it is tired to go to shopping centre with laptop and textbook in my bag, and a plastic bag filled with some clothes, but it is fun since i am "free from the cage". I go to times square with my roommate and have our lunch in a restaurant named "Gasoline", and the next program is to relax ourself by watching a movie entitled "Phua Chu Kang the movie". It's 4 something in the afternoon and we are heading back to train station hoping not to be squeezed like a sardin. I am wrong. In fact, it is more than sardin. When we reach KL central, the time shown is that the next train will be arriving at 4.55pm. Thats fine because when we get there, we only have to wait for another 10 minutes. Time flies. It is now 5.10pm, and i can't even see any sign of the train coming yet. So, here comes my first thought: Why is there a serious problem of inefficiency exists in our country? In other countries, time is money, and a delay like this can cost millions of dollars. I wonder if our country has that much of money to lose. One explanation that can suit my question would be because i am in Malaysia. A country without any natural disasters, weather problem, and of course, efficiency. That's fine with me because i already get used to it. Or i should say i MUST get used to it even if i don't want to. One announcement comes: "There will be a train arriving at 5.12pm and another train at 5.19pm. The first train is very crowded and congested. if you cant manage to get into the first train, please wait for the second train." When the first train comes, it is very hard for me to imagine that the train is so damn packed! As expected, i couldn't get in the train because the train opens its door few metres from the position i am standing. I know i will have to wait for the next train, and what really makes me feel frustrated is that those people behind me keep pushing me in order to get into the train. Their act is just........ annoying! What i am trying to say is that the train is already full of people, so why can't they just spend a few more minutes and wait for the next train? And guess what? Even worse when they try to get into the train without letting anyone inside the train to come out. I am totally speechless. Wondering is there anyone there receives education. If there is, please feel shame. Is that the culture in Malaysia? We are moving towards developed country, and yet they still act like non-educated people. If that is the case, i am sorry to say but our country is actually going nowhere.

In the process of becoming mature

This is me with Mr Timothy Law~

Well, again, i am going to write down what i have learnt today to prevent myself from getting to nowhere in the future. From yesterday until today, i have attended 3 different talks named work ethics, critical thinking and tips to become a successful entrepreneur. For the work ethics, basically it is similar with business law, such as misconduct and behavior that could lead to dismissal. What i can learn from here is that we really have to be careful of what we sign or whatever information we give when filling in a form. Nowadays, there are a lot of people tend to ignore all those rules and regulations as well as terms and conditions without having the awareness that they could end up in court if any situation happens, especially when give false information in applying for job. This false information can be referred to as information that you "assume" that it is, where in fact it is not. Second talk involves the method and ways that you have to think of when you are making decision. When you are in certain important position, the decision that you make can affect a lot of people, including the company. Therefore, it is vital to know where is your position, what you want to do, and set a clear goal. It is true that in our society, there are many workers lazy to think and many of them tend to wait for orders rather than think what they can do for the company. Another important point is that when you are trying to approach your boss, never go to see him or her with a problem, but with a solution and justification. Third talk is the most interesting one i would say, because it is conducted by Mr Jonathan Fong, the person who conducts the talk of Blue Ocean Strategy. Well, he tells us that to become a successful entrepreneur, there are certain characteristics that we must have, which include have guts, dare to take risk, do not take failure as an excuse not to continue, and have enthusiasm in what you are doing now. There are many things that we have been told not to do because it is irrational, and because of that we are all tied to the thinking of older generation. In reality, there is no such thing as irrational, and the rationality can actually change depends on situation. If a person told to fight with a tiger, it is an irrational move; but if the person is facing a situation where the tiger are trying to harm his loved ones, the irrational move is bullshit. We all have guts, it is just that we are only told to follow rules and not thinking out of the box, and that causes a serious problem which makes our country always left behind. Many people always use the word "boring", but for high achievers, their time is always utilized to the max. They know how to use all the 1440 minutes in each day in an effective manner. This is the main difference between a successful person and a failure person.

True Friend

"A friend hears what you say when you are sad, but a TRUE friend doesn't has to know what you say, because they know what you going to say, and how you are feeling." Well, sometimes i just wondering why some people must link a true friend (or close friend) as somebody that you love. Maybe there is love exists, but the love comes from a true friendship, and not relationship. I don't actually care about that since i won't think in that kind of childish and immature way, but it really hurts for another party, especially when the close friend of a guy is a girl. I mean, whats wrong if a guy has a close friend of opposite gender? Must they use some kind of contempt-look to view that pure relationship? This is what i usually call disabled-person. Not in any body parts of theirs, but the disabled part is deep buried in their heart. Unless they open their mind and think properly what are the differences between a true friend and couple, otherwise they will be locked in their own opinion and guess what? they will NEVER grow. Personally, i do have some experience about this. There is a girl, where we can considered close enough to chat about some of our problems. Now here comes the rumours and everything starts to be different. We chat lesser, keep distance, limited topic to talk about. I guess these effects are strong enough to shake our friendship, no thanks to the words from conservative-thinking people. This girl changes me from the perspective of how i can be a better person, how i can change my attitude and how i can communicate with other people as well as do things in a right way. These are essential for me as i am trying so hard to become a man who are tough in work and soft in love. I love the girl i am loving now and that is good but i just want to be a better man. From now on, those who are trying to screw up whatever I think is non of their business, I........will keep silence. Say nothing.

Moments

So the story of presentation has reached an end for this semester, and honestly, i should be happy for that, but deep in my heart, it seems that i have lost my direction and the last presentation can be considered the happiest presentation. This conflict makes me feel like there in an imbalance exists in myself. Anyway, for our last presentation, there are four lecturers sitting behind to give us some "extra" pressure (in fact,there's only 3 because 1 of the 4 lecturers is the teacher i respect most, therefore no pressure can be felt) and the presentation pertains new product launching. This is also the first time i have the position of marketing manager, and it feels good to be called as a manager. ^^ All the top management, including designer, CEO, A&P manager, and project manager try their best to convince our "investors" (the 4 lecturers) to invest in our product. Guess what? They do interested in it and are willing to invest when i said that our product is available for customization according to our customers preferences. After all, it is an interesting presentation and we do have a lot of fun. We take many photos together as this presentation is our last week to attend teambuilding subject. Along these 10 weeks, i learn a lot and get to know more friends. Miss Chloe, thanks for your teaching and i promise i will back to find you as the real marketing manager. Or CMO (Chief Marketing Officer).

Me and designer of Varm, Miss Wei Zheng~

Punching a big guys' face~ Its fun though. =P

Trying to pop the balloon by using chest..........or stomach. XD

Two beauties stand beside me.....and i wonder why must they put hands on my shoulder.....

Our teambuilding group........cute cute~

Smile and have a nice day~

This is our lovely Miss Chloe with us........^^

2 presentation groups with our lovely Miss Chloe~

Outings

It seems to be ages since last time i updated my blog. Well, the reasons are clear: tons of workload. Assignments, exams......make me feel sick and bored of it. Anyway, i made a great escape last week and went out for a day without even thinking about all assignments. (Which means i actually enjoyed a lot =P) Well, that day not only me and my honey going out, but also her siblings as well. Honestly, initially i felt not that comfortable because it was like there were 2 people following and spying on us. But then i am still OK with that, because i was there to enjoy and there is no reason for me to angry either. So, we went to a cafe named Station One and had a wonderful brunch there. After that, we further to play pool game, or snooker. After that we just keep walking and shopping (window shopping i mean, lolz) I planned to buy shirt and jeans but due to time constraint, i cant make it. Overall, the day was like having a family day, but fun enough though because i finally can communicate with someone who usually wont even bother to look at me...XD And next time, i wanna go out to have a nice movie, karaoke, and real shopping!!!! Cant wait for that~ but now, i gonna finish assignment and prepare for the next presentation first before i enjoy........T.T

Here comes the blue storm~

Honey Lemon, Ice-blended cappuccino, and jasmine tea.

The ambience of the cafe is quite nice huh?

Er......no idea what is the name but i think it is seafood pasta perhaps?

This is Cheese-cooked rice and almond drinks~ (almond is good for health, but definitely not suitable for drinks)

Banana split.........look out for bananas!!!

My honey~ <3

Love to take photo with her......XD

Sexy front and back..........=P

Our photos.........like it because it looks like photo used for certain taiwan drama~

Look very good in snooker, but in fact...........i really good. XD

Honey playing snooker........funny and sexy...... =D