Father Figure



If you have ever read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" you will know that Robert Kiyosaki is lucky enough to have 2 fatherly figure. This allow him to compare and contrast how this 2 person think, which in turn affect their physical result.

I feel that I am luckier as I have 3 fatherly figure in my life who teach me how to be a better person.

My first fatherly figure is my biological father. He is the most hardworking man I have ever seen, he often work up to 80 hours a week just so he could provide a better life for our family. He is not rich but he does his best. He show me that a person can make it through life with hard work and respect for other people. His guidance have help me secure many sincere friendship and respect from fellow colleagues.

My second fatherly figure is my father-in-law. He is a photography enthusiast, he often show me pictures he have taken and the thought process before he press the shutter. A humble man with a big heart to share, he thought me the importance of passion and how having something you are passionate about can help you live a happier life.

My third fatherly figure is my mentor. He may not be as successful as the entrepreneur seen in publication, but his perseverance have allowed him to live an above average lifestyle. He pulled me up when my business is in the red and shared his valuable experience so I can apply them to my business.

Although this 3 men lead very different life, their lesson is fairly similar. They all encourage hard work, passion and happiness. I am thankful to have them in my life, for it is their guidance that gave me hope for a better tomorrow.

I strive to provide the same guidance for both my children.

The Darkside of Entrepreneurship




What is the Darkside of entrepreneurship?

It is the side that is often not shared in success story, the true struggle and agony faced by most of the entrepreneur out there.

It is waking up not knowing whether today is your last day in business, but you still dress up and show up for the occasion.

It is watching your employees and contractor make more money than you, but you are putting in twice the amount of hours and work.

It is witnessing your saving slowly dwells away while you scrap together coins to have a proper lunch.

It is not knowing what to say to your children when they needed new stuff but you have no spare cash to provide for them.

It is looking at your spouse working 2 jobs just to make ends meet.

It is not having any idea what to say during a family/friends gathering when they ask you about your business.

It is realising the debt slowly building up and you have absolutely no idea how to keep up.

Despite all this, the worse feeling of all.

You realise you are not far enough to keep trying and you came too far to give up.

So the question remains.

Is all of this worth it?