Leveraging On Major Changes

June 18, 2011

I bought my first property during one of the most challenging times. The economy was down and the market sluggish. The property was a rundown shophouse and required major renovation and repair. To make matters worse, there was a long-term tenancy agreement in place and the returns were inequitable. It was located at ‘Little India’ […]

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Practicing To Perfection

June 18, 2011

“Help! Help! Save Me! The loud scream pierced through the stillness of the night. It quickly disappeared into the darkness. No one was in sight. The next time the plea for help broke out, I happened to be walking out of the gate. The last person to walk out of My HSR Building again. I […]

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Loving Myself, Building My Future

June 18, 2011

As I sat at Toast Box in Kuala Lumpur, the nostalgic ambience brought back fond memories of yester-years. I spent a lazy morning taking a trip back to my childhood days in my mind. I saw myself standing at the junction of Kent Road and Rangoon Road once again, looking at my old house. This […]

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Taking Massive Action Now!

June 18, 2011

What is the worst that can happen to a business? How about this? You were conned into selling an inferior product? You have many unhappy customers? You are faced with many potential lawsuits? You lost all your money? You cannot turn back and look for a job or start a new business? You are stricken […]

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Capitalising On Challenging Times

June 18, 2011

In the month of August 2010, many in our industry would say we are hit by a double whammy. For me, we are blessed by a double wonder. The Ministry Of National Development introduced the proposed Estate Agents Act 2010 on 16 August 2010. Many saw it as a millstone around our neck. I saw […]

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Changing Your Response To Change Your Life

June 18, 2011

“I’ve got bad news for you. I hope you’ll take it well.” That was what my brother told me on 3 May 1976. He had placed an overseas call for the first time in his life and it was a very expensive call to him. I was in Hong Kong then to serve as a […]

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A Short Love Story That Shouldn’t Be Missed

June 18, 2011

After years of famine, Ah Seng finally turned to his newly-wedded wife and said, “Let’s sell everything we have and sail to Nanyang and start a new life.” Ah Seng and Siew Lian travelled in a Chinese Junk with barely enough food and only seating room space. They battered stormy weather and giant waves with […]

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A Revolutionary Love Story

June 18, 2011

You Must Read This! Chinese New Year decorations glittered beautifully in the Peranakan Restaurant. Right in the centre of the room, the jade tiger cast a magical spell on everybody – except one. Towkay neo, Bibik Liam sat on her ‘throne’ beside the cashier, oblivious to the environment. The beauty queen of the town sat […]

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Leading With A Heart

June 18, 2011

One of the most important skills I have learned and am still learning is leadership. I realized the best real estate advisors are leaders. The best leaders can become great advisors. After I joined the real estate industry, I quickly knew I cannot just work alone. There would be a limit to how much I […]

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Benchmarking With The Best

June 18, 2011

In a grand ceremony held at the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Hotel on 28 July 2009, I won the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award. It was one of the proudest moments in my life. I value this award together with the other awards that I have won. They include the Global Leader Award, Asia […]

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