In Germany for a week of presentations, meetings and socialising

                                                   At the townpark in Giessen in 2009

I am back in Germany for 6 and 1/2 days for meetings, presentations, discussions and rounds of social dinners provided by our gracious principals, Weiss of Germany. This is a once every year affair, where all the agents from all parts of the world are invited to share their experiences in the sales, after sales and service of the world renowned brand which is practically the top brand name of its niche industry.

My companies (previous and present) have been honoured to be their sole distributor for the Weiss brand for close to 20 years (18 actually) and we have seen the many people, whom we treat as our distant and not so distant family every year as we share the ups and downs of selling the product in our respective territories.

Stay tuned for more posts on Germany this week.

An impressive new politician is born - Nicole Seah

  Presenting Ms. Nicole Seah, the youngest female candidate contesting in the 2011 elections at Marine Parade GRC under the NSP banner. Pretty, fresh faced, articulate and passionate about her views, she is what I would classify as a true Singaporean who cares enough to put her life under the intense media spotlight and stand up for her causes. She is very exceptional because at this stage in life, many young people, men and women (I daresay myself too) are more interested in partying and having a good time, shopping and travelling, so someone like Nicole is indeed making waves and identifying with the younger Singaporeans who are generally viewed as politically apathetic. On the ruling party's side, there is a Ms. Tin Pei Ling, who is 27 years old and has been involved in grassroots work for some 7 years.

Every person, whether they are from the ruling party or the opposition, has to sacrifice their personal space and put their entire lives under public scrutiny for the greater good of the civil society. For their conviction, taking action and standing up, they have my utmost admiration.

James Dean ; A Talent Gone too Soon.

Watch the acting of young James Dean, he had a raw edge, a very haunted and painful face, and was great talent. He died in a car crash in 1955 aged 24. A loss for many people who enjoyed his acting.

Stay Focussed and Persist - Life's Story to Achieving Something

                                              Tomorrow's leaders : Noel, Alex and another Cousin

During the course of this week, as I challenge my mind and body to run and get conditioned, I am basically following the steps to achieving things :

1. Set a goal, the more ridiculous or difficult, the greater the allure or attraction
2. Tell everyone about it ; So that when the time comes, you either back down and lose face or your do it
3. Set about doing the goal, break it down to smaller goals so that you can slowly move it forward
4. Maintain a attitude ; STAY FOCUSSED, PERSIST. This is the key to achieving anything
5. Take the knocks or setbacks with a sense of the whole objective in mind. Say, this pain is only temporary, the achievement or satisfaction which comes ultimately is yours from then on
6. DO IT WITH NO FEAR OF FAILURE, OR GOING BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.

Do it now ! Time is running fast away.

Long Live Rock and Roll

Chuck Berry doing his classic Johnny B. Goode. Rolling Stone Magazine, the most influential rock and roll magazine of the last 50 years, ranked this song as No. 1.

The new kids nowadays, they know nothin'. Justin Beiber and company, you are not even in the same league as these legends. Long may they live.

Johnny B. Goode - Back to the Future

This clip is taken from Back to the Future which features a classic Rock and Roll song, Johnny B. Goode.
First popularised by Chuck Berry in the '50s and early 60's this song features a young Michael J. Fox and his acting is superb. Unfortunately he was struck by Parkinson's disease at a relatively young age and his acting career slowed down after the 3 films were done. Fortunately, he has made a comeback in the last 10 years with his Michael J. Fox Foundation and has been the spokesperson to tackle head on this disease. I must say he is a real life hero with a never say die attitude.

Enjoy this clip.

Just a Dream Cover ; Sam Tsui and Christina Grimmie.