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.

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.

Remembering Palm Sunday

                                  Source :    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday

                                                       Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem

    Today is the Sunday before Good Friday, in the bible, this is known as Palm Sunday. For those not acquainted with the story, this is the Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, and was greeted by all the townspeople waving palms. Many people lay down their cloaks and palms for his donkey to ride across. He was given a King's welcome, although many in the high positions (under the Roman empire) were unhappy that the unofficial 'King of the Jews' was here and highly visible. Egypt and Palestine at that time was conquered by the Romans, and the consul was a general called Pontius Pilate.

    The donkey in Eastern culture is symbolic of peace and attests to the fact that Jesus was a peaceful King.

    In churches all over the world, the palm is given out as a symbol of this day. In 5 days' time, on Good Friday, Jesus was hung on the cross some 2011 years ago.  He resurrected or came back to life after 3 days and that is called Easter - that is why many Christians celebrate the Easter holiday with attending church and Mass.