Monthly Archives: August 2009

11
Aug
3 stages of life

Do you know that there are 3 stages of life ?

 

When we are teenager, we have Time and Energy, but No Money
 
 

 
When we are working adult, we have Money and Energy, but No Time
 

 

 
When we are old, we have Time and Money, but No Energy
 

 
 
Irony isn't it?
 
 
I was once experienced before, as teenager, I had a lot of times, and I had huge amount of energy, unfortunately I wasn't able to enjoy many things because I was very much limited by my financial situation.
 
That's why on my 20th birthday, I made a resolutions for myself:

 
"To be able to achieve my Financial Freedom before age 30"
 
Why Financial Freedom?
Because by achieving it, I'll have TIME for me to enjoy the fruits of my hardwork.

 
Why before age 30?
Because by achieving it, I'll still have the ENERGY for me to have fun in life, and not only that, most importantly my parents will still have the energy to taste of my success together with me.

 
And I was blessed to be able to accomplished that.

 
 
Now, my question to you is: Which stage of life are you in right now?
Well, whatever your answer is, it doesn't matter.

The most important question is what can you do to change it?

 
 
 
 
 
 

8
Aug
What keeps me motivated ?
Had an ACE Reunion today at my place, Newton.

 

 
This is a regular event organized by my team of Managers and Leaders. This event serve as a venue to keep in touch and also as a platform for people who want to work in my organization, MRO (Merry Riana Organization) to get a closer look.

 

 
During the session, some participants asked questions to my Leaders.

 

He asked one of my manager, Gaius: "What keep him staying for so long in MRO"

 

 
And his answer was because of the 'sense of belonging' that he felt in MRO. To him, he felt that those people who worked closely together with him were just like his own extended family.

 

 
Another question was asked for one of my leader, Leslie: "What has MRO changed you?"
 

Leslie immediate answer was Family's Love. Sometimes in live, people take their parents and family's love for granted. Having working in MRO for years have made him realized the importance of having the love for his family member. He realized that all his success will have no meaning if it wasn't shared together with his loved ones; his family who have been supporting him all these while.
 
 

I was just sitting behind them as both of them shared their experiences, but deep down inside, my heart was smiling :) I was happy to hear their answer and to know that I've made an impact in their lives! I was proud to know that they were not only able to earn their wealth and success in MRO, but also able to learn important values and beliefs in lives.

 
Sometimes people come and ask me: "What keeps me motivated?"
And my answer is the people.
 
 
To be able to know that by doing the things that I do everyday, I will make a positive impact in other people's lives! That's the thing that keep me motivated every single day.

 

And today, both Gaius and Leslie have definitely reaffirm that.
Thank's guys! :)

 
 

Gaius, Me and Alva

 

 Leslie and Me

 


7
Aug
Merry Riana's LIVE video

Last Saturday, I sang 2 songs at the Church of St. Mary Of The Angels.

 

 

 

It was really a great honor for me when Fr. John Wong invited me few months back to sing for their Evening Concert to celebrate their feast day.

 

Well, I'm not a professional singer. But that night I just give my best and sing it with my heart :)

 

 

Here's the video that I took. Hope you like it :)


 

Me, singing my 1st song: Among All

Me, singing my 2nd song: Beautiful Mother


 


 

5
Aug
Are you a good boxer ?

Every Tuesday Afternoon, I always spend 1 hour to groom the Elite Force members.
 

Elite Force is the group of outstanding and talented people who are committed to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. All the members are personally chosen and coach by me.

  
During the Elite Force Meeting yesterday afternoon, I shared this analogy with them
 
 
Do you know what it takes to be a good businessperson?
Interestingly, what it takes to be a good businessperson may be very similar to what it takes to be a good boxer.
 
 

 
 
 
 
Most of us may think that the most important skill as a boxer is to throw punches to his opponent.
 
 
But, is it reallly true? :)
 
 
What if this boxer, who is very good in throwing punches, is suddenly punched in the face by his opponent? If this boxer can't take punches well, no matter how good is he in throwing punches, he'll seldom win a match. Because, once he was punched, he'll go down.  And the chance is almost 100% that if you're in a boxing match, you'll get punched once in a while.
 
 
 So, there are 2 important skills to be a boxer.
The ability to throw punches and the ability to take punches.
 
 
Similarly, there are 2 important skills to be a good businessperson.
One is the ability to take massive actions.
Another one is the ability to persevere through failures, to go up again everytime you fall.

 

The same thing also applies if you are working in a sales industry.

If you want to be successful, you not only need to master the skill how to close more sales, but in the same time, you also need to be able to take rejection.

3
Aug
Merry Riana's Giving Account

Finally, it's time for me to share about my last account, my Giving Account.

 

 
This is the account that actually gives me the most inspiration and motivation to continue my hard work in building my businesses to earn even more money.

 

This is the account that also gives me the most satisfaction when I use the money inside it.
This is my purpose in life.
 
As the name suggests, the money in my Giving Account is for me to give away.
I've given to many churches and many Christian organizations previously.
I've also started many non-profit initiatives using the money from this account.
 
 
 
To know more about my non-profit initiatives (there are about 5 of them at this moment), you can visit my website http://www.merryriana.org/

 

The more you give, the more you'll receive. :)

 


Touching Hearts Changing Lives,
Merry Riana
3
Aug
Merry Riana's Fun Account

Now is the time for me to share about my Fun Account.

Actually, many people have already been distributing their income to different accounts such as Necessity Account and Business Development Account.
 

Probably, they don't label them as such, but most people usually either spend their money for expenses and save/invest the difference.
But, I seldom know people who have a Fun Account.
 

I usually put around 5% of my income into my Fun Account.
The money in my Fun Account can be used for whatever purpose, no matter what it is.
I can buy anything I wish with it, whether it's useful or not :)
I can even give it to anyone I want.

 

 
Basically, I have total freedom in using the money in my Fun Account.
As long as it let me enjoy and have Fun.
 
 

 
Having this Fun Account will motivate me to make even more money.
Because I know that 5% of whatever my businesses and investments earn for me is actually going to let me fulfill any wish that I've ever had.

And without feeling guilty that I actually use the money that I've worked so hard for.

Are you motivated to work hard? if the answer is NO, is it because you seldom have fun with the money that you earn? :)

 
 
Touching Hearts Changing Lives,
Merry Riana
 
 
2
Aug
Answer for "Magic Eye"
 
For those of you who read my previous post: "Magic Eye – Very interesting" last week, you must be waiting to know whether your guesses are correct or not.
 
 
Well, as promised, here is the correct answer
 
 
 


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Picture 6

 

 

For those of you who got it correctly, CONGRATULATIONS !
For those of you who still can't figure out, be patient ! Keep practice and soon you'll see it.

 

 

Touching Hearts Changing Lives,

Merry Riana

1
Aug
St. Mary Of The Angels' Feast Day

 

Today, I sang 2 songs at the St. Mary Of The Angels Feast Day :)
It was a Great Event ! Praise God that it went smoothly.

 

For those of you who were there, Thank you for all your support. I hope you enjoyed it :)
For those of you who missed the event but curious to see me sing … well.. I gotta little surprise for you, I actually have it recorded to show to you guys! hahaha..

 

I just need to transfer it to my laptop, then I'll upload it for you to see :)
Stay tuned !

 

Touching Hearts Changing Lives,

Merry Riana