Last weekend, I went back to Jakarta to do a seminar at one of the MNC over there.
The theme of the event was "The Rainbow Journey"
It was a very simple theme, and yet it has a very deep meaning behind it. Life is often hard, it can bring you so much pain. But to truly appreciate the rainbow, we must first endure the rain. I really cannot guarantee your success, but I can guarantee that there will be obstacles in pursuing your success.
I personally experienced it many times. In the process of becoming what I am today, I faced many 'heavy rains'. From struggling to survive with just $10/week in Singapore, lost my life savings in stock market, facing rejections after rejections in my early career in sales, and many others. But what keeps me going is because I know that after all these rains (sometimes can be even monsoon season) I'll be able to see my 'rainbow'.
Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, but by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed.
I believe you have heard many stories of successful people who went thru ups and downs before they reach their success. One of the good examples that I want to share today is J.K Rowling. I'm sure you know who she is. She is the highest-earning woman in Britain, thanks to her 'Harry Potter – series'. When J.K Rowling was young, she gave up her dream of writing novels to study something more practical. Nonetheless, she ended up as an unemployed single mom. She suffered through a period of poverty and depression while she struggled to earn a living and take care of her daughter. But during this rock-bottom time, she realized she still had a wonderful daughter, an old typewriter, and an idea that would become the foundation for rebuilding her life. It was during this difficult time that she finally completed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which was renamed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the U.S. edition. Within 5 years, she managed to bring herself out from poverty to become a Multi-Millionaire. Amazing ! I hope the story that I shared can give you an inspiration. That no matter how big the obstacle that you are currently facing, no matter how tough your life right now and how heavy is your 'rain' now, You must not forget that there is a beautiful rainbow, waiting for you at the end.
Here's some photos that was taken during my seminar in Jakarta
About Merry Riana
Merry Riana is a Millionaire Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker.In just a short period of 4 years after her graduation, Merry has earned more than S$1,000,000 through her business. This achievement is featured as an article titled ‘She’s made her first million at just age 26’, in The Straits Times on 26th January 2007. In October 2010, Merry was conferred the Great Women of Our Time Award. As an icon in the regional, financial, and educational communities Merry has broken down barriers to become one of the most admired and watched individuals in the media today.
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