My 20th Birthday Photo (you won't see it elsewhere…. unless you attend my seminar)

Continuing from my yesterday's post…

So what's my secret in turning myself into a person I am today? the answer is "Because I dare to DREAM BIG"

DREAM BIG

"What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

That is one of my favorite quotes taken from one of the books that have changed my life, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
And everytime I think of it, I get a goosebump, simply because I am the real life example of what the quote is all about. And I thank God for I am truly blessed.

Those of you who have known me long enough, you definitely know what I am talking about.

I was a totally different person, in all aspects. Physically, Emotionally, Socially, Intellectually, etc.. you name it !

I was considered as a plum girl at that time (at least 10kg more compare to my current weight now), I couldn't speak english properly (in fact I failed my English test when I first came to NTU, and had to take an English Proficiency class as an additional module), I wasn't very sociable because everytime I met with other people I felt inferior. I was scared that people would look down on me because of my financial background, my appearance and my english. If you want to see how do I look like back then… please scroll down…

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Hahaha.. yeah.. that's me !!

That picture signifies a historical moment for me. Because at that exact moment, when I celebrated my 20th Birthday, after I blew my birthday candle, I made a resolution that really changed my whole life. (sounds like movie, right? but it really was… my life is really like a fairy tale).

What resolutions that I had? and how did it eventually changed my life ? … Well, rather then typing it here, you can actually listen to this short story about my life. (This is the recent audio interview that I had with 938 LIVE)

Merry Riana 938 LIVE

IN A NUTSHELL

3 things that you can gather from my sharing in the audio interview:

1. VISION

You must know exactly what you want to achieve in life. Set a clear goal and direction. For example: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Just have fun doing it. Anyway, whether you dream small, medium, or big, it doesn't cost you any money.

2. ACTION

You must be willing to work very hard to achieve your dream. Don't be afraid to make mistake. Continue taking action until you succeed.

3. PASSION

You've probably heard the old saying: "Do what you love and success will follow". I totally agree with that, and at the same time I would like to compliment it by saying that not only you must do what you love, but you must also love what you are doing. Be passionate about it.

"Passion is the energy that keeps you going  no matter what the obstacles are."
                                                                                                                   Merry Riana 

Related posts:

1. There is something about Merry :)
2. When should I give up on my goal and dream ?
3. Fire Walker experience with Anthony Robbins
4. MRO – My Dream Team