#Life #Lessons I learnt a lot from starting @imjoeyyyyy online store from scratch MYSELF. No amount of books I read can teach me these life lessons in 41Days! I invested ALL MY SAVINGS in it. #41daysold IM PROUD, very very P R O U D of myself. Im still v v v amazed with my current achievements - my collaborations, my sponsorships etc I dare say not everyone will have the courage, the time, the patience to commit to this trade. 41 Days I could have easily wasted these 41days away doing unmeaningful things.. Its so easy to kill time. Watch dramas, cafe hopping, catch a movie, window shopping, engage in a new hobby, catch up w friends etc BUT, Im so glad of my achievements thus far. I know Im mingling w people who I shouldnt be mingling with at this age. I might, very very possibly, NEVER have a chance to be in their circle of friends IN THIS LIFETIME. Im thus, very very honored to have been given such great opportunities! I wonder how I got to where I am now.. Its just episodes of events that occurred to me in a very short span of period. & it left me shocked as well, very very shocked. Sometimes when Lady Luck knocks on your door, its like there is no way u can avoid.. Im lucky, very very lucky. I guess doing good deeds from young do help. Its like when I needed help, god will send angels to me immediately & help me clear all my worries. Couldnt be more thankful for that!!!! YOU KNOW WHAT?! THE WORLD IS ROUND! Ill ALWAYS REMEMBER WHOEVER WHO HAD HELPED ME IN HOWEVER LITTLE WAY DURING THIS TOUGH PERIOD. I will definitely return all favours if they ever approached me for help. & FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD PURPOSELY IGNORED MY MESSAGES.. Well, u totally deserve all my ALOOFNESS IF WE EVER MEET AGAIN SOON, VERY VERY SOON. I KNOW A FEW. U could have politely declined it, like some of my acquaintances. DONT TELL ME THINGS LIKE U HAVE NO EFFING TIME TO EVEN REPLY TO A WHATSAPP MSG PLS.. Like for 4-5weeks, u couldnt even find a time to reply? SINCERELY, I dont know how to face this group of ppl when were going to meet like in 1-2weeks time for my SMU SPONSORSHIPS EVENTS PREPARATION. I GUESSED YOU HAVE NEVER EVER THOUGHT I COULD MAKE IT. BUT I DID. Not 1.. But 2 SMU EVENTS.. ACTUALLY a 3rd one just approached me but Im still considering due to my very packed schedules. IM NOT TRYING TO BOAST OR BE COCKY cos Im still a nobody yet. But, I just want to pen all these down to remind myself of all the rejections I faced from such people. & IM THANKFUL TO THEM TOO, very very thankful because it MADE ALL MY ACHIEVEMENTS MUCH MUCH MORE SWEETER. For ppl who cannot help much, the least they can do for me is to give me ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT & STRENGTH for me to at least commit through all my sponsorships & collaborations. I cant thank them enough. MY DAD, MY MUM, MY BRO, MY AUNT, MY COUSINS, MY CLOSE FRIENDS, MY CLIENTS, MY BIZ PARTNERS cum friends & MY NEIGHBOURS. MY PARENTS HAD ALWAYS BEEN V ENCOURAGING & SUPPORTIVE. I guess one of my motivation to want to go through ALL THESE HARDSHIPS is to give them a better life after slogging their entire life for all 3 of us brats. We aint the most obedient children, to be v frank. We did things that disappointed them but never once have they given up on us. THEY EVEN STOOD UP & SPOKE UP FOR US EVEN WHEN THE ENTIRE WORLD WERE AGAINST US. ( ) seriously, the past 3 years were pretty hard on us emotionally.. We lost quite a few of our close ones.. We got into trouble.. But well always GO THROUGH ALL THESE AS A FAMILY. It taught me so much that I now have a different set of values & principles & priorities. I GREW SO MUCHHHH. Now is the time for me to venture cos Ive got nothing except my YOUTH AS MY ASSET. I MAY DIE TOMORROW.. Who knows? I just dont want to have any regrets. PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES, WE ARE ALL HUMANS. Dont judge, dont be harsh on them. When one day they ever leave you for good, no amount of tears will bring them back. If only I ... him/her ONLY REGRETS ARE PERMANENT, THE REST ARE HISTORY. #RIPUncle #toosudden #1year I could somewhat put myself in your shoes now that Im doing my own biz alone. THE DEJECTIONS YOU FACED. THE TOUGH TIMES YOU WENT THROUGH ALONE. Youre my HERO to say the least. THE FIRST FAILURE didnt knock you down completely. YOU STARTED FRESH FROM WHERE YOU FELL AGAIN. NOT SUCCESSFUL AGAIN. DEBTS. BURDEN. STRESS. I COULD TOTALLY RELATE. You didnt approach my family for help cos I guessed you knew we, although very much want to, couldnt really assist you much financially. You had what was perceived to be a perfect family. BUT YOU GAVE YOUR EVERYTHING FOR YOUR PASSION. I SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE though I STRONGLY DISAGREE with your decision. YOU must have regretted your decision, we all could tell from our casual conversations a couple of days before you left us. I THOUGHT WE HAD MORE TIME TOGETHER. It shattered our hearts. HEALTH. Never to exchange your health for anything. MONEY CANT BUY YOU HEALTH. NOW that I pen these down, it REMINDED ME WHY MY DAD HAD CONSTANTLY WITHOUT FAIL ALWAYS REMIND ME TO TAKE CARE OF MY HEALTH.. ESPECIALLY WITH MY 3 WEEKS OF PERSISTENT COUGHING. I GUESSED HE JUST DOESNT WANT A REPEAT OF SUCH INCIDENT. :((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( I HAD NEVER SEEN MY DAD CRIED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. BUT IM SO SURE HE WAS CRYING INSIDE. I COULD FEEL IT. It saddened me. SO MUCH HAD HAPPENED TO ALMOST EVERYONE. Both direct families & distant relatives. IM YOUNG but Ill try to help out if i can cos all these were STRESSING MY PARENTS OUT & WE ARE ALL ON THE VERGE OF BREAKING DOWN. Internal & external conflicts worn us out so so much. I just want to go back to those HAPPY DAYS when we could all just gather happily for no special occasions. BUT IT IS SO SO DIFFICULT NOW. Both PATERNAL & MATERNAL. so helpless. We just dont think about it & let TIME HEAL THE WOUNDS #suchisLIFE In the past, I would nvr share anything family-related. At this stage in my life, I just think that sharing my life experiences will somehow benefit someone some time in their life. AT LEAST THEY KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. LIFE IS NEVER SMOOTH SAILING. I ALWAYS THINK THAT I HAVE A MORE MATURED MINDSET THAN MANY PEOPLE OF MY AGE cos of what I went through, what I had seen, what I had heard, what I had experienced. I now have little expectations of life. IT MAKES ME HAPPIER & SHOW MORE GRATITUDE for all I have in life. I WORKED HARD FOR ALL MY POSSESSIONS. The hardships I went through... ... ... WE WENT THROUGH... ... ... WE REMEMBER THEM ALL. WE EMERGE STRONGER. I dont cry easily. But seriously, penning down my thoughts made me reflect SOOO MUCH. My benefactors along the way... The encouragement I received... The dejections I faced... The critiques I heard... The scoldings I faced... The discouragements from XXX... The kindness I received from strangers... The help that was extended out... The random catching up from friends/acquaintances... ETC. I AM VERY THANKFUL. SINCERELY. Successful entrepreneurs NEVER COMPLAIN. I GUESS THEY ALL SWALLOW DOWN EVERYTHING. BOTH POSITIVE & NEGATIVE. THEY ARE THE ONES WHO EVENTUALLY EMERGE from the crowd. THEY BUILT THEIR EMPIRE THEMSELVES. THEY DEDICATED THEIR ENTIRE LIFETIME TO THEIR PASSION. Ms Phyllis Tan, MY INSPIRATION. THANK YOU for your kind words & for your opportunity to COLLABORATE WITH @imjoeyyyyy IT IS MY HONOUR. GRATEFUL FOR LIFE. :D Ill definitely HELP ALL YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS LIKE ME. EVEN MORE SO WHEN I AM MORE FINANCIALLY STABLE IN THE FUTURE.. JUST LIKE MS PHYLLIS TAN - BEAUTY EXPRESS FOUNDER. Down to earth, humble & friendly. PEOPLE WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL, OBSERVE CLOSELY. THEY HAVE SIMILAR TRAITS. Look at MR PETER LIM.. or even his daughter, MS KIM LIM. They aint proud nor act all almightly. THEY DEFINITELY DONT LOOK DOWN ON NOBODY LIKE US. THEY ARE THE MOST HUMBLE, MOST DOWN-TO-EARTH PEOPLE. They give opportunities. THEY ACCEPT INTERVIEWS SO THAT PEOPLE CAN LEARN FROM THEM. I learnt a lot. HELPING PEOPLE IN SIMILAR TRADES DONT CREATE COMPETITIONS, INSTEAD IT STIMULATES ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERATES CREATIVITIES. #mythoughts I have hell lots to pen downnnn. BUT MY WORKLOAD IS PILING UPPPP. On a better note, BUSINESS IS GETTING BETTER. LOTSA SALES TODAY!! OMG!!!!! HAPPY!!!!! Meeting VIP tmr to deal her SGD8,400 Red HERMES LINDY BAGGGG! EXCITED FOR HER TOO. && SHES INTERESTED IN SO MANY OF MY HIGHER PRICE RANGE APPARELS!! OMGGGGGGG, definitely in my VIP LIST. SO HYPED UP!!!!! KAYZ, need to go prepare for tmrs stock collection & VIP APPOINTMENT! SO SO IMPORTANT TO ME &&&&&&& MY ATAS SILVER PLATED NAMECARD & CUSTOMiSED STICKERS HAD ARRIVED IN SG!!!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE THE ACTUAL PRODUCT & DESIGN. THIS WEEK IS JUST TOO A W E S O ME !!!!! #WORKKKKIT #WORKHARD #PLAYHARDER #ITOTALLYDESERVEDALLTHETREATS DO COME DOWN TO SUPPORT STARRINGSMU14 STARRING BAZAAR 2-3AUG14 HOLLAND VILLAGE 11am - 7pm! Info on: starringsmu ALL OF @imjoeyyyyy profits will be donated to starringsmu14 beneficiaries. MONEY, I CAN EARN BACK AGAIN. BUT THE POOR, CAN THEY WAIT? HELPING WITHIN MY MEANS... LOVEEEEEE, JOEY TEO, #41daysold 28/7/14
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:29:05 +0000
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