Believe

JOURNEY TO SUCCESS: BELIEVING

Sometimes you just have to believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in others.

If the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team didn't believe in themselves, do you think they would have beat the Russians? When the people you look up to believe in you, the people that look up to you believe in you, and most importantly you believe in yourself. You can achieve the impossible. Belief is power. Believing in yourself and others leads to success.

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One of the best stories used to reveal this message is The Little Train That Could. "I think I can. I think I can I think I can."

Believe in yourself. Believe in others. Believe in something good. It's contagious.

Deadlines

When you have a deadline in sales, you feel the pressure as the seller, but you DON'T want your customers to feel like you're pressuring them because there's a good chance you may just lose their business. Trust me they understood you when you said, "Today is the deadline," the first time.

When you force your customer in a corner, you're not doing yourself any favors. Yes, I ran around like a crazy man going to as many quality customers as possible. However, as soon as you walk into the business you act cool, calm, and collected. It's ok if your customer doesn't want to buy from you that day because someone else will. You can still find an option that fits that business at a later date. Pressuring someone to do something right NOW tends to have just the opposite affect.

Deadlines are fun and rewarding when you look back on the hard work you put in to reach your goal by deadline. Nothing is impossible.

On the brightside

Hello Sun!

Hello family, friends, pgn, comfy bed, Lou's, Portillo's, work, Blackhawks, home cooked meals, donuts, Jack Johnson, driving, U.S. sports, and more! It 's been awhile.

I'm on my way!

Random Quote: "DON'T WORRY ABOUT TEMPTATION. AS YOU GROW OLDER, IT STARTS AVOIDING YOU."

Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone that read my blog, thank you to my blog followers, blog posters (Jay Lee, I'm looking at you specifically), postcard and letter senders (Mom, Dad, Alex, Aunt Mary, Uncle Juppe, Aunt Floopy, Uncle Pete, Ryan, Nick, Jan, and Jay Lee), the professors who did an exceptional to outstanding job of teaching (Lucia, Eunice, and Amy), Ozone for putting together fun events, Jon for being a cool roommate, Adrian for traveling China with me and being a reliable good friend, body for staying healthy, University of Illinois College of Business for making this semester possible, UST post office for accepting my postcard payment in 10 and 20 cent coins, Hong Kong for all the experiences and lessons learned, family and friends that stayed in contact with me, Mr. Haney for all the quotes.

Thanks for tuning in. It's been swell.

Random Quote: "NOTHING IS MORE TROUBLESOME THAN THE EFFORT OF THINKING."

Goodbye Hong Kong

Goodbye dim sum, goodbye tea, farewell Ozone Lau, adios Ladies Market, Temple Street, Mongkok in general, bubble tea, UST, Taxi Denis, hk fog, bubble tea, dependable MTR, to the incredible picturesque mountains and christening water: don't go away, take care , until next time unexplored Hong Kong, wait for me Sai Kung jumping cliff, it's been nice knowing you UST exchange students, relax for me Bill but all the same I love how you live on the edge of every second, toodles 7-11, say goodbye to drinking in public, wave goodbye to all the good times, it's probably best I go now McDonald's, ciao honey glazed bbq pork w/ rice, diced chicken with chestnut fried rice, all the satay beef options, all the fried rices, #4 sweet and spicy fish fillet with rice, might as well just say peace out Thai stall, salud Milano's, I'll miss you 5hkd mega bars, you were always there for me chopsticks, stay cheap Tsing Tau, save the clear views for next time Victoria's Peak, glowing blue micro particles or whatever you were thanks for showing yourselves one night, to all the smiling faces in Hong Kong... keep it up, a smirk and a grin to all the antics and shenanigans in LKF and Wan Chai, rugby 7's may we reunite again. It's been real. I'll keep you in my memories =)

And for those I missed, you're hiding in my mind somewhere too. Don't worry I didn't forget you.

Random Quote: "LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO AROUND, BUT LAUGHTER KEEPS US FROM JUMPING OFF."

Chiang Mia Capture the Moment

Finals Trip

Vientiane (Laos)
Briefing: 1 night

Highlights:
- meeting a group of friendly, good guys from the UK
- staying in a family suite
- sharing stories from our travel journeys
- David being hit on by a lady boy

Vang Vieng (Laos)
Briefing:
2 days of relaxation and partying ( no tubing =/ )

Highlights:
- Ziplines, platforms, and atmosphere at Nam Song River
- Playing volleyball with Lao locals
- Checking out a nearby cave
- Tied for 3rd place in Shooter, pool game (funny b/c I had never played, and I'm terrible at pool)


Chiang Mai (Thailand)
Briefing:
4 days of straight greatness!

Highlights:
- Being able to hangout with Mike Keefer
- Walk around and in the old city, check out probably 5% of the wats [temples] in Chiang Mai. (I think there are over 100)
- Tailored suit
- Chat with some of the monks
- Be barked at, chased, and glared at by countless number of dogs, especially ones in the wats (finally started carrying rocks in my pocket to scare them off)
- Night Bazaar (endless number of vender stalls)
- Thai Cooking Class with Keefer
- Elephant Owner for a Day
- Enjoy all the delicious foods and drinks that Chiang Mai has to offer (too many to list)
- Rock Climbing for the first time
- Meet all friendly locals and travelers
- Staying at Huen Panicha were the family owners are the nicest people
- Attempting to learn some Thai
- Waking up in the morning without an alarm clock (curfew every night put me to bed early for a change)
Bottom Line:
LOVED CHIANG MAI! Had a blast and made it back to Hong Kong safely. Time to study for my only final on Saturday and make the most of my last 8 days in Hong Kong. Ay Kamote!

...Pictures from Chiang Mai to come


Random Quote: "DON'T BOTHER ME . . . . I'M LIVING HAPPILY EVER AFTER."

So long for 8 days

Going to  Laos and Chiang Mai for 8 days. Wish me luck. Stay safe everone =)