The Importance of keeping a promise…

In business, one must never over promise and under deliver. It will ruin you, eventually. This principle is true of everything else as well; whenever you make a promise, ensure you deliver it otherwise, don’t open your mouth.

On a recent trip to Krabi, a few of my team members promised to treat me to a meal. It didn’t happen. When we returned to Malaysia, I made it a point for them to remember by telling them. It’s not about the hard-up or cheapskate approach. It’s about keeping your word.

You can ask anyone on my team and they’ll tell you that I always keep my promise. It’s not about the big things, but the little gestures that go along way to developing character and leadership skills. A promise is a promise. They got the point and message clearly and decided to make me a sumptuous meal. I was happy and appreciated it. It is never about the food but the promise made must be kept. That builds trust and credibility.

What Happens in Krabi Stays in Krabi…

Mention you’re going to Thailand for a holiday and there’s a huge chance that eyebrows will be raised suggestively – more so if you are a man. The ATCEN International Group just returned from its annual company trip – to Krabi, Thailand.

Prior to arriving, there was a lot of talk regarding the sex trade and the easy access of it in abundance. This perception was quickly laid to rest upon arriving in Krabi, especially as night time. There’s of course no denying that there will be some corner, back end place somewhere that will offer the human trade, but what struck me the most about Krabi is the extremely picturesque scenery and the beautiful island and of course, the ocean. It’s just amazing as a place for family fun and relaxation.

Krabi personifies the old adage to never judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, there’s much more to it than just what we think and what meets the eye. We just have to experience and dig deep down.

Malaysia, Democratic???

The last time I checked, I was living in Malaysia where coups do not happen. Or do they? It sure seems like it with the fall of the previous Perak state government. And also the last time I checked, we were supposed to be people; since when did some Malaysians turn amphibious – of the hopping kind?

To the best of my knowledge, when the people vote for a certain party, it means they WANT that party to helm the state. It’s the people’s choice. Three members going solo and jumping ship may get a the state a new government, but it’s not necessarily what the rakyat wants. Or maybe that doesn’t matter; actually it never did.

What we have is an absolutely ridiculous undemocratic process hostile takeover of the Perak Governtment. What in the world is this country becoming? Are we creating Kingmakers in the corrupted assemblyman that was voted in by the rakyat. This is so clear and absolute not acceptable. This is insanity and pisses me off. I do not care who governs the state or the country. But whosoever does, must respect the Rakyat’s wishes. Have a by election and let the people decide. Not by such underhanded dirty tactics.

Ernie Chen on BFM 89.9: Money Wise

People & Brand Development Consultant, Ernie Chen shares his thoughts on being financially prepared during these tough times.

Ernie tells how he got started in business and the basics of getting through an economic downturn.



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Ernie gets down to the essential points of overcoming challenging situations and learning to adapt with the changing environment.

The Predictions of WW3

Michel de Nostredame or more popularly known as Nostradamus is considered the main point of reference when it comes to prophecies for the future. He has predicted many disasters, such as plagues, earthquakes, wars, floods, invasions, murders, droughts, and battles.

Nostradamus enthusiasts have credited him with predicting numerous events in world history, from the Great Fire of London, by way of the rise of Napoleon I of France and Adolf Hitler, to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. There is no evidence in the academic literature to suggest that any Nostradamus quatrain has ever been interpreted as predicting a specific event before it occurred, other than in vague, general terms that could equally apply to any number of other events.

But what you can be sure of now is that the Third World War is looming on the horizon and it’s our entire fault. Don’t blame the weather, that’s also our fault in case you hadn’t noticed.

I mean companies going bankrupt sure, shit happens, unfortunate shit happens – but when countries go bust, you can’t help but feel that everything is going to hell, or maybe we’re already in it. Take a look at this: global economic crisis, global warming, wars, natural disasters and all other kind of bad crap happening. This is definitely WW3 that I know about. We are the only ones that can stop this war.