I have been an entrepreneur for more than 25 years. I have had many achievements and even more failures that most are not aware of. You don’t have to win all the time. You just have to win more than you lose and after a while you just get better at getting it right all the time. I guess that’s what you call experience and wisdom. And this goes for business, family and everything else. Life is what we make of it and while we are doing it, we want to do it with people that we enjoy doing life with. It’s really that simple. I continue to grow education businesses, spend time with my core teams and also most importantly create beautiful memories with my little family. Always remember to enjoy the journey and not stress over the little and big things. It will always turn out for the better if your intentions are sincere with gratitude in action. I am always grateful for what I have and have not achieved as the journey continues for better days ahead. 🙏
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Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Mr. Ernie. It’s truly inspiring to be reminded that success is a journey of growth, gratitude, and meaningful connections. Your perspective on balancing achievements with life’s simple joys is something I deeply admire.
That's a truly inspiring reflection Mr. Ernie. Your words resonate with the depth that only real experience brings. It's refreshing to hear such honesty about both wins and losses, and how both shape the wisdom we carry forward. Your perspective on living with intention, surrounding yourself with meaningful people, and appreciating the journey is powerful. Thank you for sharing. This is a great reminder that success isn’t about perfection, but about persistence, purpose, and gratitude. Wishing you continued growth and joy in both business and life.
Beautifully said, Mr. Ernie. There’s so much truth in your words. Thank you for the reminder that it’s okay to stumble, as long as we keep moving forward with the right intentions. It’s inspiring to see how you lead with experience, gratitude, and heart not just in business but in life too. Really grateful to be part of this journey with you.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring post! I completely agree with your perspective — I’ve also learned that staying positive and continuing to try, no matter how many times we fail, is what really leads to growth. Losing isn’t the end; it’s part of the process to identify what needs to improve. The more we reflect and adjust, the more our chances of winning increase over time. Eventually, the losses become just stepping stones — forgotten moments on the way to something greater. Your journey reminds me to enjoy the process and stay grateful throughout. 🙏
It is true to enjoy and appreciate the journey. Appreciations gives us the awareness that life lessons helps us to prosper in one way or another. In fact gratitude makes life sweeter.🤣👏👏👏
It is true to enjoy and appreciate the journey. Appreciations gives us the awareness that life lessons helps us to prosper in one way or another. In fact gratitude makes life sweeter.🤣👏👏👏
Thank you, Mr. Ernie, for this heartfelt and inspiring reminder. Your words reflect the true spirit of resilience, humility, and purpose. It’s not about never failing, but about learning, growing, and continuing the journey with gratitude and sincerity. Your experience reminds us to embrace both the highs and lows, and to always value the people we journey with. 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing such heartfelt wisdom, Mr. Ernie. Your journey is truly inspiring and a great reminder that resilience, sincerity, and gratitude are key to long-term success and fulfillment. I'm grateful to be part of this journey and to learn from your leadership and vision.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience Mr Ernie. Your words are truly inspiring and a great reminder to stay focused on growth, gratitude, and enjoying the journey. I’m grateful to be part of this journey and will continue learning and giving my best. (FIKRI)
"I agree—it's not always about winning. For me, it's about making a positive impact and continuing to grow in my role."
Exactly. Perfection’s overrated. Keep showing up, getting better, and outscoring your losses. That’s the formula for greatness.
It’s a meaningful reminder that success isn’t just about achievements, but also about the people we share the journey with and the lessons we learn along the way.
Nurul Ain Fatehah binti Baharuddin- PORTMAN College Lecturer
I believe that with sincere intentions, the journey becomes meaningful and often leads to beautiful outcomes. It's not about perfection, but progress and with the right mindset and people around us, things always tend to get better. Thank you for sharing Mr. Ernie.
This really hits home, especially the part about not needing to win all the time, just have to win more than you lose. It’s comforting and motivating at the same time. Would love to hear more about how you built that mindset over 25+ years. Thanks for sharing such grounded wisdom!
Noorainiazila,
Business Management Lecturer,
PORTMAN College.
Thanks for the reminder that success isn't just about winning—it’s about persistence, purpose, and the people we journey with. Truly motivating!
HANISHA KAUR - Thank you, Mr. Ernie,
Your words are truly meaningful and a great reminder of what really matters. I’m grateful for the chance to learn from your experience and be part of the journey. Looking forward to learning more and continuing to grow with the team.
Absolutely agree with you, sir. Your words reflect deep wisdom earned through real experience. It’s true that success isn’t about winning all the time, but about learning, growing, and surrounding ourselves with the right people. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the journey with gratitude.
Thank you for leading by example and always sharing such deep reflections with us. Reading your words reminds me that true success is not just about winning every time, but about learning, growing, and staying grounded through both the highs and lows. Your journey, filled with resilience, perseverance, and gratitude, is a powerful reminder that with sincere intentions and the right people by our side, we can overcome anything. I'm truly grateful to be part of this journey with you and the team, and I continue to be inspired by your vision, values, and the way you prioritize not just business, but also family and meaningful connections. Here’s to learning, growing, and creating more beautiful memories together—both in business and in life.
Truly inspiring words, boss. It’s been a privilege learning and growing under your leadership. Grateful for the opportunities and the trust to be part of this awesome journey!
Rahm
PIS@I-City
Yes, Mr. Ernie. Life is always full of ups and downs — what matters most is that we bounce back after setbacks and never give up easily. We need to find a way forward, identify the reasons behind our failures, learn from our mistakes, fix them, and keep moving.
Love what you do, rather than only doing what you love — because life doesn’t always go the way we expect. So take things lightly, but always do them seriously.
This reminds me of my time as an intern that success isn’t about never failing it’s about learning, growing, and staying grounded through it all it wont always be an easy road. Grateful to be part of a team that values both purpose and people.
Reading this reminds me why I’ve always respected your journey—not just for the wins, but for how you show up through the losses too. Thank you for sharing this. It’s a strong reminder that growth doesn’t always come from getting everything right, but from staying consistent, learning quickly, and holding onto our values along the way. Trust the process—everything happens for a reason.
As someone building in education and constantly facing new challenges, this line hit me the most: “You just have to win more than you lose.” That mindset is what keeps me moving, especially on the tough days.
And yes—doing life and work with people we genuinely enjoy is everything. That’s what gives meaning to the grind and depth to the wins. Thank you for being the kind of leader who reminds us to stay grateful, stay grounded, and keep building—not just businesses, but meaningful lives.
Here’s to more wins that matter and moments we’ll never forget.
Your journey is a powerful reminder that resilience, gratitude, and sincerity are key to both business and life. It’s inspiring to see how you continue to grow, lead, and cherish what matters most. Wishing you continued success and meaningful moments ahead Mr. Ernie
Your reflection is powerful and deeply resonant. It beautifully captures the essence of what true entrepreneurship—and life—is really about: growth through trials, the value of relationships, and the importance of gratitude. Your words remind me that success isn’t just measured by wins but by resilience, perspective, and the joy we find in the journey. Thank you for sharing such grounded wisdom—it's inspiring to see someone who leads with intention, sincerity, and heart. Here's to continued growth, meaningful connections, and creating even more beautiful memories along the way. - Indhu
This really hit home such honest and grounded words. It’s so true that we don’t need to win every time, just enough to keep growing and learning. I admire how you’ve built not just businesses, but strong teams and a meaningful life around the things that truly matter. Your focus on gratitude, family, and enjoying the journey is a great reminder for all of us. Proud to be part of this chapter with you, here’s to more wins, memories, and better days ahead.
Beautifully said. Grateful hearts and sincere efforts always lead the way.
Perkongsian yang sangat bermakna dan penuh dengan kata motivasi. Benar, pengalaman dan ketekunan membentuk kebijaksanaan. Semoga terus diberkati dalam setiap usaha dan perjalanan kehidupan kita semua.
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Yes, it's true that we don't have to win all the time, but we just need to win more than we lose. And life becomes more meaningful when every win and loss we experience is shared with the important people we love in our lives. Thank you for your inspiring and motivational words, Mr Ernie.
-Lyana-
Yes, it's true, as we know our live is something about wheel, sometimes we up and sometimes we down, when we are down, not let it affect you for long time, but learn to figure out the way how to obtain the better life. Always be positive for yourself and also for your work, because you already do the best.
Valuable insights on perseverance and leadership. thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for sharing such inspiring words, Mr. Ernie. Your journey is a great reminder that success is built on persistence, learning from failure, and surrounding ourselves with the right people. Truly motivating!
Thank you for always sharing such grounded wisdom. It’s a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about the wins, but about learning, growing, and staying true through it all. Your journey shows that with the right mindset and the right people, everything becomes meaningful. Truly inspiring!
Thank you for sharing Mr Ernie. It’s encouraging to see how experience, both the wins and failures, shapes growth in business and in life. A great reminder to stay sincere, enjoy the process, and keep moving forward with gratitude. 🙏
Aisha PIS@Akasa
Absolutely agree. Life’s journey is never a straight path—there are always highs and lows, moments of success and times of struggle. But over time, I’ve come to realize that what truly matters is who we share the journey with and how we choose to shape our lives. Life becomes far more meaningful when we build, grow, and experience it alongside people we genuinely enjoy being with. That connection, that shared sense of purpose, makes every challenge worthwhile. Everything eventually falls into place when we live with sincerity, gratitude, and a heart open to growth.
Beautifully said Sir. The mix of experience, gratitude, and purpose shines through. A great reminder that success isn’t about perfection, but progress and perspective.
Thanks for sharing! We learned how you manage your attitude when it comes to both failures and successes. Every experience can help us grow into better individuals, as we learn not to repeat the same mistakes.
Vicky
The key here is that we not always win. Life has many ups and downs. The biggest growth we experience is our actions when we are down. How we pick ourselves back up and grow from it. Thank you for this sharing.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and inspiring reflection. I'm truly amazed by your unwavering spirit and focus. Despite the challenges and setbacks, your determination to keep moving forward is truly admirable. Your journey and wisdom are incredibly motivating, and I feel grateful to be learning under your leadership.
-akma-
I have always respected Mr. Ernie for becoming a true and successful entrepreneur. From what I know, Mr. Ernie consistently makes the right decisions to ensure that PORTMAN and the team are heading in the right direction. Starting an international school is not easy, but Mr. Ernie made the right choices, which led to the success of PORTMAN today.
I also learned a lot from Mr. Ernie during the training sessions. You taught us the right methods to achieve our goals and stay on the right path.
Thank you, Mr. Ernie.
Great message, Mr. Ernie. Such a powerful reminder that success is a journey, not a destination. Your honesty about both achievements and failures is truly inspiring. I appreciate the message about gratitude and staying true to your intentions. Wishing you continued growth and success, Mr. Ernie!
Beautifully said Mr Ernie! wisdom through experience, gratitude in action, and love for the journey. Inspiring perspective!
This is more than just a message — it’s a mindset. Winning doesn’t always look like what others expect — real success is defined by your own values, your growth, and the joy you find in the journey. Thank you Mr Ernie for all the guidance - Sofea Taib
Truly inspiring, Mr. Ernie. Your words are a great reminder to embrace the journey and stay grounded in gratitude. - Husna
This is such a powerful reflection,thank you for sharing your journey so openly. Your words are a great reminder that success isn’t just about winning, but about learning, growing, and staying grounded through it all. The perspective on experience and wisdom really resonates, especially in how it applies not just to business but to life and relationships. Wishing you continued growth, joy, and meaningful moments with your family and teams. Truly inspiring!
Your perspective on resilience, growth, and gratitude is truly inspiring. It’s clear that experience brings wisdom in every part of life. Thank you for sharing Mr Ernie
Thank you for sharing your experiences and wisdom sir. Your journey as an entrepreneur is truly inspiring, and I especially appreciate your insights on the importance of learning from both successes and failures. Your perspective on enjoying the journey and maintaining gratitude is something I will definitely strive to incorporate. Thank you again for sharing your story and your valuable perspective sir.
I’ve learned that success isn’t about always winning, but about growing through the challenges — and I’ve been fortunate to experience that first-hand under your leadership. You’ve always given me the chance to engage with new opportunities and take on challenges that push me to learn and contribute more to the organization. I’m truly grateful for the trust and space to grow, both professionally and personally.
Truly inspiring, Boss. Your journey is a powerful reminder that success isn’t about winning all the time but about resilience, intention, and continuous growth. Thank you for leading by example not just in business, but in life. Honoured to be part of the journey with you and the team. Let’s keep building, learning, and creating meaningful impact together
Thank you for sharing your valuable
knowledge and experience. It's very
inspirational
Wisdom comes not from the victories, but from the resilience to keep showing up after the setbacks. -vasuki
We should always be grateful for what we have infect I'm very grateful for what I have now 🥰 🏎️ . Just keep moving forward, regardless of the circumstances. Every failure is a lesson that helps us grow stronger. In the end, it's all about embracing and enjoying every moment of life.
Heartfelt congratulations on this major milestone. The partnership between PORTMAN Education Group, the American Group, and Yeoh Foundation is an inspiring move towards global expansion and opportunity. Wishing the team great success as you work towards your IPO vision and continue making a difference across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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