The formula to becoming a millionaire (w/o selling your soul!)

Step 1: Stop loving money. Learn to cherish what is truly important and utterly irreplaceable, and the money will come to you.

Step 2: Realise money is just an idea. It is a mere idea in a boundless world of ideas and sometimes, it takes just one small idea to generate boundless wealth.

Step 3: Focus your desire. Call it what you will, but this is the power that gives you the strength and focus you need to create your extraordinary life.

Step 4: Imagine and feel the possibilities. Nothing can come into being without first being imagined.

Step 5: Believe at a bold new level. Learn to believe in a brave new way – and at a level so powerful and so compelling, that what you believe becomes reality.

Step 6: Exchange value on a large scale. Take your gift and share it with the world and the world, in return, will give you wealth, happiness and freedom.

Step 7: Take action. To make it real, you have to act, but if you've laid the groundwork, your action will feel effortless.

The result: Your windowless office becomes part of your past. Money is flowing into your life – more money than you've ever had before. You're providing value to the world and the world is giving you dazzling gifts in return. Life is good!

*excerpt from Secrets Of The Millionaire Inside

Lots of wonderful things can happen!

I've just had an AMAZING week! It was as if the stars lined up and decided to bestow me with a series of thrilling Valentine's Day presents...I sound like I am going bonkers but hear me out.

First, my Her World magazine interview below.

Then, a friend messaged me out of the blue on Facebook and offered to design the cover of my upcoming book, Asia's Dragons and he did a brilliant job (see below for yourself).

A day later, Australian magazine, Think Big, which is available at 2,500 news stands in Sydney, told me that they are going to do a feature on Boss of Me! (my first book).

This was swiftly followed by another piece of wonderful news. DJ of ArtistFirst Radio (with 22 million listeners last year!), Susan Stackpole, contacted me and told me that she'd like to interview me.

I have goosebumps....Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

My wish-fulfilling mantra:

The Universe has BIGGER and BETTER things for me
& I leave my WONDERFUL life in its GOOD hands
& trust IMPLICITLY that it will deliver all
that I want & MORE!

Try it and be sure to let me know if you experience miracles like me :)

Interview with HER WORLD magazine - April

1. Why do you think it's important to have a second source of income, especially in these times?

Building wealth through passive income is exciting because it does not require you to change careers. It keeps more cash in your pocket and releases you from job dependency, making you truly financially free. Case in point: Wealth guru, Robert Kiyosaki's teachings focus on generating passive income by means of investment opportunities, such as real estate and small businesses - with the ultimate goal of being able to support oneself by such investments alone.

2. What are some of the pros and cons of having a passive income?

Advantage: It puts you in control of your financial destiny and you won't be at a loss if you get retrenched or suffer a pay cut. Having passive income also lets you sleep and get rich literally - so you can continue making money while on holidays or sleeping!

Disadvantage: You have to work very hard at the beginning and forgo sleep and relaxation as you may have to take up courses or be doing research online after work. You will also have to invest some money upfront to start off your business and learn a few costly mistakes before you succeed.

3. What are some things of note if one is considering creating a source of passive income?

Assess the time and money you can afford to invest in your business. Map out your goals (financial and lifestyle) and evaluate your options. Identify what you want to do (for example, my book, Sleep & Get Rich!, offers 10 options) and shorten your learning curve by seeking experts or mentors in the field.

4. Can you give us some tips to start?

1. Imagine it - be clear about what you want, write down your goals and set a deadline.
2. Figure out how you're going to get it - make a list of everything that you will have to do to achieve your goal, then take this list and organise it into a plan.
3. Believe you have within yourself the ability to bring it about - read self-help and inspirational books to cultivate the proper mindset.
4. Begin taking action to move yourself towards it - do something everyday to move you toward your goal.

5. Can you share what are qualities that struck you about all the people you interviewed for Sleep & Get Rich?

Three things struck me about these successful entrepreneurs and they are:

1. They identify what really works in business by learning from the best experts they can find. They are usually "gung ho" in nature, undaunted by past failures and what naysayers say.

2. They learn very well, systematically studying and retaining what they're taught. Like scientists, they absorb, ponder, analyze and review the material over and over again.

3. They apply what they learn and go and do the work…and pay the price. They take the risks and understand that no matter how much knowledge they have, only action will help them achieve their goals.

6. Why is it that after interviewing so many people for Sleep & Get Rich, you decided to write an e-book?

An ebook about weight loss is something right up my alley as I can write and have a background in fitness. It is a low-cost business (I spent about $1,000) to start with high profit margins (I've made over five-figures from it so far!).

7. How long did you take to research and write your e-book?

It took me about five months to produce my ebook, The Essential Post-pregnancy Weight Loss Guide (available at http://www.exercisepostpregnancy.com) and this included interviews with experts, layout of ebook and creation of website to sell the ebook.

8. Actually, I'm not the kind who'd pay to download an e-book. I'm sure there are many people like me. So I'm wondering, how do you market/sell your e-book and make sure ppl actually pay to download it?

The beauty of Internet marketing is the fact that you can first locate a "hungry" market then present the "solution" to them. Before I started my ebook, I did research online (using keyword research on Google) and found out that there were thousands of women searching for post pregnancy weight loss tips daily. This is a ready market that I could tap on.

After that, it was a matter of applying some search engine marketing techniques to ensure that my website pops up when they search for certain keywords (eg post pregnany weight loss) together with pay-per-click (PPC) advertising on the side of Google when those keywords are typed in the search, amongst other online marketing strategies.

Alot of people in the US and UK shop online and they buy all sorts of things (including ebooks). That is my target market, not so much in Asia where e-commerce is not very developed. An ebook is also more personal than a book off-the-shelf as my buyers get to hear my voice (on my website) and even email me questions. I also keep in touch with them via email and send them weekly fitness and health tips. In fact, it was through our correspondence that spawned my second fitness book - a more concise, workout-focused ebook with audio and video formats called Body Back Fast!

9. What are some tips you have for aspiring e-book writers on the subjects to write?

It is to your advantage to know about your topic or have an interest in it before you write an ebook. Chances are, most people will not be successful immediately when they start a business, so if you don't have the interest, you will be turned off after a while. If you have an interest in your business topic, you will not be so frustrated if your business fails because, along the way, you have learnt about something that you enjoy.

10. Apart from the e-book, what other things do you do?

I write freelance, maybe about two articles (in health, fitness, relationship and finance topics) per month and teach pilates three times a week to private clients. I have just completed another ebook called Asia's Dragons which profiles eight of the best online brains in Asia and their success systems that have made them millions! This is selling at http://www.yourfinancialfreedomseminar.com. (not ready yet, check in end Feb) Asia's Dragons will also be made into a print book around May to be sold at bookstores islandwide and regionally.

11. Do you consciously try to create many different sources of income? If yes, why?

Yes, I want to be like my interviewees in Sleep & Get Rich! which is to work as little as possible and still have income coming in auto-pilot. Ultimately, my goal is to help as many people as possible gain financial freedom and I will continue doing projects along that same vein. The weird thing is - the more I do, the more free time I seem to have to pursue other interests (mundane or constructive). And, having the freedom to do anything I want is truly priceless!

oh wow!

I am laying out my Asia's Dragons ebook and my friend just sent me his cover design...and I just had to share it...



Can't wait for the book and my website (which I am building myself, god bless me!) to be up & running :)

4 steps to creating wealth

1. Imagine it.
2. Figure out how you're going to get it.
3. Believe you have within yourself the ability to bring it about.
4. Begin taking action to move yourself towards it.

Really...it's as simple as that!

Try it.

What would you do if you had all the money you wanted?

Ask yourself this question, "If I were God, how would I craft my life to be perfect?"

What would you do after you've made your millions, travelled around the globe going to all the exotic places you've dreamt about and done everything that you've desired?

My answer: Keep on writing about inspiring people and continue to teach Pilates. Hmmm...not sure if this is good or am I just boring? Maybe that's why I am happy :)

Take this challenge...It takes time and effort to imagine and ponder what it is in your life that you love to do the most, but in my opinion, this is one of the most important things you can do for yourself!

No better time for Internet marketing

Just saw on CNN that over 70,000 job cuts have been announced in less than 24 hours worldwide. Right now we are entering the most financially uncertain period in modern history. The current global economic meltdown and impending world financial crisis is probably the single biggest threat to your financial future (I say impending because I truly believe the crisis hasn't even fully hit yet!).

Think of the fear, the uncertainty, the anger and the humble realization these people are now coming to grips with...

Is it time to batten down the hatches, pull up the drawbridge, barricade the doors, shutter the windows and hide under the bed until it all blows over??

Far from it! You're going to want to face 2009 head on and throw everything you've GOT at it!

Because here's the thing: Internet shopping is predicted to hit $145.1 Billion in the coming year, a significant 14% increase - despite the recession!

Consumers will be spending more time at home, using their computers for everything from bargain hunting and product research to upgrading skills. And studies show this shift is ALREADY well underway...!

WHAT'S THE MOST POWERFUL THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY TO STAY SAFE?

You need a powerful and proven "Plan B".

You need a skill that will be one of the most sought-after and needed, even during hard times and that pays you handsomely.

You need a skill which allows YOU to control your own income, that only depends on your own efforts, without being reliant on anyone else.

Here's why an Internet marketing business is great:

* You can start with very little investment, literally a few hundred dollars

* It's a completely portable business, you can work in your home, or anywhere you want to as long as you have a computer and an Internet connection

* You don't need any employees

* You have no fixed costs

* You can work as much or as little as you choose

* It is incredibly scalable

* You don't need any technical skills (you don't need to learn FTP, web design, CGI installation, etc), everything you need to know is very simple and easy to do, and ANYONE can learn it

* Anyone can do it, male or female, any age (15 or 85), with previous success or not, it doesn't matter where you live

Now, imagine this:

- Being financially free

- Having all the money you want

- Knowing how to make money any time you want aka Money-On-Demand

- Not having to go to work again – imagine your boss' face when you tell him that you QUIT

- Being able to buy anything you want and not care what the price tag says

- Go wherever you want for a holiday, whenever you want

- Being able to spend thousands of dollars to help charities

- Having all the free time you want

- Getting richer and richer every day

This is the reason why I am not worried at all despite the doom and gloom. In fact, I am a little gleeful that this is happening (ok, don't give me flak for this...) as more people will be desperate and looking for alternative sources of income - and here is where I come in to offer my solutions in Asia's Dragons (out end Feb!).

After all, success sometimes comes from being in the right place at the right time, isn't it?