Are you superstitious?

Little darling always said...when you eat your food, you have to eat them clean and neat. There should be no left over, as all food uneaten is a waste. Just imagine, there are those who are so poor, might not have any food to eat. She speaks like my mother who cares and had superstitious in belief. The typical Chinese believes that all rice on a food plate or bowl has to be cleared or well eaten without a single rice be left over on it. If a person who has such bad eating habit, would normally end up marrying an ugly wife or husband who isn't handsome. Their faces would be rough with pimple holes.

Whether is true or untrue, I have to believe my mother and luckily little darling is my reminder. However I am puzzled, she has good eating habit but yet I am not handsome and has many old pimple holes. Whereas I am a lousy and careless food eater, I have a pretty little darling whose face is smooth like silk. She has to explain!!!

Superstitious belief is a mystic which is unpredictable and unreliable. Perhaps logic and common sense are more practical in life. Eat what you can consume and spend what you can afford. Then there should be no wastage. On the woman and man, I think the heart is more important than the face. Do you agree?

Food for the thought - "Superstition sets the whole world in flames; philosophy quenches them." - Voltaire

Sharing is happiness

This evening I was invited by Amir to have an agency talk. The title was, "The final sprint & What is next?" Most of the agents who turned up were young and new in the business. They looked innocent and inexperience. To help boost their sales, the final sprint before the year closes, I encouraged them to identify their reachable contacts first for this coming month. The best people to see are their closed friends, relatives and existing clients. With some hard work and determination, they should be able to get what they want. However..."What is next?" is even more important. Meaning...from now onwards they should attempt to sell not merely on incentives but rather through love, passion, fun, excitement and smart approaches. If they had forgotten the subject on "intelligence and smart", suggest to read this title written a few days ago on my blog.

Three questions were thrown to me. The first question: how did I sell those big cases? Answer: I grow with my clients. As they became richer and more successful, they buy bigger plans. You have to stay longer in this business, so that they could purchase from you. The second question: I need to close immediate sales within these two months to qualify my incentives. Any fastest way to go around? Answer: If you had sold to the husband, insist that you want to see his sweet wife. Or if you had sold to a single person, insist to see his/her lover. The chances are, you might sell them too. The third question: I am afraid to see prospects who are strangers. How to approach them? Answer: Come along with me to a shopping mall or a jogging park. See me talk to strangers when I could make them laugh. You will learn faster from my practical outing.

I hope the two hours sharing would inspire and motivate them. My past mistakes in life were my teachers, making me a teacher to teach this group of aspiring young agents. I had given my knowledge and they had given me value. The young and old have to stay intact to grow and to survive. I sincerely hope, they had benefited my sharing and I had some fun with them as well. Amir...thank you for inviting me to your training session.

Do you know - "Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it. — Bernard Meltzer, American lawyer.

I am part doctor & counselor to my clients.

Halim wanted me to see his new found love. They just got marry recently and this is his second wife. As Muslim in our country, they are allowed to marry four wives. Out of love, Halim effected a life insurance plan for Fina. Recently the husband was a bit disturbed with the new wife. She gets upset easily, hot temper and could be arrogance too. As Halim is also my client who regularly read my wisdom of life, asked whether I could see and speak over with Fina. Perhaps my listening could understand her problems.

Over a lunch we met when we chatted over various topics. I could see Fina is truly a loving lady with intelligence. Her eyes tell she loves her man dearly. There was no sign of arrogance in her but rather she was sweet and gentle when we talked. Perhaps this was the first time we met when she had to behave nice. As we were talking over the medical and insurance needs, Fina mentioned she might be having thyroid problem. Her hand shakes and she sweats excessively. I might not be a medical doctor but through the many years in insurance business, I had seen countless clients who suffered in this sickness.

This what I know on...Hyperthyroidism or Overactive Thyroid
The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone, which controls respiration, digestion and a number of other important functions in the human body. But sometimes, the thyroid "over produces" these hormones. The result is a condition known as hyperthyroidism. It's also called overactive thyroid or "high thyroid."

Hyperthyroidism symptoms vary somewhat depending on age.
Typical symptoms among adults include
Puffiness around the eyes, which appear to be getting bigger. Some people describe it as a "bug eyed" appearance.
Difficulty concentrating and a slippage of intellectual ability
Excessive sweating Feeling excessively hot in normal or cold temperatures
Frequent bowel movements
Hand tremors
Insomnia
Joint pains
Losing weight despite normal or increased appetite
Menstrual period becomes scant, or ceases altogether
Nervousness and excitability.

I told Halim, when a woman is suffering from hyperthyroid, she could be extremely stressful. She could cry for no reason, upset easily and could show temper and be arrogance to those who are near to her. Besides medication, the man who loves her has to understand her emotion. He has to offer more assurance and concern to the wife. As she is the second wife, she might not be happy when the husband isn't around...especially the night. Alone could lead to loneliness and loneliness is a killer to the heart. Those who suffer from hyperthyroid are very sensitive in feeling. From what I understand, the best way to cure thyroid is constant swimming which might calm her emotion and control her stress tolerance. Not forgetting plenty of love and affection to be given to the lady who suffers silently.

Life insurance agents not only sell insurance, we are part doctor to our clients, we provide councelling whenever a family problem arises and we try to make things happen positively. I hope Halim and Fina know what to do best for themselves now. In case they need my help again, I am just one call away from them.

Food for the thought - "All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity" - Sallust

This is a real Internet Addict.

I copied and pasted the above photo posting from my son's blog, mobchina.blogspot.com ..."This a real Internet Addict"... was his title. A picture is better than a thousand words. He wrote nothing on it. So! Let the dad writes something on his behalf as I could see deeper into the one picture of life.

Yes me too! I am also an Internet Addict. The different is ...his baby is hardly one. Whereas I have 3+6 babies. I have three grown up babies, all sons and six young grand children as babies too. They will always be babies to me as long as I live. The above addict is luckier than me because he has the pleasure of having that little dot to sleep on his thigh while surfing on net. Over here I have to surf alone and to feel the presence of all my babies.

I am glad that I am not a computer illiteracy. Most people, especially the Asian who is 50 and above are reluctance to learn the wonder of the Internet world. They are not prepared to accept changes and changes are always difficult to change. It was my first son, Alvin who instigated my thought a few years ago. He said, "if you want the young to accept the old, the old has to accept the young as well". He encouraged me to learn the computor and be able to assess to the new world. Although he was the first one who started to blog, I surprised him that I could do it as well the next day. He writes knowledge and me write wisdom. I had written 600 titles on this blog since started March 2007. I write almost everyday with what I feel and sight. He was right! I could reach to the younger generation with my mind. Yes! I am addicted to the Internet for a good cause. I was down with my server a few days back due to a power failure at home and wasn't unable to surf. Out of surprise, my last son, Caldwin, an IT engineer brought home a brand new latest Sony Vaio laptop to me as an advance birthday gift. He knows nothing will make me more happier by buying a sophisticated and an advance notebook to his father. I am still addicted to the young way of lives....Internet! Thank you Alvin and Caldwin....u really make my day.

Interesting - "Information on the Internet is subject to the same rules and regulations as conversation at a bar." - George Lundberg

Friendship.

Selling Tip...

Not only the text messages from the mobile phone is useful, I constantly reached all my clients through the emails, especially those who are residing overseas currently. I forward them interesting mails of all kind...not business but mails they would laugh. The men receive the heavy playful stuffs and the women get meaningful and a little naughty words to read. I know they will like them and I am sure they remember me.

I have Retnakumar and his sweet wife, Dr Vasanta who are now working abroad in The States. They are my clients for many years and we are still good friends though they are away. Few days back was Dr Vasanta's birthday. Making sure the husband could remember his wife's birthday, I directed my wishes to his email address. This was what I wrote to them....

Hi Young man... Please forward this special message to your lovely wife, Dr Vasanta...
"The beauty of a woman is seen through her heart where love resides....you have."
Happy Birthday to you...Dr Vasanta...
Warmest regards... Robert.

The next day, I received her email. She wrote...."Dear Robert, This is Vasanta here. Thank you for your lovely greetings. It amazes me how you always remember our birthdays. That's what brings lasting friendship between you and us." Regards, Vasanta.

My follow up...."Hi my dear Dr Vasantha...
It's by fate we know each other in this life...especially such lovely people like you guys. You are too important for me to forget. To find out more...you can read my blog.. Happy Birthday to you again. A kiss for you....Mmmmm!!"

She responded... "Hi Robert, Thanks again for your heartfelt words. When we come down next, we will try to meet up and catch up on all the news and you have to promise me that you will share with me, your secrets to looking so youthful! We all need advice now and then from learned people like you, who is very much young at heart, so that we can have more meaningful years ahead and as we go through our twilight years, it's good to have friends like you. Bye for now. Regards, Vasanta."

My reply...Hi my dear...
"It will be marvellous. I will be delighted to meet you again. Make sure you call me when you touch down here..for I have a lot to share and to receive from you as well. Looking forward to your return coz I love to talk to intelligent and attractive lady."
Regards.. The man of 37 turning 36...

The same day, Dr Vasanta received a forwarded mail from me. Was light stuffs with some XXX on it. She sent over her comment..." Hi Robert, Naughty! naughty! naughty! Life is too short after all. So lets share some laughs with good friends like you! Now I know at least one secret as to how you manage to stay so young at heart! Bye and take care, Vasanta.

Never failed to response, I wrote....Hi my dear...
"When we were young, we were playful but when we grow older...we forget the naughtiness of us. Beware!! Don't forget to be naughty and playful coz they can spice up your courage and turn you to be younger again....this is fact of life we have to accept".
From the naughty young man.

Retnakumar and Dr Vasanta are professionals. With sincerity and love plus plenty of humour and naughtiness..we learn to know each other better. I am not so intelligence like them but I have the smartness to make myself likable. To this couple I say..."Thank you for being such great friends".

Food for the thought - "True friendship is a plant of slow growth. — George Washington (1732-1799).

Creative message pleases the eyes.

A selling tip....

Isn't easy to be always in contact with our existing clients, especially when they are by the few hundreds. All of them are equally important to us. Thanks to the mobile phone which makes things easier for me. Whenever I am free, I would contact my clients by merely sending them text messages. They always love to receive my sms because I tried to be creative in my lettering. I sent out some today and they called me later.

Most people write with direct and simple greeting. Not me, for I like to make my receivers to feel happy while they read my contents. I sent this message to several of my clients whom I had not seen for quite awhile. It was written...."Hi young man! How are you? Have not seen your handsome face for a long long time. Hearing your exciting voice now will be even better." Unexpectedly all three called me immediately. One has the intention to upgrade his insurance and the other two wished to have lunch with me next week. Not bad...right?

Of course I could not neglect female clients too. To the ladies I wrote..."Hi my dear! Have not seen this intelligent and attractive lady for quite sometimes. Are you still having that sexy voice?" There was one who was in Hong Kong on holiday, could not resist not to speak to me.

You might term me as naughty but life has to be fun and interesting. Surprisingly most people like naughty person who has humour and courage. I will never forget... George Washington's phrase..."Do the common things in an uncommon way. The world will be at your command."

Inspiration I need.

Yesterday wasn't a good day. Most working appointments were cancelled by my contacts at the last minutes. My house mate, Johnny called from my home to inform that there was a power failure which damaged some of my home electrical appliances, including my server. By the later part of the night, I was already tired and my mind was heavy. Nothing came into my thought when I wanted to blog. Mind was there but the heart was empty. There was no inspiration and I knew it was difficult to write when the peace and calmness were not with me. The best thing I could do was to take my flight on bed to the dreamworld where I could fantasize myself.

This morning I was awakened by a text message. It was from little darling .... "Hi my sweet sweet darling...why this morning there is no blog to read love... I am still waiting babe.."

Those were inspiring words with love and concern. It stimulated my mind and I got excited again. Perhaps "Ying & Yang" were imbalanced in me, making my heart felt empty and hollow. Immediately I got up, took my son's laptop and here I am again to write a short title for the day without interruption for the week. Yes! Inspiration of any kind can help to spur us to move. Either from friends or those we love. Thank you little darling...you make my day again.

Food for the heart - "Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or the thought of gain, can we truly know what love means" - Leo Buscaglie.