How to ask the Million Dollars Dream Sales?

Creative Selling Tips...

Selling could be fun if you are creative and brave to add some spices and laughter for our clients. Once in awhile I might call any of my clients and tell them this... "I had a fantastic dream about you last night. Interested to know?"

Normally all my clients would say "Yes!" I dreamt you have strike rich and hit a big jackpot. Our Prime Minister has offered you the billion dollars project which you had wanted. You would be famous and the whole nation is talking about your greatness. All the beautiful ladies flocked to be with you. Your enemies turned good friends overnight. All bankers are queuing to offer you the funding which they had once refused before. As our PM is also my buddy, he suggested you should effect a Million Dollar Life Insurance cover first. He highly recommended Robert Foo to handle this".

No client who listened this dream would not laugh. Once they smiled I would ask the next question, "May I be allowed to fulfill this fantastic dream by effecting a Million Dollar Plan for you?" Believe me! I had sold many cases by asking this creative question. Sounds silly and funny but it works.

I believe this quote - "Art is making something out of nothing and selling it" - Frank Zappa.

98-Year-Ol​d Golfer

Good for the heart & souls............

Toward the end of the Sunday service, the Minister asked, "How many of you have forgiven your enemies?" Eighty percent held up their hands.

The Minister then repeated his question. All responded this time, except one man, an avid golfer named Walter Barnes, who attended church only when the weather was bad.

"Mr. Barnes, it's obviously not a good morning for golf. It's good to see you here today. Are you not willing to forgive your enemies?" "I don't have any," he replied gruffly.

"Mr. Barnes, that is very unusual. How old are you?" "Ninety-eight," he replied. The congregation stood up and clapped their hands.

"Oh, Mr. Barnes, would you please come down in front and tell us all how a person can live ninety-eight years and not have an enemy in the world?"

The old golfer tottered down the aisle, stopped in front of the pulpit, turned around, faced the congregation, and said simply, "I hv outlived all those sons-of-bitches!!"

Is the investment in education really worth it??

Food for thought.............

BRILLIANT STATEMENTS ABOUT THE WAY THINGS REALLY ARE!!

* Most 'First Class' students become Doctors , Engineers , Lawyers, Accountants and Academics

* Those who get a 'Second Class', pass the MBA, become Administrators and control the 'First Class'

* The 'Third Class' passes, enter politics and become Ministers and control both above

* Last, but not the least, The ‘Failures’ join the underworld and control all the above

Too knowledgeable could be prideful....

Tar is a highly educated man who holds a Ph.D in Psychology & English plus six degrees behind him. At 67 he still lectures in these two important subjects, which keeps him fully occupied. Otherwise he would be a boring and lonely man. Reasons he has no love in his heart.

I had a chance to meet him last few days ago when he poured his sorrow and miseries. His daughter was succumbed to cancer and left him two years back. His medical doctor wife and only son are on confrontation with him, though they stay together in one roof. He blamed his wife as selfish, unloving and uncaring. He accused her of inciting hate and fear within the family. He criticised and condemned her for not behaving and living as a responsible wife and mother for his family. The more I listened, the more I felt he is at wrong rather than his wife or the son. He should have realised, when he pointed one finger at them, there were four fingers directing back toward him as well.


I was really surprised when a man who has a doctrine in Psychology could not understand the word of LOVE. The next time when I see him again I would let him know the definition of Love.


Love is patient. Love is kind. It doesn't envy, it doesn't boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love doesn't delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always hopes, always perserves. Love never fails.


I could only say, my friend Tar was blinded by his knowledge and pride. Knowledge and Pride comes with intelligence and usually intelligent person has high ego and self esteem. Thanks God! I might not be as highly educated as him but I am blessed to have the wisdom to understand what is life and love.


Give him sometime, I am sure with my patience I would change his way of thinking. The best policy is to forgive and forget.

Man with the largest family in the world

You must read this.....

AN Indian man from Mizoram in Kolkata, northern India has the largest family in the world with 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren, according to Malaysia Nanban.

Ziona Chana, 66, and his family live in a 100-room, four-storey house set amidst the hills of Baktwang village in Mizoram.

Ziona considered himself lucky to be the husband of 39 women.

The oldest wife Zathiangi organises her fellow partners to perform household chores.

Ziona keeps the younger wives near his bedroom with the older members of the family sleeping farther away and has a rotation system to decide who visits Ziona’s bedroom.
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Wow! Now I know why men are getting more difficult to get women, when one man possesses 39 women at one time. How could he be able to satisfy all his wives is something to ponder! I wonder whether he could remember all his family members names. Is there love or blind love or because of money that women marrying him. To even manage a wife isn't easy but to have 39 is really beyond imagination. Any one like to be like Ziona? Me! No.... I rather be happy with just one.

Food for thought - "Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate" ~Barnett R. Brickner

Don't be shy when you are appreciated.

Everyone loves to be admired and appreciated. Right? However not many people are willing to offer sincere compliments to others. And the funny part of life is, when you received admiration at times, do you know how to receive them confidently with pride or shy away from them.

Quote you one typical example happened yesterday. One of my brother in law had done a good favour for me. Out of courtesy and appreciation I sent him a 'thank you' message. I said, "You are the most efficient brother I have. Almost like God sent". I'm sure he loves to be appreciated though he might not be a child. Surprisingly came his reply, "Aiyooo... yo dun la said like that! I'm just a simple Cina man. Just do what is best for my brother".

To me he has all the qualities of being an efficient and responsible person but the drawback is, he is shy and lack the confidence of being appreciated. His heart could have felt nice and wanted but didn't have the courage to reveal them. Most people who don't have the understanding of life might behave in such manner.

The safest and polite way is just to reply with two simple words, "Thank You". Or if you are a highly motivated person, you might add further, "Thank you! You make my day" or "Thank you. Helping my brother is an honour".

Albert Schweitzer said "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us".

Blogging everyday is a joy.....

Recently one reader asked this question on my comment's column.....

"Robert i am fascinated by the content of your blog , very inspiring , my question is do you maintain yourself or you get your assistants to help you maintain your blog. How much time u spend on your site. Where do u get all the materials?"

My reply was....

"Talking is my hobby & blogging allows me to express my thought. I have ten little friends (My fingers), one daring brother (My brain) & one willing partner (My heart) to assist my blog. Without them i doubt i could complete this assignment.

I write almost everyday, especially in the late hours of the night when everything seems so quiet. It would take an hour or so to write one posting. The materials and ideas were gathered through observation of others and to understand how they feel in their daily lives.

Unless you have the love of what you are doing, to write everyday is difficult. Blogging needs passion".

To that special reader - "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful" - Albert Schweitzer.