Archive for September, 2009
Reuniting with Culinary co workers: Doug Herman BBQ
Text Message: Folsom Street fair tomorrow. Party & BBQ @my house 2pm. Can you come? U could review my tri-tip. Without any hesitation, I hip hopped over to Doug Herman’s house. Doug, also known as “fresh” was the man. While working as a zombie worker in the seedy district of Tenderloin, we hacked it out [...]
A Night Out with a Black Mandarin Speaking College Buddy:Amanda Mia Reynaud
With a dimpled smile, Amanda Mia Reynaud said, “ the Chinese value conspicuous consumption!” Slow down tiger, I did not expect a case of intellectual stimulation on a Saturday night at Medjool, but with opened arms I welcomed it. As a matter of fact, I loved it. On a breezy Saturday night, there are few [...]
Great Entrepreneur Video: You Can Make a Difference
The United States economy will recover, but when? I don’t believe that the recession is over despite reports. The reality is that small business owners, these include -sandwich shop owners -interior designers -anyone owning their business -dog walkers Entrepreneurs will fuel the economy. Entrepreneurs are like ninjas, they can… -make decisions quickly -not have to [...]
Sam Tsui: Remarkable singer, next big thing since slice bread
I learned the following from innovator Seth Godin, remarkable = something worth talking about + .. a remarkable person is someone worth talking about Sam Tsui fits into both of these categories. I have been in videos and reality TV to know that a lot goes into producing a quality video. + lighting + editing [...]
Rayfil Wong share best quote on worrying
Lillberg Rocking Chair Originally uploaded by zuleozu My best about WORRYquote “Worry is like a rocking chair–it gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” – unknown While in college at UC Berkeley, I worried about getting a job. When I had a job, I worried about being fired. One day, I [...]
University of Phoenix: Rayfil Wong working with green screen
Waking up at 6am, I raced to the studio for my 7am call time. I was chosen for talent work for a University of Phoenix print/TV work. What I did. I dressed up as a doctor + walked around a green screen. Other times, I dressed up in casual clothes and did a few shots. [...]
Harriet Shing teaches Rayfil Wong: it is important to love your job
I had dinner with Harriet Shing last week at Garcon, a French Bistro in the Mission district. I had not seen her since we graduated from UC Berkeley. While most Berkeley graduate took some traditional paths such as being attorneys and tax consultants, Harriet Shing ended up in Shanghai as the brand manager for Trussardi, [...]
Jeremy Lin: Outstanding Chinese American Basketball Player
A few weeks ago, I watched Jeremy Lin at the San Francisco Pro Am at Kezar in San Francisco. Yes. He is full Chinese Yes. He can really dunk He stole a ball from a NBA Development league player and dunked the ball. Fans went wild. Best move: he makes a hard cross over and [...]
Headset Hotties: {creative + funny}
Tim Nash, a fellow entrepreneur introduced me to Headset Hotties. The website is dedicated to following attractive headset hotties. With many call centers outsourced in India and now the Philippines, I doubt they look these gals. Point. We are visual creatures, especially men. We are drawn to infomercials and ads because of beautiful models.
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{ Rayfil Wong | self development :: linbowing }
- New Sensation. Linbowing, not Tebowing.Jeremy Lin has been on fire. I noticed the other night Jeremy Lin bowing to Carmelo Anthony as a sign of celebration. Could this be a new sensation? No more Tebowing, Linbowing time. You heard it first here at rayfil.com, I am coining the term “Linbowing” A few years ago, I saw Jeremy Lin play […]
- Humans are Awesome, Training RequiredLimits are truly self imposed. Practice married with dedication and focus = amazing […]
