entrepreneurship
Jay Z Decoded: from ghetto to Super Entrepreneur
Jay Z works hard + is super innovative. Growing up in urban inner city, Jay Z stayed focus and became a super entrepreneur. Jay Z Decode seems like a book worth reading and getting inspired. “Compelling . . . provocative, evocative . . . Part autobiography, part lavishly illustrated commentary on the author’s own work, [...]
Play + Empathy: two important element you need in life daily to be on top
Play and Empathy are two things often over looked in our daily lives. Everyday, I need to incorporate play in my task. Even mundane task such as email can be made into a game so that it can be more fun. Fun is simply defined as moments when you wish time would not elapse as [...]
How to create natural leads in Sales? Butao Ramen
Often times, companies create sales teams to close deals. A B C Always Be Closing As an innovator, I suggest companies + anyone in personal branding to think creatively, outside the box. How can I create demand for my product that I can turn away customers? Butao Ramen in Hong Kong is a great example [...]
Fake White iPhone Covers in Hong Kong
On Sunday, I went to Mong Kok :: Hong Kong to shop around. For around $300 USD, I can replace my iPhone with a white cover along with a host of other covers. I can get a white cover and claim that I have the 1st White iPhone 4 in HK, but it would not [...]
Campusfork.com in South China Morning Post
Thursday afternoon, a reporter called me for an interview for South China Morning Post. So on Friday I got my mug + story in the newspaper. I am thankful to get some much needed press for Campusfork.com looking back, I am prepared for interviews since I have been on the “big stage.” A few years [...]
How I stay humble: keep learning
Last week I met up with Michelle Chu, she was a church camper and I was a camp counselor back in the Bay Area. I have not seen her in a few years. (note: her mom was my Sunday school teacher aka auntie Winnie) So now we reunite in Hong Kong. But one thing I [...]
the Orange Chicken: how to standout from the crowd
One of my favorite writer hands down is Seth Godin. I like the way he writes. Short + to the point. Seth Godin taught me about the Purple Cow. The Purple Cow stands out from the ordinary cows which are black + white colored. His point is that marketers need to break through the noise. [...]
Volunteering: the Elderly is a glimpse of our future
Our church group visited the elderly this past Saturday at a community center. I engaged six elderly ladies by talking about how to brine a turkey. I told them to soak the bird in a salt water bath to ensure moisture. I enjoy talking to the elderly, many of them have such nuggets of wisdom [...]
Community Workspace: Boot HK
I will be the first to admit, it can be lonely working alone. I wake up to a beautiful morning but it is simply hard to stay discipline. Working at Starbucks can be a festive environment, but I can’t interact with like minded people. Also, I need to run to the restroom + at times [...]
Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane: Lessons in Entrepreneurship
Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn, is well known comic book artist. But what is more impressive is his understanding of entrepreneurship. Many artists focus on the art side and leave the business to their agents, many the artists end up getting screwd. I guess that is where the term “starving artist” perhaps came from. [...]
How to Stay Focus on the Goal
Entrepreneurs need the 3 F’s. {Focus/Frugal/Fearless} They come in one entire package. Focus is key. These two weeks, I faced some curve balls. Last week, I was sick with the flu. This week, I had stomach infection + got some meds at the hospital. Through all this, I needed to stay focus. As the entrepreneur, [...]
David Versus Goliath: Dodgeball Game Upset
Tonight, our dodgeball team the Incrediballs played our playoff game in a gym above a night market in Hong Kong. We played against an opponent that beat us 11-3 during the season. We were seeded #7, they were seated #2. We had nothing to lose. At the end, we took a 4-1 lead and eventually [...]
Entrepreneur, be prepared for the Emotional PMS Roller Coaster
I left my corporate job a few years ago to go full time for Campusfork.com Truly, I think that one of the key to success is managing emotional health. I (drink plenty of water to hydrate) + (hang out with positive people) + (listen to inspiration entrepreneur interviews) Recently, there has been some hiccups with [...]
Community + Workspace for Entrepreneurs: Dogpatch Labs
Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. Some entrepreneurs hip hop to Starbucks and work alone all day. But don’t fret. If you own a start up with only a few guys, a shared workspace may be a great solution. Dogpatch Labs located in vibrant San Francisco is just one of the many around the world. [...]
The Shocking Truth About Entrepreneurship, Failure is your best teacher
A chef fails many times before being able to execute a great dish. “I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.” Thomas Edison One of the hardest adjustments being an entrepreneur is learning that failure is our best friend. Growing up in an Asian household, we were taught that failure [...]
Bar Camp HK 2010: 5 Must Do’s to Self Fund a Start Up
Intro:: Last Saturday, I attended Bar Camp HK @ HK Polytech University. + 400 Innovative People….Mostly Nerd…. But so much fun Bar Camp is fun. Speakers suggest a topic and attendees choose from different categories. Out of around 60 speakers, I was voted 2nd best. Thus, I was awarded a new Amazon Kindle from Simone [...]
3 Evils of an entrepreneur: Indecision, Fear, and Doubt
Hong Kong is a fun city no doubt. Since the city is so dense, there is information overload. Hip hopping on the street, I am lured to take flyers from the local restaurants. Information overload can cause the first evil for entrepreneurs, INDECISION. Instead, entrepreneur should quickly decide on a decision. Yes. We are getting [...]
Google Instant Search
Google’s landing page is simple and clear. The main actor is the search bar. I like this. Contrast this to Yahoo’s landing page, Yahoo would be considered the clutter King. News and plenty of other features on Yahoo. But living in Hong Kong, many people prefer the Yahoo Landing page. It is loud and colorful, [...]
Basic SEO Tips
If you’re trying to build a website and need help, try outsourcing at Elance.com Be sure to read Basic SEO tips for Newbies. Great SEO (search engine optimization) can increase traffic for your website.
NAAAP Fashion Show: Zoolander pose on the catwalk
I was invited by Monique Zhang to model at the NAAAP Fashion show held at the elegant Palace Hotel last week. Truly, I had a blast and met some great people such as the spirited Kristina Owyoung, perky Rebecca Hu, and charming Stephanie Ng. NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals) is a great association [...]
Jeremy Lin featured in Gatorade G Series NBA Summer League
I am a big fan of Jeremy Lin. Yes, Jeremy Lin has talent but I am a big fan mostly because of his character. Jeremy Lin has tenacity. He has a relentless pursuit and his dreams finally came true, to play in the NBA. Jeremy Lin has been called racist names, bypassed by Pac 10 [...]
How to differentiate good and bad advice
How to differentiate good and bad advice People give me advice all the time. “You should do this to your site” “You should blog about this” Lets face it, people like to give advice for what ever reasons. But the key in life is differentiating good and bad advice. 1st, the prerequisite is to determine [...]
HeyZap.com Funding Party in San Francisco {Never network, build partnerships}
There are a few must at tech parties. On a chili night in San Francisco, I hip hopped my way into a large nearly almost empty office space with a mile high ceiling. With thumping noise in the background, I had arrived at Heyzap.com funding party in downtown San Francisco. Dressed in astronaut looking foil [...]
UbuyIbuy.com (“Groupon of Hong Kong”) invades collective bargaining space – Coffee with entrepreneur Danny Yeung
Dear Mommy, Last week I had coffee with Danny Yeung, the founder and CEO of UbuyIbuy.com (aka Groupon of Hong Kong). As the king of the daily deal site, Groupon.com recently had a $1.35 Billion valuation round. So no surprise, there are numerous companies in on this space. While many aspire to trek along in [...]
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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 […]
