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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 [...]
Rachel Crow: from Crack Head Baby to X Factor Star
Rachel Crow displays her control in singing. She is so cute and down to earth. Rachel Crow is only 13 and can belt out tunes like Beyonce. “She was born a crack baby and actually lived in a crack house and suffered a lot of abuse,” Rachel’s adoptive mother, Barbara Crow, says. Read more in [...]
One Must do to Decrease Stress Instantly
Rayfil K Wong 10:24 am @ Wan Chai Hong Kong Wednesday 11th, 2011 Dear mommy, Today I got an email from sis. She was super stressed out from ” bad ” kids in her classroom. Being a teacher, I can only imagine dealing with all the screaming of kids and the endless questions. Why is [...]
One Must Do to decrease stress Instantly
Rayfil K Wong 10:24 am @ Wan Chai Hong Kong Wednesday 11th, 2011 Dear mommy, Today I got an email from sis. She was super stressed out from ” bad ” kids in her classroom. Being a teacher, I can only imagine dealing with all the screaming of kids and the endless questions. Why is [...]
Most important quality to have :: AQ = adversity quotient
While sucking on the head of sea sweet shrimp off the Sai Kung harbor, I dined with fellow entrepreneurs last night in Hong Kong. We discussed the qualities needed to be successful as an entrepreneur or even as a person. Nowadays, we hire SMART aka IQ especially for roles such as analyst. Nowadays, we hire [...]
Always Know The Context: Dork Means Whale Penis
After After attending Web Wednesday in Central, I ran into a charming attractive girl I had met a few months ago at an alumni event. Dashing into her vibrant brown eyes I asked her why she deleted me from my Facebook account. She previously asked me about where I would watch the super bowl and [...]
Art of Speaking: Talk Only Under these 3 Situation or shut your trap
The Art of Speaking is hard. When I was a stellar sales super star, I learn that two things close a deal. + choice of words + tone of voice recently, I have been so annoyed by people who can’t talk. Their brains are scattered + I just feel as if I just wasted my [...]
Peter Guber: Tell To Win
Peter Guber is a Hollywood super producer + teacher. Watch this video + he surely teaches us the power of story telling http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2011/02/26/20110225_peter_guber_book_piece.nba/ Rayfil Wong
I Tried To Kill Myself Email + Suicides
I love the video above. Great beat + great message. Never Say Never. This week, my mommy told me that one of her friend had a pair of nephews that committed suicide. Later on this week, I had a friend send a note, “I Tried to Kill Myself” Alright, this post is for all you [...]
Why Rayfil is very very happy
I am an extremely happy person. No I did not win the lottery … No I did not just marry a princess from some wealthy nation I am simply happy because I understand what makes me happy I learned early in life that {80% of a person’s happiness is because because of their relationship with [...]
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 [...]
Living in the Present: have some FUN
A few days ago, I tried a new dessert place @ Cong Sao (No.33 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong). I met the owner Spencer Leung who is an HK actor + radio host. The mango milkshake dessert is memorable. My cousin and I were pleasantly surprised when we found out Spencer Leung treated [...]
Nike Jordan XI Cool Grey Release in Hong Kong December 23rd 2010: Second Chance opportunities
“Opportunity is like a great ocean wave, very seldom it comes by so you better catch it!” I seriously had a dream about getting some great sneakers… so I wake up and gingerly hip hopped over to Nike store in my neighborhood Wan Chai in Hong Kong. As I arrived, I saw about twenty people [...]
Fearless: the key to success as an entrepreneur + happy person
A few months ago, I spoke at Bar Camp Hong Kong. My seminar title ” 5 Must Do’s to Bootstrap a Startup” Over + over again, I tell people that you must have the 3 F’s. Frugal (managing resources) Focus (not distracted) Fearless (never afraid to fail/decide) As you can see from the video above, [...]
Fast way to be Successful, Be Child-Like, Not Childish.
A fast way to be successful is to be Child-like. Child-like qualities include: + being curious + being a learner + not afraid to ask questions + not afraid to ask for a lollipop after getting rejected by mommy time after time Childish qualities include: + being the office gossiper + not forgiving someone for [...]
Dealing with Girlfriend Break Ups
On a gloomy night in Hong Kong, I got a surprise text. My guy friend want to meet up for lunch on Sunday. While enjoying my ham + egg sandwich over lunch, I listened to his feelings. He felt sad, confused, + somewhat depressed. “I cried all day,” he muttered. I told him it is [...]
How to Resolve Conflict, close your mouth!
Close your mouth, eat some nuggets instead. The tongue is a small part of the body, but it can cause the most dammage in life. Recently, I have been dealing with conflicts. I get nasty emails filled with criticism or idiots on the HK playground telling me how to play basketball when I am holding [...]
Your Own Report Card: cut off your loser friends ASAP
“One life to live – notice you get no sequel. So I truly got to live this like my last movie…” Jay-Z If you’re Superman, you’re meant to fly around and save people. Superman knows his purpose, his gift, his calling in life. This morning I called up my hometown buddy “Bobby.” Bobby is talented [...]
Walking Billboard
Yesterday I was at Starbucks in Central district Hong Kong. I walked up to the cashier + simply asked for the key to the restroom. His frown + bad attitude made me want to throw the keys right into his face. Actually I wanted to toss the keys and tangle them in his ugly mop [...]
The Do Not Do List!
DO NOT buy an orange colored MINI COOPER, its very ugly. But really, … Most of us have a TO DO list. The TO DO list rules our world. But often times, we forget to create a list that is as important. a DO NOT DO list. {Rayfil’s DO NOT DO list} + don’t be [...]
He’s Just Not So into You! Really!
Recently, I have had female friends call me asking me about advice on guys. The truth is that some of them think that they can do something so that the guy can magically + instantly like them. They pull out their hair + wait for the phone to ring or a text arrive. The truth [...]
When To Take A Person’s Advice
Eddie Murphy says it so well, “deep down inside …” Deep down inside, we know our abilities. Deep down inside, we know the steps to take. Intuition is our best friend. Follow it. But don’t get me wrong, a person needs a strong foundation for knowing LIFE’s basic advice A few are + surround yourself [...]
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 [...]
Find Your Gift and Be Amazing
Watch the video. People are amazing. Amazing people are worth talking about. They have the guts to color outside the lines and defy the odds. People on a wheelchair sliding off a slope. But to be amazing takes a few things. #1. Passion. In order to be a great musician, basketball player, it takes numerous [...]
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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 […]
