It’s already 2010? Shit.

First of all, Happy New Year to all my readers, 2009 was quite a blast, isn’t it? It’ll be end of the world in 3 more years. What are your future plans? (brainwashed by 2012 movie, lol)

Personally, I think end of the year is good for self-reflection. What did you achieve last year? What are the most memorable events that happened to you? Any life changing ones?

I do.

I decided to stop my Masters studies (completed half) and start on a brand new adventure. Dare myself to follow my passion despite all the bias. I have nothing to lose. I am young and dare to fail. No one can stop me.

And I decided to return to Malaysia, for time being. Before moving to another state/country again, I need to spend time with family. I had been away from home for more than 5 years. It’s about time to go back and start another chapter of my life.

The only thing that I will definitely miss when I return Malaysia – the freedom. Occasionally, the internet speed ^^; Luckily I don’t download movies or music as much as I used to, or else it’ll be pain in the ass.

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Do you have new goals for 2010? New plans for new chapter? Life is unpredictable and if fucks you hard when you least expect it. I have plans, many plans. But plans are merely only plans if there are no actions. I have listed down things I want to do and goals to achieve, in concise manner. Have you planned yours yet? Here are mine.

Passion

Past few months I have been trying to figure out what I am suppose to do with my life. I have not found the absolute answers yet, but one thing that caught my serious attention – I want to make living through internet, either physical products, information products, expertise or consultation service, I want to give it a try. Internet is only 15 years old and I still have lots to explore.

I am not joining the 9-5 workforce, also known as the “Rat Race”. It’s fun to work with colleagues, especially if you’re surrounded with hot office ladies. However, ultimately you’re working for someone, not for yourself. I don’t like the idea of spending my time for others. I rather invest time and effort for myself.

Income

Like I mentioned above, I wanted to make my living through internet. Past 3 months I’ve invested a lot of time and effort in conquering the steep learning curve. It’s not easy to make money because the barrier of entry is so low that everyone is trying to do the same. But there are definitely chances to succeed.

So far I am only making hundreds of ringgit a month.. I hope to reach USD$1,000 each month by the end of 2010, and leverage from that point. I have witness successful case and I am pretty confident I am capable to do this as well.

Physical Fitness

I am no longer forcing myself to do sports. I do sports automatically whenever I felt like it, and I hope to be the same in 2010, except adding more to the routine. Swimming is the most frequent sport in 2009, and I want to keep it that way. Probably add another resistant sport such as boxing, karate or maybe taichi. Weight-lifting is too bored, bleh.

Mental

Being optimistic is one of my strength, yet my weakness. I can bet on “0” on roulette for hundreds of times with high hopes in every bet. This is only a case example, and happened before. Another example is, I can leave all the shit until last minute, and I say “everything will be fine”. One more example, I write an article for my blog, and without proper marketing and promotion, I naively thought the visitors will find me automatically because I poured my efforts. I hope my excessive opportunist behaviour can be utilized in better situation.

I hope to acquire knowledge and wisdom, in whichever life path I take. Knowledge is never enough. A Chinese proverb once said “You keep learning until the day you die 活到老，学到老”. Period.

Besides that, books are another source of inspiration and motivation. I like to read biographies and lessons from persons who personally had that problem, mentors who actually walk the walk, not talk the walk. Learn from others’ mistake. I am proud to say that I’ve read 28 books in 2009, favourite ones include Seth Godin, Darren Rowse, Tim Ferriss, Yaro Starak, Richard Brandson and Neil Strauss (ahem)

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2010 just arrived, good reason for another new start aye? I am lazy to continue. My beer is freezing cold, perfect condition to consume. 12 days left to enjoy my Tooheys.. *sigh*

Happy New Year to all of you!

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