One fine day last week, by chance, I got to know this guy Dxxxx and his cousin while working part-time as an exam invigilator with Jenny. They have conveniently seated themselves at our table to talk to us and made themselves comfortable. Dxxxx made quite a first impression I must say, but I have no intention or idea to carry on any serious conversation with him except to talk about general things, and probably have my lunch done asap. I was freaking hungry. Ops….
They left soon, followed by us shortly. But we were stopped again by him as he has turned back to introduce a book to both of us (probably a technique used by him, now that I think of it). Smart guy.
Absolutely nothing to lose, I took the book with intention to just explore this book and the Network Marketing thing he was talking about. I have absolutely no interest in this, but I might as well educate myself on this, I thought. And at least when if reject it, I can reject something I have at least explored. Sounds good.
The book was left on my table to collect dust for a week thereafter…. Ops…
I finally met up with him today. Before he arrived, I briefly go through the book, which is pretty straight-forward and has many analogies. Not convinced and not motivated to go into it, I was almost prepared to return him the book and make a quick exit asap. Well, interestingly, he was unlike any other salesperson who is very aggressive. He is pretty laid back and even wore see-toes saddles! Omg… so I chatted abit with this goodie friendly chap and wait to see what happens.
Alright, as expected, there was a short presentation. It was a good one. It started with the dreams I had, how I can accomplish it (with money of course), a education course on active and passive income, moving on to products they have, success stories of people who made it. And they are really successful in it. I am impressed. Along the way, I raised up quite a few arguments – the time and effort needed, would Singaporeans switch their lifestyle to these products, what if the network I build overnight collapse, etc. He gave good answers. Actually, one has very little reasons not go into it. Put it this way, this business is a passive one. One can choose to build it in one’s own time and target. Products are reasonable. So long as one has learned the techniques and skills to convince, the business can grow. Doesn’t sound difficult. The good thing is, I can still get to keep a full time job. I can run two things at the same time!
Ponders.
Think about it. What is the thing that will motivate me to run this business? Isn’t it all about money? Remembering, the love of money is the root of all evil. For the sake of money, I have to entertain and approach people with mixed motives. Let’s say I try to keep my motives pure, can I say I won’t be tempted by riches later on? Very hard to say… Another is to gain significance and recognition, and to help people achieve financial independence as well. This kind of significance and recognition, I want not. Not lasting. If God decides to rapture people tonight, there is no more significance to speak of!
In conclusion, seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness. All these others things shall then be given unto me.
