Sounds simple enough. And yet why is it that so many people just talk the talk but aren’t willing to follow through with actions to achieve their dreams? Is it because they are scared of the unknown? Or is it because they just like the idea of being successful? Maybe they just aren’t motivated enough to go and get what they want.

It could be all those things. But I really think it comes down to what type of person you are. For me, working hard and being motivated wasn’t an option. You see, times were bad and after my family went through the Asian financial crisis of 1997, all I could think about back then was “please let me graduate”. Miraculously, we got through it. I got to shake our Dean’s hand and throw my graduation cap into the air. And from there, the opportunities were limitless! I promised myself that I would never put myself or my family in that position again. And I would do whatever it took to be successful.

So – I got a degree in Finance. “Get close to the money. Understand it, and you will be wealthy”. That’s what my Dad told me. He was…