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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

What would you ask a Billionaire?

This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure to get to know Mr. Leow Soon Seng, Founder of Gano Excel, the giant Malaysian company that produces a line of products containing Ganoderma Lucidum. I must admit, I was intimidated because of his position and the achievements he has accomplished in life, but I was put at ease by his calm, gentle personality and his humble manner. He was quiet, almost shy. 

I wondered, are all wealthy people like this?  I expected a high energy person, a driver, an over achiever, but I didn't see even a glimmer of that in him. i have met many wealthy people in my lifetime, most of them having some sense of aloofness because of their status, but I think those were only wealthy in the financial sense, not wealthy in their heart of hearts. There is a peace that comes from satisfaction, that comes from the soul. That is what I experienced with Mr. Leow.  

So as we shape our character, as we mold each and every day, as we aspire to get 1% better each day, perhaps we should remember the outcome we desire.  Do we want to become known as an over-achiever who will never stop attempting new feats, or will we pick one endeavor, become overwhelmingly proficient at it, and enjoy the peace of being miles ahead of the competition like Mr. Leow Soon Seng?

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