Money #1

"If there's a lack of money in your life, understand that feeling worried, envious, jealous, disappointed, discouraged, doubtful or fearful about money can never bring more money to you, because those feelings come from a lack of gratitude for the money you have." 

- Rhonda Byrne -

A lot had happened lately and I think I'm losing my mind soon.

I dunno why I'm being an easy target for multi-level marketing (now they used a more professional term, i.e. network marketing/network franchising/network distribution). I didn't do much homework over the internet because it seems to be fruitless. This is a complicated world, I'm not sure who should I trust, not even my gut. Aha.

They don't use aggressive approaches anymore, instead they came by saying hi and started to chat away with the current issues like:-
1. Money [which most of the people are lacking right now] 
2. Job you're doing but you hated it or you feel that you're not being appreciated
3. You posted a lot of negative status in social media and being moody and everything.

And they came to asked what happened and started to introduce a lot of their friends to you. They're a bunch of people who emit positive vibes. Tell me, who doesn't like positive people? So motivating, so inspiring. Except, they're not telling you what they do. Because you're curious, you successfully walked into the world they created. Congratulations!

They keep asking to meet with you, introducing more and more friends to you, arranging meeting, gradually showing you what you have been curious all the time. These people know a lot of professionals which include psychologists. So they know what to say, the words they presume you need desperately - as you seem to be barely surviving in this cruel world.

I was being brought to the meeting, 2 days in a row. They said it was a pre-training session, for me to have a better understanding on Sunday event. I came to know and was totally dumbfounded with how they convince everyone to join them. If your mind are not strong enough, you probably will be tricked by their mind game.

I was supposed to check things up before Sunday came. But nope. I don't know what I did and I let the time slipped through my hand. And it was Sunday already. We arrived at the hotel pretty early, before 9 AM. Damn, I think I could fall asleep.

Event started about 9 AM. They were shouting and asking those high ranking to give sharing as to why they were all in this business. And when every one of them shared, they were shouting something like slogan. There were 3 sharers, some shouted the slogan for more than once. OMG. My friend told me there would be culture shock. I was okay with them shouting and everything, but can they be more civilised? Like sharing through a mic and let us all sit down, instead of gathered in front of the sharer, feeling out of breath because everyone was standing too close to each other.

I was impressed because the speakers were awesome. They know how to grab your attention. But when it came to the last session, where they broke down the part how shortcut could earn faster, to the extent of borrowing bank loan, I started to think that what is this business actually do? You're required to pump in 5 digits amount instead of the 4 digits when I heard in the office. They said that was the usual way and was required by law to explain upfront before introducing us the shortcut.

I almost go for it because in the first month you would get rebate and be able to repay the loan you borrowed up to 5 months. Luckily I asked another friend of mine, he asked why I asked. I said I've got a feeling he went through all these before, and bingo, I was right! I was so lucky to meet him first before go straight to borrowing. If I really did so, I must be really out of my mind.

I met with so many partners that my friend introduced, there was one that made me feel intimidating. Because it's like he could see through me. Lolol. Or maybe because he studied psychology, so he's good at studying people. He knew I was looking for changes.

"Everyone is saying they wanted changes, but no one really takes any action despite just saying. Today they said they wanna change, but then tomorrow they'll go back to their rut, forgetting what they had said the day before." I guess that's pretty much - me. He asked what is it that I'm afraid of? What is it that stopping me to make changes? You've got nothing to lose. Put aside all the fears that you think you're feeling, because they're not real.

Well, after Sunday event, maybe it was fear - because I need to go to the extent of borrowing such a big chunk of money to do this business. They explained in a way that looks extremely easy. But the ugly truth probably is they all just want to get someone in so they can settle their debts, even quicker.

I wouldn't say this is not a doable business nor this is a scam like those cynics said. It all depends on your choice. If you're a risk seeker and you believe you can bring in 5 friends, then you can earn that money. But if you're not, just sit back and watch the rest earn the money instead of spreading bad things about it.

Good luck and happy earning to those who joined. :D