Hi all.. I know it's been quite some time since I have updated this blog. I have been rather busy. I cant really say what I am busy with but all of you will be able to see the changes soon. Today's entry is dedicated to Tingren and Xiaozhi, and it's my way of saying thanks to them.
Xiaozhi just came back from Yellowstone, USA and immediately asked about AOM and wanting to come back. She has been a student of mine for quite some time now, stretching all the way back to the time when I was teaching from home. Thank you for the new cushion you left at the waiting area and thank you for the gratitude rock you gave me.
As for Tingren, she never stopped showing concern for AOM. I really appreciate her for that. I have told her, she is a part of AOM's past, present and hopefully will be a significant part of its future.
I know the concerns you both have raised over the past few weeks and let me assure you, after this major overhaul, AOM will become even better and provide even higher quality of classes for everyone. I am the leader of this whole organisation and am called upon to do the work of leadership. There are times when I do feel very isolated because I have to make some decisions alone. So i need all of your support. Thank you once again.
We are slowly but surely reaching our status as a world class music education hub. See all of you there.
Love
Kok Leong Lao Shi
Friday, August 31, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
2nd Entrepreneurship Awards 2007
Yes.. I am proud and honoured to be adjudged as one of the finalists of the 2nd Entrepreneurship Awards 2007. I seriously don't know what to say when I first heard the news. It was like surprised yet bewildered at the same time. Why me? Maybe I did some stuff others didn't dream of doing. Did I? Maybe the reality will start siking i once I received the awards. Hahaha...
Anyway, I have to extend a big thank you to Michael E. Gerber. I think he really changed the way I look at my business. I finally understand why I am here all these while and what I need to do to get this juggernaut by the name of The Art of Music moving. I now know I can and I will do it.
Honestly.. I think it's funny.. But if you all do read or ever watch Return of the Condor Heroes, I think I felt like Yang Guo. Hahahahaha.. All these weird encouters i have along the way have shaped the way the business is today. Of course, I am who I am today because of all these experiences. No doubt I have learnt so much over the course of these few years. I have empowered people only for them to backstab me in the end, I have met business associates who are willling to sweat blood for my cause, I am glad to have students who I have regarded as close friends and I have a bunch of friends and loved ones who would stand by me in times of trouble.
It wasn't like that just 18 months ago. I have to endure the pain of not being able to have friends around me. The business was hanging unto me like a dysfuctional family. My mum and I were not on very good terms because of one particular irritating lady whom my mum still bear so much anger and hatred upon till today. I do not had enough sleep. I became a bit fatter than i am now. How 18 months can change your life. Looking back... I am glad I made a few important decisions along the way. Maybe it was meant to happen. Maybe I attracted it. =)
Thank you to all who have taught me so much over the past few months. And yes.. that includes the students. They are the ones whom i have learnt a lot from. I appreciate every single input by everyone, everyday. I am learning everyday, and I make it a point that I do. =) Love ya all.
Andre
The Art of Music
Anyway, I have to extend a big thank you to Michael E. Gerber. I think he really changed the way I look at my business. I finally understand why I am here all these while and what I need to do to get this juggernaut by the name of The Art of Music moving. I now know I can and I will do it.
Honestly.. I think it's funny.. But if you all do read or ever watch Return of the Condor Heroes, I think I felt like Yang Guo. Hahahahaha.. All these weird encouters i have along the way have shaped the way the business is today. Of course, I am who I am today because of all these experiences. No doubt I have learnt so much over the course of these few years. I have empowered people only for them to backstab me in the end, I have met business associates who are willling to sweat blood for my cause, I am glad to have students who I have regarded as close friends and I have a bunch of friends and loved ones who would stand by me in times of trouble.
It wasn't like that just 18 months ago. I have to endure the pain of not being able to have friends around me. The business was hanging unto me like a dysfuctional family. My mum and I were not on very good terms because of one particular irritating lady whom my mum still bear so much anger and hatred upon till today. I do not had enough sleep. I became a bit fatter than i am now. How 18 months can change your life. Looking back... I am glad I made a few important decisions along the way. Maybe it was meant to happen. Maybe I attracted it. =)
Thank you to all who have taught me so much over the past few months. And yes.. that includes the students. They are the ones whom i have learnt a lot from. I appreciate every single input by everyone, everyday. I am learning everyday, and I make it a point that I do. =) Love ya all.
Andre
The Art of Music
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