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