Was I Lucky?
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My story is nothing inspirational compare to those who had gone through extreme adversity to be successful today. There are people who were bankrupt, lost their family, lost their legs or hands, living on the street, etc but risen up to success. I was not in any of these categories – I am a ‘regular’ guy who was lucky.
First, I was lucky to discover that there are such things as personal development stuff out there when I was young. That is the fastest way to learn.
At the same time, I was also being lied into believing that all of this stuff works too. For instance, when I was doing sales by selling greeting cards from door-to-door last time, I read a motivational book. Problem is, the advice was stupid but I took it without a second thought. The book said that I should be persistence and ignore all of the rejections because I can do it. That’s partially true but doesn’t apply to everyone.
Now, that concept works but it’s stupid because it’s teaching me to work hard like a dog than working smart.
By end of the day, I would be very tired physically and mentally. Imagine walking under the hot Sun selling cards to passerby and being ignored and sometimes, being scolded. Then continue doing that because “I can”. Now, how smart is that success strategy?
I was lucky to meet direct and indirect mentors in my life. Two people that I have learned immensely from are Anthony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki when I was young.
I’m talking about total immersion. I’ve bought almost all of their books/courses even when I wasn’t having a lot of money at that time and attended their seminars when I can afford.
As you can tell by now, there’s no ONE SECRET to success. There are plenty of them.
Another of my success secret, which is known by most people but they’re just plain ignorant or egoistic to admit or accept is this– to learn from others. I understand the value of learning from other people and even if I already knew the answer, I will still seek for more wisdom.
If you come to my house, you’ll see books and courses about Law of Attraction because I’m doing my best to learn this success principle.
For instance, I already know what Robert Kiyosaki is going to teach again in his seminar but I’ll still try to attend. He could be telling the story of his Rich Dad for the 10th times, but throughout the seminar, I will bring home at least one value that will worth more than 10 times my investment.
To me, I wasn’t looking for the magic pill when I’m learning - I’m just looking for the ‘Aha’ moment. When I go through programs, instead of thinking, “is this program worth it”, my mind is only focus to get one value. Let’s say I spend $15 for a book and I don’t learn anything except for getting one value, it’s definitely worth more than $15 because it’ll be with me forever. $15 will be gone tomorrow.
I was lucky to understand about ‘abundance’ many years ago. Abundance work in many forms - especially, when it comes to obtaining wisdom. No matter how much you share your knowledge, it won’t deplete. It doesn’t mean that if you share 50%, then you’ll only have 50% left. As a matter of fact, it’ll increase from 100% to 110% or more because when you share, you’ll uncover new information. At the same time, when you’re learning, don’t be despair if you feel like you’re not getting anything from a course, otherwise, you’re living in a scarcity world of greed.
I was lucky to fail many times in my life. This also has to do with over-absorption of personal development stuff that doesn’t work (smile).
Because I was able to fail many times, I can afford to get back into the game again. I’m not talking of major failures like bankruptcy and stuff like that… thank God I don’t have to go through those. Remember, I’m a regular guy like you and the rest of the people in the world. A regular guy who was lucky enough to be where I am today.
There’s a saying that there is no such thing as failure but a new learning curve - I like that thought but that’s more like ‘thinking positive’, you know. If you keep on doing this ‘positive thinking’ thingy, it might work for you well or you can also lose it all if your mind’s not strong enough. That’s your call.
I was able to realize that failure is just PART OF THE GAME of success. You can’t win all the time. You have to lose once in a while and get that into your brain. Each time Michael Jordan makes a shot to the basket, it’s not always an accurate shot. Or when Tiger Woods hits the ball, it doesn’t always go in the hole. They ‘lose’ too but at the end of the day, they win.
I was also lucky to be ridiculed and mocked.
I have a dream - to become a millionaire before 30. They laugh at me, of course not in my face. When I attend personal improvement seminars, attendees who are already successful don’t seem to enjoy my company because they don’t see the benefit of mixing with a ‘loser’. Some even brushed me away. Well, I achieved my dream m
any years before I reach 30.
When I said I want to buy a big car, they ask me not to dream too much because I was just riding a motorcycle that time. Look who’s laughing now.
People tend to ridicule you when you’re not like them because they don’t have the potential to achieve what you want to achieve - some don’t even dare to dream. Let them do that to you and the best part is when you can prove them wrong. Not because you’re trying to feed your own ego, but be kind to inspire them of possibilities.
I was lucky.
If you’ve find value in what you read today, please leave a Comment or feedback? Needless to say, I will definitely appreciate it because I read all Comments personally and gotten the chance to know you at the same time.
Patric Chan
SuccessTrace.com
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Hi Patric,
It is awesome.I’m in the same place you were,and all is coming to pass.Very inspiring.
Be even more blessed.
Kind regards
Jennah
Hi! Patric, I am a local from KL. I am truly impressed with your success.You can stand as a beacon to many forward looking youths who are keen to ape the success you have attained.
I am past my 70 and have nothing so grandeur to report of successes. I am trying to earn some money to be free of dependency. I am not sure I can work as hard or be astute as you in progress.
I just thought of giving a try and am pondering over it.
Hi Patric,
I just like you at this moment. (just riding a motorcycle)
i also telling my friend i want to buying EVO Lencer.
do you know what, they dont believe me at all.
so what i am going to do ‘now’ is to learn, learn, learn, and learn.
it’s so dificult, but GIVE UP it’s not the END of this game.
I full of believe some day ‘ i will ‘ drive my favourite car.
Pray for me bro..
Regard..
Hi Patric,
Thanks for the inspiring post, this will remind and motivate me all the time.
Best Regards,
Sim
Patric,
Your story really motivate me.
appreciated.
regards,
Henry ONG
Thanks Patric for that encouragement..I am also thankful I found the ‘you chan do it’ system and at the same time found your successtrace very helpful and motivating. I too had a dream..to be a millionaire before 30..I am 26 now.. got 4 more years to achieve that dream:-)
Thanks Patric.
Hi Patric!
Thank you for sharing.
God bless.
Hey Patric:
I have been on your mailing list for years and enjoy hearing from you. Are you on twitter? Are you saying that personal development does not work or that you have to find your own success strategy?
Thanks, Ouida Vincent
Hi Patric,
its really inspiring me,i get so much encouragement from your story.this story will sure help me to get success in my life.m from ludhiana & really happy to get motivation.
Thanks
Radhika Chopra
Hi, Patric
Thanks for the inspiring story. I’m seeking my success strategy now. It’s not easy at the beginning, but I know I should not give up. I want to create my own success stories, and probably share with you in future.
Thanks for the motivation.
Gambadeh!
Dear Peter, tank you for your letter, I am going through the same things as you . I have the confidense that i can reach where you are now, One big problem i still have I cannot concentrate and keep my mind on the things that i need I feel it now and then it gone for weeks then i start again , that is my big problem. From the first time i met you in the Internet i said this is the first time i met a person like this i will forget everyone that i was following before and i will stay with yoy. The message you send me last week i play it about 10 times because that was something really for me. i was happy and i thank you i hope tou keep sendind me your message. Listen to this before i forger I bought the GENE program ftom the law of attraction happy with it one week and then gone it was. . i hope that with your ptogtam it will be better. i noticed too that you are the first one that don’t charge. okey Peter. i want to hear more from you nadia
I feel like a failuer and I would like to change that attitute. I am smart and inteligent, but stock in some areas of my life.
You mentioned failure is just PART OF THE GAME of success.
I want the success now. I think you can help….
min
Thanks Patric!
When I purchased your course (for next to $nothing$), I purchased from a sales page in which you wrote about your grandmother. I gotta say I was somewhat skeptical about your story thinking maybe it was just a sales ploy, but the price was so low that I jumped at the offer nonetheless.
After reading your blog posts I am convinced that you are the real deal, sincere and generous. I am also convinced that you are so successful because you earned it and deserve it.
Thanks for sharing your information and knowledge so freely (almost ;^) .
Mike
Yes,it is hard to dream big ,when everyone around you does not understand the same things you are trying to aspire to,the company you keep family etc..are not always of one’s choosing and to break the cycle on a daily basis,especially when you are an old dog,limitations are hard in the moment,I think it is great how you find the silver lining no matter what you presently are seeing within your scope,the possibilities are only there to be recognized.Like when you were riding your motorcycle ,you still believed you would get your car.People naturally want to see proof ,I am very interested in trying to sell old books on the internet to get some income generated and it is something I highly believe in is books,I would feel like I was contributing to something of value I highly appreciate…….I need to learn about all the stuff involved in doing so,I understand about the total immersion part ,that is awesome to not lose sight of your dreams…..I think it is great to know that the average guy and those with other limitations can overcome anything if they hold on to the belief of their dreams,little by little it can become reality,thanks for being that proof we all need to keep on going and never give up!!!!!!! I myself always had a hard time finding something that was very compelling for me,now Iam seeing that sometimes it is baby steps for the average person to see that proof and keep that believe,something tangible and build the belief to fit their indivdual dream,I truly appreciate your article on selling books,If I could do that it would be an awesome start for me a real springboard.
Thanks for your life lesson.
May I say there is no small sucess ?
Well Done for what you’ve done and achieved Patrick!
I think that yes you were/are lucky, but i also believe that we are all very lucky in our lives.
Only when we learn about being content for what we are and what we have then we can realize how Lucky we really are.
Everybody has to go through challenges in life. If we don’t take our responsibility to surpass our difficulties, we will stay there craying that we are Unlucky and make victimes of ourselves.
I’m on the Lucky team!
Yes,it is hard to dream big,when everyone around you does not see your aspirations in the same light, I think it is great the way you were compelled to find the silver lining no matter what you were presently seeing in your scope.Like when you were riding your motorcycle,you believed you would still get your car.The total immersion part is great,an average guy can overcome anything if they hold on to their dreams.Thanks for being that proof, it does help! I think your article on selling old books is great would really like to learn more to apply on that subject.
Thanks so much,
LaRey
i love the story man its very inspirational and im only 18 and want to be a millionaire by 28 , i guess i can make it too…thanks for the wise words…
Patric,
I have been following you via your e-mails, reports, etc. for about 3 years. I have been impressed by your generosity in sharing your Internet knowledge and in delivering VALUE. In addition, you seem genuinely humble (even with a lot of success) and are able to share your feelings. I like learning from someone who is a real human being and who gives me hope that I, too, can have a successful Internet business. Thank you for sharing from your heart and from your head.
- Bonnie
Thank you, Patric.
Certain things need to be understood before we advance to where we need to be. In other words, until we understand certain things, we are just not ready, no matter how much we desire something.
What you gave me in this post is this: As the life I have envisioned in my heart becomes physically real and the circle of people I connect with changes, I must find it in my heart to not seek revenge for past events, but to transcend such dark-hearted emotions and to, as you said above in your post, “be kind to inspire them of possibilities”.
I promise you, Patric. I will do that: to inspire and be inspired by others.
Best Wishes,
xearther
Patric… U can do it..!
So, I am sure U can do it too…!
Hi Patric,
Great post, and congratulations! I fully agree that the right mindset is very important. It’s normal for us to stumble and fall when we first start walking but we get up and that’s how we learn.
You have come a far way!
Wishing you all the very best,
Francois du Toit
Thanks Patric,
You Inspired me To Achieve My GOAL More… More… and More…
Good Mindset + Work Smart + Never Give Up = LUCK
Regards,
Yuhandi
Hey Patric.
I don’t know about “Luck”… Maybe determination could be a better word.
You mention people having “Luck” and then also about all the hardships they go through before
they acheive success, but what about the people who are still having hardships without the success,
You don’t hear about these people untill they have success.
They say that a lot of people now-a-days are turning to the internet to make a living out of
Internet Marketing, but is it through choice or rather through desperation?
I Think it is these people who need applauding because without them, I don’t think the Internet
would be the same.
” One thing certain that won’t change – is that all things will change”
Best Regards.
Malcolm.T.Mckinnell.
Hey Patric.
I forgot to say that I completely agree with you about having someone to learn from.
A mentor or just someone who will give a bit of their time freely …
Any offers..
Best Regards.
Malcolm.T.Mckinnell.
amazingly amazing………..
Wow Patric – you’ve certainly mixed with high fliers and gone through a definite series of awakenings – from such a young age… Aha! You started young with a curious heart and just kept going relentlessly until you got your GOAL. I take my hat off to you and am proud to represent you as your Affiliate…though much older — but learning is it’s own flowing river whatever the number of years!
Geoff Dodd, Australia
Hi Patrick,
I just watched your video and admire that you are not afraid to appear live and not afraid to let the video run even when you make ‘a slip of tongue’ . I admire you approach to life and your method of learning and teaching others to achieve what you have, success, wealth and knowledge in which ever interest one has in life.
I am certainly not in my young years, I work full time, but am now starting to work on a hobby that I have not been able to for a long time. I am hoping that this hobby will eventually turn into a business. But I have no experience in starting a business and your pointers in the video were very helpful. But I would like to learn more on how to start a business and what to do initially to learn the business procedures. I therefore, would like to get as much information as possible any relevant websites or books I can access to start with, it has to be reader friendly and not too complicated. I follow your writings which always encourages one to ‘go for it’, to follow ones dream and this is my dream. Any guidance from you is always appreciated. Thank you.
Hello,
I like your post. I don’t know many of the details of your story but the example of selling greeting cards hit home for me. Why do something that you may not be cut out for or just isn’t worth it?
I have dreams too. One of my dreams is to make great music and eventually make a living doing it. I hope you’ll check out some of my stuff. Maybe it will inspire you. Some people here in Houston like it!
Cheers bro,
Patrick
http://myspace.com/settexasfree
i’ve nothig to say about your success, i feel your success really is not easy, but it’s achive able if you really, truthly, willing, burn the ship and have the unknowing day of succes when it will coming to you in your mind along with afraid!
It very inspiring and really love that cos in life u don’t know what might happen in your way. Love that, and will also learn from u.
what a true story…i believe you had to go thru so many failures in life maybe 90% failure before you get the 10% success . Success is never easy. The answers are out there but you can get them faster through a mentor..thats why we recommend knowledge seekers to get a good mentor to guide them. ( like patric ). He has suffered doenthe beaten road and you must learn form his success. From a tough dog door salesman to a personal development coach and now a internet marketeer and on line personal development guru. I dont know patric well or am neither his student…but i can relate to his sufferings and rejoice with his achievements. Guys there are no fast lanes to success and you HAVE to pay for quality education. So go work smart ( not hard ) use NLP skills to get a quick raise, do part time service or product creation biz and save money and attend partric’s courses or anyother mentor then you can succeed. ( that also depends on your comiitment and how you apply your skills and knowledge )
Dont ever give up, you CHAN do it. I believe in chan and you should too. Good luck, dont give up…..you chan do it..believe in yourself
samson zee
wisdom seeker
I guess we have lots of things in common, I really do enjoy this and its kinda motivations …indeed it what we pass through in life does make us
Hi Patric
Thank you for sharing your very inspiring story. It will help many I am sure.
Personally, I believe in almost anything that is out there and practice a lot. I have always been a big dreamer but unlike your successes I have nothing spectacular to show for it. A personal conclusion that comes up for me is the question of destiny. It is set for every human being and at hte end of the day there is no escaping from it. The last refuge is always God for ther is nowhere else to go. and ultimately He has the last laugh. Whatever successes people achieve are only possible from Grace. And I look with joy upon those who have it and feel compassionately for those who haven’t.
Many blessings to you.
Hi Patric and Everyone!
I have been a dreamer all of my life, and dreams create ideas and goals that enable us the means of reaching our dreams. Don’t ever let anyone steal your DREAM! If you find yourself among those people who ridicule and laugh behind your back, get away from them as fast as you can, for they are the ones who want to see you fail. Their reason for doing so is not that they don’t like you, but they do not have a dream, or they are not capable of dreaming any longer. These people don’t want you to climb out of the rut they are in themselves. By the way, a “Rut” is that daily routine created by the ride to that J O B “Just Over Broke” and back home every day. Basically, a “Rut” is a grave with the ends knocked out!
As far as having a positive attitude, if you are not constantly working at having a positive attitude, you are setting yourself up for failure every time at anything you set out to accomplish. When you first begin your self-improvement program, you may not see the rewards at first, but later you may begin hearing statements such as “You always seem to be happy!” What is really happening is, when you think you may be having a terrible day, your positive attitude practice has paid off big time! Your peers see you up when you are really down. It seems like magic! Success is the same way, when sales start pouring into you account, it all seems so easy that you may wonder what you may have been doing wrong up to that point. Making money from you internet business is easy, if you remember to keep it simple. One thing I learned a long time ago, is K. I. S. S. {Keep It Simple Stupid!} Why make it hard to earn online?
I have been fortunate enough to have been introduced to the teachings of Norman Vincent and Ruth Peale, and Zig Ziglar just to name a few. One of my favorite positive sayings came from Cavett Robert who was known as the salesman salesman, also a very close friend to Norman Vincent Peale (These men jogged together while in their mid eighties!) Cavett Robert said at a seminar I attended, “Shoot for the Moon! Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars!”
So the sky is not the limit! As a matter of fact, I don’t like the idea of ever limiting myself.
In closing, look at a single crab in a bucket, you have to put a lid on the top, to keep it inside, but if you put in another crab, you no longer need the lid because as one tries to get out, the other crab will pull it back in the bucket. In other words, the lid is no longer needed. The same works with people who have no dreams, ideas, and goals; they just want to keep you in the bucket!
Hang onto the coattails of those who are more successful than yourself and learn as much as you can! Learn something new every day, so the day is not wasted
My Warmest Regards,
Jack Bradley
Hi,
Thanks, Patric.
Thanks for such sincere sharing. I like the “Total Immersion” bit – this is the difference to making it there or thinking of making it.
I will bear this in mind and i am very excited. Your dream back then is a car; i want a ‘lazy life’ – no more full-time job and i could just wake up anytime i want, go for massage, spend time with my toddler & family, swim, etc… littl things in life that are most important to me.
I am aiming to quit and be a full-time IM profitably :p Big dream huh? but well, i am willing to be ridiculed for now for such big dreams.
Trying to complete my draft of something – not easy writing a series.. but i WILL complete it as i want a product i can call my own (you advised this is the best :p ).
Hope to speak to you soon, my respectable mentor!
Cheers,
Wena (back to my “Total Immersion” now..)
Hi, Patric!
You know all the things that you mentioned above, remind me of an incredible book titled ten secrets of abundant wealth. It also talks about the burning desire, and power of the subconscious mind and that’s what you achieved through self-belief and sheer determination! I also personally believe that It is important to learn from others, to stand on the shoulders of giants as a source of inspiration and motivation. And that’s what I’m drawing from you!
Thank you!
Very inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. I have many to learn and learn. Sometimes I just wish that i have the courage and ability to go on this windy journey. life is so tough, but I don’t want to be a failure, so I forcedd myslef to read and learn form many stuff like yours. Thank you
nice article…it’s motivate me to achieve my goal..Yes, it’s true like you said..we have dare to dream and just plan our to reach our dream without listen to negative person…
A very down to earth and inspiring article. Hope you publish more of these articles.
Patrick,
I recently read your post. Marvelous! Your words gave me a wake up call. I will use your words as inspirations as I keep working to achieve my dreams.
Thank you,
Johanna =)
Hi Patric
I really like the way you think. I have a dream about being rich some day and be free to spend my time on things that I really want to do. I’m 21 now and maybe I can do it before 30
Cheers,
Emelie from Sweden
Great words of inspiration…You Patrick Chan are my #1 source of internet marketing tools and tips. Thank you.
Hi, good post. I have been thinking about this issue,so thanks for blogging. I will likely be subscribing to your blog. Keep up the good posts
Hi Patrick
Actualy this is what people like me have been waiting for.
Being so much ethusiastic but living in a poor economy, I have always wondered what cause of action to take to improve on my perfomance achieve my goals.You have made me keep moving even when the situation is trying to push me back.You are quite a GURU. Hope to recieve more of this.
THANKS,
From Kenya.
Hj, Patric!
this a good letter, LUCK will come when you believe!
hey this is a very interesting article!