Fundamentals of business..

This is just a personal overview where I would like to relate fishing to doing business. Basically, doing business is not much different from fishing. The common concerns of a company are always things like objective, product, strategy, marketing, operation, sales, target market & revenue (or profit). Quite similarly in fishing, you need to identify the type of fish that you're looking for. This is important because if you don't get the right bait for the fish, you'll never be able to catch any of them. Other than bait, you'll also have to have a fishing rod, fishing line as well as fishing tools. Apart of getting the right bait for the right fish, you'll also need to know the size of hooks that you're going to use. You cannot use small hooks for big fish, or big hooks for small fish.

And if all your fishing parts are complete, then another question gets into your mind. Where to fish~? Either you are going to fish at the lake, river or sea.. It'll be ok if you're only heading to lake or river. But, if you're fishing at the sea.. you'll have to get a boat. Lake, river and ocean are your market segments while boat is your 'company'. You don't need a boat if you're fishing at a lake or river, but still you may wanna drive your car to go to those places. Car is also considered as your company. It doesn't matter where you're fishing at, competitors are always there. They share your segmented market and your target market too. Let say you're fishing in a boat (at the ocean).. I'm sure you know the wideness of the ocean. You cannot simply decide where to drop the anchor. You need to know where is the best focal point so that you can obtain lots of fish. Or else, you might be wasting long hours without getting any. If you're not so sure, you need to refer to those who know. Then only it will be worth running your 'operation'..

Within an hour, you can either get some big fishes or you don't get anything. This is the risk that all 'fishermen' are taking. It happens that your friends, or perhaps, other fishermen have already managed a dozen. This is the point when you feel like wanting to change your 'strategy'.. but it is not compulsory. You may wanna spend another hour with hopes for more better lucks.. but then you could never convince yourself that the next hour will promise you something in return. Think smart~! If you're confident, then give it a shot.. and if you're not, this is the time to change your strategy in order to achieve your 'revenue'. And later you succeed.. a very big catch~! If your successful catch was achieved by your own effort, definitely the revenue is totally yours. But if it was achieved with involvement of few other hands, you have to share the revenue with them.

Those are the connectivities that I found exist between fishing and doing business. It is so important that you are aware of all the requirements before you proceed. If you get the whole picture of what I am trying to tell by a single read through.. I guess you're a business minded person. Go for it babe~! You are on the right platform. Stop wasting your time bringing in business for someone else, and start thinking of running your own business. But if you cannot understand the content of my article, I shall suggest you keep on working for your boss and help make profit for their company...................

Orchestral Conducting..

What is conducting?
The conductor’s art is seemingly shrouded in mystery, but Denise Ham removes the mystique and demonstrates a technique that anyone can acquire, regardless of gender or physical build.

Well, it was only about 5 years ago when I suddenly realized that being an orchestral conductor is the actual career that I am looking into. I've been playing music instruments since secondary school. I've also been performing on stage so many times that some of them I might have even forgotten. But the truth is, I used to be on stage as a guitarist, bassist and drummer. Lately, I began to learn more about playing flute.

I was supposed to join ASWARA for August intake this year, but sadly failed of doing so. I'm afraid there are still few things which are more important need to be taken care of first. Hopefully I can make it next year..no matter what~! I need to be very realistic if I want to achieve my goals. I knew there's no way that I can straight away get my degree from ASWARA. And thus, I'm applying for diploma in Music. A stepping-stone that I can't get rid of. So just be it~! I'm gonna give it a shot and we'll see what would become of the next step when I'm done with my diploma. I really look forward to join them...

This is Erwin Gutawa (photo), an Orchestral Conductor from Indonesia. He's been my only idol for quite some times. He was the one conducting the orchestra during Datuk Siti's concert at Royal Albert Hall few years ago. This picture was taken after P.Ramlee Musical Theatre at Istana Budaya last year. He was the only reason that led me to the show. I waited for nearly one hour after the show before he showed up. It's been a great night that I could never forget. I knew how hard it takes to become someone like him, but at least I'd like to walk through whatever possibilities so that I can finally become an orchestral conductor.

There are also few popular Malaysian conductors. Among those that I really enjoy watching are Ramli M.S. and Mustapha Fuzer Nawi (OSK).. Mr.Mustapha was the conductor during Idris Sardi concert at Istana Budaya.. quite awesome. I met him once and had a little talk about his career. Mr.Ramli has always been on TV eversince he was the Principle of Akademi Fantasia 2.. but I have never met him in person until now.

My dad and my future wife are giving their full supports to me. He even told me that it is never too late~! I bet I couldn't agree more.. He taught me how to play guitar when I was still a small kid. And at this point of time, my only concern is to ensure that I'm going to submit my application form for upcoming intake next year. It took me almost a year to convince myself that this is the actual direction that I should be heading to... Wish me luck guys~! ;)