Farewell

“This is farewell. I mean, this is forever.” 

 —Richard Griffiths—

Are you a fan of Harry Potter? Or do you ever read the book? If you do, I'm sure you know this man: Vernon Dursley. Yep, he's Harry Potter's uncle who treated Harry so bad. But do you know that he's actually a good man? 

 He were the best Vernon Dursley. Ever. 

All the Potterheads will remain remember you. 

It's hard to say goodbye... But may you rest in peace, Uncle Vernon.

 

I wrote this on Sunday, but I didn't post it 'cause he said that no post on Sundays. 

Potterheads are not posting anything in Sundays in honor of Richard Griffiths a.k.a Uncle Vernon passing. 

RIP Richard (1947-2013)

Lets raise our wands for Richard Griffiths who passed away.

You always in our hearts.

From Idea to Ignition: How to (Finally) Get Your Business off the Ground!

If you missed From Idea to Ignition, you missed a treat! Here's what one attendee said...

"I must say, if you have ever thought of starting your own business and are looking for very engaging, convenient, detailed information on how to do so from an Entrepreneur who is RELATABLE and REAL...you've got to join this. Mark Anthony McCray gave an amazing presentation and admittedly, this is maybe the first time I have felt compelled to repeat a webinar. I was blown away by the organization, professionalism and I'm serious... I had some real epiphanies about my biz." - N. Wade

"Thank you for the seminar. It was rich with information. It was advanced! I know the business owners loved it!! Glad there was a replay and items to download. I am going to listen to it again. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!" - A. Brundidge

So...how do you know a good business idea when you see it? It's really all about studying the business model. Most successful businesses have more in common than they have different and knowing the commonalities can save you a lot of headaches and make you a lot of money. Therefore, whether it's waste disposal or concrete mixing or baking, focus on building your business based on a proven model - it's structure - and you'll increase your chances of success.

A business model is the way that costs and potential revenues interact. Put another way, a model is the structure that a particular business will use to get raw materials, add value, and sell the finished product to the market. Therefore, there are three main components to a business model:

(1) The markets and customers
(2) The services and products to be offered
(3) The distribution method

Does a market exist? After all, you will need customers, right? For example, let’s say that you are the world’s foremost expert on asbestos. Asbestos is your life and you think about it all the time. Then, let’s say that you have developed a way to sell asbestos products via the Internet and have representatives local to the customer deliver them. Do you think that you will have an adequate market to allow you to reach your business revenue goals? Probably not. Asbestos sales aren’t exactly peaking right now.

I acknowledge that the example sounds silly. However, I can assure you that many people commit similar errors everyday. You must be fairly certain through observation or study that a market exists for your product. Furthermore, the market must be large enough to maintain your business. Finally, people should find it easy to understand the benefit that they receive from buying your service. People spend money to solve their problems. Are there a lot of people with the problem that you want to solve? Are they willing to pay you what you are asking to do so?

This workshop is for you if:

You want a simple approach to business planning...
You want a simple approach to developing your launch budget...
You want to understand the twelve winning qualities of a successful launch...

I'm always candid, always helpful and always focused on teaching YOU instead of selling stuff. Join me by getting your copy today here!  This is a $199 value that I'm offering for a crazy low price of $49 for a limited time because I want this to be the year you take control of your future and GET YOUR BUSINESS OFF THE GROUND!

Here's what I've included for you:

• The One Page Business Planning Guide (PDF)
• Business Start-up Expenses Form (PDF)
• Interview with Mark Anthony McCray on The 10 Commandments of Marketing (MP3)
• Business Start-up Expense Analysis (Excel Worksheet)
• From Idea to Ignition Live Webinar (Video File)
• From Idea to Ignition Live Webinar (Audio-only File MP3)
• From Idea to Ignition Presentation File (PDF)

• Bonus: A Business Development System That Will Not Fail (PDF)
• Bonus: Financial Worksheets for Business Plans (Excel Worksheet)
• Bonus: 9 Devastating Financing Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them (PDF)
• Bonus/Complimentary Copy: The Sales Monster: 10 Ultimate No B.S. MonsterTips to Help You Sell More and Earn More Money Now (PDF)

You get the idea. I shared with you lots of information to help you answer the questions...

1 - How to quickly and easily draft a business plan?
2 - How to position and market your business?
3 - What are the fundamental elements of a winning business model?
4 - How do you build your budget?

Get your copy today here for a ridiculous low price of $49 for a short time only!  I can't keep this information priced so low.  You won't be able to find this kind of training anywhere else... video and audio, templates, sales and business development guides.  I'm giving you what you've been looking for and more!

This is stuff you can't afford to miss.

To your prosperity!

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Study Tour: Mekarsari!

This post contains photos I took using my phone camera during my study tour last Wednesday. We went to Taman Buah Mekarsari, Cileungsi, Bogor. But as 9th grader, we didn't do anything with the 'taman buah' (read: fruit garden). The fruit garden is for for 8th grader, while 9th grader went to the laboratory, listened to the in vitro culture about. In vitro studies in experimental biology are those that are conducted using components of an organism that have been isolated from their usual biological surroundings in order to permit a more detailed or more convenient analysis than can be done with whole organisms. Colloquially, these experiments are commonly called "test tube experiments". Did you understand those sentences? I don't, if you do, you're great! :p

Crowds are hardest obstacle here...

Firstly, 9C (my class!) class went to the in vitro laboratory while the rest (9D class) went to the media room. 9A and 9B is go to the different way, so I don't know where exactly they're going and what they're gonna do.

Those are pictures of the plants that made with in vitro culture. They'll remain there until they're big enough and be planted outside. Some of them are banana trees, you know! I was really shock when the 'professor' (well, call him professor 'cause I don't know what should I call him) said it. I didn't think that banana trees are grown from that such very little sprout. 

The man with white coat is Mr Ahmad, the man I mentioned as the 'professor'. He told us how to do the in vitro culture practice and explain everything about it to us. The funny part is; he was so cool with the white coat and being very 'professor' look-alike, until I noticed that he's wearing thongs! :p

Next stop, the media room!

The other man with white coat, I don't know what's his name, but he's sure great in chemical about. He told us about how to make the chemicals liquid for the bottom of in-vitro-cultured plants' bottle. 

See? There's a liquid on the bottom of the bottle. That liquid made from jelly powder and some chemicals liquid.

More crowds. It's very hard to go through them, so...

Here's people who surrendered to go through the crowds and started conversations each other.

The last step of in vitro culture is acclimatization. 

Acclimatization is the process in which an individual organism adjusting to a gradual change in its environment (such as a change in temperature, humidity, photoperiod, or pH), allowing it to maintain performance across a range of environmental conditions.

After all of these in-vitro-culture about, we went to a place where we invited to make artworks using leaves and seeds based on a picture. Too bad I didn't take any picture while in that place, I'm too busy in accomplish my artwork (I didn't finish it at last, actually :p). 

Next, we went to a very wide grassy field for lunch by a mini train. 

The woman at the last row, see? It's Mrs Niken, my Bahasa teacher.

Here's a closer view.

Narcism attack from Indira (left) and Fani (right).

We had fried chicken for our lunch. I didn't took any photos at the grassy field, I was stuck with my lunch. I was so hungry, no one can stop me when I'm hungry, even my mum! :p

The best part is when I went to the large bridge with Refi. The bridge is very exciting, it feels like we're on a ship while standing on the edge of it. Moreover, the wind was blowing, so it's very very fun at that bridge!

 

  Then we had a short photo session together at a nice spot we found at the end of the bridge.

Galau.

I'm so dark here :|

She's nicer when she smile like this.

LOL I tried to make an elegant style, but look at my idiotic face! -___-

It was so fun to have another study tour with my friends, moreover, this is the last study tour I had with my junior high school friends :( I really want to stay in JHS, I don't wanna grow up too fast! Uh childish meee -_- okayyy life must go on! I must be maturer!! :D

Before going back to school, my boyfriend bought me a bunny ears headband there (actually, I ask for it :p). I looooooveee it so much, such a cute headband! I have it at a really right time that Easter is only a few days to go. Yeah, I mean, I could be an Easter bunny with that headband! :p 

PS: I really want to share photos of me and my boyfriend, but he doesn't allow me and I just dunno why :(

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How to Prosper (The Short Version)

I don't get credit for this wisdom. I am but a vessel.  The great John Cruise gets credit for sharing this with me as what he learned from his best mentor and coach.  Thank you, Mr. Cruise.  

First, a definition: Prosperity is "the condition of being successful or thriving" according to Miriam-Webster.  Focus on that last word "thriving."  It isn't just about money.  You can be rich and not prosperous though I'd venture to say it's very difficult to feel prosperous if your financial circumstances aren't at least improving.

Second, regarding prosperity: Wanting to prosper isn't evil or unbiblical.  In fact, true prosperity is a great thing for a Believer to aspire.  I'm not a prosperity teacher by any means, but I don't believe one should expect only a life of adversity either.  Adversity comes to all our lives, but victories should not be absent.

In any regard, I want you to do well and increase.  If you want that for yourself, keep reading.  Here are the four keys to prosperity as shared with me:

Profit: Measure every action and thought according to whether it produces a profit.

Protection: Protect what you've earned or there was no point in earning it.

Pride: Take a measure of pride in everything to which you put your hand.

Pleasure: Play last.  Play once you've taken care of profit, protection and pride.

The problem with most people is they pursue these in the opposite direction and, therefore, out of order.  They prioritize pleasure over profit or even pride.  They make pleasure a priority for their money, time and energy leaving not much left to make their lives more profitable.  Profit first.  Not only, but first.  This becomes a life worth living.

To your prosperity!  Want more lessons?  Check this out!

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[VIDEO] Go #BIG or Go the Heck Home! (The Power of Passion and Enthusiasm)

For what do you burn?  Would your friends and family say you're truly on fire about anything? I hope so because, from my point of view, if you're going to show up, show up with enthusiasm. Otherwise - and I mean this will all my heart - you might as well stay home!  Check out my latest Google Hangout with Don Purdum and you can listen to me rant about this.

I mean what I said.  If you aren't going to be fired up about your own purpose, calling and mission, why should anyone else be?  Struggling to answer?  The old saying from John Wesley is true: "Set yourself on fire with passion and people will come for miles to watch you burn." 

Be a man or woman on fire.

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3 Ways Cosmopolitan Magazine Is Creating Divorce.

Maybe I'm being a hater.  I'm sure I am.  But I was send an article the other week called "What Makes Men Fall in Love" and was asked my thoughts on it.  I guess I'm predictable and people know my triggers because the first thing I did was an image search on "Cosmopolitan Magazine Covers" and this is what I got back. 

Am I that old and out of touch?  I am shocked at how often "sex" is the highlight of the issue considering their target market - mostly young, single women in their late teens and early twenties.  That's the first way Cosmo is ruining marriage: It's got people thinking good sex = healthy relationship.  Ummm...

But the second way Cosmo is ruining relationships and creating (future) divorces is by teaching gamesmanship as a part of the dating process.  They say to pick fights as a way to show him you're not a pushover.  Well, I'm not so sure about that.  I think two people in relationship will have enough organic disagreements over time and you don't need to manufacture any.   Don't pick fights to show you're strong.  Just express your own opinions.  You'll get enough disagreements in time. I'm sure of it!  They also say you should blow him off from time to time.  Since when has ignoring someone been a sign that you care?  Go ahead and try that if you want to!

Finally, here's the deal.  You can't make someone fall in love with you.  Love is a choice.  It's a decision to commit to you.  The bottom line is a man (just like a woman) wants to be in a relationship with a person of character.  Develop character from the inside.  If you need help, grab a Bible.  Go to the Proverbs.  You'll get all the advice you need right there.

Here's where I will give this article credit.  I think they are right about most of the male triggers to attachment.  I just don't think you have to try a pull a guy's strings to get him there.  You do that and eventually people figure you out and resent you for it.

Then you're looking for the article about what to do when he leaves you.

Your thoughts?

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Can a Life Coach Double Your Income?

A good friend of mine, Betty-Anne Marie White, tagged me in/on/with (?) this article on my Facebook page. Deborah Gaines says hiring a coach doubled her income and I believe her.  I believe her because it was having a coach that totally changed my life in the early part of my career.  I give tons and tons of credit to a man named Duncan Butler who taught me more than I ever thought I'd know about business and entrepreneurship.

Duncan taught me something that I know I'll never forget: All of the most successful people (in every field) have coaches.  In fact, most hyper-successful people have more than one coach.  Think about someone like Tiger Woods.  He has a swing coach, someone to help him with his short game, someone to help him with health and fitness and probably someone to help him with his overall competitive mentality.  

All the most successful people have coaches.  I don't think you can find an exception to this rule - they just might not admit it because they want you to think they've stood alone the whole way.  Bull spit!  Don't believe that self-made garbage.  Anyone who does anything great, gets help.  I know I have.  You should get help, too.  Reaching beyond yourself for insight, tools, resources and even encouragement could be the best thing you ever do.

At least think about it.  If you've got an area in which you know you need to grow, get a coach.  Where do you need help?  Post your comments below!

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Disoriented.

I fight a lot with my boyfriend lately. I don't know, but I just realized that it's me who ruined everything. I act soooo childish, being too sensitive, and such a crybaby. I asks him for things I want so selfishly, and go angry if he don't fulfill my wants. Why I can be so mean? I'm really a bad bad girl :(

Uh. I made him upset (oh yeah of course, no doubt!). I really want to say sorry for being so selfish, but I feel like... Uh, dunno! My head is like full-of-'dunno'. It feels like I lost half of my brain somewhere, so I can't think clearly. 

Actually, I want to be with him more often. But everytime I'm with him, I can't control myself to bother him. Maybe my body has its instinct to attach his attention... Hhmmmmmmm. 

What I can conclude is... I'm such a very very bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad girl. I need to change :(

Dear you. Yes, you. My only chubby-flabby-adorable boy. I'm sorry for being so bad lately. I hope you'll understand, 'cause I don't know what's happening with me, too! I love you. Don't hate me ._. 

What my face I feel like.

Okaaaaaaaaayyyy this is only my another blabbers post. No need to read this worthless post!! ;________;

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Ikke levert.

Tak sampai.

Seolah tak cukup, 

padahal jelas-jelas tersampaikan dengan baik.  

Tak sampai. 

Rengkuhannya tak dapat meraih, 

jemarinya tak sanggup menyentuh. 

Tak sampai. 

Air mata yang menggelitik

memaksa diri untuk menitik.

Tak sampai. 

Begitu pula permintaan maaf

  yang tak terucap oleh bibirku.

Tak sampai. 

 Apa dayaku untuk menyampaikannya?
Mungkin semua salahku.

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Happy Birthday (ˇ▽ˇ)-c<ˇ_ˇ)♥

First of all, I wanna tell you all that today's my boyfriend's 14^th birthday! He's about six months younger than me, but sometimes he acts maturer than me, no lie! :p yeah I know I'm soooo childish, I don't wanna grow older too fast... I love my youth, and still trying to spend it wisely ;p 

Too bad that 9th grader get a single holiday for today. I can't meet him to say any 'happy birthday' greetings directly to him, I can't give him birthday gift exactly on his birthday... So sad :( I offered him to let me go to his home today, but he didn't allow me :x 

I wish, by getting older and becoming 14 today, he will be better: being smarter, kinder, and have a nice relationship with whoever else around him, included me! :p I wish he would become a better man with a gentle heart... Yeaaaahhhhh the main thing is I want him to be the best on his rate or even more! ♡ (and love me for a thousand moreeee! Hahahahaa._.)

About his birthday gift... Of course it's a top secrettt! ;p I was very confuse to choose what thing I'm going to give to him as birthday gift, you know, make a choice of gifts for boys are very complicated! It's easier to pick gifts for girls, I can give her a doll or either a photo frame. But boys? There are not many boys who like dolls (of course!), even action figures (except for otakus, but my bf's not otaku*!). (*otaku: a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly <but not limited to> anime and manga.)

I've already chose what I'm gonna give to him... But I'm not sure if he might like it or not. I'm afraid he's gonna disappointed with it :( aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa okay, stop thinking about it!! What I need to do now is wrap the gift (yeah I haven't wrap it yet :p)! So... See ya later, folks!  

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