What Would You Do If You Knew You Would Not Fail?

This was my company ID 8 years ago...

And this was also the year when I decided to quit my job and explore humanity.

I'll admit that it's challenging to look confident and composed when you're in that exact moment of quitting your job.

At this point, I was still young and very impulsive in life.

I can still imagine the exact feeling when I said to my boss that I want to resign.

On my final day, she asked me, "Where are you going? Did you receive a better offer from other companies?"

I said "Yes."

But the truth is I lied that time because I am scared to say that I don't enjoy what I do and I want to become an entrepreneur.

I'm not yet that confident.

It was not an easy decision.

I don't have any back-up plan.

I don't have connections.

And my family was completely against this decision.

But sometimes, you've got to take the risk so you can learn and expand your horizon.

I've learned a lot of things by pursuing this journey.

I'm not encouraging you to approach your boss tomorrow and resign straight away (unless you're ready to go down and dirty and experience the unpredictability of being an entrepreneur just like what I've experienced.)

But, I do think that taking that terrifying leap of faith was one of the highlights in my life experience.

I'll share with you what I've learned from making that big life decision:

1. Be in control.

What would you do if you knew you would not fail?

The earlier you realize that you are fully responsible for your life, the better. Contemplate what do you want to do and be on purpose.

If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will.

2. Be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.

As cliché as it may sound, growth happens outside our comfort zones.

Life is a battlefield. There will always be uncomfortable moments, and we must train ourselves to handle these situations.

3. Align yourself with the right people.

Throughout my journey, I realized the value of "alignment."

I always look for the right mentors in my life so it would be easier to pursue my journey and learn from their experiences.

Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.

That's why I also thought of creating a free and safe community (which I call "The 1% Growth Club") for people who are also passionate when it comes to self-help, work ethics, and daily improvement.

Inside this free community, I'll be more personal and I'll also share more valuable lessons & stories that I've learned from my journey.

If you're still reading this far, congratulations!

And if you are interested to join the community or if you can relate to the content that I'm sharing here on social media, feel free to drop me a message so I can send you the deets.

Hope this helps. Ciao and I'll see you inside!

Love. Jerom

If Not Now...WHEN?

It was our "First Day High."

This was the theme of our first official Toastmaster's online meeting. 

Everyone's excited because the feeling was like the first day of school again.

Now, if you're asking me, why did I join?

First, I SUCK at public speaking. 

I SUCK at speaking in front of a crowd. 

I always get the feeling of being uncomfortable. 

AND...

I embrace those weaknesses.

One way to learn something is always to put yourself in uncomfortable situations and just be comfortable with it.

As James Clear said: "Join a culture where the normal behavior is your desired behavior." 

Honestly, I am nervous that time because first-day high always give me the jitters.

We started exactly at 4:00 in the afternoon...

And then 10 minutes after we started...

I heard my name, and the speaker asked me to explain one quote about taking action in the form of a speech. 

I was shocked. 

My hands are tingling.

My palms are sweaty.

And there was complete silence for 10 seconds.

I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY. 

But the first thing that popped inside my mind that moment was...

"Take the plunge and enjoy."

So I still answered.

And after a minute of being in the spotlight...

It turned out well, even if it felt operose.

Although it was not the best answer and obviously not the best speech in the world.

But certainly,

That was one of the best first-day jitters that I experienced in my life.

All in all. 

I learned a lot, and it's always great to learn from other people.

We can learn everything in life. 

And the first step towards improvement is ACCEPTANCE.

Embrace the suck, as the saying goes.

I am always a massive believer in TAKING ACTION.

And the best way for us to learn something is to experience it first hand and not waiting for that perfect moment.

Progress over perfection. 

Love. Jerom

Lessons I learned from my Mentor...

As all of you have noticed, I've been on social media hiatus before...

The truth is, my greatest fear in life is wasting it, so I grabbed that period to expand my network, build new connections, explore new opportunities, and learn a new skill from the top players in different niches.

One opportunity that is MOST memorable for me was when a US-based company opened a managerial position.

Well, it was not just an ordinary company because it's all about self-development, which resonates BEST with my passion and interest.

If you're familiar with Alpha M, then that's somehow close to the vibe that I'm trying to convey.

To cut the story short, I tried my luck and reached out...

And after how many calls and screening, I was able to be part of their team and learn how a multi-million dollar company thinks and hustle in the backend.

At first, I was overwhelmed because his team was full of world-class game-changers. No BS, they know their craft well, and they never stop improving.

I learned from the whole team about their leadership, proper scheduling, creating a stable system, building a strong brand with 2.5m+ subs on Youtube, and how to build a large net worth. 

I was completely stretched to my limit since this was my first time to be mentored by an international CEO, which is out of my comfort zone.

We all know that there is growth if you are in a challenging situation.

The very first lesson I learned is to ask GOOD questions. 

If you are asking questions, then definitely, you're thinking, and you are learning.

By asking questions, we improve our emotional intelligence.

It's better to prepare 50 GOOD questions before a meeting than not ask at all.

Asking a lot of questions means that you are stimulating your brain and comprehension.

I also learned the value of STOP WAITING. 

Waiting kills time, and it conveys that you don't act and decide on your own.

Better to make mistakes and learn from it than wait for approval, do not take action, and build the habit of "waiting."

The third lesson is to ALWAYS improve your skill. 

Own your position, your skill, and your responsibility.

Act as if you are the BEST in your craft but ALWAYS be kind, be open for feedback, and room for improvement. 

I believe that the BEST way to learn and improve is through APPLICATION and GETTING FEEDBACK from other people.

Improve your skill and be grittier, or other skilled players in the field will beat you.

Are there more lessons I've learned so far? Definitely!

But, it's not really about the number of lessons I've learned, but the number of changes I'm going to make and apply in my daily living. 

After immersing myself for five months, absorbing their culture, and being mentored...

I decided to let go and move on to apply what I have learned, focus on my brand, and strive for a larger vision and BIGGER goals. 

I will be forever grateful that I had the chance to be part of their team.

Working with them was a life-changing experience that made me a better person.

Love. Jerom