Dropped Out

As I started my career, I wanted to be an entrepreneur because it seemed they were doing so much good for the world while earning well by doing what they excelled at. But when I became one, I saw how many were just cheating and lying their way through.

I dropped out.

As I began consulting, I admired speakers. Standing on stage, getting paid, and sharing cutting-edge technology and ideas—what a life! But when I became a speaker, I noticed how many just recycled the same topics for years with no fresh ideas.

I dropped out.

As I started writing thought leadership articles, I was in awe of writers. Publishing book after book, researching hundreds of companies, and collaborating with thousands of people to share groundbreaking knowledge in the social sciences. But when I began writing my own book, I saw how many were just publishing for the sake of saying they wrote a book.

I dropped out...

I don’t even need to talk about titles like "Dato" or "Tan Sri." What I’ve learned is that no group, no matter how noble it appears from the outside, is without its bad apples. So, I told myself: just be a good person and let others label you as they wish. I don’t need to chase titles or join any groups. 

Just. Be. Me.

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