Personal Development Seminars have both believers and skeptics. I truly believe in it while my husband is skeptic about the benefits of such programs. Yet when our whole family attended Wings Seminar in Oregon, we all came home renewed and equipped with tools to living better lives.

A fair and wise lady whom I now consider as one my mentors, Kris King is the CEO of Wings Seminar. Through her practical teachings, participants like me, were able to fully understand how to become 100% accountable of the choices we make and its consequences.

This short video was taken after my family completed the course in Eugene, Oregon. You can also find this on Kris King’s website http://www.krisking.org. Filled with nuggets of wisdom, who knows your life might get an extra boost in just six minutes! I hope you enjoy and learn from it!

And let me borrow Ghandi’s words “Be the change you want to see.”Open your heart, be grateful and let the magic and bliss of your life start all over. Enjoy your own journey!

For your reading pleasure, here’s the Interview Transcript of the Video:

Jhet: Hello everyone, I am right here in Oregon, with Kris King, one of my mentors.
That’s Kris King. And I am attending her Personal Development Seminar, Lifeworks. And I am going to tell you about who is Kris King and what she does for the world.

Kris King’s Mission

Kris: Our mission is to inspire and support positive change, creating an abundant, respectful and loving world community. And we do that one heart at a time, one mind at a time, in a way that I believe is respectful, inspirational, practical and profound.
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Much is said about him – the creative genius, the man who raised the bar of technology’s look and performance, the father of consumer electronics, modern-day’s greatest inventor. When Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011, the world felt a great loss. Someone who made things different and great, is now gone.

A Lasting Legacy

Way beyond iPod, iPhone, Macbook, and iPad, Steve Jobs‘ greatest contribution to humanity was to bring digital technology to every home. Back when the world thought that computers should only be limited to enterprises and businesses, Steve Jobs thought differently.

As a child given up for adoption, perhaps Steve Jobs already settled himself with the fact that he was different from others. He always made sure he didn’t fit the box, but grows outside of it. He dropped out of college to follow his dream of building “products that will change the world.” At age 21, along with his friend Steve Wozniak, he founded Apple Computer which sold the first personal computer.

Decades of hardwork and million dollars later, “Think Different” is the tagline of his company, Apple Inc., today’s biggest technology product manufacturer by revenue and profit.

Looking at my MacBook Pro, I am given a picture of how Steve Jobs went against the flow. Just by the aesthetics, the MacBook Pro is a total standout from the usual computers of our time. While we used heavy and bulky black units full of buttons and details, Steve Jobs went for the simple and sleek white colored computers with minimal details.

1. Simple and Superb Strategies - One of the success formula that put his name in history. He built easy-to-use machines with minimalist look while employing powerful technology.
2. Driven and Disciplined – He focused on achieving his end-goal and poured his 101%, all the time. It is said that as a hands-on CEO, Steve Jobs reviews and approves all product models himself, even up to the smallest detail.
3. Relentless Visionary – He had a vision of creating things that will change the world. Even when he was fired out of his company in 1985, he did not quit on his vision.
4. Futurist – Steve Jobs never dwelled on his past accomplishments and encouraged his employees to do the same. Treating previous successes as a trap, he cultivated a culture of creating the next great product or technology.
5. He valued his time. In a commencement speech in Stanford University in 2005, Steve Jobs gave one of his most memorable advice. He said, “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

The man who thought and made things different lived a good 56 years. Though the world felt a great loss, we also know that we still have the greatest gain – the legacy of technological excellence, creativity, and vision pursuit that this amazing genius has left behind. Great job, Steve Jobs!

P.S. This entry was done using his creation, the MacBook Pro. Each Mac User, I believe is inspired by Steve Jobs to do something different and leave a legacy to the world.

I was visiting Australia when my good friend Don mentioned about a gentleman who wanted to meet me. He said his friend read my book, The Tale of Juliet, and was really looking forward to interview me. Similarly I was excited to meet a new fan from Melbourne, Australia!

As soon as we landed in Melbourne, the second city stop on our Australian tour, we agreed to meet at the hotel we’ve checked in. Jay Mclean, a successful business man and life coach, showed up in a sparkling, brand new Mercedez benz SL 500. Wow!

Awesome one-on-one interview

Like me, Jay is Filipino, born in the Philippines where he knew all about the hardships of poverty. At age five, his family migrated to Australia for a chance at a better life. To overshadow him being the different-looking-guy-in-school, Jay persevered in academics and athletics, collecting medals and trophies from grade school to college.

He then owned and ran two successful businesses before deciding to become a full time business coach. Jay now helps individuals and entrepreneurs succeed financially and enjoy the rewards of their hardwork. He authored the international best-seller “Millionaires and Billionaires Secrets Revealed.” For more information about Jay, visit http://www.lifemasternow.com

Jay with his book "Secrets of Millionaires and Billionaires Revealed!"

Imagine this self-made millionaire read my book and requested for an interview with me? I am humbled, inspired, and grateful. Check out the video below:

Jay then offered to tour us around. We hopped on his posh car and he drove us around the most beautiful beaches, communities and mountain parks. We later met his bestfriend-turned-wife and they toured us for another day in the city.

Sharing the same passion to inspire and guide others in reaching their dreams, we are now friends and fellows at the business of motivational coaching and personal development.

Jay Mclean, thanks for the wonderful time we had in Australia. I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Author’s Note:
Have you ever met someone who share the same passion as yours?
Love to hear your story.