A Short Telephone Call With Mina
True Story, with names changed to protect the innocent.
Background
Mina came to the class last year. She is in her 30’s. Her husband told her that she must come to this class. They have two sons. They were struggling to make ends meet. Both adults worked very hard, putting in free overtime, and yet salary not increased. At home, tension was high. Relationships was naturally affected. Divorce was frequently mentioned.
Mina: Sifu, how come I cannot change my friend? I see her struggling, I typed her so many messages and told her what to do. And she did not want. Very stubborn type, you know? You have help us to be rich and have free time. All in less than one year. I want this for her too. Adoiii.
Me: Mina, I have a good way to explain this. Before we carry on, are you willing to send me chili crab if u find my answer valuable to you?
Mina: Yes of course. I very grateful one. It will be my pleasure lah. You no need to say I will do one.
Me, happy with myself and smile: Mina, when you come to my class, did I change you? I did not. I merely make suggestions, tell stories, show pictures. And you make a decision and took action. That is how you change.
Me, seeing her jaws dropped and eyes round and blinking like goldfish: You see, Mina, we are like the car GPS. We can only suggest some routes to get to the destination. If the driver still wants to drive along the small roads full of slow cars and traffic lights, there is nothing you can do about it. The final decision is still the driver’s.
Mina: Arrrrr, I got it. Its so simple. You explain and I got it.
Me : Tonight, I like to eat ….
Mina obviously did not hear my last few words: I will use this technique and work with her now. I better call her now before I forget your explanation. Maybe I can help her finally. Bye sifu.
Along with the dead tone over the phone, is my dead heart.
My crab meal is gone too.
Haiz …. Guys, please teach me how to have free crab meals. Type in the comment box below.
Love, Marko
Investor, Practitioner and Full-Time Investor
