Hi Climbers,
I have gone through all the video clips and they are great. Had some good laughs looking at how some of you really struggled through the climb. We are still waiting for the other photos to come in for us t compile and put it into a CD.
I am leaving for Perth on Tuesday. Mindy and my grandchildren have migrated and I need to be there with them at least for the first part of their new journey. I should be back to KL on 10 May. After that, we can have that gathering for cimbers in my house. I will let you all know the date.
Some of us did get together after the climb. I had some really interesting games with the Kepong gang. They are really good sportsmen. In badminton, the score is 'draw'. They won one and I won one. In table-tennis, I won everything (believe it or not) including the games where I used the shoe (hahahaha!).
I have promised to join them for future games and we should be able to do some new things too. This recent bunch of climbers (which means all of you) are a great bunch. Let's catch up soon and get your photos ready, OK!!
Anyone keen to make some money on Internet Marketing can email either Sam, Jit Nee or myself. We will let you know how you can make some good incomes sitting in your own homes.
Chow!!
Ong Hock Siew
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
We all made it!!!
What a climb! 44 of us made the climb and we all made it! 3 kids below 12 and 2 adults above 60. What a combination! We have thousands of pictures and lots of videos. I had such a blast watching the vidoes of the climb. The satisfaction that was on the faces of the climbers tell it all.
For many of the climbers, it was not easy. I could see the strain on their faces. Dr Soh Lay Sian and Dr Vasantha both did extremely well. They were the first to arrive in the group of 24 who made the climb at 7-30 am to the peak. They were so determined. Lay Sian arrived first and she was so happy. Dr Vasantha despite an "operated-on" knee also huffed her way to the top.
My Grandson Daniel started crying at Sayat Sayat (some 1,000 feet below the summit) and he continued crying for the next two hours. It is incredible because he cried for 2 hours. Where did the tears come from?? Still he made the summit in fifth place. Manson did well despite his broken spectacles. He was blind as a bat but he battled on gamely. Mandy his sister was quietly determined.
There is hope for the youths of our time. Many of them showed how they were resolute in their commitment and that augers well for the young. The old ones would not lose out too. Aik Jong at 61 was an epitome of health and fitness. He reached the top early. Barbara and Imelda showed what resolve was when they struggled through successfully to reach the top. Kamariah and Maria showed how persistence can be such a positive thing. They almost did not make it but they did not give up.
It is all about not giving up. Yes, my friends - it is about just putting your one foot after the next step. Life is like this. We cannot give up; we should not give up; we must not give up!!
We will get back to all of you after we post the next round of photos. Cho!
Ong Hock Siew
For many of the climbers, it was not easy. I could see the strain on their faces. Dr Soh Lay Sian and Dr Vasantha both did extremely well. They were the first to arrive in the group of 24 who made the climb at 7-30 am to the peak. They were so determined. Lay Sian arrived first and she was so happy. Dr Vasantha despite an "operated-on" knee also huffed her way to the top.
My Grandson Daniel started crying at Sayat Sayat (some 1,000 feet below the summit) and he continued crying for the next two hours. It is incredible because he cried for 2 hours. Where did the tears come from?? Still he made the summit in fifth place. Manson did well despite his broken spectacles. He was blind as a bat but he battled on gamely. Mandy his sister was quietly determined.
There is hope for the youths of our time. Many of them showed how they were resolute in their commitment and that augers well for the young. The old ones would not lose out too. Aik Jong at 61 was an epitome of health and fitness. He reached the top early. Barbara and Imelda showed what resolve was when they struggled through successfully to reach the top. Kamariah and Maria showed how persistence can be such a positive thing. They almost did not make it but they did not give up.
It is all about not giving up. Yes, my friends - it is about just putting your one foot after the next step. Life is like this. We cannot give up; we should not give up; we must not give up!!
We will get back to all of you after we post the next round of photos. Cho!
Ong Hock Siew
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
HI THE BIG DAY IS DRAWING NEAR – ARE YOU READY?
1…ARE YOU READY?
The time is drawing near and it will soon be here. Life is like this. When you need more time, it passes by very quickly. When you have a lot of time, it goes by so slowly. My friends, it is still not too late for you to put in some training these next few days. Do the step exercise at least 1,000 times a day (about 35 minutes). You will not regret putting in this extra effort.
2…THE LAST THREE DAYS BEFORE THE CLIMB
Whatever you do, for the last three days, please don’t increase your exercise. This is NOT cramping for your exams like many of you obviously do during your studies. You cannot make up for what you did not put in. You MUST wind down your exercise. In fact, the last three days (1-3 April) should see you doing only light exercises. So all those of you who have been walking Bukit Kiara like mad (like our two pretty doctors) can relax. Those of you who have not been walking like mad, you gonna sweat (boy o boy!)
3…STILL AFTER ALL THAT IS SAID AND DONE….
Still after all that is said and done, everyone will still need to exercise will-power and determination. It will be a long and lonely journey which each one will have to take. The lessons will be many.
For those who are really fit, the problem may come on the second day. You can be fit at level ground but altitude sickness can still ‘hit’ you. For those who are not really fit, you will be hit on your head(altitude sickness), on your legs (maybe cramps), on your stomach (maybe unwanted air) and on your backside (because you need to sit down many times)(hahahahaha!)
This is a journey that is unique only to you! Your experience will be like no one else. If you persist and say “I will do it even if I have to crawl, you will be there at the top!”
MY ROLE IS TO TRY & MAKE SURE EVERYONE REACHES THE OBJECTIVE!
4…IMPORTANT POINTS
We have climbed Mount Kinabalu many times & we will use that experience to help you succeed in your climb
We know the intricacies of organizing the climb and will take away much of the administrative things that have to be done so that you only focus on the climb itself
Safety is given paramount importance and risk is managed effectively. Every precaution like having more guides and people not having to carry things is arranged.
The whole climb is an exercise of “encouragement”. The climbers are ‘bonded’ into teams and they are encouraged to spur each other on. There is a huge sense of “camaraderie” and many end up as life-long friends after the climb
Clear guidelines are given to each climber on what to bring, what to wear, what to do, how to do it, etc. It takes the guessing out from each climber. More importantly, every climber is given information on what to expect.
Food is usually well-organized on the trip and effort is made to arrange meals at great places like the prawn farm.
You will be entertained on our climbs. There will be singing & sharing and each one is given song sheets to sing songs of motivation. Everyone will have a great time as they let their hair down and join in the fun.
6…REMEMBER YOUR COMMITMENT
Success in life is about commitment! It is about the inexplicable call to achieve greatness and goodness. No summit was ever reached without dedication and no goal was ever attained without difficulty. The true measurement of a man or a woman is when the odds are stacked heavily against him or her. This is the key that opens every door of excellence!
When you stand on the summit of the highest mountain in South-East Asia you will know that there are such occasions in your life which are highlights; where you have done something far beyond your normal capabilities and competencies. “Feel the wind in your face!”
Yours sincerely,
Ong Hock Siew
7…FINAL CLIMB DETAILS
You will need to pay for your own porter so don’t bring unnecessary stuff. Someone once brought 3 huge bottles of water for the porters to carry. They had to pay a huge amount. It is much cheaper to pay the “high” price of water at Laban Rata. A good raincoat is probably one of the most important things to take along.
You will be given plastic tags for your bags. Remember to put the tag nos on your bag at all times. This will allow us to handle the moving of the bags easily. Look below for other important notes
8…THINGS TO TAKE
In this list, the items to be taken for the other days besides the 3 days climb have not been included here. If snorkeling is to be done, the necessary swimming gear and clothes should also be packed.
A number of items mentioned here are optional (highlighted) and these items will be brought by the team leader. So where leader is marked in brackets, you can choose not to bring those items. There are also many suggested items and when you bring many of these things, you will just give it away at the end of the climb. So think carefully about what you should bring. All the second day’s items should be packed inside plastic bags and put into a soft bag (in case it rains) for the porter to carry. Pre-pack and organize all this well in KL
FIRST DAY’S ITEMS (SEE DRESS CODE BELOW)
Money for expenses
The time is drawing near and it will soon be here. Life is like this. When you need more time, it passes by very quickly. When you have a lot of time, it goes by so slowly. My friends, it is still not too late for you to put in some training these next few days. Do the step exercise at least 1,000 times a day (about 35 minutes). You will not regret putting in this extra effort.
2…THE LAST THREE DAYS BEFORE THE CLIMB
Whatever you do, for the last three days, please don’t increase your exercise. This is NOT cramping for your exams like many of you obviously do during your studies. You cannot make up for what you did not put in. You MUST wind down your exercise. In fact, the last three days (1-3 April) should see you doing only light exercises. So all those of you who have been walking Bukit Kiara like mad (like our two pretty doctors) can relax. Those of you who have not been walking like mad, you gonna sweat (boy o boy!)
3…STILL AFTER ALL THAT IS SAID AND DONE….
Still after all that is said and done, everyone will still need to exercise will-power and determination. It will be a long and lonely journey which each one will have to take. The lessons will be many.
For those who are really fit, the problem may come on the second day. You can be fit at level ground but altitude sickness can still ‘hit’ you. For those who are not really fit, you will be hit on your head(altitude sickness), on your legs (maybe cramps), on your stomach (maybe unwanted air) and on your backside (because you need to sit down many times)(hahahahaha!)
This is a journey that is unique only to you! Your experience will be like no one else. If you persist and say “I will do it even if I have to crawl, you will be there at the top!”
MY ROLE IS TO TRY & MAKE SURE EVERYONE REACHES THE OBJECTIVE!
4…IMPORTANT POINTS
We have climbed Mount Kinabalu many times & we will use that experience to help you succeed in your climb
We know the intricacies of organizing the climb and will take away much of the administrative things that have to be done so that you only focus on the climb itself
Safety is given paramount importance and risk is managed effectively. Every precaution like having more guides and people not having to carry things is arranged.
The whole climb is an exercise of “encouragement”. The climbers are ‘bonded’ into teams and they are encouraged to spur each other on. There is a huge sense of “camaraderie” and many end up as life-long friends after the climb
Clear guidelines are given to each climber on what to bring, what to wear, what to do, how to do it, etc. It takes the guessing out from each climber. More importantly, every climber is given information on what to expect.
Food is usually well-organized on the trip and effort is made to arrange meals at great places like the prawn farm.
You will be entertained on our climbs. There will be singing & sharing and each one is given song sheets to sing songs of motivation. Everyone will have a great time as they let their hair down and join in the fun.
6…REMEMBER YOUR COMMITMENT
Success in life is about commitment! It is about the inexplicable call to achieve greatness and goodness. No summit was ever reached without dedication and no goal was ever attained without difficulty. The true measurement of a man or a woman is when the odds are stacked heavily against him or her. This is the key that opens every door of excellence!
When you stand on the summit of the highest mountain in South-East Asia you will know that there are such occasions in your life which are highlights; where you have done something far beyond your normal capabilities and competencies. “Feel the wind in your face!”
Yours sincerely,
Ong Hock Siew
7…FINAL CLIMB DETAILS
You will need to pay for your own porter so don’t bring unnecessary stuff. Someone once brought 3 huge bottles of water for the porters to carry. They had to pay a huge amount. It is much cheaper to pay the “high” price of water at Laban Rata. A good raincoat is probably one of the most important things to take along.
You will be given plastic tags for your bags. Remember to put the tag nos on your bag at all times. This will allow us to handle the moving of the bags easily. Look below for other important notes
8…THINGS TO TAKE
In this list, the items to be taken for the other days besides the 3 days climb have not been included here. If snorkeling is to be done, the necessary swimming gear and clothes should also be packed.
A number of items mentioned here are optional (highlighted) and these items will be brought by the team leader. So where leader is marked in brackets, you can choose not to bring those items. There are also many suggested items and when you bring many of these things, you will just give it away at the end of the climb. So think carefully about what you should bring. All the second day’s items should be packed inside plastic bags and put into a soft bag (in case it rains) for the porter to carry. Pre-pack and organize all this well in KL
FIRST DAY’S ITEMS (SEE DRESS CODE BELOW)
Money for expenses
Water bottle (must)
Camera Jacket
Vitamins & fruits
Vitamins & fruits
Sweets & chocs
Films
Raincoat (must)
Toiletries
Toiletries
Deodorant
Watch
Sun-glasses
Spare plastic bags
Spare plastic bags
Hat
SECOND & THIRD DAY’S ITEMS (PACK IN PLASTIC BAGS)
i)…For climb
Knee cap
SECOND & THIRD DAY’S ITEMS (PACK IN PLASTIC BAGS)
i)…For climb
Knee cap
Ankle guards
Gloves
Suntan lotion
Spare under garments
Spare under garments
Spare longs
2 Woolen pullover
Windbreaker
Balaclava
Balaclava
Panadol
Suntan lotion
Raincoat
IMPORTANT NOTE: For those doing the 2-30 am climb, please make sure you are warm enough and the raincoat is essential
ii)…FOR PERSONAL USE & HYGIENE (PACK IN PLASTIC BAGS)
First-aid (leader)
IMPORTANT NOTE: For those doing the 2-30 am climb, please make sure you are warm enough and the raincoat is essential
ii)…FOR PERSONAL USE & HYGIENE (PACK IN PLASTIC BAGS)
First-aid (leader)
Other drinks (option)
Breath freshener
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Toothpaste
Spare tissue
Spare specs Towel
Pen & paper (option)
Pen & paper (option)
Underwear (4)
T-shirts (3)
Socks (3)
Longs (2)
Longs (2)
Spare Shorts (2)
Spare batteries Slippers
9…DRESS CODE (FOR 3 CLIMB DAYS)
DAY 1 OF CLIMB (which is Day 2 of trip)
Wear: Shorts & a good t-shirt (will sweat)
Carry: Raincoat (must bring), Wind-breaker, Small torchlight, Water bottle, Fruits, Munchies
Bring also a plastic bag to put stuff in case it rains.
DAY 2 OF CLIMB (which is Day 3 of trip)
Wear: Longs & a good t-shirt that won’t itch (will sweat), Windbreaker, Raincoat, Hat, Good gloves, Gardening gloves
Carry: Water bottle, Fruits, Munchies in a small bag or carry haversack)
Bring enough water as you will get thirsty, Suntan lotion is useful as sunburn can be strong
DAY 3 OF CLIMB (which is Day 4 of trip)
Wear: Shorts or longs (your choice), a good t-shirt & jacket (will sweat but can still be quite cold)
Carry: Raincoat (must bring), Wind-breaker & Water bottle (pack rest of things for porters)
10…CLIMB DESCRIPTION
“One of the most beautiful mountains in the world” & “a really fascinating climb” are some of the common descriptions used to comment on the climb up Mount Kinabalu. A better way perhaps to describe the climb is to perhaps say that “it is the most climbable difficult mountain in the world” because although it is high and relatively tough, any ordinary person who is quite fit and very determined can make it to the summit. At almost 4,093 meters or 13,430 feet, Mount Kinabalu is South-East Asia’s highest mountain. The sense of accomplishment as you scale Mount Kinabalu makes the climb extra special. Additionally, the natural wonders that ‘burst’ into sight as you climb across three vegetation types cut across terrain that contains almost half of the world’s flowering plants, more than 1,500 species of orchids, more than 400 species of butterflies (Great Britain has only about 50 species), more than 150 species of montane birds and 9 species of pitcher plants (& still counting), many different species of rhododendrons, oaks & other exotic vegetation makes the climb unique & unforgettable.
9…DRESS CODE (FOR 3 CLIMB DAYS)
DAY 1 OF CLIMB (which is Day 2 of trip)
Wear: Shorts & a good t-shirt (will sweat)
Carry: Raincoat (must bring), Wind-breaker, Small torchlight, Water bottle, Fruits, Munchies
Bring also a plastic bag to put stuff in case it rains.
DAY 2 OF CLIMB (which is Day 3 of trip)
Wear: Longs & a good t-shirt that won’t itch (will sweat), Windbreaker, Raincoat, Hat, Good gloves, Gardening gloves
Carry: Water bottle, Fruits, Munchies in a small bag or carry haversack)
Bring enough water as you will get thirsty, Suntan lotion is useful as sunburn can be strong
DAY 3 OF CLIMB (which is Day 4 of trip)
Wear: Shorts or longs (your choice), a good t-shirt & jacket (will sweat but can still be quite cold)
Carry: Raincoat (must bring), Wind-breaker & Water bottle (pack rest of things for porters)
10…CLIMB DESCRIPTION
“One of the most beautiful mountains in the world” & “a really fascinating climb” are some of the common descriptions used to comment on the climb up Mount Kinabalu. A better way perhaps to describe the climb is to perhaps say that “it is the most climbable difficult mountain in the world” because although it is high and relatively tough, any ordinary person who is quite fit and very determined can make it to the summit. At almost 4,093 meters or 13,430 feet, Mount Kinabalu is South-East Asia’s highest mountain. The sense of accomplishment as you scale Mount Kinabalu makes the climb extra special. Additionally, the natural wonders that ‘burst’ into sight as you climb across three vegetation types cut across terrain that contains almost half of the world’s flowering plants, more than 1,500 species of orchids, more than 400 species of butterflies (Great Britain has only about 50 species), more than 150 species of montane birds and 9 species of pitcher plants (& still counting), many different species of rhododendrons, oaks & other exotic vegetation makes the climb unique & unforgettable.
10.1…THE CLIMB COMMENCEMENT
The climb actually begins a long time before you arrive at Timpohon gate, the starting point. It begins when you make the decision to do the climb. That is when images will be conjectured in your mind and you will have many nights lying in bed wondering about the many descriptions of the climb made to you by people who would share with you their own perception of the climb.
Arriving at Timpohon gate is usually the culmination of many training sessions taken across usually 2 months and many training venues like FRIM, Tun Ismail park, Bukit Kiara Park and perhaps even Bukit Tinggi hills. The climb starts at Timpohon gate (6,000 feet) and it takes the climbers across about 4,800 feet of climbing up to Laban Rata, the mountain huts where the climbers sleep.. The distance of the climb is about 5.5 miles or 8.8 kilometers (one way)
The second day will take the climbers from 10,800 feet to the summit and this is where ladders and ropes are a common feature. There is no real climbing abilities in using the ropes as the ropes are meant more as ‘guide ropes’ and ‘assistance lines’. The sceneries at the massive rock-face on Mount Kinabalu are ‘out-of-this-world’ and truly magnificent. Standing at the summit with the wind blowing in your face is a “top-of-the-world feeling”. You will know that you have succeeded in achieving a big goal in your life and you will take this feeling with you.
10.2…THE STRAIN & THE DIFFICULTIES
Will there be difficulties? You bet! There will certainly be hardships along the way and difficulties that will require determination to overcome. Preparing the knees, ankles and legs well is a huge advantage. So is strengthening your lungs with aerobic exercises. Can someone with some pain in the knee do the climb? The answer is yes! Many who have pain in the knees and some joint problems have made the climb without too much difficulty. It is all about going at your own pace.
The greater problem in climbing Mount Kinabalu is the altitude sickness that will ‘hit’ most first time climbers above 10,000 feet. It will be a bother of some sort but it generally goes away after a while. It is all about the mind-set and those who are determined usually overcome it easily.
10.3…IN THE AFTERMATH…
For a few days, every muscle in your body will hurt and ache like mad & you will probably walk like a “crab in labour” but don’t worry. Most people will feel like that and it will go off in a few days. When the pain goes, you will have a fantastic ‘new’ set of lungs that will feel wonderful at least for a few weeks…..
REMEMBER “WINNERS NEVER QUIT, QUITTERS NEVER WIN!”
We will do it together!!
Ong Hock Siew
Friday, February 22, 2008
SOMETIMES THE IMPOSSIBLE CAN BECOME POSSIBLE...
We are all going on a practice session in Bukit Tinggi this Sunday (meeting at the BHP station after the Kuantan toll in Gombak area at 1-30 pm). Hope you guys and girls have all been training. Try and increase your step exercise to at least 25 minutes per day. Try it my friends - it is easier than you think, Intially it is tough but it gets better sas your muscles get conditioned to it. I am really looking forward to climbing with all of you!! See you all on Sunday.... Hock Siew
Below is an article of my 2 climbs in 3 days. Read it and you will understand why determination is the most important trait of all.
“THE SUCCESSFUL SEES OPPORTUNITY IN DIFFICULTY; THE FAILURE SEES DIFFICULTY IN OPPORTUNITY…….”
I knew what I was letting myself into when I told the group of climbers I was taking up Mount Kinabalu that I was going to climb it twice over three days. Many thought a 53 year old like me was crazy to attempt such a feat. Those who had climbed the mountain before thought I had gone mad. After I made the announcement, I started to wonder if I had done the right thing as doubt after doubt filled my mind.
I flew to Sabah early to prepare for the two climbs and I was lost in a world of uncertain feelings about such an attempt. What was worse was the accident I had three days before the climb when I tripped and fell into a deep drain and almost broke my knee. I could not walk properly the day before the climb, such was the pain I had.
At the lowest point of feeling unsure about the whole venture, I drew on my belief that my God would heal me enough to allow me to make the climb and I dwelt on my experiences in the MLM arena where belief and a total commitment to the objective made it possible for me to reach the unlikely summits of success in this flimsy field. I was accordingly inspired!
At the starting point, I banished all thoughts of failure from my mind and I stamped out the possibility of giving up at any point on the climb. I made up my mind then that I would succeed no matter what else happened on the climb. As I made that decision, wave after wave of positive endeavor came over me and I felt my spirit began to rise to the certain heights of unwavering commitment. I knew then that even if I had to crawl up the mountain, I would do it and reach the summit not once but twice.
What a change came over me. When the positive rises up within us to replace the negative, our complete disposition changes! I simply looked up to the summit of that great beautiful mountain and declared with complete certainly that I would be at the top. Right then, I knew that I will reach my objective. What a wonderful feeling it is when you have such confidence in any venture.
Every step that I took became a confident step. Every steep incline became a leap forward. I looked ahead to every little progress and every difficulty became a step of opportunity.
I started encouraging others and helped them up. There was joy in the effort and the feeling was exhilarating. As I stood on the summit on the first climb, I looked down the entire way to the mid-levels and declared that I will be up again. Going down and reaching the second group of climbers, I turned back up and made the ascent without any feeling of discouragement. Such was the desire that I couldn’t wait for the summit to come into view a second time.
The second time on the summit was special. I knew as I felt the wind blowing into my face that there would be many more mountains for me to climb. I have no fear as I look at the seemingly insurmountable objectives in my life. I know that I just have to keep taking the small steps with zest and enthusiasm and the big steps will come into view. What a feeling it is!
Welcome to the world of possibilities!
For those of you starting out in the path of A NEW CAREER OR A BUSINESS VENTURE, the feeling is the same. You will experience doubts and uncertainty and you will find the objectives targeted almost impossible. You have a choice. You can choose to look at the difficulties or you can choose to look at the opportunities. Only you have the power to make the right response.
Be a Man and a Woman of purpose! Choose life! Choose health! Choose success!! God bless you.
Below is an article of my 2 climbs in 3 days. Read it and you will understand why determination is the most important trait of all.
“THE SUCCESSFUL SEES OPPORTUNITY IN DIFFICULTY; THE FAILURE SEES DIFFICULTY IN OPPORTUNITY…….”
I knew what I was letting myself into when I told the group of climbers I was taking up Mount Kinabalu that I was going to climb it twice over three days. Many thought a 53 year old like me was crazy to attempt such a feat. Those who had climbed the mountain before thought I had gone mad. After I made the announcement, I started to wonder if I had done the right thing as doubt after doubt filled my mind.
I flew to Sabah early to prepare for the two climbs and I was lost in a world of uncertain feelings about such an attempt. What was worse was the accident I had three days before the climb when I tripped and fell into a deep drain and almost broke my knee. I could not walk properly the day before the climb, such was the pain I had.
At the lowest point of feeling unsure about the whole venture, I drew on my belief that my God would heal me enough to allow me to make the climb and I dwelt on my experiences in the MLM arena where belief and a total commitment to the objective made it possible for me to reach the unlikely summits of success in this flimsy field. I was accordingly inspired!
At the starting point, I banished all thoughts of failure from my mind and I stamped out the possibility of giving up at any point on the climb. I made up my mind then that I would succeed no matter what else happened on the climb. As I made that decision, wave after wave of positive endeavor came over me and I felt my spirit began to rise to the certain heights of unwavering commitment. I knew then that even if I had to crawl up the mountain, I would do it and reach the summit not once but twice.
What a change came over me. When the positive rises up within us to replace the negative, our complete disposition changes! I simply looked up to the summit of that great beautiful mountain and declared with complete certainly that I would be at the top. Right then, I knew that I will reach my objective. What a wonderful feeling it is when you have such confidence in any venture.
Every step that I took became a confident step. Every steep incline became a leap forward. I looked ahead to every little progress and every difficulty became a step of opportunity.
I started encouraging others and helped them up. There was joy in the effort and the feeling was exhilarating. As I stood on the summit on the first climb, I looked down the entire way to the mid-levels and declared that I will be up again. Going down and reaching the second group of climbers, I turned back up and made the ascent without any feeling of discouragement. Such was the desire that I couldn’t wait for the summit to come into view a second time.
The second time on the summit was special. I knew as I felt the wind blowing into my face that there would be many more mountains for me to climb. I have no fear as I look at the seemingly insurmountable objectives in my life. I know that I just have to keep taking the small steps with zest and enthusiasm and the big steps will come into view. What a feeling it is!
Welcome to the world of possibilities!
For those of you starting out in the path of A NEW CAREER OR A BUSINESS VENTURE, the feeling is the same. You will experience doubts and uncertainty and you will find the objectives targeted almost impossible. You have a choice. You can choose to look at the difficulties or you can choose to look at the opportunities. Only you have the power to make the right response.
Be a Man and a Woman of purpose! Choose life! Choose health! Choose success!! God bless you.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Time waits for no man.....
Dear Climbers,
April 4 seems such a long way off. We think we still have a lot of time. But time waits for no man. It will soon descend on us and we will find ourselves at the base of Mount Kinabalu looking at that great massif wondering if we can reach that seemingly high summit. Don't wait my friends
We were in Penang 2 weeks ago and guess what? When our group of 4 climbers (2 of them were there) took us to climb the Bukit Jambul hill, I almost had to stop and rest just before the peak. It was a nice but tiring climb. The view from the top is really worth it. Anyone headed to Penang should not miss this climb. I love it. it is easy to get there. Look for teh Equatorial Hotel at Bukit Jambul and then head up to the hills and drive past a children's school with a big Ultraman and you are very near the starting point. I was in Penang many years and did not realise that such a place existed.
I am now in Singapore teaching at an International Leadership program and guess what. I still tried to exercise and this evening attempted to walk from harbor point to Orchard road - a bit crazy but fun. took me almost 2 hours. I haev been doing the stomach exercises every night (300 times) and I love the stationary exercises that I also do. Tomorrow I will have to look for another place to run - maybe to the Botanical gardens. Anyone to join me. I had lunch with Wei today (he is joining us for the climb) and I guess the wide variety of people will make this trip really fun.
So remember, don't procrastinate and wait until it is too late. I guess Dr Soh Lay Sian and co will be training hard as usual so let's take their example......
Ong Hock Siew
April 4 seems such a long way off. We think we still have a lot of time. But time waits for no man. It will soon descend on us and we will find ourselves at the base of Mount Kinabalu looking at that great massif wondering if we can reach that seemingly high summit. Don't wait my friends
We were in Penang 2 weeks ago and guess what? When our group of 4 climbers (2 of them were there) took us to climb the Bukit Jambul hill, I almost had to stop and rest just before the peak. It was a nice but tiring climb. The view from the top is really worth it. Anyone headed to Penang should not miss this climb. I love it. it is easy to get there. Look for teh Equatorial Hotel at Bukit Jambul and then head up to the hills and drive past a children's school with a big Ultraman and you are very near the starting point. I was in Penang many years and did not realise that such a place existed.
I am now in Singapore teaching at an International Leadership program and guess what. I still tried to exercise and this evening attempted to walk from harbor point to Orchard road - a bit crazy but fun. took me almost 2 hours. I haev been doing the stomach exercises every night (300 times) and I love the stationary exercises that I also do. Tomorrow I will have to look for another place to run - maybe to the Botanical gardens. Anyone to join me. I had lunch with Wei today (he is joining us for the climb) and I guess the wide variety of people will make this trip really fun.
So remember, don't procrastinate and wait until it is too late. I guess Dr Soh Lay Sian and co will be training hard as usual so let's take their example......
Ong Hock Siew
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Howdy Climbers
I am presently in Singapore running a Training program for a group of International Participants and it has been good even though I don't to run that often. Hope all of you are actively trainnig. Don't put it off!
You should be increasing the step exercise to at least 1,000 a day or 30 minutes a day by mid-February. Trust me, all the pain will be worth it when you climb the mountain effortlessly.
Chow, folks... Hock Siew
You should be increasing the step exercise to at least 1,000 a day or 30 minutes a day by mid-February. Trust me, all the pain will be worth it when you climb the mountain effortlessly.
Chow, folks... Hock Siew
Friday, January 18, 2008
THE WAY IS SET….
1…The response was fantastic…..
We had the second Mount Kinabalu climbers meeting and the turnout was really good. We tested the group and we were so pleased to see this group in fairly good condition. The home exercises were demonstrated and the climbers encouraged to consistently do the exercises at home. So what else did I share?
2…Friendships that may last a lifetime…..
I told the group that besides the excitement of reaching the peak, many of the climbers will become friends for life. I also told them that if they were to continue this life-style of goodness, they will see a significant change in their level of healthiness. It is a great joy to experience “great” health. Why settle for a life that the chickens live when you can be an eagle.
3…The wonderful story of renewal – the way of the eagles
Do you know that eagles pay a price. Eagles live a lifespan of about 70 years. However, they can reach this milestone only if they do something when they are at the age of around 35 to 40. This is when they must make a decision. This decision embodies the “renewal” of life.
4…The process of renewal – paying the required price
At this juncture, the eagle must decide to find a place in the craggy hills where it must spend at least 150 days. If it doesn’t spend this time in renewal, it will never live its full span of life. During the 150 days, a few things happen.
1. It’s beak has grown too long for it to be effective. It must break its beak against a rock until the old beak breaks and then it waits for the new beak to grow and strengthen. This is a painful process but it is something that must be done.
2. Once the beak is strong enough, it will use the beak to break its nails which has grown too long such that it cannot grasp its prey anymore. It will break off its nails and claws and wait for the new ones to grow. This again is a painful process and it is something that is not an option.
3. Once the new claws and nails grow, together with its new beak, it will tear off all its old feathers. The old feathers have grown too thick and heavy and it must be shed off. All the old feathers will have to go and new feathers grown. When the new feathers are all grown, the eagle is now ready to take off on its “new” flight. With the lighter and new feathers, the eagle will now fly and soar higher than it has ever done before.
5…The flight of renewal
It is the flight of renewal and its latter 30 years will be more fulfilling and enriching than its earlier 40 years. What an illustration of the process of life. Today so many people think that their aging is set in cement and when they cross the threshold of 50, they should retire and just wait for death to come. How wrong they are!!
6…You have the best years ahead of you – never look back
If we take the model of the eagle, I want to say this to those who are 40, 50, 60 and even 70 that there is much living ahead of you. You can lead still fulfilling lives of tremendous achievement if you constantly renew your life and your existence. It is a principle that resets your body clock and helps you find new horizons in your existence. You don’t need to look back because you can look forward with vigor and vibrance.
7…New qualities come….. It will make you better
I am telling you that you can climb many more mountains in your life and where you have lost out in a bit of flexibility and speed, you can more than make up for it in wisdom and strategy.
8…It’s the determination and purpose that counts
Yes, you can climb Mount Kinabalu at whatever age with whatever pains you have so long as you understand that you should always move forward with determination and purpose.
9…SEE YOU ALL AT THE TOP!!
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10…Featuring climb Personalities - Sam
Today I feature Samantha, my wonderful Assistant who is helping me to organize this climb. Young and vibrant, she specializes in event and project organization. She has done many adventurous outings and she is climbing Mount Kinabalu for the second time. In her time with me, she has learnt many new skills. Today, she is also a reasonable diver and she can execute front and back somersaults with ease.
She loves the outdoors and is game for anything that requires some degree of difficulty. She loves dogs and has two of her own. Engaged to a wonderful guy, she finds the outdoors something that gives her fresh motivation on each trip.
We had the second Mount Kinabalu climbers meeting and the turnout was really good. We tested the group and we were so pleased to see this group in fairly good condition. The home exercises were demonstrated and the climbers encouraged to consistently do the exercises at home. So what else did I share?
2…Friendships that may last a lifetime…..
I told the group that besides the excitement of reaching the peak, many of the climbers will become friends for life. I also told them that if they were to continue this life-style of goodness, they will see a significant change in their level of healthiness. It is a great joy to experience “great” health. Why settle for a life that the chickens live when you can be an eagle.
3…The wonderful story of renewal – the way of the eagles
Do you know that eagles pay a price. Eagles live a lifespan of about 70 years. However, they can reach this milestone only if they do something when they are at the age of around 35 to 40. This is when they must make a decision. This decision embodies the “renewal” of life.
4…The process of renewal – paying the required price
At this juncture, the eagle must decide to find a place in the craggy hills where it must spend at least 150 days. If it doesn’t spend this time in renewal, it will never live its full span of life. During the 150 days, a few things happen.
1. It’s beak has grown too long for it to be effective. It must break its beak against a rock until the old beak breaks and then it waits for the new beak to grow and strengthen. This is a painful process but it is something that must be done.
2. Once the beak is strong enough, it will use the beak to break its nails which has grown too long such that it cannot grasp its prey anymore. It will break off its nails and claws and wait for the new ones to grow. This again is a painful process and it is something that is not an option.
3. Once the new claws and nails grow, together with its new beak, it will tear off all its old feathers. The old feathers have grown too thick and heavy and it must be shed off. All the old feathers will have to go and new feathers grown. When the new feathers are all grown, the eagle is now ready to take off on its “new” flight. With the lighter and new feathers, the eagle will now fly and soar higher than it has ever done before.
5…The flight of renewal
It is the flight of renewal and its latter 30 years will be more fulfilling and enriching than its earlier 40 years. What an illustration of the process of life. Today so many people think that their aging is set in cement and when they cross the threshold of 50, they should retire and just wait for death to come. How wrong they are!!
6…You have the best years ahead of you – never look back
If we take the model of the eagle, I want to say this to those who are 40, 50, 60 and even 70 that there is much living ahead of you. You can lead still fulfilling lives of tremendous achievement if you constantly renew your life and your existence. It is a principle that resets your body clock and helps you find new horizons in your existence. You don’t need to look back because you can look forward with vigor and vibrance.
7…New qualities come….. It will make you better
I am telling you that you can climb many more mountains in your life and where you have lost out in a bit of flexibility and speed, you can more than make up for it in wisdom and strategy.
8…It’s the determination and purpose that counts
Yes, you can climb Mount Kinabalu at whatever age with whatever pains you have so long as you understand that you should always move forward with determination and purpose.
9…SEE YOU ALL AT THE TOP!!
___________________________________________________________________________________
10…Featuring climb Personalities - Sam
Today I feature Samantha, my wonderful Assistant who is helping me to organize this climb. Young and vibrant, she specializes in event and project organization. She has done many adventurous outings and she is climbing Mount Kinabalu for the second time. In her time with me, she has learnt many new skills. Today, she is also a reasonable diver and she can execute front and back somersaults with ease.
She loves the outdoors and is game for anything that requires some degree of difficulty. She loves dogs and has two of her own. Engaged to a wonderful guy, she finds the outdoors something that gives her fresh motivation on each trip.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The climb is on....
We had the first meeting of climbers for the 4-8 April 2008 Mount Kinabalu climb and the response was great. 10 people came and together with the others who have made the commitment, we now have about 43 climbers committed. There are more who will decide shortly and the 50 places is expected to be all taken up by next week.
This is a record of sorts - usually the full climb places will only be taken up about a month before the climb. We are still 3 months before the climb and the time for preparation is more than enough.
Somehow I feel that the climb will be a great one. The last climb we did in August 2007 was a fantastic one. The comments were really complimentary and although there some small glitches, everything generally went well. We would like to make this climb equally fruitful and rewarding. The whole purpose is to get all 50 people right up to the peak
At the meeting yesterday, I made this appeal to all those present. Help me to help you to reach the summit. There was whole-hearted agreement. Mount Kinabalu will always be a personal mountain to ascend for each climber. On the trail, every effort will be personal. When you suffer in some pain, only you will know what you are going through.
The whole climb was detailed at the meeting and each stage of the journey was shared. What to bring, what to wear, what to do and what to prepare were all covered. Those of you who are reading this blog should find the same answers if you read down to the key parts.
What was highlighted was the training schedule. I said that there is much time but time as we know passes by so quickly. For those who do not need the exhortation to train, time will fly by and then the climb would have descended on us. Don't wait and say, "I have three more months..." Start now to train and you will be in fine condition to overcome every difficulty that will arise.
My challenge to the climbers is that they should prepare and condition themselves well. So I left them with two clear exercises that they should do (if possible, everyday) - 1...the step exercise (see earlier blog posts below) 2...the stomach exercises that should strengthen your back. This is training that you can do in th comfort of your house.
the other training is to atttend the training that we will call for. It is at these sessions that we will continue to share with climbers additional things about the mountain climb.
I ended by sharing with them 2 stories about past climbs.
Usually a husband and wife who makes the climb end up really loving and caring. They will wait for each other, encourage each other and help each other up. However there are exceptions. There was this seemingly loving couple who were Indians and friends of mine (I hope they don't read this) - the husband was huge and he had not trained for the climb. The wife was obviously fit and she was abounding with energy.
Right from the start she was ahead and he struggled to keep up with her. At the first shelter, I saw the first signs of problems. She seemed impatient as she waited for him to come up. As he huffed and puffed his way to that shelter, she looked at him and said, "Darhling, you arr too selow. You shudd da lissened to me and terrained with me." There was no response from the husband as he was too tired to talk.
Then at the second shelter, she waited much longer and it was only 10 minutes later that he struggled up. When he reached that shelter, she was rather irritated. She said,"Don you know that you rarrr a nudesens. You rarrr zlowing everybody and I yam tirrred of you. Your problam is you neffer neffer lisssened to me. You rarrr uzelesss!" And she walked on.
At the third shelter, it became more interesting. He took longer to come up and when he did arrive, their historical issues all came up. "I shouud not have marrried you. Why I borderrr with you, I can neffer anderstand. You are derrribal. I haf enouf of you!"
At Layang Layang where lunch is taken, the whole problem came apart when after he had recovered some energy, he shouted at her and told her to "shaaaddapp!"
After that they walked a mile apart and I understood they did not speak to each for a week afterwards. Talk about love and closeness. So husbands and wives who are climbing on this trip together, remember this story and try not to walk that same path. I still laugh aloud when I recall what happened.
the second story covers people who come expecting all the facilities to be there. One of my Senior Managers in the Bank that I worked for climbed with me. On the second morning, just as we reached that part that had a cliff on the right and another cliff downwards on the left, she turned to me and said,"Mr Ong, I have a bad stomach-ache. Are there toilet facilities that I could use as I can't stand it anymore.
I then looked up at the star-lit skies, looked right at the straight-up cliff, looked left at the sheer vertical drop into hundreds of feet and wondered how I am going to find a place for her to "unload". "Toilet", I said. "We will be lucky to find a place for you to squat. And that was what I did. finally I found a ledge that protruded out and I called her to that spot and asked her to do it there.
Then she said, "Can you please fgo a little further?" Which was what I did. After long moments of silence, she said,"I can't do it, Mr Ong." I said "What?" I was incredulous. Just a while ago she said that it was all coming out. Now she says that it cannot come out. I couldn't understand. "Why?" I said.
In a sheepish voice, she said that there were little prickly things poking at her bottom. So at 3-30 in the morning, I told her to wear back her four layers of bottoms and there I was; "Plucking grass and clearing the spots of weeds for her." I told her I don't even do this for my mother.
Then she went back to the spot and in no time at all, I heard some really loud explosive sounds and everything came out. "Full of shit, eh," I said.
More next posting!
Tee Chee Keong
Wong Huey Min
Lee Choy Cheng
Cheng Wai Cheong
Ho Kim Faa
Chee Yan Soon
Leny Painan
Chia Eng Huat
Julius Cheah
Grace Ngoo
This is a record of sorts - usually the full climb places will only be taken up about a month before the climb. We are still 3 months before the climb and the time for preparation is more than enough.
Somehow I feel that the climb will be a great one. The last climb we did in August 2007 was a fantastic one. The comments were really complimentary and although there some small glitches, everything generally went well. We would like to make this climb equally fruitful and rewarding. The whole purpose is to get all 50 people right up to the peak
At the meeting yesterday, I made this appeal to all those present. Help me to help you to reach the summit. There was whole-hearted agreement. Mount Kinabalu will always be a personal mountain to ascend for each climber. On the trail, every effort will be personal. When you suffer in some pain, only you will know what you are going through.
The whole climb was detailed at the meeting and each stage of the journey was shared. What to bring, what to wear, what to do and what to prepare were all covered. Those of you who are reading this blog should find the same answers if you read down to the key parts.
What was highlighted was the training schedule. I said that there is much time but time as we know passes by so quickly. For those who do not need the exhortation to train, time will fly by and then the climb would have descended on us. Don't wait and say, "I have three more months..." Start now to train and you will be in fine condition to overcome every difficulty that will arise.
My challenge to the climbers is that they should prepare and condition themselves well. So I left them with two clear exercises that they should do (if possible, everyday) - 1...the step exercise (see earlier blog posts below) 2...the stomach exercises that should strengthen your back. This is training that you can do in th comfort of your house.
the other training is to atttend the training that we will call for. It is at these sessions that we will continue to share with climbers additional things about the mountain climb.
I ended by sharing with them 2 stories about past climbs.
Usually a husband and wife who makes the climb end up really loving and caring. They will wait for each other, encourage each other and help each other up. However there are exceptions. There was this seemingly loving couple who were Indians and friends of mine (I hope they don't read this) - the husband was huge and he had not trained for the climb. The wife was obviously fit and she was abounding with energy.
Right from the start she was ahead and he struggled to keep up with her. At the first shelter, I saw the first signs of problems. She seemed impatient as she waited for him to come up. As he huffed and puffed his way to that shelter, she looked at him and said, "Darhling, you arr too selow. You shudd da lissened to me and terrained with me." There was no response from the husband as he was too tired to talk.
Then at the second shelter, she waited much longer and it was only 10 minutes later that he struggled up. When he reached that shelter, she was rather irritated. She said,"Don you know that you rarrr a nudesens. You rarrr zlowing everybody and I yam tirrred of you. Your problam is you neffer neffer lisssened to me. You rarrr uzelesss!" And she walked on.
At the third shelter, it became more interesting. He took longer to come up and when he did arrive, their historical issues all came up. "I shouud not have marrried you. Why I borderrr with you, I can neffer anderstand. You are derrribal. I haf enouf of you!"
At Layang Layang where lunch is taken, the whole problem came apart when after he had recovered some energy, he shouted at her and told her to "shaaaddapp!"
After that they walked a mile apart and I understood they did not speak to each for a week afterwards. Talk about love and closeness. So husbands and wives who are climbing on this trip together, remember this story and try not to walk that same path. I still laugh aloud when I recall what happened.
the second story covers people who come expecting all the facilities to be there. One of my Senior Managers in the Bank that I worked for climbed with me. On the second morning, just as we reached that part that had a cliff on the right and another cliff downwards on the left, she turned to me and said,"Mr Ong, I have a bad stomach-ache. Are there toilet facilities that I could use as I can't stand it anymore.
I then looked up at the star-lit skies, looked right at the straight-up cliff, looked left at the sheer vertical drop into hundreds of feet and wondered how I am going to find a place for her to "unload". "Toilet", I said. "We will be lucky to find a place for you to squat. And that was what I did. finally I found a ledge that protruded out and I called her to that spot and asked her to do it there.
Then she said, "Can you please fgo a little further?" Which was what I did. After long moments of silence, she said,"I can't do it, Mr Ong." I said "What?" I was incredulous. Just a while ago she said that it was all coming out. Now she says that it cannot come out. I couldn't understand. "Why?" I said.
In a sheepish voice, she said that there were little prickly things poking at her bottom. So at 3-30 in the morning, I told her to wear back her four layers of bottoms and there I was; "Plucking grass and clearing the spots of weeds for her." I told her I don't even do this for my mother.
Then she went back to the spot and in no time at all, I heard some really loud explosive sounds and everything came out. "Full of shit, eh," I said.
More next posting!
Tee Chee Keong
Wong Huey Min
Lee Choy Cheng
Cheng Wai Cheong
Ho Kim Faa
Chee Yan Soon
Leny Painan
Chia Eng Huat
Julius Cheah
Grace Ngoo
Sunday, January 6, 2008
IT'S ALL IN THE DECISION
DOING SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY IS MUCH SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK.....
When you want to do something different in your life or if you want to do something extraordinary, it's actually much simpler than you think! All you need to do is to decide. There is great power in the act of making the decision. Time and again, I have found that if I am willing to make a decision, things actually will fall into place.
CLIMBING MOUNT KINABALU EAST
Mount Kinabalu East is a serious mountain climb where you have to use ropes and ladders to make the climb. The trail follows the same West trail (where most people make their climb) until you trek past Gunting Lagadan and almost hit the ropes. That's when you turn right and trek down past some waterways and ravines. Then it is a straight-up climb which stretches for almost 2,000 feet.
NEVER THOUGHT I COULD DO IT
Although I love adventure, I am not an out-and-out Adventurer. When the suggestion of climbing Mount Kinabalu East came to me, I dismissed the thought thinking it was crazy for me to consider it. Still, the thought won't go away and it became a small obsession for me. "What if I trained hard for the climb; what if I did regular work-outs to build my strength; what if I focussed on getting assistance on rock-climbing techniques" were some of the thoughts that stayed. The "What ifs" came fast and frequent. if I had dwelled on the what ifs, I would probably have never climbed Mount Kinabalu East.
JUST MAKE UP THE MIND.....
As with every other major undertaking I have taken on in my life, I knew I had to just make a decision. And that's what I did!!! I told everyone I knew that I was going to climb Mount Kinabalu East. It was a blind and crazy decision and that's how it was done. I JUST MADE THE DECISION!
EVERYTHING ELSE FOLLOWS THE DECISION
Everything else did follow the decision and the plans started taking form and format. Even though the planned trip was 6 months away, I started moving. The plans, the preparation, the training, the focus, the determination all came together. The excitement soon followed and although there were plenty of doubts, there was no turning back
AND THERE WILL BE DOUBTS.....
Everytime, we make a decision to do something that seems somewhat crazy, there will be plenty of doubts that will follow us. I had my fair share of doubts but because there was now also purpose in the whole scheme of things, every doubt I had was quickly dealth with. As the vision of reaching Mount Kinabalu East grew stronger, the resolve and the dedication grew bigger.
THAT'S WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.... WILLINGNESS TO PAY THE PRICE FOR EXCELLENCE
Success is all about making clear commitments and then when the decision has been made, we should be willig to pay the price required for that success. Those of you who have made that decision to climb Mount Kinabalu with me will understand what I am talking about (after the climb has been made). I have no doubts that all of you will make the climb successfully!!! The lessons for life that we will learn will help fortify us for the future. WE will learn that with faith, hope, courage and resolve, we will be able to tackle most things that come our way.
When you want to do something different in your life or if you want to do something extraordinary, it's actually much simpler than you think! All you need to do is to decide. There is great power in the act of making the decision. Time and again, I have found that if I am willing to make a decision, things actually will fall into place.
CLIMBING MOUNT KINABALU EAST
Mount Kinabalu East is a serious mountain climb where you have to use ropes and ladders to make the climb. The trail follows the same West trail (where most people make their climb) until you trek past Gunting Lagadan and almost hit the ropes. That's when you turn right and trek down past some waterways and ravines. Then it is a straight-up climb which stretches for almost 2,000 feet.
NEVER THOUGHT I COULD DO IT
Although I love adventure, I am not an out-and-out Adventurer. When the suggestion of climbing Mount Kinabalu East came to me, I dismissed the thought thinking it was crazy for me to consider it. Still, the thought won't go away and it became a small obsession for me. "What if I trained hard for the climb; what if I did regular work-outs to build my strength; what if I focussed on getting assistance on rock-climbing techniques" were some of the thoughts that stayed. The "What ifs" came fast and frequent. if I had dwelled on the what ifs, I would probably have never climbed Mount Kinabalu East.
JUST MAKE UP THE MIND.....
As with every other major undertaking I have taken on in my life, I knew I had to just make a decision. And that's what I did!!! I told everyone I knew that I was going to climb Mount Kinabalu East. It was a blind and crazy decision and that's how it was done. I JUST MADE THE DECISION!
EVERYTHING ELSE FOLLOWS THE DECISION
Everything else did follow the decision and the plans started taking form and format. Even though the planned trip was 6 months away, I started moving. The plans, the preparation, the training, the focus, the determination all came together. The excitement soon followed and although there were plenty of doubts, there was no turning back
AND THERE WILL BE DOUBTS.....
Everytime, we make a decision to do something that seems somewhat crazy, there will be plenty of doubts that will follow us. I had my fair share of doubts but because there was now also purpose in the whole scheme of things, every doubt I had was quickly dealth with. As the vision of reaching Mount Kinabalu East grew stronger, the resolve and the dedication grew bigger.
THAT'S WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.... WILLINGNESS TO PAY THE PRICE FOR EXCELLENCE
Success is all about making clear commitments and then when the decision has been made, we should be willig to pay the price required for that success. Those of you who have made that decision to climb Mount Kinabalu with me will understand what I am talking about (after the climb has been made). I have no doubts that all of you will make the climb successfully!!! The lessons for life that we will learn will help fortify us for the future. WE will learn that with faith, hope, courage and resolve, we will be able to tackle most things that come our way.
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