X-Treme Millionaire

August 1, 2008 by Fadzuli

A few days back I manage to finish reading the right side of this book by Azizi Ali. I bought the book during the Berita Harian Conference two weeks ago.

What do you mean by right? Well the book is kind of weird but i guess that is how he wanted to show people about being extreme. Unlike many books, this book requires you to refer to the left side or the right pages. The left pages, he wrote about his adventures to the different places, the thrills and experience. While the right pages are his tips, motivational information.

There was a point that he stated that great people had never had balance in the first place. Balance is for the meek and the mediocre people. People who seeks balance will never reach certain level of greatness.

As most people wish to have a balance life, like being a great father, being the best boss, being the best community worker, being the best president and so on. He mentions that you cannot be all. If you wish to be great choose one and pursue it to the greatest depth as you can. What separates you from the rest is the level of extreme action that you need to pursue in your field.

When I say extreme action includes your commitment to your cause, the things you do without asking for pay ( cos money will come eventually ), the discipline needed to reach the goals and many more.

Example - The Olympic Atheletes - The consistent training schedule and removal of entertainment during the periods to get ready for this special event. You’ll be surprised especially when you see former champions do their training. It could be even 2-3 years without eating junk food, 8 hours of physical training, no entertainment and so on. They do this just to keep their focus and its all about the Gold Medal!! No less.

He even quoted David Beckham - he was not as talented as many out there but he covered it up with shear determination and work ethics, he became a star in his own way. Bending the balls, being the best free kick speacilist in England and more.

Basicly you eat, sleep and shit the field that you are into.