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About Me

I am Michael.

A dreamer but one who dares to work and live his dreams. Not the very tech-savvy kind but I am learning something new almost every day.

As for my career, I had served in capacities ranging from sales to marketing, training and coaching, senior management to general management. I had even served as a Sales & Marketing Manager in the International Sales Division of a power electronics organisation based in The Netherlands.     

From hindsight, the experience I gained working with people of different cultures had been truly amazing, pleasurable and privileged. I love music particularly contemporary jazz and enjoys eating; be it Western, Chinese, Japanese or Other dishes.     

Through “Have A Dream,” I wish to relate with you my hard knocks in life. However, please note, I am neither sharing my insights and my past experience to extract sympathy or mentioning my accomplishments for the purpose of feeding my ego. I firmly believe at the end of the day; only you can make the changes that lead to fulfillment. You see, the drive has to come from within you. 

Two other things that I cannot live without each day, are a glass of fresh, chilled lemon juice and my favorite Chinese ‘pu-erh’ (Camellia sinensis) tea.

Lastly, it’s great to have you visiting this blog, “Have A Dream,” If we have related during your brief stop at “Have A Dream,” I would certainly say; “Yes.” We have through my posts related. And may have possibly met earlier at my earlier blog, “Straight Talking.com” – which at this point in time I have taken private.

I am looking forward to welcoming you back to “Have A Dream” in the the not too distant future and once again, “Thank You” for your valued visit.

Michael.

215 comments on “About Me”

  24. True, authentic optimism is so very hard to come by and even harder to teach or pass on. Thank you for writing with the kind of conviction that in fact teaches and passes on how to think and feel positive and optimistic about life. I enjoy the comments that you leave on my blog. They’re like unexpected gifts. All the best!

  26. Hi Michael. I am so very glad you stumbled on to my blog (besilentbestill) and took a moment to like it. Thank you. Being a hospice chaplain is one of the greatest blessings of my life. I started that blog as a way of sharing some of what I learn through my vocation.

    I am very happy to find this blog, and will be looking forward to reading more. Your spirit and compassionate insights are a gift. Many blessings to you.

    Peace,
    Jamie

  37. Hello Michael,
    Thank you for taking time to let me know you ‘liked’ my Play Life post. I have only started blogging in September. Now I know a widget is not an insect! Still so much to learn. Your blog is inspirational. Blessings

  39. Hi Michael, Thank you for visiting Ladybug Memoirs and liking my As Free as a Bird post. :-) I just started this blog, so your “like” was very encouraging! I look forward to reading your blog as well. I love the theme of having dreams! Namaste, Chrissine

  42. Hi Michael, appreciate your ‘like’ on my recent post re the good news. I can relate fully with your concept that many people have far more potential to live abundant lives than most of us do. We waste so much time being ‘entertained’ that we leave so little time for giving.
    Regards, Brendan.

  44. Hi Michael…Thanks for “liking” my posts. I hope you don’t mind if I re-post Philip Adams’ saying as seen in your featured post section in my social networking sites. It’s truly an inspirational quote :-)

  46. You seem to have a strong drive to do and excel. It is great of you to share such motivation with others. Though my life has not been filled with such overwhelming success and activity, yet I hope my life can be helpful to others as well, in my own God-blessed way.

  47. Michael, Michael, Michael… Thank you for popping in. I’m very new to the community of blogging. I plan to follow your work and enjoy what you have written here. We are kindred spirits… Glad you are putting light into this world… it is beautiful.
    Angela Bliss

  48. Michael,
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog for a visit. I am glad you found something that you “liked”… One thing I love about the “like” and “follow” features are the people that I am meeting. Going to add you to my list of blogs to follow… I think we have “related”…

  52. Thank you for your “like” on my post, “I believe the children our our future”. I appreciate it. It’s nice to read about other people who dare to follow their dreams. I wish you the best as you pursue yours and I”ll be back to see what you are up to!

  57. Michael thanks so much for encouraging me , by liking my recent blog post! I browsed through your blog and I absolutely love the posts, I could not agree more with the saying you have added in the top right corner by Philip Adams. It is nice to know that we are many people out there thinking the same way…good luck my friend and I will be back reading your posts!

  66. Hi Michael,

    I got routed to you through another blog I follow. And what a discovery! You do write with the windows of your soul wide open for all to peep in. I have seldom found stuff more inspirational and I wish to acknowledge that to you. Keep writing and enrich the world.

    Cheers and God bless.

    Shakti

  81. Hi Michael. Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my post. I’m browsing through your blog and I find it very insightful and inspirational. I’ll be looking forward to your future posts.

    Happy New Year!

  84. Michael, Thanks for stopping my site today and staying long enough to read and like one of my articles. I hope you will visit again soon. I usually post three to four new articles a week. This is my first visit to your site, and I am looking forward to exploring it in the future. Blessings, Connie

  85. :grin: Congratulations, though I’m sure you’ve received this and a sleugh of other awards, your blog has been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award. See my blog at http://237blessed.wordpress.com/ for further details. :smile: Seriously though, I define your blog as a continual light of motivation and encouragement. You have inspired many and so can any amount of recognition be too much, but the Lord’s recognition is even greater and so be uplifted in His Love, Goodness, and Blessings.

  98. Hi Michael:
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoyed browsing through all your uplifting messages and posts. What a refreshing blog you have! It’s like the fresh breeze off the ocean when walking upon the sands.
    blue skies,
    cricketmuse

  101. Hi Michael – Thank you for visiting my blog! I’ve had fun traveling through yours. I started mine with the goal of improving my writing, gathering and organizing my thoughts, and making friends! so far so good. I’m following your blog now
    Best, Donna

    • Hi Keenun, Welcome and Thank You for leaving some words behind. I love reading and liking others writings whenever I have time. Once again, thanks for the kind words and have a great day ahead. God Bless.

  115. Hi Michael!

    Not sure where else to leave this on your blog!

    I am more than delighted to have nominated your blog for the Sunshine Award! Your posts inspire me everytime I read one … thank you so very much!

    As an award winner, there are a few rules to follow:

    Thank the person who gave this award and write a post about it.

    Pass on the award to 10 fabulous bloggers, link their blogs, and let them know you awarded them.

    The thank you is at the beginning of the post.

    Answer the following questions:

    Your Favorite Color

    Your Favorite Animal

    Your Favorite Number

    Your Favorite Drink

    Facebook or Twitter?

    Your Passion

    Giving or getting presents?

    Your Favorite Day

    Your Favorite Flowers

    Thank the person who gave this award and write a post about it.

    Pass on the award to 10 fabulous bloggers, link their blogs, and let them know you awarded them.

  116. Michael, I would like to share the Very Inspiring Blogger Award with you. If you accept, please find the award here. Your blog is truly inspiring and uplifting. Thank you for making my days and those of others a brighter place!

    • Mindy, you are so kind. I am humbled by your kind gesture. Thanks for thinking of me Wendy. I had this award last year. Today, I am no longer qualified because my follower base have far exceeded the requirement. Thank You once again and have a great week ahead. !!!

  121. Hi Michael, thanks for dropping by my blog & liking my post. I figured you’d stayed in The Netherlands before (or still living there) since you’ve worked there. My family stayed there for 2 years, loved the weather (even the harsh winter) – air was so fresh!

    • Hi Mama Lena, I have not actually lived in Netherlands. But, I was always there when they wanted me to be present for meetings and discussions. I mean in Groningen. Thanks for visiting and leaving a word behind. Oh, Netherlands is beautiful !!! .

  122. Hi Michael,

    You have a wonderful blog up here. Well done! I’ve been enjoying what I have read so far, so will come back for some more. After a joyful ride in your blog, I would like to kindly invite you to visit mine. I’m learning to write and I’ve got some poetry and flash fiction that be of interest to you:

    “Dance, Dance Under the Rain!”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/dance-dance-under-the-rain/
    “Whirling Towards the Divinity”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/whirling-towards-the-divinity-2/
    “Love is the Water of Life”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/love-is-the-water-of-life/
    “A Hug from My Heart”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/pantun-sz-012012/
    “God Invites You to a Party” : http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/god-invites-you-to-a-party/
    Love is a Heart Throbbing Joyride: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/love-is-a-heart-throbbing-joyride/

    “The Scholar and the Boatman: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/the-scholar-and-the-boatman/
    “Two Rupiah Notes”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/two-rupiah-notes/
    “Becoming Human”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/becoming-human/
    “Chinese Bamboo and Paulo Coelho”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/chinese-bamboo-and-paulo-coelho/
    And the latest: “Pham and Her Gold Fish” http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/pham-and-her-gold-fish/

    Please feel free to have a look at them. Thank you and have a great day! :-)

    Warm regards from Down Under,

    Subhan Zein

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    • Thanks for the kind thought Colline. I will respond to this later. Meanwhile, trusting that you are doing fine, I wanna wish you a great week and God Bless.

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