by Joseph Bismark

There are many lessons we can learn just by looking around us ... from the most seemingly insignificant occurrences in nature to the most obvious of human behaviour.

Take, for example, the predispositions of the humble bumble bee and the common fly. Think about where you normally see these creatures. You will find the bee merrily buzzing around the sweet nectar of flowers. The fly, on the other hand, is drawn to the filthy places of rubbish bins and waste. The same can be seen in people. Some people choose to surround themselves with good by seeing the positive things in others and in the world around them. They recognise there is negativity and evil, but they choose to focus on what is good and right. They do not gossip about the badness of others. They do not finger point and bring people down. These people are ‘bee-like’. Then there are the ‘fly-like’ people. Attracted to the dark side of things, these people choose to see the negative and they draw the attention of other people towards the ills of something. They point out people’s flaws to third parties and they have no interest in helping the people they are talking about.

This is not to say that we must be blind to others’ faults. But if you are to draw attention to these faults, you should do so to the person concerned, and only with the motive of helping that person to improve. It is not for you to speak about that person’s flaws with other people, as this is non-constructive and serves no purpose other than the spread of malicious rumours that will not help the person involved.

Please take a moment to ponder ... do not focus on the imperfections of others. We are imperfect ourselves. Before we correct others, let us first correct ourselves. We should be humble in what we see and do. We should be bee-like, and should avoid the trappings of viewing the world through the eyes of the garbage-seeking fly.

Sincerely,

Joseph Bismark
Group Managing Director, QI Ltd

During the past four weeks, our Product Training team has been touring Central Asia to meet, greet and train thousands of IRs in Dubai, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. The business presentation focussed on QVI products and Amezcua products, with QVI packages being presented in detail to the IRs. A new camera called the Electrophonic Capture (EPC) Energy Camera, also used by NASA’s astronauts in space, was introduced at the product training events to display the energy distribution inside the body.

“The IRs were happy,” said our Product Trainer, Ashley Williams. “They were amazed when they saw images from the EPC, showing how their energy levels increased just 20 minutes after using Amezcua products.”

The product presentation was not the only thing that the IRs from these four countries learned about; useful tips and techniques on selling were also offered from the Product Training team. However, the trip was organised not just from a purely business-oriented viewpoint. Along with our Business Development team, the Product Training team was there to help facilitate communication between IRs and QuestNet, helping to relay messages to the company about how better to serve all valued IRs within the region. Stay tuned on QPP next week for news from our Business Development team and how the IRs’ suggestions can help QuestNet to improve its offered services and array of business tools to make for a better IR experience.

Two weeks after their Bahrain race podium finish with Luca Filippi, the Malaysia Qi-MeritusMahara.com team prepares for the fourth and final round of the GP2 Asia Season, supporting the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix on their home track.

Upon arrival following the recent GP3 at Paul Ricard kick-off tests – where he topped the time sheets in three out of the four sessions at Circuit Paul Ricard, an impressive display by the young American – Alexander Rossi will be signing autographs to his fans at Seef Mall shopping on the last day of the team’s Bahrain roadshow campaign, where his car has been displayed.
 
The Bahrain round is an important event for MalaysiaQI-MeritusMaharaGP.com, as it is the only team in the paddock with strong links to the Middle East through its Saudi Chairman, Raad S. Abduljawad.

Follow the team on the fourth and final round of the GP2 Asia 2009-2010 season at BIC
on 13-14 March 2010.

Follow the team on the fourth and final round of the GP2 Asia 2009-2010 season at Bahrain International Circuit this weekend: 13-14 March 2010.

Great news for fans of the TOD programme in Malaysia! In the Thinking Zone by Dato’ Vijay Eswaran is now available at MPH bookstores, a leading bookstore chain in Malaysia. For those of you familiar with Dato’ Vijay’s Thought of the Day (TOD) Programme, this little book is a collection of some of the most popular thoughts, quotations and reflections under the TOD Programme over the years.

In the Thinking Zone was launched at V-Malaysia in Penang in 2008 and in a record-breaking feat, was sold out through pre-orders even before its official launch. Due to an overwhelming response and demand for the book, RYTHM House is now launching In the Thinking Zone for the general public at its home base in Malaysia. This extraordinary compilation is interspersed with beautiful photographs from around the world taken by the author himself during his travels.

The Star newspaper in Malaysia recently reviewed the book, further enhancing its popularity. This beautiful and thought-provoking book makes for a perfect gift for all occasions. So, if you are in Malaysia and a fan of Dato’ Vijay, here is your chance to get your hands on your very own copy! In addition, you can watch the In the Thinking Zone video on Youtube and post your comments and feedback regarding the TOD Programme and the In the Thinking Zone.