{"id":4045,"date":"2023-01-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=4045"},"modified":"2022-12-23T15:03:38","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T07:03:38","slug":"mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/","title":{"rendered":"MDIS Alumi\u00e8re\ud83c\udf93\ud83d\udca1: The Anatomy of Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-1.jpg 1156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Nicholas Luo, MDIS Alumnus, School of Business and Social Sciences, Class of 2012<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Behind every great success is hard work. <\/strong>Nicholas began his journey, all while juggling his busy schedule a part-time student at MDIS and hustling day-to-day as an sales and business coach. His driving force? A passion to become an entrepreneur that helps more people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#Why_did_you_choose_to_study_at_MDIS\" title=\"Why did you choose to study at MDIS?&nbsp;\">Why did you choose to study at MDIS?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#Describe_your_MDIS_Experience\" title=\"Describe your MDIS Experience.&nbsp;\">Describe your MDIS Experience.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#How_did_you_manage_to_network_with_your_classmates_despite_your_tight_schedules_between_work_and_studying\" title=\"How did you manage to network with your classmates despite your tight schedules between work and studying?&nbsp;\">How did you manage to network with your classmates despite your tight schedules between work and studying?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#Was_there_any_particular_lecturer_that_stood_out_for_you\" title=\"Was there any particular lecturer that stood out for you?&nbsp;\">Was there any particular lecturer that stood out for you?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#Do_you_think_graduating_from_a_private_education_institute_has_put_you_in_a_disadvantage_against_others_who_graduated_from_local_university\" title=\"Do you think graduating from a private education institute has put you in a disadvantage against others who graduated from local university?&nbsp;\">Do you think graduating from a private education institute has put you in a disadvantage against others who graduated from local university?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#What_are_you_currently_pursuing_since_graduating_from_MDIS\" title=\"What are you currently pursuing since graduating from MDIS?&nbsp;\">What are you currently pursuing since graduating from MDIS?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#What_are_your_personal_motivations\" title=\"What are your personal motivations?&nbsp;\">What are your personal motivations?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#What_inspired_you_to_become_an_entrepreneur\" title=\"What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?&nbsp;\">What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/mdis-alumiere%f0%9f%8e%93%f0%9f%92%a1-the-anatomy-of-success\/#Would_you_like_to_share_some_words_of_wisdom_to_students\/fresh_graduates_looking_to_becoming_an_entrepreneur_as_well\" title=\"Would you like to share some words of wisdom to students\/fresh graduates looking to becoming an entrepreneur as well?&nbsp;\">Would you like to share some words of wisdom to students\/fresh graduates looking to becoming an entrepreneur as well?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-did-you-choose-to-study-at-mdis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_you_choose_to_study_at_MDIS\"><\/span><strong>Why did you choose to study at MDIS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At that time, I had just completed my National Service. To expand my business skills and aid me in my endeavours as an entrepreneur, I sought out a reputed business school. MDIS prevailed over the other options I had due to two key reasons: the timeframe (9\u201312 months) and the relevance of the curriculum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#cd1432\"><strong><em>\u201cMy marketing lecturer,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Mr. David, did a wonderful job of delivering his classes.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-describe-your-mdis-experience\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Describe_your_MDIS_Experience\"><\/span><strong>Describe your MDIS Experience.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Given that this was a part-time programme, I had to attend classes twice a week in the evenings from 7pm to 11pm. Most of the people in my batch were working adults who wanted to advance their qualifications or expertise for career progression. The student body was made up of people ranging from their early 20s to mid-50s, which was very interesting to me because it presented a unique opportunity to gain insights and network with people from diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The lecturers also had relevant industry experience and were knowledgeable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-did-you-manage-to-network-with-your-classmates-despite-your-tight-schedules-between-work-and-studying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_you_manage_to_network_with_your_classmates_despite_your_tight_schedules_between_work_and_studying\"><\/span><strong>How did you manage to network with your classmates despite your tight schedules between work and studying?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As most of us came to class straight from work, we did not have the luxury of having a relaxing dinner. Instead, you would most often find us somewhere nearby campus having a quick snack and chit-chatting before lectures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-was-there-any-particular-lecturer-that-stood-out-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_there_any_particular_lecturer_that_stood_out_for_you\"><\/span><strong>Was there any particular lecturer that stood out for you?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My marketing lecturer, Mr. David, did a wonderful job of delivering his classes. Using case studies based on large, real-world enterprises made the lessons practical and relevant, which helped me to see the value of lifelong learning, especially in the commercial sense.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#cd1432\"><strong><em>\u201cSuccess is not determined by the size of your financial account.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-do-you-think-graduating-from-a-private-education-institute-has-put-you-in-a-disadvantage-against-others-who-graduated-from-local-university\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_think_graduating_from_a_private_education_institute_has_put_you_in_a_disadvantage_against_others_who_graduated_from_local_university\"><\/span><strong>Do you think graduating from a private education institute has put you in a disadvantage against others who graduated from local university?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Definitely not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-you-currently-pursuing-since-graduating-from-mdis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_you_currently_pursuing_since_graduating_from_MDIS\"><\/span><strong>What are you currently pursuing since graduating from MDIS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I have been managing my own business and I was able to develop the business entrepreneurship curriculum for my training company, using the skills and experience that I gained.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I have also applied the knowledge in creating new business strategies or providing my clients with business consulting services. It has helped me in practically every aspect of my path as an entrepreneur and continues to have an impact on all of my daily work decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Attending a networking session with other entrepreneurs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#cd1432\"><strong><em>\u201cI&#8217;ve always wanted to start my own business and expand it to serve a variety of missions.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-your-personal-motivations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_your_personal_motivations\"><\/span><strong>What are your personal motivations?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Living as an example that, no matter how your life begins, you can accomplish whatever your goals are. Success is not determined by the size of your financial account. But look at how far you&#8217;ve come since you started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My training companies offer educational services to MOE schools in one of my company portfolios. My goal is to give children from disadvantaged or low-income families access to affordable education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I also personally give motivational talks and host workshops on educational career coaching for students in schools. In 2021, I started an international coaching business as a personal brand to expand my horizons and reach. I&#8217;m currently developing another new business to offer sales and business coaching, providing services such as a 1:1 mentoring programme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My ultimate goal is to connect with more people and through my advice and coaching, help them see how they can change their lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-2-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-2-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-2-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-2-400x711.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-2-338x600.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nicholas-2.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption>Filming a \u2018how to\u2019 for his Instagram page\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-inspired-you-to-become-an-entrepreneur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_inspired_you_to_become_an_entrepreneur\"><\/span><strong>What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I&#8217;ve always wanted to start my own business and expand it to serve a variety of missions. I have various purposes for each of my entities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-would-you-like-to-share-some-words-of-wisdom-to-students-fresh-graduates-looking-to-becoming-an-entrepreneur-as-well\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_you_like_to_share_some_words_of_wisdom_to_students\/fresh_graduates_looking_to_becoming_an_entrepreneur_as_well\"><\/span><strong>Would you like to share some words of wisdom to students\/fresh graduates looking to becoming an entrepreneur as well?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cherish your time spent learning and treasure the experience you have gained. There is no need for regrets because every path taken is a path chosen. When one door closes, another door of opportunities may open. Most of all, always live life to the fullest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nicholas began his journey, all while juggling his busy schedule a part-time student at MDIS and hustling day-to-day as an sales and business coach. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":283,"featured_media":4046,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12,3398],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4045"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/283"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4045"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4062,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4045\/revisions\/4062"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}