Merry Riana is a Millionaire Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker.In just a short period of 4 years after her graduation, Merry has earned more than S$1,000,000 through her business. This achievement is featured as an article titled ‘She’s made her first million at just age 26’, in The Straits Times on 26th January 2007. In October 2010, Merry was conferred the Great Women of Our Time Award. As an icon in the regional, financial, and educational communities Merry has broken down barriers to become one of the most admired and watched individuals in the media today.
I remember writing this at the first page of my 2011 note book:
Indeed, 2011 was really a great year.
I always mentioned that success is a journey, it’s not a destination.
To me, success is the ongoing process of striving to become better, to achieve more. It is the opportunity to continually grow emotionally, socially, spiritually, physiologically, intellectually, and financially while contributing positively to others.
When I looked back at 2011, I am happy to see that I was able to grow not only in my business, but also in various areas of my life. I was still be able to have holidays and spend a lot of quality time with my family, get to know many other successful people and learn from them, nurture my daughter and enjoy my role as a mother, contribute positively to people’s lives, especially in Indonesia, and the best part is, I was able to do all these while I was pregnant. Yup, in 2011, God gave me another miracle, a baby boy (I just gave birth, 2 weeks ago) Wow! indeed 2011 was really a great year.
Here are some of my best moments in 2011:
(in random order)
1. Appeared in many National TV Shows in Indonesia, especially to be invited as guest at the Kick Andy Show – the ‘Oprah-like’ talkshow in Indonesia.
2. Extensive Media Coverage at various Newspapers and Magazines in Indonesia
3. Chosen as one of the Ambassadors for Canon Singapore.
4. Worked hard and Played hard with my MRO Team Singapore
5. Created positive impact in the lives of others, through my talks and seminars. Especially in 2011, because not only I was able to do it in Singapore …
… But I also started to contribute back massively and created an impact for my country, Indonesia.
6. Got to know and learned from many successful individuals from the media industry.
7. Spent Quality times and Holidays with my loved ones.
8. Nurtured and spent time with my daughter, Alvernia, watched her 1st concert, her Christmas performance, accompanied her on her school trips, and many others, including planned for and organized her 3rd birthday on 11.11.11
9. The birth of my very own Biography book “Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar“ (written by Alberthiene Endah, famous author who also wrote a biography for Indonesian’s First Lady) which is now a National Best Seller and already sold more than 30,000 copies in just 3 months. Had an awesome Book Launch and also produced the Book Trailer.
10. The birth of my new born son, Alvian Mark Liu.
I thank God for so many blessings and so many amazing experiences that I had in 2011. And I thank all of you for walking this journey together with me. I hope what I’ve done in 2011 has brought me closer towards achieving my 30th birthday resolution, i.e. to create a positive impact in the live of 1 million people. Thank you for all the support and friendship throughout the year and over the past years. My loyal friends and followers from my Blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
2011 was a great year, but I’m very sure that the best is yet to come.
I’m totally excited about 2012 How about you?
There is nothing more precious than the miracle of life.
And that miracle happened to me in this Christmas Season.
It happened so fast. I was still accompanying my daughter watching the Musical Performance at United Square, then past midnite I had to go to hospital to get ready to give birth :)
Initially I was a bit nervous, because when I delivered my 1st baby, it was really a long and painful process. It took me 24 hours, from the first sign of labor until I really delivered. I almost had to go for caesarean because the opening was very very slow, but luckily eventually I managed to do a normal delivery.
A lot of people told me, 2nd delivery should be easier, and Thank God it really was.
Though it was still painful (cannot be avoided), but the whole process only took me less than 12 hours, much faster compared to my 1st one.
Words cannot express my gratitude and happiness when I first held him so tightly in my arms.
Thank you for all of you who have sent your warm wishes. I received hundreds of messages from Twitter, Facebook, SMS, BBM, Cards, and many others. Thank you again for all your support and prayer
Lastly, A little prayer for my Little Prince, Alvian.
God, I prayed for this child, and You have granted me what I asked.
I thank You for the miracle of this new life.
I pray Your blessing on our precious baby.
I pray for his health, protection and safety.
May our baby grow to be strong and healthy in mind, soul and spirit.
Pour Your love and affection into us,
and help us to provide that same care and nurture in our child’s life.
We commit this child to You, God.
Please bless our baby
You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough people
get what they want.
This idea may seem unusual especially since many people are only concerned with themselves. The truth is, if you reach out to help others attain their goals, they will be more willing to help you reach yours. There’s an old saying, “What goes around comes around.” You may be surprised how true this is.
Are you willing to help others, even if it won’t benefit you?
I can’t believe 365 days have passed. Today is already 1st January 2011.
2010 was definitely a great year for me. I still remember on 1st January 2010 I wrote in my blog that 2010 will be a breakthrough year for me. True enough, indeed 2010 was a remarkable year for me. Here are some reasons why
1. Being involved in many Women-related activities
2. Launched my very first Women-Only Programme – ‘Women Extraordinaire’and‘I am Woman’workshop
3. Created positive impact for many people on various topics that I shared on my public seminars
4. Contributed back to society by sharing my thoughts and experiences at various Policy Forums in Singapore and also through my non-profit intiative, Project: Pay It Forward, for many schools and universities.
5. Being blessed with tons of Media Coverage. I was featured every single month in various newspapers and magazines. Amazing!
6. Not to forget, being invited to talk LIVE on-air in various Radio Shows
7. Received numerous awards too, My Paper Executive Look Readers’ Choice Award 2010, LG Life’s Good Ambassador, and Great Women of Our Time Award 2010.
8. Being a firm believer in continuous learning, I set aside time to learn new skill, which is definitely important. I was very fortunate that my friends: Fabian Lim, Simon Leung & Jo Han Mok invited me and my husband to sit in their courses. In total, I invested 9 full days of my life learning the real secret of Internet Marketing from the Internet Guru. Great Stuff !!
I also took an Image Certification Course. I’m now officially a Certified Image Consultant.
I teach color analysis, body analysis, face analysis, make up, and many others in my ‘I Am Woman’ public workshop.
9. Had fun with my Dream Team in MRO, Merry Riana Organization. :)
10. Enjoyed a long holiday with my family, my in-laws and of course, my dearest husband.
11. And last but not least, I’m proud that I was able to nurture my daughter, spent & enjoyed much time with her, and watched her grow with my own eyes, every single day.
There are many other great moments in 2010. It is definitely impossible for me to list all one by one. (You can refer to my previous blog post if you want)
Oups… I almost forget one more great moment in my 2010. Someone actually painted a picture of me on Canvas. And that someone is my talented friend, Ocean Wang :)
Watch this video to see her beautiful painting
I thank God for many amazing experiences that I had in 2010. And I thank YOU for walking this journey together with me. My loyal friends and followers from my Blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
2011 will be a MIRACLE YEAR ! I believe there will be even more breakthroughs, more opportunities, more friends and much more Life’s Good Moments to experience & enjoy.
I’m fully prepared for all that.
At this moment, I’ve already in the midst of some interesting and exciting projects. Can’t wait to finish and officially launch them to all of you
Once again,
HAPPY NEW YEAR, my friends !
May 2011 be a year full of joy and blessings for you and your family
Last week I was invited by the Beautiful Celebrity Coach/Publicist, Christina Liang to come to her Christmas High Tea Party.
The theme was Pink/Black Christmas.
It was an afternoon full of beautiful Ladies. I was sitted next to two Miss Singapore Universe, Jade Seah and Annabel Tan hahahah..
Anyway, It was a nice surprise to meet my friend, Annabel. We just chatted over sms not long ago, little did I know I bumped into her again at the Christmas Party. Law of attraction !
How about you?
