A gift from dad

“In 1976, my dad used his pension money to buy me a precious gift – a Honda motorbike. It might be just a 70cc bike, but it was a dream come true for a teenager like me. Having a bike allowed me greater mobility at work. With more self-confidence, I travelled all the way from Perak to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia to find an opportunity to pursue my dream instead of living from hand-to-mouth. I knew I was seeking a path that could lead me to success. There were plenty of business opportunities in the city but all required that you fulfill certain basic requirements to be given a chance.

I will never forget those bittersweet experiences during my first 3 years in KL. In February 1979, I was introduced to Amway – an opportunity I had been waiting for. I started to build my Amway business on a smale-scale part-time basis using my bike. Today, the once small-scale part-time business has developed into an inheritable career that promises utmost financial security. Now, even though I own luxury cars of varying models, I have not forgotten the little Honda bike that was once my constant companion. I am indebted forever to my dad for giving me this invaluable gift that has changed my entire life.”

EVEN AN ORDINARY MAN CAN ROCK THE WORLD – Founder Double Diamond, Ricky Ng Thong Kook (2006)