Monday, May 9, 2011

Dream Culture

Does anyone remember the song Learn Chinese by MC Jin? Well, think back to 2001...perhaps this might remind some people:

Ya'll gonna learn Chinese
Ya'll gonna learn Chinese
Ya'll gonna learn Chinese
When the pumps come out, ya'll gon' speak Chinese


Quite the chorus hey...and here is the link to the videoclip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9YYfEFTrgY 

Anyway, I'm sharing this because I was recently at a Dream Culture Conference where MC Jin was a guest speaker. It was inspiring to listen to him share his life story. At the young age of 19, he was at the peak of his career, he had the world in his hands - girls, cars, money, fame. However, shortly after his album was released, the media called it 'a flop' and everything he worked so hard for pretty much vanished right in front of him. His life fell in a downward spiral before hitting rock bottom. He was not a happy chappy.

Fast forward a couple of years later, he went through an amazing journey of transformation and standing in front of me two nights ago was someone who appeared to have everything. Someone so content with his life and his new wife; he could confidently say he found his sweet spot. It was really fun listening to his story along with the other performances during the three day conference.

The one and only MC Jin
Speaking to the crowds

The conference bought a lot more than just inspiring stories and awesome performances. It touched me on a personal level and provided answers on things I have been dwelling on for a while now...this will definitely influence my decision on where I am heading =)

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