20/08/2026
[[ New Friends Come ... ]]
This morning, after sending Jill to Bedok for her morning walk, I went to Joo Chiat to have my favourite prawn noodle.
I met an old secondary school classmate. He is now staying with his parents. Single. Same age as me. But with crystal smooth skin with very little wrinkles and i wonder why.
He is working for a major radio station and he asked me an interesting question. I don’t think he can ask this same question to anyone becos it’s a very unique question.
And NO, its not about how to invest with little money and make a million dollars in 3 years. This one, I have already replied to many times that I have now an audio recording , so that when asked, I just asked that fella to listen to the audio message.
His question is about the circle of friends. Its very refreshing. I have heard similar sharings from good teachers like Dame Doria, Robert Allen and few other great leaders. And even then, when one has experienced it, this is very very life changing. Sometimes amusing.
This is what he asked me … “Marko, people always say that when one becomes richer, one will have lesser friends. Is that true for you ??? “.
This is DEFINITELY NOT a question I usually get on the streets. People usually asked me about property tips or wealth.
I thought about it for a moment and after biting the prawn, I got a good reply, or so, I thought. Good prawn.
“I noticed a strange trend that is happening amongst my new friends and i. As we asked the Universe to gift us with more wealth, staying in touch with some friends will get more difficult. You know, people that I used to hang out with, somehow our schedules make it harder for me to meet them. Its like THE Universe purposely planned me to attend courses, online or offline, or some important events will come up to purposely miss those gatherings.
I used to be very free that I had plenty of time to hang around with them. But somehow, once I make a decision to grow my wealth and take serious actions, I find it very challenging to meet up with friends that I was once meeting regularly.
And the interesting thing is that i started to have new friends who think alike. And so the old circle of friends are gradually being faded out and in come new friends.
My new friends are always talking about changing the world. My old friends like to talk about the good old days.
Deep inside me, I am also very clear that mixing around with people who complained and blamed is not healthy for me.
At the same time, I am growing relationships with friends who think alike, willing to support each other to achieve greater missions in life.
In the past, its all about new cars, new watches, bling bling credit cards. Now its all about a fulfilling lifestyle, expanding our hearts and caring for more people than myself.
And oh one HUGE difference, now I rely more on my hearts for decisions. Last time, it was always brain power.
This kind of life is really very strange and yet comfortable.
Challenging, yet smiling more and frowning less.
I guess a newer version of “me” is appearing.
What do you think ?
Come on, share your thoughts with me.
Love,
Marko