Hello. My name is Logan Vadivel, and I am based in Malaysia. Welcome to my blog, where I aim to inspire and motivate my readers to become a better version of what they already are. Since this is my space, I want to share with you my life journey; what catapulted me from zero to hero, and brought me where I am today. Just to let you know, I own several companies and multi-million dollar investment portfolios. I also have a loving family where my wife and daughters complete my existence.
You might think I am some influential person, with tons of public relations which have helped me climb the ladder of success. As the famous saying goes, “money begets money” it is very natural for you (as well) to assume this because that is what we normally encounter. But I hold no shame in expressing my excruciating expedition, which has been sore for a major part of my life. I also feel no humiliation in sticking to my core values (which I will discuss later on this blog) and owe my success to none other than GOD, who gave me an early life filled with struggles that helped me shape what I am today.
Through my website, I aim to make my readers aware of their strengths, potential, and the various dimensions of their lives that they can control to attain their passions, be it their well-being, financial autonomy, or whatever fascinates their imagination. I am a true believer in the Power Of You, as you cannot accomplish anything unless you are self-aware.
If you assumed I was some lucky chap whose parents had left millions of dollars to begin life, I am utterly sorry to negate your notions. Contrary to this, I was born in a below-average, middle-class family. Orphaned at a very young age, I grew up with my grandmother in a town that was notorious for drugs and gangsters. You can well understand the reservations my old grandmother had about my future in such an area, but due to her massive financial struggles, life was nothing less than a challenge. I faked my happiness most of the time, pretending to be a happy-go-lucky child, but deep down inside me, I battled with God every single minute of the day. I previously accredited my success to God in the early lines, but you would be surprised to know I was an atheist for a very long time.
As mentioned earlier, my neighbourhood was a notorious one. As it already had a tarnished environment it was a norm for boys to get caught in drugs and gang fights. They were easily influenced on the wrong path. The cops would come and put them all behind the bars, some were killed in encounters while the rest continued doing what they felt was right for them.
For people like us, money was a social evil. Do you remember the proverb, “Grapes are sour?” Our sour grapes were money. I can vividly recall conversations where my neighbours termed money as the root cause of all vice and iniquity. Rich people were the bad guys because their money was earned from improper sources. All of them would curse each other because of the circumstances they were in. My early days are reminiscent of a poor blueprint of money, social skills, language skills, and due to the people and the environment I had a pathetic thinking process.
I have always firmly believed that an ample measure of a civilization is due to the influence of good women. After God, I proudly endorse the efforts of my grandmother. The goodness I see in myself, the manners, and the cultured behaviour I exhibit are due to her. She taught me to differentiate the good from the bad, and her teachings never let me mingle the two. I stayed firm on the right path, which certainly paved way for my stable and bright future.
I went to a government school and had an average passion for studies (which was also due to the people I was growing up with, which had no vision and were aimlessly spending their lives.) Nonetheless, I had an undying enthusiasm for football and just because my school hired a coach, I was getting better at it.
Leaving home for school without breakfast and pocket money was a routine, and this made me immensely jealous of my friends. They had fancy clothes, good shoes, toys and all the things I didn’t have. They didn’t belong to rich families, but the presence of their parents made a major difference in their lives. I also craved the attention and love they took for granted. I was young and naive, and this pain and anger controlled my peace. For me, Life was surely anything but normal.
I was almost tied to my poor circumstances, as I could not do anything I wanted to. Whatever I wanted to pursue needed money, which I never had. I was unable to join the Boy Scouts and martial arts as they were both beyond my means. This led me to a point where I didn’t develop any liking for things that boys my age fancied, as the end was always hopeless and bleak. Can you imagine I had my first McDonald’s’ meal when I was 17?
I didn’t have any mentors. I did everything out of my instincts, whether they were right or not. I didn’t have anyone I could look up to, be proud of, as I didn’t achieve anything worthy in life. Finishing off high school was no less than a miracle, after which I couldn’t further my studies. I was left with no choice but to look for a job while my friends made their way to college.
My first paying job was as a waiter and later a bartender, which improved my language and social skills drastically. I worked hard for a whole year and started college the following one. My good services prompted my customers to leave me good tips which helped me fund my studies along with my hourly salary. I was a full-time student with a part-time job. I worked for 9 hours straight on college days and 16 hours on off days. My college would start at 9 and I would get barely a few hours to rest and study every day, but the money helped me a lot. The schedules were hectic for almost 4 years but this phase taught me great lessons.
I believe that normal life is never free of pain. It is the very wrestling of the problems we face that serve as an impetus to our growth. I became very responsible. I couldn’t dare to lose the benefits I was getting, no matter how meagre they were. I also became very organized and determined. My exposure to customers at the restaurant and bar gradually helped me develop the right mindset. I started to believe I could become successful.
I was finally able to break my vicious cycle, and though my life wasn’t very enticing, I did manage to complete college. I’m very proud that I paid every single dollar with my hard-earned money, which made me eligible for a bachelor of engineering degree.
It would be unfair if I didn’t mention the souls which played their part in easing my chaotic life. They helped me whenever I was stuck, and I always made a point to pay them back as soon as I could. I will forever be grateful for the favours they bestowed me with.
Like a majority of graduates, I too wasn’t able to get hired right after college. I continued doing all sorts of odd jobs you can think of because I needed money to sustain myself. Eventually, I managed to secure an engineering job for which I was naturally elated. However, after just two years, I realized I won’t be able to attain my dream by working for other people. The idea of waking up to build someone else’s empire didn’t excite me. The dirty politics people played to climb the corporate ladder was impossible for me, which provoked me to resign.
You can well imagine the resistance I might have faced, but I mustered up all my courage and started a company of my own where I was the BOSS and the ONLY EMPLOYEE. People condemned and loathed my decision to quit the job, but I was at ease. I followed my heart and knew it was the right decision. Owing to my passion and determination to succeed in life, I was always on the lookout for growth opportunities. My enterprise ultimately led me to become a professional and all of my business endeavours taught me to become a great leader and further cement my mindset for success.
I wisely invested in myself to improve my entrepreneurial skills. I made some great friends in the industry who were all great influences in my successful career. I travelled far and wide to attend training and seminars, hired coaches and mentors to learn business skills, mindset, money management, investments, etc. I also indulged in books, as they serve as the momentum for success.
All this wasn’t easy. I faced enormous stumbles and failures, but every time I got knocked down, I got up stronger and better than before. Along the way, I acquired the knowledge and skills to diversify my business and investment portfolios. I was able to empower the lives of thousands through my teachings and coaching. I have seen it all; all the prestigious awards and recognitions, My work and sacrifices came to the limelight, alongside came the fame. I’ve never aimed for any of these, I was just trying to achieve my goals and fulfill my desires.
For me, my life journey is nothing short of enchantment. It has all the elements of a magical fairytale. The pain, turbulence, distress, dismay, frustration, rage, desperation were all real. Then these were replaced by peace, satisfaction, and calmness. I don’t want you to feel sorry for me, or the life circumstances I experienced. What I want to convey is there is always light at the end of the tunnel. You should never give up, even when you feel desperate and alone! Life has its way of bestowing blessings on us. For some, the journey sails smooth, while for people like me, it is filled with rough patches, enough to make you bleed along the way.
I intend to share my wisdom and knowledge through my website with whoever wishes to learn from them. This is my way of paying back to the people around me and the planet I inhabit. I am more than eager to welcome you onboard, as I will teach you the importance of the four main dimensions in your life to create inner balance. They will help you achieve overall well-being, personal growth, and success.
So let’s begin!
