"Mr Teenage Utah" Don't laugh too hard!
By: mmayr $$$$$
07 Dec 1999, 10:17 PM EST Msg. 18628 of 188268
OT: My Last Post. ..:-)
Hello All!
Hope you all are having a great week! I haven't had much time to read the posts on the message board, but I hear there are positive things, and negative things. . .on this message board as well as on other message boards as it relates to HRCT. Why do I post messages on this message board? Well, primarily because I enjoy the progression of HRCT. I enjoy the progressive nature of the company, and the possibilities overseas. The recent progress in the value of the company's shares is also nice. I also watched DVNT sail through the roof on this day. I've been watching that stock since it was valued at $1.25 per share. How do stock issues advance like this? Why do they advance like this? Simply stated, it is because enough people have come to "believe" that the company is worth investing in. ..so, they buy the stock. How do people come to acquire their beliefs? Well, hopefully they are contacting any company they consider investing in and they are gathering their own facts. It is greatly hoped that any prudent investor has the insight to perform some type of diligence on the stocks they purchase. And yet, others continuously get "bashed" because they express their personal "beliefs" on this message board. Not everyone gets slammed, but you can see it taking place from time-to-time. However, in my opinion a stable investor takes much more into account than "beliefs" when they consider purchasing a stock issue.
Beliefs can be influenced by the media, peers and by obtaining a higher degree in the education system. Analytical thought is always good to develop. People whom we have come to respect can typically influence our "beliefs." Hopefully, in a positive manner. People whose belief systems we do not respect seldom play any role in persuading us to change our beliefs. Usually, the individual of intellectual capacity will prefer to spend time those who they "respect." They want their "beliefs" molded in a manner that will yield to them some type of success. This is called, "Modeling." Organizations that want to be successful typically "model" other successful companies. Usually, when one "models" success, they seldom come up short of that mark. They may not, however, end up at the "end point" they thought they would arrive at. Nonetheless, they progress. The same with companies that move forward and stay focused on a "successful" business model. I "believe" HRCT is doing just that. I have shaped my beliefs by hanging out with what I perceive as being, "successful people." Therefore, I base all of my life's decisions on what I "believe" to be the highest known success mechanisms.
I went through the education system and came out with a college degree in Medical Dietetics from Utah State University (USU) in 1995. I also graduated from The Pennsylvania State University's NACUFS program (College and University Food Service Management). This was an internship I performed while going through the Medical Dietetics curriculum at USU. During my collegiate years I took courses in Pre-law, computers, writing, foreign languages (Spanish and German), chemistry, economics, management, ethics in business and obviously, the medical sciences. I graduated "Outstanding Senior Student of the Year in the college of Nutrition and Food Sciences." Why? It may be because of my own standard of modeling successful people? Perhaps I'll never know. Strangely, things continued to get better form me. During my academic years, I wrote two books. One was a fiction tale entitled, "Rainbow Over a Star." Another book was called, "Personal Excellence." I guess I began writing secondary to a great degree of research in leadership, motivation. . .and "excellence." I read most of the books from the greatest thinkers of all time. Why? Because I wanted to develop a "higher understanding." I wanted to reach my best level of cognitive thought. I also won several bodybuilding contests including the Mr. Natural Collegiate America, Mr. Natural Rocky Mountain America, the Natural Farwest Muscle Classic and I placed third place in the Natural Mr. USA Contest while attaining by blackbelt in martial arts. During that time, I also ran a printing press at Moore Business Forms in a "Full-time" position during the evening hours, and during the morning hours, I worked at a fitness center called, "The Body Fitness Center." Why am I telling you all of this? Simply because I would like you all to know that I am very much, for "real." I am not out to impress anyone, I am out to show you all something that may help you develop a better investment strategy.
One of the chapters in my "Personal Excellence" book was written on the topic of, "Personal Development." My internet site was developed with my own goal setting strategy in mind. I have never made any attempt at hurting anyone, and I doubt I ever will. "But you were a fighter!" I hear you shout. Guess what? I still am. I fight for what I believe is "right." And my perception of "right" is based on the highest thoughts I could acquire from great leaders, and literature. I practiced martial arts to develop my mind, body, and soul. Not to hurt another human being. The only way to obtain your blackbelt in martial arts is if you are developed in all areas of the human domain. Not merely sparring. Here is a model on "personal development" I would like you all to take a look at, and ponder.
#1: Individual + Values = Easily influenced Character/Will
#2: Individual + Beliefs + Values = Misdirected Character/Will
#3 Individual + Principles + Beliefs + Values = Directed Character/Will ~ Success
This model was created to help others tap into their own highest level of thoughts and personal performance. I consider those who "bash" stocks in the financial markets to be plotting to tap into the "belief system" of those in categories #1, and #2. The individual that is developed themselves under the concepts of model #3, is seldom influenced by anyone that they do not attain a high degree of respect for. So as you can see, it is not easy to influence me with slanderous statements and nonsensical rhetoric. What does this have to do with HRCT (from a "basher's" perspective)? I'm going to answer that, honestly. Right here. . .and right now.
I contacted Alan Phan after I had purchased shares in HRCT secondary to the recommendation of someone that has found themselves in the "hot seat" with the Securities Exchange Commission." I am not going to tell you how much money I lost secondary to that person's recommendations. But it was in the 5-figure range. I was working two full time jobs during that period in time. . .and losing all of my money. In short. . .I was running myself into the grave because I had slipped up and gave my trust to someone I thought I could believe in. I never pursued litigation over what I perceived as being "fraudulent activity" because I knew it was "me" that needed to take responsibility for my actions. But I was hurt. I was severely hurt. All because of my own ignorance of how the markets work. So instead of focusing on the problem, I set out to develop a website where others could go to be "honestly" informed. It was my hope that I could bring into existence...something, that would protect others from "investment fraud." That is why you will never hear me give a "buy" or "sell" recommendation on any stock issue. I want to help investors. I want to help ill people (and I am), and I want to help HRCT. Therefore, I leave you with this to ponder. . .
Why would anyone with a background of interests like those that I have stated, want to be affiliated with what would be "perceived" as a losing entity? Simply stated, I won't be a part of that perception plan. Therefore, I am working to continue helping HRCT in any way I can. I post on the message boards to try and keep everyone as honestly informed as I can. Sometimes, I may not have all the answers. But I do my best to try to find them. If I can't find the answers, I do my best to find others that can.
I met with Alan Phan of HRCT at the Hotel Del Coronado, about one year ago. I explained to him how angered I was that his company had been referred to me by someone that had lost a lot of people. . .a lot of money. At that time, HRCT was in turmoil and was restructuring. I explained to Alan that the only way he was going to turn HRCT around would be to get a business plan together and get others with a higher standard on his team. We discussed several new directions. The Internet services in China, was one of them. And for a while, it seemed a little shaky. But I kept believing in Alan, even after a blunder of magnanimous proportion. I don't think anyone will ever understand how hurt Alan was when the first attempt fell through. And HE took the punches from the blow. Even when I had been covering HRCT, ALAN took the punches from the blunder. Not me. The important part of this scenario is. . .HE LEARNED! Look at where HRCT is going now. Alan is certainly an individual in my Model #3. He is a man of great passion, and drive. And he is pursuing his dream. And it is working, and others continue to pound on him for mistakes of the past. By the way. . .I am writing this without Alan's permission. I don't need his permission, because he has come to "believe" in my efforts in helping him out.
Six months ago, it would have been hard to have quality people knocking at HRCT's door. Now, we have some very credible and respected computer experts that have sent résumé's to HRCT, for review. All of the other data on HRCT can be attained by visiting the newly developed website or via the newswires. In my opinion, the ridiculous amount of focusing on the past has been getting out-of-hand. Had I been a member of that mentality, do you realize what I could be posting? Instead, I have focused on plugging my energies into HRCT and giving Alan Phan and the others onboard, my very best.
Right now. . .I will tell you this. If you do not like the potential of what you have seen with HRCT's new business plan, don't buy the company's stock. Stay away from the company. I will also tell you this. . . .I am focusing forward with laser beam effort to help Alan make this company the most successful business plan he could have ever dreamed of cerebrating. Why? Because I remember what it was like to walk off-stage at the 1983 Teenage Mr. Utah Contest in tears. . . .only to be called out as the "fifth place finisher" at the night show. . .that I had abandoned. I gave up on my dream. My brother of the same age died the following year (Karl Mayr). . .and then, I started chasing my dreams with all the passion I could muster. All of the accomplishments listed above came after the death of my brother. . .with the exception of the foiled Mr. Teenage Utah contest back in the early 80's. So, those of you that continue to call me a "Cheerleader" . . .please continue to do so. Those of you that continue to make false accusations, please consider or redirect your thought processes. . . .the only people you are hurting, are yourselves. For there is a "Power" that guides those with good intentions. And that "Power" sees to it that all great things shall come to pass. And that "Power" makes "great people" out of those that get involved with "great" things. . .and those who never give up.
Alan Phan: Lets make HRCT . . ."great." We need not worry about those who do not believe in our "shared vision." Lets cater to those that we can help, and forget about the rest. If we fail on our journey, we shall indeed "succeed" on the next attempt. However, it is my "belief" that our failures are over. I know one thing, mine are.
So bashers. . .beware. There are some that stand above your antics and that apply their efforts in other ways. And we shall succeed. Primarily because, failure is not one of our options. Comprende?
Investors: Do your diligence and make your decisions for yourself. When in doubt, stay out! If you can't read the river. . don't fish the streams. Confirm all data with your broker or financial consultant before trading any stock issues. If you have lost money in the past, you have no-one to blame but yourself. It's nice to see that others are concerned about the well-being of their fellow humans. . .but perhaps there are more constructive ways to go about doing it than by negative and often-times slanderous statements. If you don't understand the markets, don't invest, period.
PS: This is my last post to the message boards. I have a life. . .and one I intend on continuing to pursue. Alan. . .just let me know if you ever need any help. ..with anything. Even if you'd just like to walk on the beach, or play a game of tennis (of which, I am no good at. . but I'll try my hand). During the next year. . .I will give you everything I have to help you build your vision in China. And I can assure you, I have a lot to give.
Take care, all. I hope you have all learned a little more about one of HRCT's team-mates and investors. Whether-or-not you "believe" in HRCT. . .is up to you. I believe in "me." I'm hoping someday, you will all believe in "you."
Best wishes and Happy Holidays. . .
M&M's Mark. . .TTS
~~Karl~~ You may be dead. . .but I'm not. I'm still your brother, and I'm still going to keep pushing onward and forward. I will never give up in being that person you always saw in me, even though it came at a time when I didn't "believe" in myself. RIP. Just keep watching and see if the ole bro can do anything down here on earth:-).
Stay the course. ..all. Just keep focusing on HRCT's progression. If we deserve it. . .it will come. |
