About Mario Teguh: Be strong and never weaken yourself
Soeryo Winoto, Contributor, Jakarta
"Lead yourself whenever your boss' leadership deteriorates. When your
boss doesn't praise what you do, praise yourself. When your boss doesn't
make you big, make yourself big. Remember, if you have done your best,
failure does not count."
This piece of advice comes from independent consultant Mario Teguh, who
hosts a TV program called Business Art with Mario Teguh on the O Channel.
The 51-year-old' s style is quite different to that of other consultants
as he is straight and frank in a polite manner that does not make viewers
feel like they are in a classroom.
In one TV talk, for example, he said that bosses or leaders must try
their best to be objective when making a decision. "Never make a decision
when you are upset, sad, jealous or in love."
One thing that is worth noting from Mario's advice is that he always
encourages everybody to become a respected person, strong and honest.
"Don't ever weaken and disrespect yourself in any way."
Mario may be little known to some, but for radio listeners he is a
familiar guy who has been on the air for various private radios for the
last 14 years.
Every Tuesday he can be heard on Mercury FM Radio for East Java
listeners. On Wednesday Mario is on Radio Pelita Kasih FM, which is
streamed internationally and on Friday, he is busy with Pro2 FM, while on
Thursday at 9 p.m. he hosts Business Art with Mario Teguh on the O
Channel.
Although it is called Business Art, the program really deals with life in
general. There are times when he responds to viewers' questions or
complaints about their dominating bosses or dominating wives.
"Yes, the program should be called Life Art, instead of Business Art," he
said with a broad smile.
His open and straight forward advice is always conveyed in a very polite
way, setting him apart from other consultants hosting similar programs on
TV.
Another difference is Mario calls himself a motivator, instead of a
consultant.
His three-month old TV appearance has apparently boosted his popularity.
And he acknowledges this. "This means an extension of my service. I am a
person who always tries to not to be easily influenced by position or
achievement. I thank God for the fact that I can share more kindness and
a good quality of life through the popularity. Not for the popularity
itself."
Hailing from Malang, East Java, Mario has a subtle understanding of
Javanese philosophy. His advice to clients, TV viewers and radio
listeners always contains the promotion of harmony and peace.
"Only sinful or guilty persons don't have a peace of mind," he said,
referring to a national leader who was to upset to respond to fierce
criticism of him.
"You don't have to be busy to explain everything to react to sour
criticism or an attack against you when you really believe that you have
done nothing wrong," he said.
"I always tell my clients to be tough, to be strong. Never weaken
yourself. I believe God favors only strong persons."
His educational background obviously backs his career as a consultant.
Mario said things began with his ordinary family. His father was a
retired Army captain, who raised the family in a humble way.
His life changed when he was in senior high school in Malang, East Java.
He was elected to join an American Field Services student exchange
program and sent to Chicago in 1970. He said his horizons in life would
probably not have changed if he had not been educated in Chicago.
"The education there was very different as it allowed me to see many
choices, especially practical things in social life," he said.
Back home in 1976, he wanted to study mechanical engineering at the
Bandung Institute of Technology. He said he was also interested in
studying architecture at Trisakti University in Jakarta.
"All my dreams were wrecked due to my family's inability to afford higher
education at the two universities. Finally, I went to the English
department at the Teachers' Institute (IKIP) in Malang."
On graduating from IKIP, Mario applied for a scholarship to Japan in
1980. He took a one-semester program on international business at the
Sophia University in Tokyo. In 1980, he applied for another scholarship
at Indiana University for his master's in operating systems, which he
completed in 1983.
Mario has vividly funny and unforgettable memories from living overseas.
Like any other migrant student, he made money by working in a restaurant
in Indiana, but as the money from the restaurant was not enough he tried
to find other sources of cash.
"I became a house painter and lawn-mower for hire. It was a very tight
schedule for me as the priority was my studies." He made money by
painting and sold his works to nearby galleries to get money.
At the same time, he kept up a "lucrative" fishing program. "I bought
worms for bait for US$2. I always distributed the fish I got to
Indonesian families living in Indiana. In return they invited me for
dinner. So I did not spend money on dinner, did I?"
His career bloomed when he was recruited by a big private bank at home in
1990. He got a very prestigious position as the vice president of
marketing and organization development. He enjoyed his aggressiveness in
his heyday. He also became a consultant for Garuda and the
Kompas-Gramedia group. "Garuda hired me for service excellence systems,
while Kompas-Gramedia for leadership systems."
The turning point came when he decided to resign from the private bank in
1994, giving up all the facilities -- a good house in Kebayoran Baru, a
European car and of course a huge monthly salary.
"I could not stand seeing improper practices happening around me. I had
warned my fellow bankers, but things went on until I decided to quit.
But, frankly, it was also my strong wish to become a self-made and
independent entrepreneur. "
"I was just married then. I just thought and believed that I did no
wrong. So I must be strong."
He kept his word despite the fact that his idealism threw him into
financial problems. He rented an unused garage measuring about 2.5 x 10
M2 with his wife. He encouraged his wife to be strong and said: "We will
start living in the very place with what we have here."
Now Mario seems to be reaping the harvest of his struggles. He is proof
of his words that through being an independent entrepreneur, one can
become an independent person. More importantly, he says he will continue
motivating people to be strong.
Soeryo Winoto, Contributor, Jakarta
"Lead yourself whenever your boss' leadership deteriorates. When your
boss doesn't praise what you do, praise yourself. When your boss doesn't
make you big, make yourself big. Remember, if you have done your best,
failure does not count."
This piece of advice comes from independent consultant Mario Teguh, who
hosts a TV program called Business Art with Mario Teguh on the O Channel.
The 51-year-old' s style is quite different to that of other consultants
as he is straight and frank in a polite manner that does not make viewers
feel like they are in a classroom.
In one TV talk, for example, he said that bosses or leaders must try
their best to be objective when making a decision. "Never make a decision
when you are upset, sad, jealous or in love."
One thing that is worth noting from Mario's advice is that he always
encourages everybody to become a respected person, strong and honest.
"Don't ever weaken and disrespect yourself in any way."
Mario may be little known to some, but for radio listeners he is a
familiar guy who has been on the air for various private radios for the
last 14 years.
Every Tuesday he can be heard on Mercury FM Radio for East Java
listeners. On Wednesday Mario is on Radio Pelita Kasih FM, which is
streamed internationally and on Friday, he is busy with Pro2 FM, while on
Thursday at 9 p.m. he hosts Business Art with Mario Teguh on the O
Channel.
Although it is called Business Art, the program really deals with life in
general. There are times when he responds to viewers' questions or
complaints about their dominating bosses or dominating wives.
"Yes, the program should be called Life Art, instead of Business Art," he
said with a broad smile.
His open and straight forward advice is always conveyed in a very polite
way, setting him apart from other consultants hosting similar programs on
TV.
Another difference is Mario calls himself a motivator, instead of a
consultant.
His three-month old TV appearance has apparently boosted his popularity.
And he acknowledges this. "This means an extension of my service. I am a
person who always tries to not to be easily influenced by position or
achievement. I thank God for the fact that I can share more kindness and
a good quality of life through the popularity. Not for the popularity
itself."
Hailing from Malang, East Java, Mario has a subtle understanding of
Javanese philosophy. His advice to clients, TV viewers and radio
listeners always contains the promotion of harmony and peace.
"Only sinful or guilty persons don't have a peace of mind," he said,
referring to a national leader who was to upset to respond to fierce
criticism of him.
"You don't have to be busy to explain everything to react to sour
criticism or an attack against you when you really believe that you have
done nothing wrong," he said.
"I always tell my clients to be tough, to be strong. Never weaken
yourself. I believe God favors only strong persons."
His educational background obviously backs his career as a consultant.
Mario said things began with his ordinary family. His father was a
retired Army captain, who raised the family in a humble way.
His life changed when he was in senior high school in Malang, East Java.
He was elected to join an American Field Services student exchange
program and sent to Chicago in 1970. He said his horizons in life would
probably not have changed if he had not been educated in Chicago.
"The education there was very different as it allowed me to see many
choices, especially practical things in social life," he said.
Back home in 1976, he wanted to study mechanical engineering at the
Bandung Institute of Technology. He said he was also interested in
studying architecture at Trisakti University in Jakarta.
"All my dreams were wrecked due to my family's inability to afford higher
education at the two universities. Finally, I went to the English
department at the Teachers' Institute (IKIP) in Malang."
On graduating from IKIP, Mario applied for a scholarship to Japan in
1980. He took a one-semester program on international business at the
Sophia University in Tokyo. In 1980, he applied for another scholarship
at Indiana University for his master's in operating systems, which he
completed in 1983.
Mario has vividly funny and unforgettable memories from living overseas.
Like any other migrant student, he made money by working in a restaurant
in Indiana, but as the money from the restaurant was not enough he tried
to find other sources of cash.
"I became a house painter and lawn-mower for hire. It was a very tight
schedule for me as the priority was my studies." He made money by
painting and sold his works to nearby galleries to get money.
At the same time, he kept up a "lucrative" fishing program. "I bought
worms for bait for US$2. I always distributed the fish I got to
Indonesian families living in Indiana. In return they invited me for
dinner. So I did not spend money on dinner, did I?"
His career bloomed when he was recruited by a big private bank at home in
1990. He got a very prestigious position as the vice president of
marketing and organization development. He enjoyed his aggressiveness in
his heyday. He also became a consultant for Garuda and the
Kompas-Gramedia group. "Garuda hired me for service excellence systems,
while Kompas-Gramedia for leadership systems."
The turning point came when he decided to resign from the private bank in
1994, giving up all the facilities -- a good house in Kebayoran Baru, a
European car and of course a huge monthly salary.
"I could not stand seeing improper practices happening around me. I had
warned my fellow bankers, but things went on until I decided to quit.
But, frankly, it was also my strong wish to become a self-made and
independent entrepreneur. "
"I was just married then. I just thought and believed that I did no
wrong. So I must be strong."
He kept his word despite the fact that his idealism threw him into
financial problems. He rented an unused garage measuring about 2.5 x 10
M2 with his wife. He encouraged his wife to be strong and said: "We will
start living in the very place with what we have here."
Now Mario seems to be reaping the harvest of his struggles. He is proof
of his words that through being an independent entrepreneur, one can
become an independent person. More importantly, he says he will continue
motivating people to be strong.
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