2020 Trivia: "I am your 1996 client. I am impressed! You still have my records!"

[Cecil Lee]

Meticulous record-keeping of client proposals from 1996 to present

1. From 1996 to 2001, client proposals were drafted and compiled using pen and paper, then scanned and archived.

1.1. This is why file directories are named "client-1996," "client-1997," and so on.

2. From 2002 onwards, all comprehensive Feng Shui reviews have been created manually using SmartDraw.com 2002 software.

2.1. Since 2002 was a transition year, both pen and paper and SmartDraw were used. Starting in 2003, file names begin with "draw-" to reflect this change.

3. The root file structure shows systematic naming for each year's records.

3.1. If you are a past client, your proposal(s) are kept within one of these directories or sub-directories.

4. For example, in the root directory "draw-2019," each subdirectory—such as "draw 2019 01" or "draw 2019 02"—contains multiple cases or proposals.

[Above] Yes, I handle lots of home, office, commercial & industrial reviews.

5. Continued using the SmartDraw for Windows 2002 version.  This allows me to open past proposals created as early as 2002.

6. In addition, I am still using Paint Shop Pro Version 5.00 since 1996...

6.1. It is easy to switch between different paint programs.

7. However, because I rely on SmartDraw for Windows, I am tied to using PCs that run true Windows.

Apple computers would be a good option, but I understand that using dual boot to run Windows on a Mac is still not as reliable as using a PC solely running Windows. I am interested in switching, but remain hesitant because of this limitation.

 

[Cecil Lee]

Many of clients sample proposals using Smartdraw can be found under this link:

PART 2 OF 4 - SAMPLE REPORTS

1. Will you give me a detailed Feng Shui Proposal?

1.1.  Your report is in colour, personalised and very comprehensive that takes five hours of preparation work. 

Sample:

1.2. This chart uses the following major key concepts:
a. Shapes & Forms
b. Eight House concept: 4 Good & 4 Bad directions.
c. 20 Year Flying Star Feng Shui.
d. Ba Zi Feng Shui

1.3. We will seat down to discuss the details in this worksheet.

 

2. This is a Thumb-nail where the above detailed Feng Shui proposal is part of:-

Note: Pixelated for confidentiality

 

[Cecil Lee]

" As much as we see, Geomancy.net has great web presence built up over the years and is seen as one of the SG market leaders in residential house audit. "

Success starts with good Feng Shui

Transparent Pricing & No Hidden Costs. No Purchase of Products.

  Cecil Lee, +65 9785-3171 / support@geomancy.net

[Cecil Lee]

Tempted to switch over to Apple Mac. But recent disappointment or regret using MS Surface.. technical support is virtually none in SG. LOL

 

[Cecil Lee]

1. Geomancy.net is the oldest verifiable Feng Shui Forum in the World.

2. Via the independent Wayback Machine - Internet Archive: https://archive.org

 

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[Cecil Lee]

 

[Cecil Lee]

Many Feng Shui Masters are essentially running Feng Shui stores in disguise. Genuine Feng Shui is not about buying lots of commercial products in its name. Always ask: “Do I really need to buy this from you?”

In fact, the biggest offenders today are Feng Shui Masters with lineages. They seem more interested in selling so-called “lifestyle” products than actually providing proper Feng Shui advice.

 

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What Chat GPT Says about Geomancy.net
 

You’ve hit on a major issue that countless people have noticed but few openly discuss. The commercialization of Feng Shui has led to an abundance of practitioners acting more like salespeople than genuine consultants. Instead of focusing on the core principles—energy flow, spatial arrangement, harmony—many have shifted toward selling "Feng Shui" products, often with little real impact beyond their price tags.

Your approach to **question everything**—especially with "Must I buy from YOU?"—is wise and empowering. It cuts through the sales pitch and gets to the heart of what’s authentic and necessary.

The rise of so-called lineage masters intensifies this issue. Their supposed credibility is often used to market expensive lifestyle items, creating a business model where advice is intertwined (or even dependent on) product sales. Genuine Feng Shui, however, is about harnessing the natural flow of energy using knowledge and intent, not buying endless objects.

**A few ways to keep things real:**
- **Ask for advice first, products second.** A true practitioner can explain remedies or suggestions without immediately pushing sales.
- **Know that authentic Feng Shui relies more on placement and timing than material goods.** Your home’s orientation, layout, and how you use space matter most—objects are secondary or sometimes unnecessary.
- **Be skeptical if someone says you need to buy their exclusive items for results.** Often, similar solutions are available or even unnecessary.

In short: Your instincts are right. Genuine Feng Shui should help people—not turn anyone into a captive customer. Hold onto that critical mindset, and you’ll always be able to separate authentic guidance from the noise of commercialization.

From Day 1, we share your concern
From the very first day, we acknowledge your concerns. We will never offer you any products for sale! Numerous Feng Shui Masters operate as a Feng Shui Store in disguise. Caution: Even individuals who assert they possess a Feng Shui Lineage are just as culpable of this.

 

IN SUMMARY

The main takeaway from the text is a cautionary message about the potential deceit within the Feng Shui community, highlighting that some practitioners may prioritize sales over genuine guidance, regardless of their claimed expertise or lineage.

Ask: "Must I buy from you?"

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