1. Do not be too in a hurry. It's better to build slowly, but surely. Haste often leads to waste. 2. Allow yourself to make mistakes early while your business is still small. Why? Because you won't be able to afford the same mistakes on a bigger scale. 3. Be conservative. Compute your costings with extra care. 'Shortcomings' will come from shortcuts. 4. As you grow your business, grow your leadership and management competence.5. The life of an entrepreneur is exciting, until you hit the first dead end....
WORK & REST
Give your best at work. Do more than what is required. Make people (customers or stakeholders) happy.
But right after that, draw a line and set your boundaries. Get some rest, invest your time with your family, or make time for your health. Don't let "anxious toil" drive your everyday life.
Yes, there will always be more work to do tomorrow. But God also gives rest to his loved ones and faithfully provides even when you are asleep.
Let go of your guilt – take your rest. Tomorrow, you'll get a new day...
10 WAYS TO HONOR GOD AT WORK
1. Be thankful for the work that you do.
You may not have the job or business that you were hoping for. At least, not yet. But could it be that God is still preparing you?
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
2. Be constructive, and don't be a "complainer."
We are all in the business (or jobs) of solving problems. Instead, always think or offer, "How can I help?"
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may...
Decisions That Are Key to Success
Success isn't just a destination where you "arrive." But is built (or lived) one decision at a time – over a long period of time.
And the decisions that make a lot of difference aren't the obvious ones or the ones visible to the naked eye.
In my life, here are just some of the important decisions that I take seriously:
1. To Honor God in everything that I do.
2. To be faithful to my wife. To raise my children well and prepare them for the challenges of life. To prioritize my time with family.
3....
What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?
"What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?"
As the new year begins, many experts, teachers or gurus will try to challenge you by asking that question.
Thinking that you couldn't fail is pretty inspiring. And the emotional high might just compel you to take a leap of faith.
But here's the thing, the reality, the spoiler, sooner or later, YOU WILL FAIL. One way or the other.
There's no such thing as a "sure win."
If you believe otherwise, then you are missing the point.
Yes, taking a step of faith...
The First Thing To Do This Christmas
"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed” – Mathew 2:10
My sister used to live in Baguio. We'd drive there about six times a year just to visit them.
Every time that we travel, the boredom of long drive sets in. "Are we there yet?" My kids at the back of the car would ask in 30 minutes interval.
For me, the STAR logo of Caltex in NLEX (or Shell Select) reminds me of the same STAR the Magi saw. Joy sets in knowing that I can stop and relax for a bit to buy chocolate, chips, siopao, chicharon, atbp.
After another...
Living Your Second Wind
Last Saturday, we concluded our "Jumpstart Your Success" Workshop @ The FORT BGC.
After the learning session, I had the privilege to meet Cathy. She asked me to sign her copy of my book and was thanking us, the speakers, for the inspiring event.
She said that she wrote something down that she would like to read to me.
"You have awakened my soul…
My passions...
Adrenalin rush is pumping...I want to live more...
37 Lessons I've Learned So Far
Original: Nov 28, 2013
Updated: Nov 28, 2015
Turned 37 yesterday.
Here are 37 lessons I've learned so far:
1. Spend time with your family as much as you can. They are irreplaceable and your time is limited.
2. When you honor your father and your mother, things will go well with you.
3. Do something for someone. Generosity is more about giving of yourself.
4. God's way is way way better than your way. You already know...
Bibilib ka sa Pinoy
While in Tacloban, one of our teammates overheard an interview between a reporter and a tricycle driver.
Reporter: "Di po ba kayo aalis ng Tacloban?"
Tricyicle Driver: "Kung nung bago dumating ang bagyo ay hindi kami umalis, ngayon pa na tapos na ang bagyo?"
I agree – the Filipino Spirit is stronger than any typhoon.
...
What I've Learned from the Man I Met on the Plane Going to Tacloban
Day 9 after Yolanda.
On the plane going to Tacloban, I was sitting beside a man in his late 30s. You can see worry in his face. He was bothered, a bit tense.
He asked me, "Are you from Tacloban?" I said I'm from Manila and going to Tacloban to deliver relief goods and equipments for our church there.
So I asked him, "Ikaw sir?"
"I work in Australia. My family is in a nearby town in Leyte. They're safe, but we lost everything."
At that moment, I didn't know what to say. All I can do was to listen and...
Why You Can't "Bag" a Client
"I just bagged another client." Whenever I hear this phrase, I can't help but smile. No client wouldn't want to hear you say that.
The truth is that you can't "bag" a client. In fact, you only have a business, a sale or a deal, because your client said yes.
The client picked you.
Things will go sour the moment you think you're a sales superstar, a money making machine, or a serial closer.
Treat your clients with respect....
Forgive Quickly
I intentionally didn't write "forgive easily", but instead I wrote, forgive quickly.
It's not easy to forgive specially when you've been mistreated or have been offended.
But to forgive is not just for your offender's benefit, but also for your own.
To overlook an offense is a choice. And when you do, it's to your credit. You're giving yourself a chance to start all over, to move on, or to push forward.
Instead...
What's for Breakfast?
I went out of the house extra early this morning to go to McDonalds.
Seated near me were three men in their late 30s to mid 40s. By the way they were speaking, I'm guessing they are in the construction business. They are probably engineers.
What were they having for breakfast?
Politics, natural calamities, corruption, and conspiracy theories about the Marcoses.
Yes, in that order.
This made me realize how important it...
What are you aiming for?
Without a goal or a vision, our days will just go to waste. It may sound like a cliche, but yes, life is short.
And what you do now matters. It will all add up.
Be discerning, but don't be overly cautious. You'll learn more from the (unintentional) mistakes that you'll do.
Don't be driven by fear, but by the purpose that God has given you.
What are you aiming for?
...
The First Social Media Parenting Seminar in Manila
Entrepreneur & Productive Pinoy/Start Something Author, Mr. Yeng Remulla & Wife, Ms. Michelle Remulla
My beautiful wife and I together with our good friend and Social Media Strategist, Mr. Russel Patalinghog, talked at the first ever Social Media Parenting Seminar last Saturday held at Fully Booked BGC. Not only that it was a fun afternoon, but we also learned a lot from each other!
Social Media Strategist Mr. Russel...
