"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk."
- Thomas Edison
It's the way we think that determines the way we act.
Again and again, we've heard from successful individuals the words "Think big". But because we have too little to start with, we tend to ignore the advice.
'Thinking big' doesn't require you to start big today. There is nothing wrong with starting small. (Bootstrapping) In fact, it's one of the wisest advice I've ever received. (in which I used to ignore before)
You...
Do what you love. Love what you do.
Sometimes work can be very tiring. The routine of work can get really mechanical. (tiring and boring)
If you are facing this dilemma, you have two options:
1. Do what you love.
- or -
2. Love what you do.
Either way, you will have to enjoy or love what you do in order to achieve success. Sticking it out for the money is fine — temporarily. But later on you will have to decide for the long-term.
So I guess the temporal thing is to “learn to love what you do” now but in the near future, the ultimate goal Is to “do...
My Favorite Zig Ziglar Quote
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
- Zig Ziglar
Dreaming is easy.
Reaching your goals or dreams will take a lot of hard work, persistence and sacrifice. The hardest part is to be able to sustain your efforts towards your BHAG. (Big-Hairy-Audacious- Goals)
As the leader, you will have to be the one to speak hope everyday. Make sure...
BEST NIKE AD I'VE SEEN!
This is so far THE BEST Nike Ad i've seen! Enjo...
Free Haircut on Site for Google Employees
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A Google employee gets a free haircut on site.
"If an employee's bangs are getting in the way during a furious coding session, he or she can schedule an on-site haircut free of charge" - HowStuffWorks
Give employees enough reasons to stick around and you'll likely see productivity go up. Why head home when everything you need is at work?...
Ningas Cogon: Finish What You Started
"FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED!” your dad yelled. You can almost see his tonsils even if you are steps away from him. It was the ‘nth’ time that you started something but didn’t pursue to continue.
Maybe some of us have heard this scolding more than once. Hard headed kids grow up hearing these words almost everyday.
In case you’re unfamiliar with ‘Ningas Cogon’, it’s a term we use to describe a certain attitude. Cogon is a type of grass...
Selling Cheaper is Not a Strategy
As a consumer, I like it when prices are low. It gives me more spending power. It allows me to get more bang for my buck.
But as an entrepreneur, I don't like to sell low. Instead, I choose to create value in the products or services that we offer. This allows us to sell at a more substantial profit. It's healthier for the business.
Don't think your customers will stick with you solely because "mas mura".
If you think...
HOW TO SPEND INSTANT MONEY
Just the other day, I landed a big sale. Big enough to pay for two months worth of our family expenses. Substantial enough for a single guy to live for a year.
What's the first thing that do you do when you receive a large chunk of money?
I'll be honest. Receiving that money automatically gave me the desire to ... SPEND.
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One of the first thing we did was to buy a new iPod. My wife and I have been contemplating to get...
QUIT TALKING AND BEGIN DOING – WALT DISNEY
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
- Walt Disney
Walter got it right from the start. He envisioned a world with "Disney" products or movies, then he created it. His imagination quotient (if there's such a thing) is 110/100. Whatever he dreamt, he was able to translate it into action.
Walter wasn't only creative, he was organized as well. According to his bio, he keeps a close tab when...
Jack Welch Famous Quote On Learning
"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly is the ultimate competitive advantage." - Jack Welch, Former CEO of GE, named as one of the most valuable companies in the world
This is true both in business and in real life. The faster we can LEARN and translate what we have learned into ACTION, the more ADVANTAGE we have in our business, in our career or in our lives.
LEARNING –> RAPID ACTION = ULTIMATE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE...
BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS!
Before you start a business, the first question shouldn't be how to make money. Yes, it's a good question, but it shouldn't be the first one.
Instead ask the following:
"How can I help the people (in my community) solve their problems?"
"What can be done in a better and efficient way?"
"Will I enjoy doing this?" [assuming you will be involved in the business operations]
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Answering...
CHANGE YOUR LIFE THIS 2010 WITH TWO SIMPLE QUESTIONS
Two questions that can change your life from Daniel Pink on Vimeo.
Why don't you share with us "what's your sentence?" ... Don't hesitate to leave your ideas here and post a comment ...
