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...

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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...

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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. Photo Credit One of the first thing we did was to buy a new iPod. My wife and I have been contemplating to get...

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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...

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