2012 | PRODUCTIVE PINOY

8 WAYS TO START A PRODUCTIVE YEAR

2013, action, Change, goal setting, goals, new year, planning, plans, resolution

1. Pause, look back and be thankful. For some of us, 2012 has been a great year, while for others it has been a challenge. One thing is common though, there's always something that we can be thankful for. That may be a good thought, but to see its real value, get a piece of paper and list down what you're thankful for. You'll be surprised how much there is to thank God for. 2. Get over the holidays! I'm...

"I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE"

Attitude, Failure, faith, Risk taking, Success

You may think that you don't have a choice, but you do. The real question is this, "Are you willing to take a risk?" When you play it safe, your options become limited. (or you might even run out of options) The great men in the bible like David, Moses or Daniel, (or even in history) accomplished big things, not because they weighed the options, but because they took bold steps that weren't even an option in the first place. ...

WINNING ISN'T THE ONLY ROUTE TO SUCCESS

From time to time, you'll lose or fail. But that's not a cue to quit. Besides, nobody said it's going to be easy. Respond right, you become much wiser. If there's a next time, you'll know better. Your failures can bring life-changing lessons you won't otherwise realize by winning. Winning isn't the only route to success. Losing or failing can even take you further if you will learn from it – and continue. Question: So when is it time to give up or move on? Answer: When you're ready...

DECODING "LET'S HAVE COFFEE"

Success Ideas, tips

You can decode "Let's have coffee" in many ways. Let's have coffee. Let me help you. Let's have coffee. Let's do something together. Let's have coffee. Let me sell something to you. Let's have coffee. Bye now, hope never to see you. You'll save a lot of time simply by knowing the difference when someone asks you. And the next time you tell someone "Let's have coffee," I guess it's fair to tell them what's...

GIVE-QUICK-SERVICE

I’m sure you’ve heard of the pyramiding scam that happened in Mindanao and Visayas just recently. 15,000 people lost their money amounting to a total of P12B. 40% return on investment within 7 days? How can you resist that offer? Shift your focus from "get-rich-quick" to "give-quick-service.” Not only will you be scam proof, but you will also end up with a reputable business. Build a business, an asset, or a reputation that offers real value or service to people. It's slow but better than get-rich-quick...

TO SOLVE A RECURRING PROBLEM

Character, Inspiration, Motivation, problem, productivity, Success Ideas, Time Management

To solve a recurring problem, you need to get to the root cause of the problem. Many times we look at the surface and forget to examine what's underneath it. You may not have enough money, not because of your income, but as a result of overspending. You always get complaints from customers, not because of your service people, but because of your company's poorly designed policies. You're easily bored, not because of your job position, but maybe you're not exploring enough or stretching your potential. The...

TREAT IT AS SERIOUS BUSINESS

Attitude, Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Life Lessons, start something, Success Ideas

Having fun in what you do doesn't mean you're not doing "serious business." This is true for writers, artists, musicians, athletes or anyone who 'seems' to have a much easier job. As a writer, one of the things that I've learned is that you can't just wait for inspiration. It takes a lot of discipline, planning and hard work to produce quality content and to be heard in this noisy world. You may have a job that...

THE PROBLEM WITH EASY MONEY

Entrepreneurship, Get Rich, get-rich-quick, investment, Money, Perseverance, planning, ponzi, scam, Success

Have you heard of the question, "Kikita ba ako dyan kahit wala akong gawin?" You'll hear this from people who wants it easy. If an investment sounds too good to be true, then maybe, you shouldn't put your money in there. I'm sure you've heard of the latest pyramid scam that just happened in Mindanao. (P12 billion lost, 15,000 families affected) The promise of a big and quick return (what the banks or reputable firms can't offer) with no work required on your part is a sure sign of risk or danger. Your...

SHOULD I PURSUE MY PASSION?

Attitude, Career, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Get Rich, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Passion

I rarely talk about "passion." Not that I am not passionate. I am passionate about several things. My passion has led me to achieve major aspirations I never thought I could do. But with the same passion or my immature zealousness, I've also failed miserably in a few things I've done before. (a painful lesson) What I've learned in life is that 'passion' isn't enough. You can't just live on passion. You also need wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to make the right decision at a given time,...

START SOMETHING 10.27.12 HIGHLIGHTS

For the last 15 years, we've heard that the only way to succeed is "to put up your own business" or to go on your own. But we believe that in today's changing world, there's more than one way to be successful. "START SOMETHING" is a platform where we invite ordinary people to talk about their extraordinary work and the ideas that compelled them to get started. Hope you could join us next time! Better yet, partner with us. Feel free to email productivepinoybk@gmail.com By the way, the official photos are here. Many...

YOU NEED A VALUABLE CRITIC

Attitude, BG Hernandez, Big Shift, communication, Critic, Discipline, start something

BG HERNANDEZ @ START SOMETHING EVENT While at the START SOMETHING event last Saturday, my good friend BG Hernandez (renowned creative director and graphic designer) shared an interesting point. He said "You need a critic." After hearing him say that, I realized that I perceive criticism as purely negative. (I tend to be overly positive) But BG is right. We need someone trustworthy...

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE START SOMETHING EVENT

BG Hernandez, event, free, Leadership, learning, Lois Yasay, On starting something, Seminar, speaker, Talk, Yeng Remulla

To register, simply scroll down or click HERE. 1. You'll learn how to "start that one thing" that you've been putting off. Whether you're planning to write a book, start a business, shift careers or show your art, this event will help you jumpstart the work you're thinking of. 2. For only two hours, you'll get practical insights on how to achieve your major...

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

Inspiration, Quiet Sundays

We all want the truth. The question is, are we going to believe it when we hear it? There's a tendency for us to believe only what we 'want' to believe because it's convenient for us. Jesus is the truth. And by knowing and following him, you will find freedom. The freedom to resist things you don't want to do anymore. The freedom to pursue God's perfect plan for your life. The freedom to be who you are meant to be. You don't need to be a wandering stranger anymore! Your Father tells you...

THE WAY TO CONTENTMENT

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. – 1 Tim 6:6 It's hard to be content these days. There are too many choices. If you're an Apple fan, the new iPhone 5 is about to come out this October. If you like food, I'm sure there's a new restaurant nearby that you're craving to try. If you like traveling, there's always a SEAT SALE available only for a limited time. There's always more out there. There's always something better coming out. That's why to be "content alone" is...

MY 14-YEAR OLD SON IS NOW AN ENTREPRENEUR

business plan, Career, Change, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Inspiration, Passion, Productive Pinoy, purpose, Start a business, start something, Start-up, Success, Success Ideas, Success Stories

When Trey was a lot younger, people would ask him "what do you wanna do when you grow up?" With his cute lisp he'd reply, "I yike my dad's work. I yike to be a businessman." That brought joy to me. Even when Trey was growing up, it was natural for us to talk about business concepts whenever we're together. Whether it's the food in a restaurant, the feature of a gadget, or the design/flow of a website – Trey and...

HANGOUT WITH PEOPLE BETTER THAN YOU

 "It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction" says Warren Buffet. You won't expect to hear that from the third wealthiest man on the planet. But that is probably one of the reasons why Warren Buffet is so successful. Being surrounded by people who are better than you won't make you look dumb. It just shows that you know your place and that you're probably smart too. And when you're with them, ask good questions...

4 REASONS WHY YOU HATE MONDAYS

Career, Change, Get Rich, Getting Things Done, On starting something, Passion, Perseverance, Start a business, start something, Success, Success Ideas

1. You are in the wrong job. 2. You are in the right job (or type of work) with the wrong people. 3. You are in the right job with the right people, but somehow, possess a negative attitude towards work. (Ouch!) 4. You don't have any work to do and it's making you miserable! ...

DON'T LET FEAR STOP YOU

faith, fear, hope, On starting something, pioneer, Start, Start a business

Name: Andrea Bocelli, Operatic Tenor Completely blind by age of 12 Song: The Prayer – Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song 80 Million records sold worldwide Biggest-selling solo artist in the history of classical music * * * In a recent interview, Andrea Bocelli confessed that he has stage fright that last almost an entire performance. When he was asked how he deals with it, this is what he said... "The only way is to go on stage and to hope." Does fear stop you from putting...

Get rid of the "Bahala Na" attitude.

Sometimes we adopt a "come what may" attitude because of a bad memory or experience. You tried to reach for something, but somehow, you ended up disappointed. So you go on with your life telling yourself "Hope for the best, expect the worst." But the truth is that – you don't even expect or hope anymore. To avoid disappointment, you've skipped planning. You've put off things, even though you're good for...