8 LESSONS I'VE LEARNED AS AN ENTREPRENEUR

I was invited by the UP Alliance of Economics and Management Students to give a talk on the subject of 'Entrepreneurship'. Among the speakers were Ms. Janina Saspa (a young entrepreneur) and bestselling author, Mr. Chinkee Tan. We had an awesome time interacting with the students. That's why I thought I'd share the key points of what I talked about to you. Here are the 8 Lessons That I've Learned as an Entrepreneur: 1. Entrepreneurship...

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YOUnique Book – Learn How to Succeed with Others

After reading several chapters of Jayson Lo's new book, YOUnique, I took the liberty to post an excerpt and a good take away. Jayson writes … Even though man can live alone, eat alone or survive alone, he was created to function in a community. Human beings are designed to be with other human beings. We are meant to be together with other people. I like to think that "different" isn't spelled "B-A-D." I...

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HAAGEN DAZS, MAGNUM or DIRTY ICE CREAM

PRICEY? Häagen-Dazs is closing shop in the Philippines. They used to have a branch here in Alabang Town Center. I may have bought once or twice, but I can't really remember when. I can't deny though, it's always a treat when your friends bring Haagen Dazs to parties. (Mas masarap 'pag libre!) After 12 years of operation, Häagen-Dazs probably decided to cut their losses. They found Manila to be a "challenging business environment",...

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3 WAYS TO BE POSITIVELY UNFORGETTABLE

1. Do something epic. Whether the result is an epic fail or an epic win, those who are willing to take risks are the ones that will realize their full "potential." They become unforgettable by maximizing their talents or abilities to benefit others.  Put out your best work. Go for an epic win.  2. Make other people feel good about themselves. An insecure leader will make the people around him... insecure. An...

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WHY FAILING CAN BE A GOOD REMINDER

After one success after another, failing the next one can be a good reminder. 1. You're not Superman.  You're probably multi-talented. But hey, we all have our limits. The sooner you find out where your boundary lines lie, the earlier you can focus on the work where you can excel or contribute well. 2. There's still so much to learn.  The problem with success is that it tricks you into thinking that you already know everything. "Been there, done that. Now, I can also do that" is an expressway to failure....

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Generosity, Prosperity, Chicken & Egg

I ordered two blended drinks from the counter. One for me and one for my son. We sat down and started doing our work. (I was working on something and my son was doing his school work) We waited for our drinks and noticed that it was taking a bit longer than the usual. So, I stood up and politely asked the crew if the orders were ready. They told me they'll make sure to deliver it to my table as soon as it's ready. After a few...

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