YOU NEED A VALUABLE CRITIC

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...

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10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE START SOMETHING EVENT

               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...

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THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

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...

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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...

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MY 14-YEAR OLD SON IS NOW AN ENTREPRENEUR

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...

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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...

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4 REASONS WHY YOU HATE MONDAYS

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! ...

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DON'T LET FEAR STOP YOU

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...

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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...

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RICH DAD, BANKRUPTCY, AND A FEW LESSONS LEARNED

Rich Dad Poor Dad best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki filed for Bankruptcy for one of his companies after losing a lawsuit. (By the way, he owns more than ten companies) And as someone (me) in the real estate business, I thought I'd share my thoughts about this.  I used to be a Kiyosaki fan in the late 90s. I've read a lot of his books. The ideas presented in his book was 'fresh and revolutionary' at that time.  "Financial Literacy" quickly became a buzz word those days. Every "business opportunity"...

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PLANNING ISN'T DOING

I love planning. It's fun to strategize, to brainstorm or to dream of the million possibilities. But what if you spend more time planning than doing? Planning done well will save you a lot of hours. But if done wrong, it will do the opposite... eat all of your precious time! Planning to travel the world? Book your first flight. You intend to lose the love handles? Don't just buy "the new rubber shoes" – go...

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BE MISSION DRIVEN

Ask highly successful entrepreneurs why they do what they do, and you will find out that it's rarely about the money. Most of them are not money driven, but mission-driven.  No wonder Apple's Steve Jobs said "I want to put a ding in the Universe" when he was younger. (this was even before the iPod, iPad, iPhone or even the laptop was invented) In some ways, Steve has equipped us with tools that has changed the way we live. But you won't hear Steve talk about money. You'll hear him talk about...

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LIFE ISN'T A NUMBERS GAME

Life is not about... ...the number of 'stuff' you own.  ...the number of job offers you receive. ...the number of people you meet. ...the number of friends you keep. …the number of countries you've been to.  In your eulogy, people won't remember the numbers.  But what they won't forget is how you made them feel, how you've touched their lives, and the kind of legacy you're about to leave behind.  Don't just live for 'more'. Live more.  * * * Get P50 off when...

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CAN YOU 'ATTRACT' MONEY?

I don't think you can attract "money."  You can only attract PEOPLE who'd like to work with you, do business with you, or buy from you because ... 1. You're good at what you do.  2. You're easy or fun to work with.  3. You're brand is interesting. Now, if you want to become (financially) rich, follow the above three and practice good financial management along with it. Don't ever think that you can 'magnetize' money. Money is earned by delivering something of value – or is a gift...

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