EVEN IF YOU GET OUT OF THE RAT RACE

Here's a funny saying I've heard recently, "Even if you get out of the Rat Race, there's a chance that you're still a rat!" I agree. We should all strive to achieve financial freedom. Leaving an inheritance to our children is a good thing.  And many people start with that intention. But along the way, somehow, many have been derailed. Not realizing they are already running a different race – the race to get more, to get ahead...

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WHY AREN'T YOU WORKING?

"Why aren't you working?"  If you tend to work only when the boss is looking, be honest with yourself, you're not only wasting your company's time, but most importantly, your own time.  Every single day at work counts. Everyday, you have the chance to create, to get better at what you do, or to make a difference even in a little way.  If this isn't what you're doing at work, then what are you...

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WHY DID I WRITE THIS BOOK?

Why did I write this book? You've already seen other Pinoys excel in different fields. Whether it's in sports, in the arts, or in business, you know that we really have what it takes to succeed. But no matter how talented most of us are, there are still many things that's stopping us from starting (or succeeding) in our chosen field. I wrote START SOMETHING to help you overcome...

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HOW TO CREATE VALUE

To create value, the first step is to find out what is important to people.  Facebook realized how important it is for people to be able to share their own thoughts and experiences. That's probably how they came up with the "Newsfeed" where everyone sees what's happening. While other real estate developers were scrimping on building materials, DMCI created value by building resort-like communities in places you wouldn't...

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ATTEND THE BOOK LAUNCH

I'd like to invite you to join me this Friday, May 31 for the official launch of my newest book, START SOMETHING.  Whether you're planning to start a business, to shift into a new career or to showcase your art, this book will help you get started.  I'll be giving a 15 minute talk during the event too. This is a free event! To join us, simply register below.  Where and When: May 31,...

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DON'T JUST SELL MORE BUT SERVE MORE

The tendency of a 'traditional sales person' is to coerce you into buying more than what you really need, into something more expensive, or into a product that's more profitable for them. This is a technique known as upselling. That push doesn't always lead to customer satisfaction, but often times bring distrusts.  Instead of pushing to get more, why not give or serve more? The best way to build your business is...

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THANKS FOR JOINING HEART AT WORK

Yesterday, we had a great time during the "Heart at Work" Seminar. We've learned a lot from Six Seconds EQ Coach Mr. Bernard Marquez on how our emotions play a big part in productivity and work satisfaction.  Photo Taken from Heart@Work May 17, 2013 – Next run coming soon! I had the chance to chat with two interesting people too. Joey is a young IT professional who I believe will stumble on something...

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GUARD YOUR HEART

How you feel about your work (and life) will influence the quality of your output or your performance. That's why when we feel down, stressed, or overwhelmed, it affects our work.  The good book says "The heart is deceitful above all things..." (Jer 17:9) This is probably the reason why we buy stuff we already know we can't afford or don't really need – simply because we feel like buying it.  We all tend to make "emotional...

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WHEN YOU STOP LEARNING

People stop learning the moment they decide they already know what they need to know. That decision often leads to a plateau.  Don't worry. All of us are prone to think this way.  The next time you tell yourself "I know that already" or  you're acting as if you know it all – consider it as a sign to give yourself a push to 'restart' your learning.  *If you find this blog helpful, please Like, Tweet or Share it to...

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PESO SAVED. PESO EARNED.

It's good to aim for a bigger income. But there are also times that the solution to your problem is not just to build a bigger business, to ask for a higher salary, or to sell more.  The solution may also be to keep more (and spend less) of what you already earned.  I suggest, do both.  *If you find this blog helpful, please Like, Tweet or Share it too...

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OWN IT AND HONE IT

"Either you have it or you don't."  Whether it's in singing, in sports, or in business, that's how most people look at their own capability. As if it's a yes or no proposition.  There's a tendency for us to walk away from our giftings simply because we think that we don't have it in us.  Yes, you have certain skills that are obvious. But you may also have a hidden gifting that is disguised as a mere potential.  We fail to see it because it's still raw and needs a lot of...

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