What's for Breakfast?

I went out of the house extra early this morning to go to McDonalds. Seated near me were three men in their late 30s to mid 40s. By the way they were speaking, I'm guessing they are in the construction business. They are probably engineers. What were they having for breakfast? Politics, natural calamities, corruption, and conspiracy theories about the Marcoses. Yes, in that order. This made me realize how important it...
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What are you aiming for?

Without a goal or a vision, our days will just go to waste. It may sound like a cliche, but yes, life is short. And what you do now matters. It will all add up.  Be discerning, but don't be overly cautious. You'll learn more from the (unintentional) mistakes that you'll do. Don't be driven by fear, but by the purpose that God has given you. What are you aiming for? ...
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The First Social Media Parenting Seminar in Manila

Entrepreneur & Productive Pinoy/Start Something Author, Mr. Yeng Remulla & Wife, Ms. Michelle Remulla My beautiful wife and I together with our good friend and Social Media Strategist, Mr. Russel Patalinghog, talked at the first ever Social Media Parenting Seminar last Saturday held at Fully Booked BGC. Not only that it was a fun afternoon, but we also learned a lot from each other! Social Media Strategist Mr. Russel...
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Social Media Smart is the New Street Smart

After leaving school, you will notice that the people who succeed are not necessarily the ones who were good in the classroom, but the ones who knows how to find their way on the streets.  Not just classroom smarts, but street smarts, Research, networking, closing deals, all used to happen on the streets, face to face. But now Social Media has somehow changed that.  Today, most of us, we interact, build our connections, and engage online.  What you do in Social Media is already an extension of...
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Out of The Abundance of the Heart, the Facebook Status Speaks

This Saturday is a special one for me. I'll be sharing the stage with my beautiful wife, Michelle, to talk about Social Media Parenting, together with our good friend and Social Media Expert, Mr. Russel Patalinghog. (Fully Booked BGC from 2pm–5pm) As parents, we realized the need to prepare our children, not only for their offline life, but also for their ONLINE life. Whatever they do online is as important – it's an extension...
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Better Decisions For Your Business

The best investment is on people. If you run or own a business, spend time with your team, suppliers & customers. Real "face time" will always out do 'Facebook' time or any other way of communication. Being there with them will give you a better grasp of what they're thinking and of what's really happening. You'll make better decisions this way...
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Do The Hard Part | Entrepreneurship

The fun part in a startup - coming up with ideas, the brainstorming sessions, and the 'dreaming' of endless possibilities. Many people will spend most of their startup time talking about how cool their ideas are. And yes, in a way, most of them are also seeking for validation. The discouragement starts when the people they talk to don't share the same excitement. At this point, some will quit without even trying. But that's not even the hard part. The hard part is doing the real work. It's translating ideas into actual products...
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There is a Time To Wait

In many situations, you can only control your actions, but not the results. You don't need to push too far. Your job is to hope, to believe, and to do your best. Be faithful with the task at hand.  God is faithful. He keeps his promises. At the proper time, He will only give His best! I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. – Psalms 27:13-14:  ...
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How to Win the Respect of Others

Your perspective or views will change as you grow old and mature. But your priority should remain the same – to love God and one another. The greatest achievement (or ambition) that you can pursue is to lead others to do the same. How to win the respect of others:  1. Live a quiet life  2. Mind or take care of your own business  3. Work with your own hands  (see 1 Thes 4:9–1...
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Don't confuse "waiting time" for wasted time.

Don't confuse "waiting time" for wasted time. If you've been put into a position to wait, you might as well make the most out of it. Build meaningful relationships. Learn a new skill. Pray for clarity and direction. Every season has its own purpose. Even if you don't see anything, there's always something happening...
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We Follow What We See

Most of the time we don't follow other people's advice because what we emulate isn't what they say, but what we see they actually do. You can lead by example when you preach what you practice...
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How Not to Frustrate Your Customers

The most frustrating experience as a customer... Your service provider causes inconvenience because of their inefficiency, but lets you pay for it anyway. Lesson for entrepreneurs: 1. Own the problem 2. Provide a solution 3. Compensate for the hassle Many will do #1. But if you're wise enough, you won't stop there...
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