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 what you do in your physical (real) life. 

The "newsfeed" is the new avenue where you can meet new people, create a brand or an impression, or build a strong connection. 

You might as well be smart about it too.

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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 of their life off the screen.

Our role as parents is to prepare them to use these tools the right way. As I'd always say "Out of the abundance of the heart, the Facebook Status speaks!"

There are many learnings or benefits on being connected, but there are real threats and dangers too. And in this learning session, we hope to be able to equip the parents on how they can use social media to protect their children, and at the same time, raise them with the right heart and the right values.

There are few seats left. Hope you can join us! Visit START LEARNING or http://tinyurl.com/digitalparent to register.

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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 or services. It's raising or saving enough money for the venture.

Designing a product is fun. Launching a product that people are willing to pay for is another thing.

It's exciting to close your first sale or customer. It's a challenge or a struggle to breakeven or to hit profitability.

Starting a business is an adventure. It's fun, exciting, and yes, it's not easy. If you are starting one, make sure to anticipate and prepare for both sides of the story.

Having great ideas doesn't make you an entrepreneur. Doing the hart part will.

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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 4:9–12)

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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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How To Do The Impossible

Many confuse doing the "impossible" with doing it "instantly."

To do the impossible, start with the workable. Win small fights because that will eventually lead you to bigger fights. Celebrate, take what you learn, and then set another goal – a bit bigger than the previous one. Repeat.

In the long run, you'll realize that it's not just about the goal. It's about believing. It's about persevering. It's about the character building.

Great work (careers, businesses or advocacies) takes time to build. And that's fine. The impossible work becomes possible one day at a time.

"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…" Zechariah 4:10

YENG REMULLA is the author of the bestselling books, PRODUCTIVE PINOY & START SOMETHING. Hear him speak at the upcoming "JUMPSTART YOUR SUCCESS" Seminar this November 30 @ The FORT BGC! See details here: www.startlearningph.com

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Best Way To Start Your Saturday Morning

Here's the best way to start your Saturday morning ...

Make your own coffee. 

Re-evaluate your goals in life. 

Identify and eliminate your biggest distractions and time wasters. 

Decide to take action. Write down your To-dos. 

More importantly – Pray and thank God for all the blessings that you've received in life. Your gratitude will positively change your attitude. 

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YENG REMULLA is the author of the best-selling books Productive Pinoy & Start Something. An entrepreneur for 15 years, a real estate investor and the founder partner of START LEARNING.

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Why "Struggling" is Not Always a Bad Thing

Most people will accept their circumstance as it is. 

No, not you. You are struggling. 

You're going against the flow. You're fighting for change. You're breaking free from a restraint. 

Sometimes, you'll try your best but won't succeed. You'll give, but won't receive. You'll go to bed, but won't be able to sleep.

No one said it's going to be easy.

It's a struggle to start, to keep at it, to finish. But keep going. Keep on moving. Keep on praying. 

To realize whatever it is that you want to achieve, (financial freedom, healthy living, spiritual breakthrough) you'll have to keep on believing.

There's an easy way out to stop the struggle – quit, give in or settle for less. 

But you're smarter than that.

We can overcome.

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From Employee to Entrepreneur

“I’m tired of being an employee. I want to start my own business.”

You may be tired, not necessarily because you're an employee, but because of other possible reasons.

1. You are in the wrong job.

2. You are in the wrong company.

3. You need a new challenge.

Starting your own business can prove to be one of the most rewarding things that you can do, but it can also be tiring if you're not built for it.

It will take a lot of hard work, trial and error and learning to build a sustainable business. But if you’re passionate about it, then go and pursue entrepreneurship.

"What business should I start?" 

"Should I change career?"

"Can I monetize my hobby?"

That I will answer in this upcoming learning event this Sept 14, 2013 at The Crimson Hotel Alabang. Join us! To check out the details, visit http://tinyurl.com/jumpstartevent

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"Ano bang trend ngayon?"

"Ano bang trend ngayon?"

Many aspiring entrepreneurs start with this question. But they fail to see that a trend may lead in two different directions – the upward trend and the down trend.

Copying a business concept because it's "uso" is one of the riskiest thing you can do. Don't assume that if it worked for them, that it will work for you too.


Look at what the market really needs, take inventory of your competencies, and then ask yourself if this is something you'd be willing to work hard on. 

Take that into consideration and then develop a product, a service or a concept that people (your customers) won't find elsewhere. 

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YENG REMULLA is the author of the best-selling books Productive Pinoy & Start Something. An entrepreneur for 15 years, a real estate investor and the founder partner of START LEARNING.

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"HELP ME"

When a leader says "Help me." It's not weakness, but a sign of maturity. 

Mature leaders know they can't do it by themselves. They are not insecure, but instead, they allow others to fill in, to complement, or even to take charge of tasks they know they can't do themselves.

"Who gets the credit?" 

It doesn't matter. Good leaders are purpose-driven, not popularity-driven. In fact, they are prone to make unpopular choices or decisions all the time.

I'm privileged to have known two men who do this well. They're both leaders in their own field or calling. And this September, it's an honor for me to speak with them. 

If you're free this coming September 14, I hope you could join us too. For sure this will be fun! More details here: http://tinyurl.com/jumpstartevent

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