The question of identity has changed from being something you are born with to a task: you have to create your own community. But communities aren’t created, and you either have one or you don’t. What the social networks can create is a substitute. The difference between a community and a network is that you…
You may have defects, be anxious and sometimes live irritated, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can prevent it from going into decadence. There are many that need you, admire you and love you. I would like to remind you that being happy is not…
When your profession becomes your personal mission, your life will be filled with compassion. You will start to sell for others. Selling will no longer be about you. Selling will now be about your buyers. —Lloyd Luna, January 11, 2016, Philippine Stock Exchange, Green Circle Realty Sales Rally 2016 I have always been the motivational…
It’s 2016. Many are excited. Many are afraid. It’s like a replay of the same idea in 2014 before we met 2015. We have made some promises to our selves and commitment to the world. But what don’t they tell you about your new year’s resolution? In my interview on Radyo5 92.3 NewsFM, I outlined…
This week has been a challenging week for me. I have accepted a project which tested my physical strength, stamina and mental toughness–a five-batch, two-day seminar called Success Plus at the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines and International School of Asia and the Pacific. I can only say thank you Sunday. Because of you, I…
First, I’m not an Aldub fanatic. Second, I must confess that I haven’t followed the Kalyeserye. Third, this blog is purely for the purpose of finding motivational insight from an experience that changed the game in Philippine noontime television. Kalyeserye is a new invention. And just like many other inventions, Eat Bulaga may not have…
A friend of mine asked me to help him come up with a very short but funny speech on motivation. Here’s the sample of the speech. Faculty, professors, instructors, janitors, dear students: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to speak. I didn’t ask to be here but your (who invited you) forced me to…
When Michael Jordan tried out in their high school basketball team, he was rejected by the coach saying he’s too small for the game. If we don’t love our work, it’s easy to complain and be cynical about things. If we love what we do, it may be difficult but we can find joy in…
In many ways, technology has also disconnected us. Back then, kung mababasted ka, harap-harapan talaga. Ngayon sa chat na lang. Kung ikaw ang babae, para hindi masyadong makasakit. Kung ikaw ang lalaki, para hindi ka masyadong masaktan. But also technology has insulated us from pain as well as genuine joy. Maybe that’s why it’s a…
NO TOPIC JUST FUN Speech delivered by LLOYD LUNA during the 2015 convention of Europe Asia Alliance in Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu City on April 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM Thank you. Thank you to those who clapped their hands. Actually, I am expecting a louder round of applause. Thank you. Directors, organizers, guests, people from…