It’s been a while since I last wrote a motivational article for this website. There are several reasons. The most outstanding “excuse” maybe is because I got so occupied with left and right invitations. I felt I had to attend to as many invitations as I can. No, not because I need the money to…
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…
How many times we’ve failed isn’t as important as how many times we’ve stood up and continue our pursuit of success and happiness. At least this is what I’d like us to realize as we enter the new year. Last week, I did a motivational talk before two real estate giants in Manila during their…
When I am on stage giving motivational speech or a keynote address, it seems like what I’ve been through was easy. I may be laughing with the crowd but that’s only true now that I’ve walked away from tough times and confusing circumstances, often frustrating. Looking back from where I am now, I can see…
Yesterday, I saw a post on my Facebook Newsfeed, and I thought Chit Juan, a good friend would allow me to repost her thoughts about retirement. She said, “Yes, please!” And so here it is. My driver Bernard (for the past 24 years) is turning 60 this year. He has been driving for me for…
Love has always been a double-edged sword. It makes us either happy or sad at a particular time and space. We believe in love, mostly the fairy tale part of it, that brings us to a page that writes, “And they live happily ever after.” Regardless, one truth would always remain the same: All of…
We’ve inspired a number of people on personal motivation and business success—from the islands of the Philippines to the wonderful cities of Bangkok, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh, Bandar Seri Begawan, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Kota Kinabalu. We’ve touched people in eight countries and we’re on to visit more cities!
Have you ever met a good person—kind, humble, lovely, loving, generous, sweet, caring, hardworking, thoughtful, patient, open-minded, dependable, reasonable, haven’t committed any crime, haven’t stolen anything, haven’t cheated anyone—but either financially, spiritually, socially, physically, or psychologically broke and exhausted? Sure, you have. It’s because in this world, there are just too many of them. You…
Shamcey’s answer may not get her the crown from the world; but I’m sure heaven celebrates her faith, and that of Filipinos.