The Problem of Attachments
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One day, I was talking to a young woman who said, “I want to quit my job!
My job is killing me. I’m so stressed. I’m getting sick. I have hair loss.
I can...
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It All Started in A Jeepney : The Proposal
I went home that night with a smile on my face. That smile easily washed the feeling of failing in ES13. I remembered greeting my parents. I told them that I met Edel on my way home. I felt their happiness.
The next day, I immediately opened my friendster account (take note that I still don't have internet access that time). I smiled after reading her message.
She was already there when I came. That time I assumed Edel likes me (more than a friend) because she keeps on asking me to accompany her. Little did I know that she was simply just like that to many other people she consider as her friend.
She always invites friends to do things with her.
That weekend, she asked me again to accompany her in UPLB to buy some charcoal. So I wore the fantastic outfit I could think of that time but unfortunately she saw otherwise. I felt sad that day but I realized back then that we really had different fashion sense and she was a lot better than me.
Well, it’s understandable, right? She loves telling me how well I could look like if I only choose the clothes that fit me and match my age and lifestyle.
In a span of 3 weeks, there were a lot more activities we did together. We shared more stories about our lives via mini dates, texts and emails. She tried to convince me that my fashion statement was old-fashioned (that time I was stubborn but now I realized she’s right) and other stuffs.
Deep inside the stories and the fashion sense is another story.
That time, I got very confused. I was actually waiting for someone else, another girl from our University, and yet God gave me a very special person in the person of Edel. I was confused on what to do. Should I wait for the other girl or should I show Edel how I feel about her.
I remember writing a story about my confusion in my journal (I wonder where I placed that journal).
I prayed so hard. I asked God for signs and upon careful contemplation that time, I believed that the greatest sign God gave me was the feelings I have for Edel. So I trusted Him.
November 6, 2005. Edel and I celebrated the Sunday mass with her mom. After that mass (2PM) Edel and I went (her mom said that she’ll not join us) to Crossing to return the movie VCDs we rented in Video City. After the VCDs were returned we went straight to Chowking for some afternoon snacks.
We ordered our food. We took a seat. We shared a couple of stories.
That time I sensed that I should tell her the feelings I have for her.
I took a deep breath and said “I think I‘m falling for you”.
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The next day, I immediately opened my friendster account (take note that I still don't have internet access that time). I smiled after reading her message.
From : edelDays later, she invited me to join her in a studio. She said that she will be printing some photos for a school project. The studio is located in Calamba. We just decided to meet there. So I went there excited to see her again.
Subject : hi.. c”,)
hey, efren..c",)
i'd like to thank you lang po for the very big favor
you did for me last night..c",)
for carrying my umbrella..c",)
joke lang! c",)
seriously, thanks for staying up with me, dear..c",)
i appreciate it a lot..c",)
kahit na yung pinagsamahan natin is oh so
inaamag na, you still care to share some help.c",)
i hope time and distance won't change you po..c",)
take care of yourself..c",)
May the FORCE be with you..c",)
til again..c",)
She was already there when I came. That time I assumed Edel likes me (more than a friend) because she keeps on asking me to accompany her. Little did I know that she was simply just like that to many other people she consider as her friend.
She always invites friends to do things with her.
That weekend, she asked me again to accompany her in UPLB to buy some charcoal. So I wore the fantastic outfit I could think of that time but unfortunately she saw otherwise. I felt sad that day but I realized back then that we really had different fashion sense and she was a lot better than me.
Well, it’s understandable, right? She loves telling me how well I could look like if I only choose the clothes that fit me and match my age and lifestyle.
In a span of 3 weeks, there were a lot more activities we did together. We shared more stories about our lives via mini dates, texts and emails. She tried to convince me that my fashion statement was old-fashioned (that time I was stubborn but now I realized she’s right) and other stuffs.
Deep inside the stories and the fashion sense is another story.
That time, I got very confused. I was actually waiting for someone else, another girl from our University, and yet God gave me a very special person in the person of Edel. I was confused on what to do. Should I wait for the other girl or should I show Edel how I feel about her.
I remember writing a story about my confusion in my journal (I wonder where I placed that journal).
I prayed so hard. I asked God for signs and upon careful contemplation that time, I believed that the greatest sign God gave me was the feelings I have for Edel. So I trusted Him.
November 6, 2005. Edel and I celebrated the Sunday mass with her mom. After that mass (2PM) Edel and I went (her mom said that she’ll not join us) to Crossing to return the movie VCDs we rented in Video City. After the VCDs were returned we went straight to Chowking for some afternoon snacks.
We ordered our food. We took a seat. We shared a couple of stories.
That time I sensed that I should tell her the feelings I have for her.
I took a deep breath and said “I think I‘m falling for you”.
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It All Started in A Jeepney
Yesterday, Edel and I went to Pagsanjan to visit (surprise) our friend. His wife gave him a surprise party in a Thai Restaurant in Pagsanjan. We had a great time sharing stories, eating a lot of food and discussing our dreams.
On our way home, Edel and I reminisced how our relationship started. We even thought of recreating the events related to how our relationship began. Definitely, we’ll do that. We have our camera to re-capture those moments.
In the mean time, allow me to share it on this blog post.
It all started when I received my failing grade in my ES 13 (Strength of Materials) class. I was frustrated back then. I wanted to release all the negativities that night. My outlet? Computer game. A game with a character named Aiushtha, the Enchantress.
I can’t recall what happened with our game that night. But all the events after that game were definitely life changing.
I left the computer shop with a little happiness in my heart.
I rode a jeep going to Calamba and I met a schoolmate back in elementary. She was also on her way home.
She had her laptop, her bag and an umbrella with her that night. From the looks of it, she was having trouble holding on to her stuff.
That night we were the only passengers of that jeep.
She asked me a favor. I immediately answered yes. The favor? She wanted me to hold her umbrella.
We shared stories. We talked about our past relationship. We exchanged contact number as well as our email addresses (as far as I can remember she asked for my email address so that she could add me on her friendster list).
Since it was already late and it was dangerous to walk alone towards home, she contacted her cousin to fetch her in Halang. Luckily, her cousin was not there when we arrived.
Of course the gentleman writing this story (ahem) offered her a free walk towards her house.
That time, there was no tricycle. So we just walked towards her house while the gentleman writing this story carried her stuff.
When we arrived at their house, we were greeted by her father. She thanked me for accompanying her. I said “Wala yun, malakas ka sa kin eh”.
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On our way home, Edel and I reminisced how our relationship started. We even thought of recreating the events related to how our relationship began. Definitely, we’ll do that. We have our camera to re-capture those moments.
In the mean time, allow me to share it on this blog post.
It all started when I received my failing grade in my ES 13 (Strength of Materials) class. I was frustrated back then. I wanted to release all the negativities that night. My outlet? Computer game. A game with a character named Aiushtha, the Enchantress.
I can’t recall what happened with our game that night. But all the events after that game were definitely life changing.
I left the computer shop with a little happiness in my heart.
I rode a jeep going to Calamba and I met a schoolmate back in elementary. She was also on her way home.
She had her laptop, her bag and an umbrella with her that night. From the looks of it, she was having trouble holding on to her stuff.
That night we were the only passengers of that jeep.
She asked me a favor. I immediately answered yes. The favor? She wanted me to hold her umbrella.
We shared stories. We talked about our past relationship. We exchanged contact number as well as our email addresses (as far as I can remember she asked for my email address so that she could add me on her friendster list).
Since it was already late and it was dangerous to walk alone towards home, she contacted her cousin to fetch her in Halang. Luckily, her cousin was not there when we arrived.
Of course the gentleman writing this story (ahem) offered her a free walk towards her house.
That time, there was no tricycle. So we just walked towards her house while the gentleman writing this story carried her stuff.
When we arrived at their house, we were greeted by her father. She thanked me for accompanying her. I said “Wala yun, malakas ka sa kin eh”.
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Frogo the Frog who made that JUMP!
Recently, I’ve been playing Icy Tower in Facebook. The game’s objective is to reach the top of the tower by jumping on collapsing floors. This game reminds me of Ice Climber, a game in Family Computer when I was a kid. Now you have an idea how old I am. Laughs.
Also, it reminds me a story of the frog whose dream is to see the world outside the well.
The story goes like this.
There was a group of frogs living in the well. They live in that well since they were born. They never thought of hopping outside the well. Their ancestors told them stories of other frogs who dared to go out of the well.
Their ancestors tell them this horror story since they were a tadpole. The world outside this well is full of monsters. There was this young frog on his mid-20s (I’m using here Frog Calendar, okay? Believe me, their calendar is different from Gregorian calendar we use in our everyday life) who dares to jump off and leave this place. He never came back. He was eaten by monsters. He was eaten by giant monsters living outside this well.
These monsters have huge teeth that can crush every bone in your body. They have huge claws that would rip your skin apart. They use every inch of their strength to get you as a test subject in their biology class. So that they will dissect you and do anything and everything to make you suffer the rest of your life.
Every time a group of tadpole hears this story they were so scared. They were so scared to be eaten, to become test subject, to be dissected. They don’t want this to happen to them. So they never dared to jump out. They never did.
So they just play, eat, hop, jump, sleep and everything a typical group of frog is fond of doing. These activities were all done in the well.
But there was a frog who does not believe in this story. He believes that there’s a larger playground outside that well. In his mind he believes that the world outside the well is a larger playground where they could play, eat, hop, jump, sleep and everything a typical group of frog is fond of doing.
One day, he shared this idea on his parents. But his parents never believed him. They did not agree on a huge playground outside the well. They said that jumping off the well is a suicide.
However, Frogo has a different vision. He still sees a huge world outside the well.
Every day he trained so hard to reach the edge. Every day he works so hard. Every day he plans a strategy on how to use the walls of the well.
Then one day, he said to himself “today is the day to get out of the well.”
So he jumped as high as he could. He jumped and jumped until he was halfway through. At the middle of his ascent, he got tired. He is so exhausted. He started slipping on the side of the well. He started to worry. Other side of his mind said that he can’t make it but the other half keeps on pushing and reminding him that he’s near.
Of course, he trusted the other half of his brain, the one who reminded him to make that push. So he kept on jumping.
Eventually he got out of the well.
He saw the huge lake in front of him.
It was an overwhelming site. There were no monsters. There were no Biology students. Only a giant lake just like he saw on his vision.
He looked down on the well saying that his right. There’s a huge lake outside the well.
But his friend never heard him.
So he jumped off and enjoyed the huge lake he discovered.
There’s an ocean of opportunities outside your comfort zone. There are obstacles that block your path to success. But I tell you, most of the successful people (Bo Sanchez, Robert Kiyosaki, my IMG mentors, etc) did what Frogo did. They made that decision to jump outside their comfort zone.
Do you want to be successful? Do what they did. Make that jump.
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Also, it reminds me a story of the frog whose dream is to see the world outside the well.
The story goes like this.
There was a group of frogs living in the well. They live in that well since they were born. They never thought of hopping outside the well. Their ancestors told them stories of other frogs who dared to go out of the well.
Their ancestors tell them this horror story since they were a tadpole. The world outside this well is full of monsters. There was this young frog on his mid-20s (I’m using here Frog Calendar, okay? Believe me, their calendar is different from Gregorian calendar we use in our everyday life) who dares to jump off and leave this place. He never came back. He was eaten by monsters. He was eaten by giant monsters living outside this well.
These monsters have huge teeth that can crush every bone in your body. They have huge claws that would rip your skin apart. They use every inch of their strength to get you as a test subject in their biology class. So that they will dissect you and do anything and everything to make you suffer the rest of your life.
Every time a group of tadpole hears this story they were so scared. They were so scared to be eaten, to become test subject, to be dissected. They don’t want this to happen to them. So they never dared to jump out. They never did.
So they just play, eat, hop, jump, sleep and everything a typical group of frog is fond of doing. These activities were all done in the well.
But there was a frog who does not believe in this story. He believes that there’s a larger playground outside that well. In his mind he believes that the world outside the well is a larger playground where they could play, eat, hop, jump, sleep and everything a typical group of frog is fond of doing.
One day, he shared this idea on his parents. But his parents never believed him. They did not agree on a huge playground outside the well. They said that jumping off the well is a suicide.
However, Frogo has a different vision. He still sees a huge world outside the well.
Every day he trained so hard to reach the edge. Every day he works so hard. Every day he plans a strategy on how to use the walls of the well.
Then one day, he said to himself “today is the day to get out of the well.”
So he jumped as high as he could. He jumped and jumped until he was halfway through. At the middle of his ascent, he got tired. He is so exhausted. He started slipping on the side of the well. He started to worry. Other side of his mind said that he can’t make it but the other half keeps on pushing and reminding him that he’s near.
Of course, he trusted the other half of his brain, the one who reminded him to make that push. So he kept on jumping.
Eventually he got out of the well.
He saw the huge lake in front of him.
It was an overwhelming site. There were no monsters. There were no Biology students. Only a giant lake just like he saw on his vision.
He looked down on the well saying that his right. There’s a huge lake outside the well.
But his friend never heard him.
So he jumped off and enjoyed the huge lake he discovered.
There’s an ocean of opportunities outside your comfort zone. There are obstacles that block your path to success. But I tell you, most of the successful people (Bo Sanchez, Robert Kiyosaki, my IMG mentors, etc) did what Frogo did. They made that decision to jump outside their comfort zone.
Do you want to be successful? Do what they did. Make that jump.
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Validation : A short film that will make you smile
Since today is the first day of the love month, let me share with you a fantastic love story about a man who acknowledges good things in everyone he meets.
I got this video from Michael Dumlao, a fellow online marketer. This video made me smile. I hope you'll smile too.
Written, Directed and Composed by Kurt Kuenne
Produced by Courtney Kleinman, Kurt Kuenne, Dave Kuhr, TJ Thyne
Co-Produced by Roni Menendez
Enjoy watching! :D
I got this video from Michael Dumlao, a fellow online marketer. This video made me smile. I hope you'll smile too.
Written, Directed and Composed by Kurt Kuenne
Produced by Courtney Kleinman, Kurt Kuenne, Dave Kuhr, TJ Thyne
Co-Produced by Roni Menendez
Enjoy watching! :D
The Story of a Fly Named Marty
Recently, I love creating stories. If you haven’t read my previous post, I suggest you read it if you want to achieve your dreams.
On this post, I’ll be sharing with you another story. I got this story from Dr. Jaime Lorenzo, a Marketing Director of IMG during his talk entitled Financial Wakeup Call (Series 1 of IMG’s Wealth Academy). Actually, Dr. Jaime said, he got this story from Sir Noel Arandilla (a CEO of IMG).
The story revolves around a fly named Marty (not his real name). By the way, I'm a great fan of Back to the Future Series that's why I named my fly character as Marty.
Marty is an adventurous fly who loves to fly a lot. He loves to go to places where no fly ever dared to go before.
One day, he saw a small opening on a glass window. He was so curious he landed on the window sill and saw a huge room in front of him. Due to his excitement, he flew inside. The whole room is surrounded by glass windows. Every glass window provides great scenery of the garden outside. It was an overwhelming sight for a fly. He was amazed. So he flew around to get a better view of the beautiful garden outside.
Minutes later, he got tired and decided to leave the room and go out to explore the garden outside. So he flew towards the garden but he hit the glass window.
Then he flew towards the garden again, he hit the glass window for the second time.
Third attempt, bumped into the glass window again.
He keeps on flying towards the garden but all this time he always bumps into the glass window. Marty was so frustrated to get out. He bumped on the glass window so hard and he fell to the ground. He knocked himself unconscious.
Lessons learned with Marty the Fly.
If you want to get out of something, do something you never tried doing before.
We fail because most of the time we keep on doing the same thing all over again. Yes, we have worked so hard to get the things we wanted (just like Marty) but we all know that this is not enough. Aside from hard work, we need to have the right strategy.
How to have the right strategy?
1. Learn from previous mistakes. It is okay to commit mistakes. In fact we can learn a lot of things from our mistakes. There was a saying that goes like this. In order to have the right decisions we need to have experiences and to get an experience is through wrong decisions.
2. Be knowledgeable. If only Marty knew that there’s a glass window in front of him, he will never fly towards that direction.
3. Get a mentor. Many people say that having a mentor is expensive. Most of the time, I agree but did they know that ignorance is a lot more expensive?
Epilogue of the Story
Minutes have passed Marty woke up. He realized that he’s doing the same thing all over again. So he paused and looked around. He observed every window and looked for a pattern with his amazing vision. He then saw an open window. He flew towards that open window and he got out of the glass room.
Until my next stories...
PS. If you’re looking for a mentor that would help you in all areas of your life just look around. There are tons of successful people out there who are willing to help you (I can refer you to my mentors if you want, just email me at elvinperia@yahoo.com).
On this post, I’ll be sharing with you another story. I got this story from Dr. Jaime Lorenzo, a Marketing Director of IMG during his talk entitled Financial Wakeup Call (Series 1 of IMG’s Wealth Academy). Actually, Dr. Jaime said, he got this story from Sir Noel Arandilla (a CEO of IMG).
The story revolves around a fly named Marty (not his real name). By the way, I'm a great fan of Back to the Future Series that's why I named my fly character as Marty.
*** Disclaimer! There were no insects harmed during the creation of this article. ***
Marty is an adventurous fly who loves to fly a lot. He loves to go to places where no fly ever dared to go before.
One day, he saw a small opening on a glass window. He was so curious he landed on the window sill and saw a huge room in front of him. Due to his excitement, he flew inside. The whole room is surrounded by glass windows. Every glass window provides great scenery of the garden outside. It was an overwhelming sight for a fly. He was amazed. So he flew around to get a better view of the beautiful garden outside.
Minutes later, he got tired and decided to leave the room and go out to explore the garden outside. So he flew towards the garden but he hit the glass window.
Then he flew towards the garden again, he hit the glass window for the second time.
Third attempt, bumped into the glass window again.
He keeps on flying towards the garden but all this time he always bumps into the glass window. Marty was so frustrated to get out. He bumped on the glass window so hard and he fell to the ground. He knocked himself unconscious.
Lessons learned with Marty the Fly.
If you want to get out of something, do something you never tried doing before.
We fail because most of the time we keep on doing the same thing all over again. Yes, we have worked so hard to get the things we wanted (just like Marty) but we all know that this is not enough. Aside from hard work, we need to have the right strategy.
How to have the right strategy?
1. Learn from previous mistakes. It is okay to commit mistakes. In fact we can learn a lot of things from our mistakes. There was a saying that goes like this. In order to have the right decisions we need to have experiences and to get an experience is through wrong decisions.
2. Be knowledgeable. If only Marty knew that there’s a glass window in front of him, he will never fly towards that direction.
3. Get a mentor. Many people say that having a mentor is expensive. Most of the time, I agree but did they know that ignorance is a lot more expensive?
Epilogue of the Story
Minutes have passed Marty woke up. He realized that he’s doing the same thing all over again. So he paused and looked around. He observed every window and looked for a pattern with his amazing vision. He then saw an open window. He flew towards that open window and he got out of the glass room.
Until my next stories...
PS. If you’re looking for a mentor that would help you in all areas of your life just look around. There are tons of successful people out there who are willing to help you (I can refer you to my mentors if you want, just email me at elvinperia@yahoo.com).
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Story of the Elephant Sized Lechon
Imagine yourself in a fancy restaurant. You ordered one whole lechon. Then your order came. You were shocked and overwhelmed. It was so huge! It’s almost the size of a baby elephant. You started to wonder if you can eat all of it even if you haven’t eaten for quite some time.
Do you think you can finish it all at once? I don’t think so.
You need to slice chunk of it then slowly eat it piece by piece (you won’t be able to breathe if you eat it whole at once, if that happens you’ll die). I suggest you start by eating the skin part, then the belly, then goes to the head, then lastly the apple on the pig’s mouth. By the way, don’t forget to pause and celebrate for a job well done after finishing one of its parts.
Same goes with our dreams. We need to cut them into chewable slices in order to achieve it piece by piece. We need to focus our attention on one part then once we’re done shift our attention to the other parts. In between we need to celebrate for our success for finishing one task. This will motivate us to advance and finish the next mini goal.
But I’ll share you one secret cheat that would simplify the bite-sizing process. I got this cheat from Bo Sanchez (actually he used the word cheat just to catch our attention, so it’s not really a cheat). In order to achieve your dream as fast as you can, create your own dream team. This will definitely work with the lechon example I used in the earlier paragraph.
Let’s end this with one of my favorite success stories.
One man thought of an unrealistic dream. He dreamed of having 10 special ministries for the poorest of the poor. He wanted to care for abandoned elderly, visit the prisoners, house the orphans and send the street kids to schools. That dream is really unrealistic.
But here’s what he did.
He devoted his attention in building his first ministry. It took him 10 years to build this ministry. So he did his math. If he wants to fulfill his dream of having 10 ministries it will take him 100 years in order to finish it. So he decided to cheat. He looked for a team that has a passion for the poor. And together they are expanding their ministries. To date his unrealistic dream of having 10 ministries is no longer a dream. Why? They have now seven ministries for the poorest of the poor (Three more ministries to go). By the way, that man is no other than my spiritual mentor Bo Sanchez (be part of his wealth coaching program).
Do you have your own elephant sized lechon dream? Learn to bite size it. Learn to focus your attention into one part then celebrate then move to another part. And lastly, to fast track this process, find/create your own dream team.
More stories on my next posts.
Do you think you can finish it all at once? I don’t think so.
You need to slice chunk of it then slowly eat it piece by piece (you won’t be able to breathe if you eat it whole at once, if that happens you’ll die). I suggest you start by eating the skin part, then the belly, then goes to the head, then lastly the apple on the pig’s mouth. By the way, don’t forget to pause and celebrate for a job well done after finishing one of its parts.
Same goes with our dreams. We need to cut them into chewable slices in order to achieve it piece by piece. We need to focus our attention on one part then once we’re done shift our attention to the other parts. In between we need to celebrate for our success for finishing one task. This will motivate us to advance and finish the next mini goal.
But I’ll share you one secret cheat that would simplify the bite-sizing process. I got this cheat from Bo Sanchez (actually he used the word cheat just to catch our attention, so it’s not really a cheat). In order to achieve your dream as fast as you can, create your own dream team. This will definitely work with the lechon example I used in the earlier paragraph.
Let’s end this with one of my favorite success stories.
One man thought of an unrealistic dream. He dreamed of having 10 special ministries for the poorest of the poor. He wanted to care for abandoned elderly, visit the prisoners, house the orphans and send the street kids to schools. That dream is really unrealistic.
But here’s what he did.
He devoted his attention in building his first ministry. It took him 10 years to build this ministry. So he did his math. If he wants to fulfill his dream of having 10 ministries it will take him 100 years in order to finish it. So he decided to cheat. He looked for a team that has a passion for the poor. And together they are expanding their ministries. To date his unrealistic dream of having 10 ministries is no longer a dream. Why? They have now seven ministries for the poorest of the poor (Three more ministries to go). By the way, that man is no other than my spiritual mentor Bo Sanchez (be part of his wealth coaching program).
Do you have your own elephant sized lechon dream? Learn to bite size it. Learn to focus your attention into one part then celebrate then move to another part. And lastly, to fast track this process, find/create your own dream team.
More stories on my next posts.
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Farewell 2009 Hello 2010 Part 2
Here’s my 2010 fearless forecast.
2009 will be ending right. I have accomplished so many things like planning my finances, getting a financial mentor, acquiring the right financial mindset and having the right focus on obtaining my dreams.
They said that humans are created in the same likeness and image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). If God uses his words to create everything in the world, I will also be using my words to create the things I want to happen for 2010.
Here it goes!
Part 1: Building Great Relationships - Harnessing What’s There
My 2009 ended with a lot of hanging opportunities. We ended up at finding our financial mentors, finding the right vehicles to wealth (mutual bonds, real estate, blogging etc) and having the right mindset, the mindset of a goal getter. So what do we do with these arsenals at hand? Of course we need to utilize them. We need to maximize them to the fullest.
With this, I’m focused to build a great relationship with my family, my mentors and my colleagues. First, with my family, I’m focused in solving our financial problems. This will happen with the use of proper financial planning. We will be setting up our own goals as a family. We will be reducing our expenses and we will be looking at ways to increase our cash flow. To start this, either I will bring them to Makati to attend the Wealth Academy Series or I will bring the Wealth Academy series here in Calamba. The latter idea sounds more interesting.
With regards to my mentors, I will get in touch with them in every situation I need guidance. As they continue to inspire me with their knowledge and wisdom, I will motivate them more through the results I’m accomplishing, through the friendship I’m offering and through my life experiences.
To my financial mentors, Doctor Dada Rosanes, Ms Ann Salvador, and the whole IMG team led by Engr. Noel Arandilla this year will be our year. We will continue to spread the financial wisdom to all Filipinos out there to regain their hope towards attaining their financial freedom (I’m thinking of putting the series online, what do you think?). Surely, we will have a good time doing this.
In addition, Edel and I will be celebrating our birthday’s this year differently. We will be treating both of our families in a decent eat all you can buffet. Isn’t that exciting?
Part 2: Increasing my Cash Flow – Planting More Seeds
I will continue to plant seeds for our financial freedom. This includes investing for my future and for my future family.
One of the seeds that I will be planting is the investment in mutual funds. I will use the mid-year bonus as a start-up capital for this one. With the help of my financial mentors, I know that this will be a low risk move that will bring us to a high return investment in the future.
Also, I will be planting more seeds of financial knowledge this year. I will be exposed to a lot of great books written by best-selling authors like Robert Kiyosaki, Robert Allen, Mark Victor Hansen, Seth Godin, Bo Sanchez, and many, many more. Like them, I’ll inspire others to gain financial wisdom. Like them I’ll inspire everyone to be a champion in all aspects of their lives. I'll use my blog as a tool to spread the word of encouragement, word of hope, word of wisdom and some good advice.
One more thing, I’ll be creating at least 3 best-selling books that I will be giving away for free (I hope I will not change my mind this year. Laughs!). These books will contain my experiences and challenges towards becoming a champion. I know this would really inspire everyone who reads it. By the way, my girlfriend Edel is giving away her first ebook online. A lot of people who read it are inspired by her stories. Click here to download your copy.
Part 3 : Creating a New Set of Habits - Path to Greatness
For most people, this is their new year’s resolution. I do have one too. Starting tomorrow, I’ll wake up early. Do some early breathing exercise while lifting my daily intentions to God. All my concerns, all my worries, all my goals, all my daily tasks will be lifted up to Him. I admit, this year I lack prayer. I’m too much focused on getting things done (this is not bad but often times I did not include God on those tasks). So this part, I’ll be more focused on getting things done and involving God in those tasks.
Another set of habit I’ll be doing are the following. I’ll sleep at around 10pm and wake up at 5:30 in the morning (this includes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays). I’ll be eating a lot of healthy foods. I will be limiting myself in drinking soft drinks and coffee (doctors say that caffeine masks out calcium).
I will be more optimistic this year. I will smile all the time. I will share everything I have. I will be more of a goal getter in 2010. Definitely, I will be one of the best in 2010 in our company, in my businesses, in my career and in all aspects of my life. In short, I will be a champion!
By the way, you might ask, why am I writing all of these stuff? Well, I do this so that I will be forced to change my habit. I will be obliged to work in fulfilling these tasks. My name is on the line. My credibility is on the line. If the stakes are high, for sure, these things will be accomplished. These things will be done.
I know there are a lot of great things that will come in 2010. Gee. I am excited to face them and run towards our goals.
PS. You can also plant seeds to your financial success by attending IMG’s Wealth Academy Series. Don’t worry, the first three series is free for everyone. If you’re interested kindly email me at elvinperia@yahoo.com for schedule or visit our office at 3rd Floor King’s Court 1 Building Dela Rosa corner Pasong Tamo, Makati City Philippines.
PS2. If you wish to grow in total abundance in 2010, Bo Sanchez and I are inviting you to join Truly Rich Club. He can guide you to grow your financial life as well as your spiritual life. Log on to www.TrulyRichClub.com now.
PS3. Edel is giving away her free eBook entitled STOP Jobhopping Now! Click here to get your copy online. This eBook would definitely help you a lot.
2009 will be ending right. I have accomplished so many things like planning my finances, getting a financial mentor, acquiring the right financial mindset and having the right focus on obtaining my dreams.
They said that humans are created in the same likeness and image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). If God uses his words to create everything in the world, I will also be using my words to create the things I want to happen for 2010.
Here it goes!
Part 1: Building Great Relationships - Harnessing What’s There
My 2009 ended with a lot of hanging opportunities. We ended up at finding our financial mentors, finding the right vehicles to wealth (mutual bonds, real estate, blogging etc) and having the right mindset, the mindset of a goal getter. So what do we do with these arsenals at hand? Of course we need to utilize them. We need to maximize them to the fullest.
With this, I’m focused to build a great relationship with my family, my mentors and my colleagues. First, with my family, I’m focused in solving our financial problems. This will happen with the use of proper financial planning. We will be setting up our own goals as a family. We will be reducing our expenses and we will be looking at ways to increase our cash flow. To start this, either I will bring them to Makati to attend the Wealth Academy Series or I will bring the Wealth Academy series here in Calamba. The latter idea sounds more interesting.
With regards to my mentors, I will get in touch with them in every situation I need guidance. As they continue to inspire me with their knowledge and wisdom, I will motivate them more through the results I’m accomplishing, through the friendship I’m offering and through my life experiences.
To my financial mentors, Doctor Dada Rosanes, Ms Ann Salvador, and the whole IMG team led by Engr. Noel Arandilla this year will be our year. We will continue to spread the financial wisdom to all Filipinos out there to regain their hope towards attaining their financial freedom (I’m thinking of putting the series online, what do you think?). Surely, we will have a good time doing this.
In addition, Edel and I will be celebrating our birthday’s this year differently. We will be treating both of our families in a decent eat all you can buffet. Isn’t that exciting?
Part 2: Increasing my Cash Flow – Planting More Seeds
I will continue to plant seeds for our financial freedom. This includes investing for my future and for my future family.
One of the seeds that I will be planting is the investment in mutual funds. I will use the mid-year bonus as a start-up capital for this one. With the help of my financial mentors, I know that this will be a low risk move that will bring us to a high return investment in the future.
Also, I will be planting more seeds of financial knowledge this year. I will be exposed to a lot of great books written by best-selling authors like Robert Kiyosaki, Robert Allen, Mark Victor Hansen, Seth Godin, Bo Sanchez, and many, many more. Like them, I’ll inspire others to gain financial wisdom. Like them I’ll inspire everyone to be a champion in all aspects of their lives. I'll use my blog as a tool to spread the word of encouragement, word of hope, word of wisdom and some good advice.
One more thing, I’ll be creating at least 3 best-selling books that I will be giving away for free (I hope I will not change my mind this year. Laughs!). These books will contain my experiences and challenges towards becoming a champion. I know this would really inspire everyone who reads it. By the way, my girlfriend Edel is giving away her first ebook online. A lot of people who read it are inspired by her stories. Click here to download your copy.
Part 3 : Creating a New Set of Habits - Path to Greatness
For most people, this is their new year’s resolution. I do have one too. Starting tomorrow, I’ll wake up early. Do some early breathing exercise while lifting my daily intentions to God. All my concerns, all my worries, all my goals, all my daily tasks will be lifted up to Him. I admit, this year I lack prayer. I’m too much focused on getting things done (this is not bad but often times I did not include God on those tasks). So this part, I’ll be more focused on getting things done and involving God in those tasks.
Another set of habit I’ll be doing are the following. I’ll sleep at around 10pm and wake up at 5:30 in the morning (this includes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays). I’ll be eating a lot of healthy foods. I will be limiting myself in drinking soft drinks and coffee (doctors say that caffeine masks out calcium).
I will be more optimistic this year. I will smile all the time. I will share everything I have. I will be more of a goal getter in 2010. Definitely, I will be one of the best in 2010 in our company, in my businesses, in my career and in all aspects of my life. In short, I will be a champion!
By the way, you might ask, why am I writing all of these stuff? Well, I do this so that I will be forced to change my habit. I will be obliged to work in fulfilling these tasks. My name is on the line. My credibility is on the line. If the stakes are high, for sure, these things will be accomplished. These things will be done.
I know there are a lot of great things that will come in 2010. Gee. I am excited to face them and run towards our goals.
PS. You can also plant seeds to your financial success by attending IMG’s Wealth Academy Series. Don’t worry, the first three series is free for everyone. If you’re interested kindly email me at elvinperia@yahoo.com for schedule or visit our office at 3rd Floor King’s Court 1 Building Dela Rosa corner Pasong Tamo, Makati City Philippines.
PS2. If you wish to grow in total abundance in 2010, Bo Sanchez and I are inviting you to join Truly Rich Club. He can guide you to grow your financial life as well as your spiritual life. Log on to www.TrulyRichClub.com now.
PS3. Edel is giving away her free eBook entitled STOP Jobhopping Now! Click here to get your copy online. This eBook would definitely help you a lot.
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Parable of the Fisherman and the Bank Investor
A bank investor was taking a much-needed vacation in a small coastal village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. The boat had several large, fresh fish in it.
The investment banker was impressed by the quality of the fish and asked the fisherman how long it took to catch them. The fisherman said, "Only a little while." The banker then asked why he didn't stay out longer and catch more fish?
The fisherman replied he had enough to support his family's immediate needs.
The investor then asked "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
The fisherman replied, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my friends: I have a full and busy life."
The investment banker scoffed, "I am an Ivy League MBA, and I could help you. You could spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat, and with the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats until eventually you would have a whole fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to the middleman you could sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You could control the product, processing and distribution."
Then he added, "Of course, you would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to another city where you would run your growing enterprise."
The fisherman asked, "But, how long will this all take?"
To which the investor replied, "15-20 years."
"But what then?" asked the fisherman.
The laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You could make millions."
"Really? Millions? Then what?"
The investment banker replied, "Then you would retire. You could move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your friends."
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My note on this parable. It does not take a lot of money just to have wealthy life.
I got this story from one of my financial mentors Todd Tresidder. He is good is giving out a lot of advice from financial literacy up to personality development just like Bo Sanchez. By the way, he has this financial coaching program that would help you to plan your finances. Feel free to check it out by clicking on this link.
Speaking of financial literacy, we will be attending IMG 1st and 2nd sessions this Saturday at King's Court in Makati. IMG or International Marketing Group is one of the few companies of its kind in the industry today. It is a marketing company dedicated in serving the financial needs of individuals and families in all walks of life. They are devoted in helping us to move from dreaming to doing. For more details about IMG please check out this link.
The investment banker was impressed by the quality of the fish and asked the fisherman how long it took to catch them. The fisherman said, "Only a little while." The banker then asked why he didn't stay out longer and catch more fish?
The fisherman replied he had enough to support his family's immediate needs.
The investor then asked "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"
The fisherman replied, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my friends: I have a full and busy life."
The investment banker scoffed, "I am an Ivy League MBA, and I could help you. You could spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat, and with the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats until eventually you would have a whole fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to the middleman you could sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You could control the product, processing and distribution."
Then he added, "Of course, you would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to another city where you would run your growing enterprise."
The fisherman asked, "But, how long will this all take?"
To which the investor replied, "15-20 years."
"But what then?" asked the fisherman.
The laughed and said, "That's the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You could make millions."
"Really? Millions? Then what?"
The investment banker replied, "Then you would retire. You could move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your friends."
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My note on this parable. It does not take a lot of money just to have wealthy life.
I got this story from one of my financial mentors Todd Tresidder. He is good is giving out a lot of advice from financial literacy up to personality development just like Bo Sanchez. By the way, he has this financial coaching program that would help you to plan your finances. Feel free to check it out by clicking on this link.
Speaking of financial literacy, we will be attending IMG 1st and 2nd sessions this Saturday at King's Court in Makati. IMG or International Marketing Group is one of the few companies of its kind in the industry today. It is a marketing company dedicated in serving the financial needs of individuals and families in all walks of life. They are devoted in helping us to move from dreaming to doing. For more details about IMG please check out this link.
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Lesson Learned : Act Now!
Yesterday Edel and I attended the second day of Jomar Hilario's Internet Marketing Workshop in Cubao Quezon City. I'm happy to see my Internet Marketing mentor, Jomar, again for the fifth time (fourth time this year). We facilitated the event. We've met a lot of acquaintances with the same mindset of getting rich through the use of technology, in this case the power of the Internet.
This is my second time to attend the Day 2 of the workshop. Day 2 is about creating your own online business. I remember that when I attended the workshop last March 27-28, 2009, I was overwhelmed. There's so much idea that I need to learn in order to setup my own business online. I was not able to grasp all of it. Thankfully, after the workshop yesterday, I was able to understand it more.
The greatest lesson I learn yesterday about the workshop is not about creating sales blog, not about creating an autoresponder, and not about becoming an affiliate marketer. The greatest lesson I learned is how to act now. Jomar keeps on saying these three powerful words are (1) ACT!, (2) ACT! and (3) ACT!.
I guess he's right. The only thing I need to do is to act. And the best time to act is now!
You might ask, why now? Do you have everything you need?
My answer is Oh Yes!
I have all the arsenals I need in order to succeed. I got my knowledge, my skill, my mentor, my Internet connection, my computer, my mentor, my sexy editor, my virtual assistant, my soon-to-be life partner, my time, my energy and everything I forgot to mention. They are all ready. They just need me to make use of them. They just need me to make that very first step towards that goal of becoming a multi-millionaire internet marketer and best selling author.
And you know what, I'm happy to say that I made my very first step.
I hope you will be able to make that first step too...
P.S. Before the end of 2009, I will be publishing my very first best selling book. So watch out for it.
This is my second time to attend the Day 2 of the workshop. Day 2 is about creating your own online business. I remember that when I attended the workshop last March 27-28, 2009, I was overwhelmed. There's so much idea that I need to learn in order to setup my own business online. I was not able to grasp all of it. Thankfully, after the workshop yesterday, I was able to understand it more.
The greatest lesson I learn yesterday about the workshop is not about creating sales blog, not about creating an autoresponder, and not about becoming an affiliate marketer. The greatest lesson I learned is how to act now. Jomar keeps on saying these three powerful words are (1) ACT!, (2) ACT! and (3) ACT!.
I guess he's right. The only thing I need to do is to act. And the best time to act is now!
You might ask, why now? Do you have everything you need?
My answer is Oh Yes!
I have all the arsenals I need in order to succeed. I got my knowledge, my skill, my mentor, my Internet connection, my computer, my mentor, my sexy editor, my virtual assistant, my soon-to-be life partner, my time, my energy and everything I forgot to mention. They are all ready. They just need me to make use of them. They just need me to make that very first step towards that goal of becoming a multi-millionaire internet marketer and best selling author.
And you know what, I'm happy to say that I made my very first step.
I hope you will be able to make that first step too...
P.S. Before the end of 2009, I will be publishing my very first best selling book. So watch out for it.
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We're on a Roll
Amazing things happen this week. Wow. We're on a roll!
We've been learning a lot for the past couple of days. God is really generous. The things just happen in a snap. We have a mentor, we have a lot of reading materials, and soon we will have the resources all the things we need. They came to us and more of them to follow.
You might ask. Why are you telling me that? What happened?
A lot of things happened.
From my previous post : The Universe of Blog and Financial Literacy, I've shared that we have a new mentor that will teach us the ups and downs in the world of stock market. This awaken our senses that anyone can make money in the stock market, we just need to have the right person that'll teach us.
You might ask? Who will teach us?
Good thing citiseconline have a seminar about investing in stock market every Tuesday from 2PM-6PM. They are prioritizing online registration so register online. Check out this site for more details. We're planning to be there on the 24th of this month. Also, they're offering a trading game online for us to simulate the actual trading which takes place in stock market.
Another thing, remember the CashInAFlash book I ordered? I already got my own copy for free. I just paid the shipping cost and waited for less than a month then viola it appeared at our doorstep. Aside from this, they (the authors) have given us a lot of free stuffs. Upon ordering the book online, I already got 21 ebooks+, podcasts, and a lot of interview materials discussing how to generate money. And now I got the book, they're still giving me a lot of freebies. Imagine that. So if you want the copy of the book, just check out this site. Believe me, you'll not regret it.
Our blogging business is back on track. For the past couple of days, our blogs are updated. Cash are coming in. I'm expecting to receive more. The Law of Attraction really works.
Let me share you a story. For the past couple of days I'm receiving small earnings coming from our blogs. I'm having my doubts. I even lose hope but thankfully the Law of Attraction book came to the rescue. I've re-read the passages and planted some positive things in my mind. After a couple of days, our blogs are back on track. Tomorrow and for the next couple of days for sure our blogs are on a roll as well.
I'm just happy for the things that happened for the past couple of days. I'm really happy that things are really coming our way. I'll be staying very positive that all of this will continue to happen within the next couple of days. I know that the universe is doing all the things they can to bring me all the things I need to do, all the people I need to have and all the resources I need to obtain the things I desire.
Things are really coming our way. We're really on a roll! I'm hungry for more!
PS. The free ebook is still up for grabs! Who knows this might help you understand how Google Adsense works.
We've been learning a lot for the past couple of days. God is really generous. The things just happen in a snap. We have a mentor, we have a lot of reading materials, and soon we will have the resources all the things we need. They came to us and more of them to follow.
You might ask. Why are you telling me that? What happened?
A lot of things happened.
From my previous post : The Universe of Blog and Financial Literacy, I've shared that we have a new mentor that will teach us the ups and downs in the world of stock market. This awaken our senses that anyone can make money in the stock market, we just need to have the right person that'll teach us.
You might ask? Who will teach us?
Good thing citiseconline have a seminar about investing in stock market every Tuesday from 2PM-6PM. They are prioritizing online registration so register online. Check out this site for more details. We're planning to be there on the 24th of this month. Also, they're offering a trading game online for us to simulate the actual trading which takes place in stock market.
Another thing, remember the CashInAFlash book I ordered? I already got my own copy for free. I just paid the shipping cost and waited for less than a month then viola it appeared at our doorstep. Aside from this, they (the authors) have given us a lot of free stuffs. Upon ordering the book online, I already got 21 ebooks+, podcasts, and a lot of interview materials discussing how to generate money. And now I got the book, they're still giving me a lot of freebies. Imagine that. So if you want the copy of the book, just check out this site. Believe me, you'll not regret it.
Our blogging business is back on track. For the past couple of days, our blogs are updated. Cash are coming in. I'm expecting to receive more. The Law of Attraction really works.
Let me share you a story. For the past couple of days I'm receiving small earnings coming from our blogs. I'm having my doubts. I even lose hope but thankfully the Law of Attraction book came to the rescue. I've re-read the passages and planted some positive things in my mind. After a couple of days, our blogs are back on track. Tomorrow and for the next couple of days for sure our blogs are on a roll as well.
I'm just happy for the things that happened for the past couple of days. I'm really happy that things are really coming our way. I'll be staying very positive that all of this will continue to happen within the next couple of days. I know that the universe is doing all the things they can to bring me all the things I need to do, all the people I need to have and all the resources I need to obtain the things I desire.
Things are really coming our way. We're really on a roll! I'm hungry for more!
PS. The free ebook is still up for grabs! Who knows this might help you understand how Google Adsense works.
Nothing is Constant but Change...
They say that the only constant thing in the world is change. Well, I agree. Everything has to change. Everything will change our appearance, personality, age, height, weight, habits and the list will go on. In short, nothing is permanent.
In one of our team building exercises, we discussed this thing called change. The facilitator/speaker shared this diagram. They said that every person who experiences sudden change in their life needs to go through this painful but memorable experience before they can move forward or take an action.
The diagram shows the cycle on how change affects our life. At first we are at the state of shock and at the end of the cycle we learn how to move forward. However, we cannot do that if we are on denial or we are angry or if we are on tears. We need to realize that something has change and we need to embrace/accept that change before we can make move on or create an action.
I'll be using Heroes as an example. By the way, check out my Heroes blog for the latest Heroes updates.
In the latest episode of Heroes (Season 4 Episode 5 : Tabula Rasa), there's this one deaf character who has synesthesia. A wide array of colors flashes her eyes whenever there is a sound. However, she thought she was cursed. She was in shock. She wants to deny it. She wants to turn it off. But someone made her realize that her ability is a gift and not a curse. She must accept it because someone has given her that ability. There's a purpose why she get it. He made it clear that this gift should be used to help others.
Hope you get my point. I understand that some change are deeply rooted in our hearts. It is hard for us to swallow. It is hard for us to accept but life must go on and we shouldn't be left behind. We should move on. We need to accept change as soon as possible. We need to embrace change no matter what.
Change is part of our everyday life. It's all around us. Every time we encounter change we need to move forward. Whatever change that happen, we should look at it as a blessing and not as a curse.
In one of our team building exercises, we discussed this thing called change. The facilitator/speaker shared this diagram. They said that every person who experiences sudden change in their life needs to go through this painful but memorable experience before they can move forward or take an action.
The diagram shows the cycle on how change affects our life. At first we are at the state of shock and at the end of the cycle we learn how to move forward. However, we cannot do that if we are on denial or we are angry or if we are on tears. We need to realize that something has change and we need to embrace/accept that change before we can make move on or create an action.
I'll be using Heroes as an example. By the way, check out my Heroes blog for the latest Heroes updates.
In the latest episode of Heroes (Season 4 Episode 5 : Tabula Rasa), there's this one deaf character who has synesthesia. A wide array of colors flashes her eyes whenever there is a sound. However, she thought she was cursed. She was in shock. She wants to deny it. She wants to turn it off. But someone made her realize that her ability is a gift and not a curse. She must accept it because someone has given her that ability. There's a purpose why she get it. He made it clear that this gift should be used to help others.
Hope you get my point. I understand that some change are deeply rooted in our hearts. It is hard for us to swallow. It is hard for us to accept but life must go on and we shouldn't be left behind. We should move on. We need to accept change as soon as possible. We need to embrace change no matter what.
Change is part of our everyday life. It's all around us. Every time we encounter change we need to move forward. Whatever change that happen, we should look at it as a blessing and not as a curse.
Know How to Move a Mountain
This article is dedicated to anyone who:
- usually feels bored and can’t seem to be doing any good in his/her life other than eating and sleeping
- most of the time think of brilliant solutions to life’s problems but end up keeping those ideas in his/her dreams
- feel like wasting his/her life with many unessential things and hope to make a change real soon.
There is one thing I wanna let you know: You are not alone.
There are millions of people in this planet who feel the same as you do: some richer, some poorer, some ignorant, some special human beings. This feeling of living a wasted life can be felt by almost any human being who has ever lived. We all have our ups and downs in life but that’s not what’s important.
The real deal is knowing how to move that mountain forward.
Surprisingly, that mountain is YOU. Yes, you. You are the mountain that needs to move forward and give its life a whole new different meaning.
Let me help you enumerate ways to keep yourself moving towards a more meaningful life.
Learn a thing or two. Is it cooking that you have always wanted to know about? Is it a new language or a new dance move? Maybe it’s a new sport or a new design that you want to try. If you haven’t thought of anything just yet, why not ask your closest family or friend about his or her hobby? You’ll be surprised with how happy they’d be to find you interested with what they also do.
Keep in touch with your old friends. When was the last time you heard from your high school best friend? From your closest relative? From your favorite teacher? There are unlimited ways of communicating to them in this technologically advanced world. Feel free to choose which medium you are most comfortable with.
Clean your room or your house. There’s always something to tidy up in every person’s room or house. Maybe it’s your appliances that need a little dusting off or your bed sheets or pillow cases that need to be changed and washed. Maybe it’s your shoes or your clothes that need to be rearranged.
Make a list of the things you need to buy and hit the nearest shop. We never run out of things to buy. It may be food or toiletry that needs a refill or replacement. It can be school supplies or other things you technically can’t live without. Buy the things you need while you still remember them. Don’t we all enjoy shopping?
Do some gardening. Green is in. Why not do Mother Nature some good? Adopt a new plant which you could water everyday or put a plant at every corner of your house. This way, you’re not only keeping yourself busy; you also make yourself a good example of how a simple human being can take action and stand for the environment.
This list is actually a tiny bit of the ice berg of life and can go a long long way, depending on how open you are to change.
Now, ask youself, “What activities can make my soul jump up in the air again?”
You can list down as many as a hundred, a million, a billion more activities in this list. The important thing is YOU ACTUALLY DO THEM.
Get that?
Keep yourself moving forward. There is no other way but UP!
See you there!
PS. This article was written by my fiance, just like her, you can submit your articles too. Email me @ elvinperia@yahoo.com. There might be a surprise waiting for you. Thanks.
- usually feels bored and can’t seem to be doing any good in his/her life other than eating and sleeping
- most of the time think of brilliant solutions to life’s problems but end up keeping those ideas in his/her dreams
- feel like wasting his/her life with many unessential things and hope to make a change real soon.
There is one thing I wanna let you know: You are not alone.
There are millions of people in this planet who feel the same as you do: some richer, some poorer, some ignorant, some special human beings. This feeling of living a wasted life can be felt by almost any human being who has ever lived. We all have our ups and downs in life but that’s not what’s important.
The real deal is knowing how to move that mountain forward.
Surprisingly, that mountain is YOU. Yes, you. You are the mountain that needs to move forward and give its life a whole new different meaning.
Let me help you enumerate ways to keep yourself moving towards a more meaningful life.
Learn a thing or two. Is it cooking that you have always wanted to know about? Is it a new language or a new dance move? Maybe it’s a new sport or a new design that you want to try. If you haven’t thought of anything just yet, why not ask your closest family or friend about his or her hobby? You’ll be surprised with how happy they’d be to find you interested with what they also do.
Keep in touch with your old friends. When was the last time you heard from your high school best friend? From your closest relative? From your favorite teacher? There are unlimited ways of communicating to them in this technologically advanced world. Feel free to choose which medium you are most comfortable with.
Clean your room or your house. There’s always something to tidy up in every person’s room or house. Maybe it’s your appliances that need a little dusting off or your bed sheets or pillow cases that need to be changed and washed. Maybe it’s your shoes or your clothes that need to be rearranged.
Make a list of the things you need to buy and hit the nearest shop. We never run out of things to buy. It may be food or toiletry that needs a refill or replacement. It can be school supplies or other things you technically can’t live without. Buy the things you need while you still remember them. Don’t we all enjoy shopping?
Do some gardening. Green is in. Why not do Mother Nature some good? Adopt a new plant which you could water everyday or put a plant at every corner of your house. This way, you’re not only keeping yourself busy; you also make yourself a good example of how a simple human being can take action and stand for the environment.
This list is actually a tiny bit of the ice berg of life and can go a long long way, depending on how open you are to change.
Now, ask youself, “What activities can make my soul jump up in the air again?”
You can list down as many as a hundred, a million, a billion more activities in this list. The important thing is YOU ACTUALLY DO THEM.
Get that?
Keep yourself moving forward. There is no other way but UP!
See you there!
PS. This article was written by my fiance, just like her, you can submit your articles too. Email me @ elvinperia@yahoo.com. There might be a surprise waiting for you. Thanks.
Be Thankful!
Sad news are reported for the past couple of weeks due to Typhoon Ondoy which flooded mostly of Southern Luzon area and Typhoon Pepeng which devastated the Northern part of Luzon.
I believe most of you have your own individual stories to tell. I have one as well but I'm really thankful that we, my family and my love ones were not greatly affected as compared to other parts of Luzon which brings me to my topic for today. Be thankful.
As we speak, there are thousand families in evacuation centers. They don't have enough food. They don't have a proper shelter. They've lost almost everything. Most of them does not know where and how to start all over again. Perhaps, they know where to start but they are afraid. Afraid that they might lost everything again.
But the good news is that there are a lot of people willing to help. A lot of them are willing to build everything that was destroyed. A lot of them are willing to gain everything that was lost. If that moment comes, we should be thankful.
This article is not for those affected by the typhoon alone. This article is applicable to all of us as well. Everything we experience, everything we encounter give thanks. Whether it's a blessing or a curse, good or bad, give thanks.
But you might ask, why should I give thanks if bad stuff comes my way? Well, if that happens, change your mindset, be optimistic and be thankful. Be thankful because you have a learning opportunity ahead of you. Be thankful because after your experience with that bad stuff and remembering all the things that you've learned, you'll become a better person.
I know this is a cliche, diamonds are formed under extreme temperature and pressure. You are a diamond in the making, so be thankful.
Hope this helps. Until my next post.
PS. Be thankful!
I believe most of you have your own individual stories to tell. I have one as well but I'm really thankful that we, my family and my love ones were not greatly affected as compared to other parts of Luzon which brings me to my topic for today. Be thankful.
As we speak, there are thousand families in evacuation centers. They don't have enough food. They don't have a proper shelter. They've lost almost everything. Most of them does not know where and how to start all over again. Perhaps, they know where to start but they are afraid. Afraid that they might lost everything again.
But the good news is that there are a lot of people willing to help. A lot of them are willing to build everything that was destroyed. A lot of them are willing to gain everything that was lost. If that moment comes, we should be thankful.
This article is not for those affected by the typhoon alone. This article is applicable to all of us as well. Everything we experience, everything we encounter give thanks. Whether it's a blessing or a curse, good or bad, give thanks.
But you might ask, why should I give thanks if bad stuff comes my way? Well, if that happens, change your mindset, be optimistic and be thankful. Be thankful because you have a learning opportunity ahead of you. Be thankful because after your experience with that bad stuff and remembering all the things that you've learned, you'll become a better person.
I know this is a cliche, diamonds are formed under extreme temperature and pressure. You are a diamond in the making, so be thankful.
Hope this helps. Until my next post.
PS. Be thankful!
Thoughts for the day...
I have so many things in my mind that I want to share but everytime I stare at my computer everything slips away.
For the past couple of days, I have been planning to write about these topics : the continuation of the Aim for Greatness Series, the simple formula for success, prophesying your future, and some excel tips I want to share. None of these topics are published.
What's happening? Am I depressed? Am I busy?
Nope. Actually I'm very happy for the past couple of days. Yes I'm busy but I'm very happy. I'm happy to spend some quality time with my friends, my family and most importantly my Edel.
Facebook, YFC and It's Your Birthday activities reconnect me with my high school friends. Survivor Philippines with my family and the school business and Heroes/House TV Series with Edel. (By the way, I'm loving House. We're currently watching the whole Season 1 for the past couple of days. Thanks to Neil for giving me a copy of the previous seasons.)
Juggling different activities is tiring but I know I'm enjoying every second of it. This is probably the reason why I'm happy, being able to accomplish a lot of tasks.
Now I know, my mind wonders so much hindering me to come up with one cohesive thought. Thus, preventing me to write a blog entry.
But for tonight I'm glad I have created another masterpiece.
Until my next posts. Hopefully, it's the continuation of the Aim for Greatness Series.
For the past couple of days, I have been planning to write about these topics : the continuation of the Aim for Greatness Series, the simple formula for success, prophesying your future, and some excel tips I want to share. None of these topics are published.
What's happening? Am I depressed? Am I busy?
Nope. Actually I'm very happy for the past couple of days. Yes I'm busy but I'm very happy. I'm happy to spend some quality time with my friends, my family and most importantly my Edel.
Facebook, YFC and It's Your Birthday activities reconnect me with my high school friends. Survivor Philippines with my family and the school business and Heroes/House TV Series with Edel. (By the way, I'm loving House. We're currently watching the whole Season 1 for the past couple of days. Thanks to Neil for giving me a copy of the previous seasons.)
Juggling different activities is tiring but I know I'm enjoying every second of it. This is probably the reason why I'm happy, being able to accomplish a lot of tasks.
Now I know, my mind wonders so much hindering me to come up with one cohesive thought. Thus, preventing me to write a blog entry.
But for tonight I'm glad I have created another masterpiece.
Until my next posts. Hopefully, it's the continuation of the Aim for Greatness Series.
Celebrate! Your Success
Just finished reading Law of Attraction by Michael Loiser. It's a great book. It can change the way you think thus attracting the things you want in your life. Of course who would want negative things to happen in their life? Law of Attraction will help you to stay positive and think positive in all the things you do because what you think or what you say will come to you.
Anyway, I'm not here to discuss the book but instead to create a consistent flow of positive thoughts. One way to do this is to celebrate every successes you've earned.
So what did I earn today?
Three of our blogs earned today.. Well, our blogs earn everyday but most of the time, it just one blog or two. Today, three of our blogs earned. This is the start, I can sense it.
Another thing, I earned additional knowledge in promoting our blogs.Social networking sites like facebook is really an effective tool for blog promotion. In less than an hour, it has 23 hits from facebook alone. Just search for a group that is really interested in your niche. For example, I have a Heroes blog so I need to find a group that loves Heroes. After posting recent news or articles, promote it. then expect traffic from those sites.The more the merrier.
Thank God for this wonderful day. Tomorrow will be a better one.
Celebrate your success.. :) Until my next post.
Anyway, I'm not here to discuss the book but instead to create a consistent flow of positive thoughts. One way to do this is to celebrate every successes you've earned.
So what did I earn today?
Three of our blogs earned today.. Well, our blogs earn everyday but most of the time, it just one blog or two. Today, three of our blogs earned. This is the start, I can sense it.
Another thing, I earned additional knowledge in promoting our blogs.Social networking sites like facebook is really an effective tool for blog promotion. In less than an hour, it has 23 hits from facebook alone. Just search for a group that is really interested in your niche. For example, I have a Heroes blog so I need to find a group that loves Heroes. After posting recent news or articles, promote it. then expect traffic from those sites.The more the merrier.
Thank God for this wonderful day. Tomorrow will be a better one.
Celebrate your success.. :) Until my next post.
Aim for Greatness An Introduction
Here's the first part of Project Aim for Greatness Series.
Origin of the word. Aim for Greatness came from my internet marketing mentor. He gave me this word as a password for a certain virtual assistant task. I worked as a virtual assistant under his supervision for free. Imagine that. Technically, the word did not come from me but up to this very moment I remember this one liner reminder. Aim for Greatness.
Why aim for greatness?
God wants the best for us. He wants us to succeed just like every parent wants for their children. As children we need to respond. We need to succeed to make our parents proud. We should be great because God wants us to be great.
God has given us gifts. God has given us talents. God has given us a bunch of arsenals and a lot of ammunition for the battle we have to face and to conquer our future.
How to conquer our future you might ask? The main problem with future is uncertainty. Our future is uncertain. We could not predict what will happen to us in two, five or ten years time. We could not see it now. But if we can see it, we can plan it ahead.
But believe me that we can be something we want in two, five or ten years time. We can be successful in two years time. We can earn as much as we want to in two years time. We can have a happy family in five years time. We can even have our own house and lot in seven years time. It all depends on us. It all depends in our choices, in our actions, in the things that we do and the things that we didn't do. We can prophesy. I believe that we all have the power to prophesy. I believe that all of us can prophesy the future more importantly our future.
How to become great? How to aim for greatness?
First we need to have goals. Second thing is to have a concrete plan on how to achieve that goal and lastly act based on plans.
On my next posts, I'll be sharing my goals my plans and how would I act based on those plans.
Hope to hear insights from you.
Origin of the word. Aim for Greatness came from my internet marketing mentor. He gave me this word as a password for a certain virtual assistant task. I worked as a virtual assistant under his supervision for free. Imagine that. Technically, the word did not come from me but up to this very moment I remember this one liner reminder. Aim for Greatness.
Why aim for greatness?
God wants the best for us. He wants us to succeed just like every parent wants for their children. As children we need to respond. We need to succeed to make our parents proud. We should be great because God wants us to be great.
God has given us gifts. God has given us talents. God has given us a bunch of arsenals and a lot of ammunition for the battle we have to face and to conquer our future.
How to conquer our future you might ask? The main problem with future is uncertainty. Our future is uncertain. We could not predict what will happen to us in two, five or ten years time. We could not see it now. But if we can see it, we can plan it ahead.
But believe me that we can be something we want in two, five or ten years time. We can be successful in two years time. We can earn as much as we want to in two years time. We can have a happy family in five years time. We can even have our own house and lot in seven years time. It all depends on us. It all depends in our choices, in our actions, in the things that we do and the things that we didn't do. We can prophesy. I believe that we all have the power to prophesy. I believe that all of us can prophesy the future more importantly our future.
How to become great? How to aim for greatness?
First we need to have goals. Second thing is to have a concrete plan on how to achieve that goal and lastly act based on plans.
On my next posts, I'll be sharing my goals my plans and how would I act based on those plans.
Hope to hear insights from you.
What's Stopping You?
Actually, I saw this at Jomar Hilario's blogging question in his social group. So, I'm starting to ask myself.
What's stopping me?
1. To create more blogs?
2. To earn $100 a month or perhaps a week from adsense?
3. To take a out of town vacation 5 times a year?
4. To go to DisneyLand with my family?
5. To marry the girl I want to be with the rest of my life?
Answer? Nothing. No one. No one can stop me but myself.
Perhaps you would ask the same question with yourself.
And you might answer. I don't have time. I have so many things to do. I have my assignments. I have my work. I have my obligations. I don't have enough money. And the list goes on and on.
Honestly, I have the same answer. But I don't want to take that as an answer. I don't want to reason out.
You know why?
Because the more I reason out the more I get frustrated. The more I think of it as an impossible task the more its becoming impossible.
From now on, I'll be fulfilling these things in three years time.
1. I'm committed to create more blogs.
2. I'm committed to earn $100 a week from adsense.
3. I'm committed to take a out of town vacation at least 5 times a year!
4. I'm committed to take my family to DisneyLand.
5. I'm committed to marry the girl I want to be with the rest of my life!
Okay. These are my first five commitments. There's more to come.
What's stopping me?
1. To create more blogs?
2. To earn $100 a month or perhaps a week from adsense?
3. To take a out of town vacation 5 times a year?
4. To go to DisneyLand with my family?
5. To marry the girl I want to be with the rest of my life?
Answer? Nothing. No one. No one can stop me but myself.
Perhaps you would ask the same question with yourself.
And you might answer. I don't have time. I have so many things to do. I have my assignments. I have my work. I have my obligations. I don't have enough money. And the list goes on and on.
Honestly, I have the same answer. But I don't want to take that as an answer. I don't want to reason out.
You know why?
Because the more I reason out the more I get frustrated. The more I think of it as an impossible task the more its becoming impossible.
From now on, I'll be fulfilling these things in three years time.
1. I'm committed to create more blogs.
2. I'm committed to earn $100 a week from adsense.
3. I'm committed to take a out of town vacation at least 5 times a year!
4. I'm committed to take my family to DisneyLand.
5. I'm committed to marry the girl I want to be with the rest of my life!
Okay. These are my first five commitments. There's more to come.
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