tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57804806749694931672024-03-14T14:35:20.125+08:00The Big Picture We Talked AboutI may be wrong. I frequently am. Let's examine the facts...Dave Kevin Visayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10484181564678652084noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-57555602028579804462013-11-13T17:48:00.000+08:002013-11-17T01:41:10.250+08:00The Storm And Expectations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A super typhoon struck the Philippines a couple of days
back. I am a survivor... I’m such a proud survivor that I’d like to share these
crucial points with you:<br>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Typhoon passed through our region. It was just lucky (I
prefer the term “blessed” but I really don’t know if it’s a better term to use)
that where we lived is not on the typhoon’s direct path.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our house encountered no major damage except for one plastic
roof (very minor). We only had power outage for two days. Water is fine, food
is fine, and playing poker was fun.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What I didn’t know was that houses were destroyed at that
time. People were trying to survive and seeking refuge. People were missing.
People were dying...<o:p></o:p></div>
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The point is:<b> It could have been me. It could have been my
family.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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This<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> catastrophe was
not a joke</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My Expectations before the typhoon</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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In retrospection, I almost loathe myself on how I reacted on
the news of the coming typhoon a day or moments before it struck. I was like
laughing at my mom that she worries too much. I nonchalantly say that
everything’s going to be fine. That our house could withstand it (seeing the
devastation in Tacloban, I'm dazed. What have I been thinking??).<o:p></o:p></div>
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The sad part is, nothing has been fine. It has been a
catastrophe. My expectations were so wrong and I wish I could take back all the
things I told my mom or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">to myself</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I wish I could have shared more on the awareness of how to
prepare for the typhoon. I wish I could have called my relatives and friends -- to give them my “Take Cares and I Love Yous.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once again, I was just <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">lucky </b>(<i>or blessed)</i> that none of my relatives or friends have been majorly affected. And
for this, I’m truly thankful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What I expect of myself after the typhoon</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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Still in denial of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">gravity</i>
of the typhoon’s aftermath, I couldn’t help but question myself, “What makes me
more deserving to live than those 3,000 victims (a rough estimate) that lost
their lives?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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In asking questions, we find a few answers for ourselves.
The best one so far is this.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
“We are blessed so that we can bless others.”</blockquote>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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Actually, I don’t expect much from myself. I just expect
myself to act, to be part of the recovery, and to genuinely be in one with the
people of the Visayas (hopefully with the whole Philippines). <o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t expect to help everyone but only hope that whatever
I give can truly help at least one person or their family. I don’t expect to promote
hope to all people, but I will try my best to promote hope to any victim I
meet.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s no offer that is too small, yet there is no offer
that is too big as well. I’ll take my part and hope for the best. I might not
be able to expect this from you, the ones reading this, but think about it -- <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you always have something to give</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My mantra to this:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“I’m thankful that I have the chance to be the giver than to be the one
in need.“<o:p></o:p></div>
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What do the victims expect?</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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It doesn’t end with what we expect from ourselves. There are
REAL needs out there for the victims and survivors. They expect a lot from us.
Here are some of the few expectations I think they have for us who can help:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>They expect that help would come.</b> And sadly, in some areas,
help has not reached them until now! They’re hopeful, so let’s not fail them!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>They expect that they can make it and that everything will
be OK.</b> Filipinos are strong and resilient people. Naturally, we stand against
calamities and trials. But we don’t expect people to make it on their own now.
The case is more than what resilience or having a strong heart can take. For
most of them, the typhoon literally took everything from them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Some of them expect that people/government gave up on them</b>.
This is horrible for them to think, but some of them are really giving up. It
is evident when a number looted just for food -- forced to give up their morals to survive. I believe that a lot of them tried to fight for hope. But it's pure chaos out there. Giving up seems to be the only option left. All of these because they think
people have given up on them. Let’s prove them wrong.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What’s the next step?</h3>
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Volunteer</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></h3>
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There are a lot of things to work on. If you are really
“Gipit” or have no cash at the moment since you are affected as well, you can
still help. Most institutions make helping so easy these days. You can
volunteer on repacking centers. A lending hand could mean a lot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Give (genuinely)</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></h3>
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You can be creative. There are a lot of things you might
have at your home that they need. Tarpaulin for one is one of the best things
to offer. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p><br></o:p></div>
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The easier way is almost considered the best way for a lot
of people. However, little do we know that in life, things such as <i>shortcuts</i>,
<i>lotteries</i>,<i> luck</i>, and the sort are all but <b>illusions</b>. That is why
staying where you are is killing you more than you think. Going for the easier
path is frequently the one that takes longer, not to mention a chance of
misdirection.<br />
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you go thinking if what I’m saying is full of crap,
consider these points first:<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. You actually have higher chance of getting in an accident
in your way to buying a lottery ticket than actually winning one</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t agree with “get lucky mentality.” I believe that the
instance of luck is close to impossible. I’m a firm believer that every occurrence
in life happens for a reason. <o:p></o:p></div>
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All inventions and success stories are definitely <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">not made out of luck</b>. Thomas Edison
couldn’t have made the first light bulb without acting on his ideas and meeting
several failures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Manny Pacquiao didn’t
just get lucky on each of his fight to earn his titles. All successful people
were not lucky, but they <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-secret-of-getting-results-now.html">took actions </a>that got them to where they are. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Think for yourself: Consider people in your life that you
think are successful, then think how they got there. No matter how much you
think they are lucky for having this or that, they still won’t be there without
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">their efforts and ideas</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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2. No one really acquired so much wealth when one works for
someone else</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Planned on staying an employee forever? Think twice. You may
be in the race for nothing. Not unless you have your job as part of a bigger
plan, going to work will be very meaningless. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t get into thinking that you will be rich just because
you’re working. And retirement money is too far in the future to even consider
enjoying the thoughts of it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Not making a decision is actually a risky decision</h4>
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Sometimes, not choosing something for your own is actually
the greatest of all risks. You may say that you don’t want to decide right now
for the main reason that you are afraid to decide or make a stand. But doing
so, on not deciding what you want or where you’re heading or even mundane
things on what food to order, eats away <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/5-wonderful-ways-to-value-time.html">precious time</a> that you could never get
back. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes we spend most of our time transfixed with indecision and
discover (sometimes too late) that we wasted our lives just by doing that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Furthermore, I read in a book that most successful people
have a habit of making fast decisions. They don’t waste time, instead they
weigh circumstances faster and make a move. They’ll deal with the issues once
they arise but more importantly they reap the lessons they learn from these
quick decisions – which eventually develops what we call intuition and gut
feeling. Gut feeling, as you know, is almost always right. <o:p></o:p></div>
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4. You only live once, why make it ordinary?</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is really interesting (thanks to all those YOLO stuff
over the net). Actually, it has a big point. We are only blessed with one life
and we never know what will happen after we die. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I feel awful seeing people going through life as if they are
chasing ghosts. They seem to go through it not appreciating the beautiful
details of it. I think we should be more observant, see more beauty, create
more new and interesting ideas and really act on them. The possibilities are endless.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. No one asked you to stay where you are</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are a smoker because your friends smoke or because
you are accustomed to it, let me tell you one thing, no one asked you to stay
like that. This goes to almost all aspects in our lives especially as it
concerns with behaviors and habits. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You don’t have to stay an addict forever, you don’t have to
stick with your job just because your friends are there or your family tells
you so. You make the rules.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition, you have so much more potential than you can
ever imagine. Maybe it’s about time to make use of it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How to get out of this cycle?</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Think differently</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Look at <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/" target="">the big picture</a>. Life is not about staying in one
place. Life is about going out <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">there</i>.
Seeing the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">big picture</i>. Hitting that
bucket list. It’s about dreaming big things and achieving them one by one. If
you ever had that itch inside you, then attend to that itch – feed your mind
with beautiful realizations for things are better when we see it differently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There is always a way</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every problem has a solution. Cliché right? That’s because
every freaking problem always have a solution. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t easily believe what other people say</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Turns out those who talk a lot about how you should do this
and that are the ones who haven’t actually tried it. It’s amusing on how a lot
of people tell you that your idea wouldn’t work when they themselves haven’t
even tried it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, newsflash: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">only
you know how important your goals and ideas are</b>. No one can really fully
understand them not even your wife or any of your closest friends. So set out
for what you believe in. No one is really stopping you but yourself. And it
should be that way, don’t blame anyone for not accomplishing your dreams.
Besides, they are your dreams after all.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The best is yet to come</h4>
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One reason why we stay where we are and give up the desire
to move forward is we think that we have the best or the worst case already. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Say, you have the perfect job in the company, you went high
up the corporate ladder and <i>then you stay</i>. But is it really the best? Have you reached the top? I don’t
think so. There will always be something better – something more is out there.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This goes the same with thinking that you have the worst
situation already – that you’ll never get out of this big predicament you have.
We all had that feeling (some of us may never have escaped from it). But if you
just think hard enough, you’d realize that there is a lot more “worst things”
to come. The point is, it will not stay that way forever. <i>Nothing stays
forever</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So rejoice and be merry for you have a chance to develop
yourself, to move, to get away from where you are. As long as we have life we
are always meant to grow. Don't stay where you are if it's killing you! Leave the stagnancy to the volcanoes, <i>erupt today</i> and
feel life. And if you don’t like where you are, change it. You’re not a tree!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-21998909689616060242013-10-02T23:27:00.000+08:002013-10-03T08:03:15.130+08:00How To Truly Understand And Appreciate People<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We always have people we get along with and some that we can’t
stand. We can easily name one or two irritating people in a room. <o:p></o:p></div>
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More often than not, we give in and flag them useless -- people who don’t have to be part of our lives or our attention. Well, that’s fine. I
mean we have all the right to pick the people who stay in our lives, right?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Not exactly…<o:p></o:p></div>
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What if we need to work with them to reach our goals? What
if they happen to be a direct family? Are we still able to eradicate them in
our lives?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m also afraid to say that <i>any</i> person who comes into our lives <i>always have something to offer</i> –
and we need them, whatever that is they‘re offering.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
“People are either blessings or lessons”</blockquote>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Everyone heard stories of enemies from before now becoming
allies. And perhaps you’ve heard about the saying, “Never burn bridges? “<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s a truth to them because we never know how the person
can affect our lives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So why shut them down in the first instance? Why let an opportunity of great camaraderie easily
slip away?<o:p></o:p></div>
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And...<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>What if you develop a
skill that helps you cope with the worst kind of people</b>? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Would that make the world a better place? Would that make
you <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/six-sure-ways-to-make-people-like-you.html">more friends</a>? Would that make work or life a lot easier?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I think it does. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Therefore, I’d like to share this very simple technique that
most of the time helped me figure out the way people think and perform. I
strongly believe that this technique is perfect in avoiding conflicts and
bridging the gaps between one another. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The technique I’m referring here is: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Handling the Four Types of Personalities</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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Yes! There are primarily <a href="http://diamindsuccessguide.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/personality-types.pdf" target="_blank">four types of personalities</a> and for
each person, one personality is dominant. Learning about this gives you a good
chance on understanding others. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The four types of personalities are <i>controller</i>, <i>analyst</i>, <i>promoter</i>, and <i>supporter</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You probably heard of this already. I’ve encountered this
myself way back in college. However, I haven’t realised the value of it not
until I’ve discovered it in a seminar. I’d definitely want to share this enlightenment
to you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But to do that, I will give you a brief definition and example
for each type. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Controllers</b></h4>
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<u>~</u>They’re the formal and dominant type. They
like challenges, competition, position, and winning. These are the boss, the
ones who love to debate, and voice their opinion. They dislike laziness,
procrastination, and tardiness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>e.g</u>: Boss, Dictators<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Analysts</b></h4>
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<u>~</u>They’re the formal “flow with” people who
like neatness, planning, structure, and details. Analysts dislike being pushed,
restricted, negativity, and wasting time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>e.g</u>: Strategist, Planners<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Promoters</b></h4>
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<u>~</u>These are the party guys who are usually
creative, outgoing, innovative, dynamic, and fun. They find it hard to deal
with rules and hates to feel being helpless. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>e.g:</u> The “Idea guy,” life of the party<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Supporters</b></h4>
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<u>~</u>These are the ones who are not so formal and
very flow-with type of personality. They like affection, peace, and approval.
They never like conflicts, intimidation, and pressure. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>e.g</u>: Family guy, emotional<o:p></o:p></div>
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How This Mix Up</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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It is believed that the world is composed equally of all
these personality types. This also means that there’s nothing wrong if you fall
into a certain type. Each has its benefits and weaknesses.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a usual scenario, controllers would likely conflict with
a supporter compared to another controller or analyst. While analyst may find
their ideas different with a promoter who’s outgoing and seems to be out of
focus most of the time (because of the flight of ideas in his/her head).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your job however is to empathize on the person you’re
dealing with. If you think they’re supporters, then don’t break their heart. If
they’re controllers, then don’t waste their time and go straight to the facts.
Promoters? Enjoy the time with them. Analyst, show them data or facts and
you’ll get along.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The thing is you should appreciate that each person is
unique and you no longer blame their actions. This skill is hard to apply at first, but you'll eventually get used to it over time. The results however are tremendous!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Furthermore, it is said that a <i>true
leader </i>knows how to deal all the personality types. You also can be that
kind of person. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Come to think of it, a leader is a perfect example of a
person who truly understands and appreciates people around him/her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YfR3L2cdX0Q/Ukw68dqiy7I/AAAAAAAABIc/rnojDm_1U24/s1600/Everyone+is+beautiful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Everyone Is Beautiful" border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YfR3L2cdX0Q/Ukw68dqiy7I/AAAAAAAABIc/rnojDm_1U24/s320/Everyone+is+beautiful.jpg" title="Everyone Is Beautiful" width="320" /></a></div>
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Everyone is Beautiful!</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></h2>
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The big question is, how can we give people a chance when we
fail to see them as a person? That’s a tricky one, we usually consider people
as someone we could make use of – yes, more like an object when in fact it’s
not supposed to be that way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>People are people</i>
– and they certainly have their worth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
“The true test of men is how he deals with someone
of no value to him”</blockquote>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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I always believe that we are all connected. I’m not saying
that you should have this belief. But I just want you to consider that <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/06/random-acts-of-kindness-senseless-acts.html">people always have goodness</a> in them –- no matter how dark or scant it is from their
outside. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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If you look hard enough, you’d see the beauty within them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h3>
Everyone Deserves a Chance</h3>
<h2>
<o:p></o:p></h2>
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Lastly, we have no right to give up on people. Everyone
deserves a second chance just like others giving you another chance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Never give up on anyone!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Once you have this kind of mindset, I strongly believe that
you will <b>truly understand and appreciate people</b>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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What are you waiting for? Spread the love! “Better late than
never!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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P.S. Can you really avoid conflicts? Just “think before you
act.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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(If you haven’t yet, do like the <a href="http://facebook.com/tbpwta" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more
inspiration!)<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-50561292267636340722013-09-19T10:31:00.001+08:002013-09-19T13:05:31.493+08:00What I Learned From Using An Old Computer For Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zoeB_7RutcU/Ujpa_LGxzWI/AAAAAAAABHU/cXBVU0eyw3M/s1600/Old+Computer+For+Work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Old Computer For Work" border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zoeB_7RutcU/Ujpa_LGxzWI/AAAAAAAABHU/cXBVU0eyw3M/s200/Old+Computer+For+Work.jpg" title="What I Learned From Using An Old Computer For Work" width="200" /></a></div>
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<i>Life is full of surprises!</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">So I just got this laptop back
after a month. It cost me a lot just for the repairs. But the results were
ironically pleasant.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">It was not that I was so happy my
Mac is back, but because of the experience. It was inevitable to use my old
desktop. Who would have thought I get things done with an old dual core,
Windows 7, 2 gigabytes of RAM computer bought four years ago.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">But for me using an old desktop
and feeling miserable is not the point. Actually, a lot of surprises and
blessings just kept on coming ever since that minor fallback. In just three
weeks I improved my professionalism (in a great extent), my pay, my jobs, and
even <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/5-wonderful-ways-to-value-time.html">how I manage time</a>.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I just thought of sharing this to
anyone who experienced a misfortune before. If you are interested to tag along, then ere are the things that I learned
from using an old computer for work.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h2>
It made me time conscious<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Now with all my productivity apps
gone, like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique">Promodoro timers</a>, I tried to adapt on the desktop. And you know what?
I actually discovered something better than what I’ve been using.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I always thought I had the best
program for that since I always consider I’m on a better OS (I know that's a stupid way of thinking). But this specific
program for Promodoro is ten times better.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">If you’re wondering what Promodoro
timer is, it’s basically a productivity timer that promotes 25 minutes of focus
and 5 minutes interval and somehow a longer break after four or segments.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I have been using this ever since
I worked online. But I just used simple timers before and do the intervals manually. I just didn’t notice
that a lot of apps have been developed for it. Now, instead of just manually
adding my list of targets from an excel file, I just type in everything in the
program enabling me to check those I’ve done. It's simple, automatic, and sleek.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">This simple discovery allowed me to see “the
big picture” on where my day is headed. It’s a perfect way to meet goals and
sleep better at night -- knowing I had a productive day.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<h2>
I don’t sleep with work anymore<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Now, I no longer sleep with my
laptop. I usually do (or so I think I do) some last minute work in bed, which
usually ends up instead with browsing, reading manga, or watching a movie.</span><span style="text-indent: 36pt;"> </span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">But now that I find it impossible to bring the
desktop upstairs, I make sure I finish all my work before deciding to go to my room. This means that the only activity I do in bed is sleep, with some
exceptions if I decide to read a book or have some late night phone calls with
a chick (in my dreams LoL).</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<h2>
It gave me more ways to earn<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I ended up having excess time
than usual -- even with doing a <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-find-online-job-part-1.html">full-time online job</a>. It started when I became I lot more focused on my tasks at hand. Since I can’t open numerous programs and tabs
on the browser, I tend to finish tasks in time. It’s a relatively small
realization, but its benefits are tenfold. I’m even applying this
principle even though I’m with my laptop now.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I never understood the beauty of
clarity and a de-cluttered workspace on the computer not until now.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Furthermore, in one of my reads,
I discovered that <i>time is money, and money is time</i>. In short, if one
appreciates their own time and focus on productive tasks, then money will come
along. Hopefully, I’m on the right track.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7VNL2ehBiQ/UjqFjnkQ83I/AAAAAAAABbA/m9LxtO28ST0/s1600/Beauty+of+Versatility.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="man juggling" border="0" height="219" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l7VNL2ehBiQ/UjqFjnkQ83I/AAAAAAAABbA/m9LxtO28ST0/s320/Beauty+of+Versatility.png" title="Beauty of Versatility" width="320" /></a></div>
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It made me see the beauty of versatility<o:p></o:p></h2>
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I could say that I could work on both OS efficiently now.
It’s easy to change function keys. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I read one research that changing the way you do things may
help in developing both sides of the brain. So I try to change mouse scrolls,
which I do differently depending on the OS. Also, the keys are naturally
different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course, this concept of developing the
brain is not only limited to using a computer. I heard from Bernard Marquez
from one <a href="http://bosanchezmembers.com/amember/go.php?r=30660&i=b0" target="_blank">Truly Rich Club Mentor</a> talk, that you could even learn juggling for
you to develop your brain and creativity. You never know you might see me
juggling on the streets. <o:p></o:p></div>
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With all these experiences, it made me see the beauty of
versatility, of trying out new things, of not being afraid of changes and so
on. It’s amazing!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<h2>
I found beauty in everything<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">The most important lesson I
learned is probably the appreciation of things that we have already thrown or
neglected. I realized that everything we have right now was at some point
“brand new.” This also means that there were once a time when we were so glad
to have them.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Stepping back and appreciating
these old things made me realize that <b>I got so much more</b>. And I don’t really
need fancy things to live or to earn. <i>I just need what’s necessary</i>.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I guess this holds true to all as
well. We don’t need the fancy looking car, the latest smartphones, and the cool
gadgets. We just need the simple and basic things to <i>appreciate life</i>.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<h2>
One step forward, two steps back.<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Lastly, I realized that a
fallback is not entirely a failure. Yes I may have worried at first on where to
find thirty thousand pesos to pay for the repairs. I managed to borrow a credit card from my dad,
which pretty much gave me a month deadline. Also, I never wanted to use any of my
savings.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">Now, I’m glad to have come up
with the money (basically jobs and sidelines that allow me to pay) in just two weeks. It’s
crazy! But once you see that fallbacks are just there to tell you that you can
do more, you just discovered a cookie jar or some sort. You know. It’s just an <i>ugly mask
of beautiful things</i>.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I’d like to say that I have
better perspectives these past few days. I think I can face life with most kinds of failure. I tend to worry less and <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/what-everybody-ought-to-know-about-fear.html" target="">fear less</a>. I figured out there’s <i>nothing really stopping
you</i> from doing something if you truly just go for it. And God or the universe will provide the path to you.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">In relevance to my programming
projects, I can see that any device is fine. It’s the <i>core work</i> that matters.
Also, we’re never going to be ready, we just have to<i> keep on moving forward </i>and
we’ll figure it all out, in a way, once we’re out there hustling.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: 36pt;">I do know that this is quite a
subjective post. I just thought of sharing how grateful I am for the fallbacks
in life. This old computer among others has brought me wisdom in some way.</span></div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-7035088777463163292013-09-06T22:48:00.001+08:002013-09-06T22:48:26.364+08:00The Only Secret You Need In Life - Stephen Covey's Quadrants<div class="MsoNormal">
Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People is one
of the most influential books in my life. In this book, you will learn about
forming habits, leadership, and getting to know what you really want. However, the
concept I’m going to share today is what many people consider as the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">meat of the book</b>. <o:p></o:p></div>
<h1>
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<h1>
It’s the four quadrants.<o:p></o:p></h1>
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I heard of his quadrants even before I read the book. I got
to be honest with you, I just finished the book just recently and I’m glad to
say that I have a better understanding of the concept now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></div>
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I’ve been trying to apply this in my life, and I could see
the potential of what Ill be getting if I uphold it. Yet, this <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">treasure</i> cove is not just for me, it’s
for everybody. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I might be wrong, but this is an important aspect that could
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">change your life.</i> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></div>
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Before anything else, there’s a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">gold</b> in the quadrant. Try to figure it out as you read along. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<h1>
Quadrants Explained<o:p></o:p></h1>
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Quadrant is defined as each of for quarters of a circle. In
this quadrant, we will have to pay attention to the X-axis and Y-axis. The X-
axis (horizontal) has the value of “urgency” while the y-axis (vertical) has
the value of “importance.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Basically, you set the quadrants on those values. (1) The
first quadrant relating to urgent and important things. (2) The second for non-urgent
yet important things. (3) The third relates to urgent activities but are not
important, and (4) the last quadrant for non-pressing and trivial things. </div>
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<br />
Check
the graph below.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EL6ij6HX2Eg/UinmEOwmYXI/AAAAAAAABGw/qqx0Hr8uKv0/s1600/TBPWTA_Quadrant.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Stephen Covey's Quadrants" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EL6ij6HX2Eg/UinmEOwmYXI/AAAAAAAABGw/qqx0Hr8uKv0/s1600/TBPWTA_Quadrant.png" title="Stephen Covey's Quadrants" /></a></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Let’s try a 2-minute
activity.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></div>
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Point out things in your life that you think falls more or
less likely in each quadrant. If you haven’t done this in activity yet, then
<a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-secret-of-getting-results-now.html">now is the right time</a>. I highly encourage you to really write it down in a
piece of paper. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Done? Now look at your answer as a whole. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the catch</i>, if
you participated and filled the quadrants, you might have learned a thing or
two about yourself. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Some people who wrote this down may notice that they can
easily jot down things belonging to either quadrant 1, 3 and 4. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quadrant 2 </span>is usually left behind. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you think your list looks like that, then here’s a
shocker: there’s a possibility that you are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sleepwalking</i>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">through life</i>! It’s likely that you
fail to dream anymore or postponing things that you really want in life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></div>
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But writing a lot under quadrant 2 does not mean you’re safe.
It’s also possible that <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">you know what
you want </b>but <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you’re not doing
something about it</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Before we go deeper, let me cite some insights and examples
on each quadrant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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See, quadrant 1 activities are those that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you do to survive</i>. Fundamentals are
food, clothes, and shelter, which is why you work for them. Therefore, your
direct income or anything that you use for your consumption and survival falls
under this. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Let’s skip quadrant 2 and go to quadrant 3. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Quadrant 3 activities demand <b>immediate attention</b>, which make
them seem important. Yet, it’s not. Text messaging or chatting requires a
response. Most things with end dates and alarms, like a phone ringing, company
meetings, paying bills, and so on are all under this quadrant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s best to tackle quadrant as efficient as you can. But
here’s the thing, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you don’t have to be
the person doing it</i>. (I’m not talking about kage bunshin no-jutsu either!) <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is where <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">delegating</i></b> comes in. You can usually
delegate quadrant 3 activities. Yes, it may come with a cost for it’s a favor
but it’s a form of investment in sparing more time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></div>
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Quadrant 4 is the danger zone. When I wrote this the first
time, it was relatively easy to fill this up. If you love to spend your day
watching TV series or hang out with friends, drinking, then you place a
significant amount of time under quadrant 4. The list doesn’t end there, we
also have the Internet, Facebook, and even <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">worrying</i>
are all time wasters. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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You might be wondering, what is this quadrant 2 that we
should consider it holy? <o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s hard to list the non-urgent but important things in our
life. It’s because Quadrant 2 are the things procrastinators procrastinate
about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Failing to attend to this list is the reason <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">why we feel guilty</i>.</blockquote>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is where our ideal self resides. Our dreams, our passion,
our <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/06/mutual-fund-curious.html">investing goals</a>, our travels, and everything else that run in that creative
mind of yours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But why do we always put quadrant 2 for later? Perhaps,
because it’s not urgent, we tend to forget about them? <o:p></o:p></div>
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You might not realized this yet, but majority of people
never get to cultivate these things, to the point of bringing these ideals to
their grave.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You see, quadrant 2 should be the main focus of our lives –
more so, of our <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/5-wonderful-ways-to-value-time.html">limited time</a>. It’s looking at the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">big picture</span></b>. It’s looking forward for growth and self-development,
it’s about reaching our ideal self and making a difference. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But hey guys! Don’t worry. There’s a way around it. As you
know, I’ve read the book, so I won’t leave you hanging (in fact, let’s not
leave anyone hanging).<o:p></o:p><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPvK28xTv7g/UinqvTEKWWI/AAAAAAAABG8/jgK8jLOCXYs/s1600/The+Only+Secret+You+Need+In+Life+-+Stephen+Covey's+Quadrants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Only Secret You Need In Life - Stephen Covey's Quadrants" border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPvK28xTv7g/UinqvTEKWWI/AAAAAAAABG8/jgK8jLOCXYs/s320/The+Only+Secret+You+Need+In+Life+-+Stephen+Covey's+Quadrants.jpg" title="The Only Secret You Need In Life - Stephen Covey's Quadrants" width="320" /></a></div>
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<h2>
The technique?<o:p></o:p></h2>
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Try to finish your quadrant 1 as fast as you can since you
have no choice with them. Next, is to go ahead and don’t be ashamed to delegate
quadrant 3, as much as possible. Pay someone to pay for your bills or deliver
stuff for you, let someone do the cleaning, etc. Of course, try to ditch quadrant
4 (easier said than done, so start small). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now you’re left with “enough” spare time to focus on
quadrant 2 --- those things that matter. Spend the rest of the day doing it.<br />
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<h3>
You want a secret?<o:p></o:p></h3>
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Actually, there is a secret. Most successful people follow
this secret either consciously or inadvertently. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So what is it? It’s <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">combining
quadrant 1 and 2.</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div>
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This is what some people call, “Let your passion be your
source of living. “<o:p></o:p></div>
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More often than not, the things that are important to you
can be a start of something big. You may start a business out of it. If you
want to teach, then be a guru or write a book. It doesn’t matter if it sells or
not, since you actually love what you’re doing. And love can bring you to
greater heights than money.<o:p></o:p></div>
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However, the time will come that you are so good at what you
are doing that people can’t help but see that. They will perceive you as of
value, as a source of inspiration, and someone who they can trust. As you know,
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">business and marketing is all about trust
these days</i>. But let’s not complicate things.<o:p></o:p><br />
<br /></div>
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What matter is, do what you love to do and truly reach your
ideals. That’s the whole point on why we should focus on quadrant 2. The reward
is not a question. It is almost <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">guaranteed</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h4>
To sum up:</h4>
<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Write your quadrants!<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Finish quadrant 1, delegate quadrant 3, stop doing
quadrant 4, and spend the rest of your time with quadrant 2.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Eventually, build a quadrant 1 that is based from
quadrant 2 if you are not doing it yet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Watch beautiful things unfold.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-45658529248054523252013-09-03T18:14:00.000+08:002013-09-03T18:14:26.396+08:00How To Find An Online Job (Part 1)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been working online for about three years now. It’s
on and off, yet it’s fascinating to consider that majority of my income comes from
this unique stream. Looking back, I recognized that I reached a long way in this interesting career. I
remembered my first time, with no idea where to start. This is why I’d like to
share my experience on finding an online job. You might be surprised that
landing a job online is easy as long as you persist and know the basics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This topic is longer than I thought, so I went ahead and divided
it into three sections. First is about the skills to have for you to land a
job. Second, is about the websites to look for online jobs and how to create a profile. And third, is about
some tips that you could use to really land a job. Let’s go straight
ahead on the first one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For you to get a job, you should have the <i>skills that
employers are seeking for</i>. However, you might be shocked to know that you already
have one if not most of the skills. Let’s take a closer look. <o:p></o:p></div>
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What skills do you need?</h3>
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You need not to be a seasoned programmer or an SEO expert to
land an online job. There are thousands of jobs out there that only requires basic skills and offer a decent salary already. So what are these basic skills that I'm talking about?</div>
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Below are some of the skills that I had, including the ones I developed, that allowed me to
land a job 80 to 90 percent of the time in the past three years. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Writing</h4>
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A lot of online employers are looking for people who could
create content for their websites. Content is crucial for any website so that
it stays indexed by Google on its famous search engine. Web owners want traffic
for their site so that they can sell their products or get more clicks on their
ads. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Most beginners <i>think that they need to have a degree to
write</i> or at least have a long experience in writing or publishing. Well, there
are employers who look for these qualities. However, there are also many employers
who are satisfied with writers as long as you can create decent, readable
content. Sometimes, it is even more important to meet quotas and be prompt with
the tasks. An acceptable grammar that is readable is all you need. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I remembered my writing level when I first started. It was
awful. I tell you. <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/06/i-dont-know-how-to-write.html">I’m no writer</a> and it’s funny to recall that I made money out
of the crappy output I created. Of course, I continued to study and keep an
open mind, which eventually improved my skill. Yet even today, I don’t see
myself as a great writer, I just write. Luckily it is enough to help me land
jobs here and there. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Web Developing</h4>
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Another basic skill that you might already have is web
developing. If you know HTML and CSS, then landing a job is easy. You might
have encountered web creation from school, where you created simple html tags
and a simple web page. You should know that you’re just<i> a step away</i> from
getting a decent online job with the help of a few tutorials. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sites like W3schools are great for taking basic lessons. If
you prefer videos, then you can find hundreds of them on YouTube offering free
tutorials. But really, if you just do a quick search on Google you will find
thousands of useful resources.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Programming skills are always in demand. Yes. The real money
goes to advanced programmers who know PHP, Java, object-oriented programming,
and the many other complex languages. However, the amazing part is you can also
get to where they are even without a curriculum! You just need to have awesome programming
skills (which you can learn online, for free!) and an enticing portfolio. So
just continue moving forward if ever you pursue this career. There are many
successful self-taught programmers out there.<b> If they can do it, you can do it</b>.
But back to landing a job, yes CSS and HTML5 are basically all you need.<o:p></o:p></div>
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SEO</h4>
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This is a seemingly intimidating skill or term just by
hearing the name. But in reality, it is very easy! SEO is an acronym for search
engine optimization. As the name implies, it is a set of skills or techniques focused
on helping websites rank high on Google or any other search engine. As you know, a site with high ranking has high
traffic, which means higher chance of getting sales, promoting brands, and many
more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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SEO is not a definite science or profession. Employers who
look for SEO specialist may use varied techniques to rank in Google. But essentially,
all you have to do is learn a few things about how SEO works and you can
already apply for a job asking for an “SEO Expert.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Being a good content writer is a perfect preliminary skill for
SEO (as to my case). Once you are knowledgeable of how writing keyword-targeted
posts work, then you get a better idea on SEO.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once again, there are many tutorials online since everything
is already online (laugh). To sum up SEO, it’s a bit of mixture of everything,
which includes linking articles, guest posting, commenting on relevant sites,
let others links to your site, also, using various SEO tools that your employer
uses, which by the way are easy to learn. The point here is that SEO is a skill
anyone can develop. You just have to study a bit about it, learn the
fundamental concepts, and you’re ready to go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So the next time you find SEO job postings go ahead and
apply. Your first jobs will teach you a lot of things, just be honest to your
prospect employers that you are a beginner but interested to learn. Oh I
forgot. Honesty is a crucial aspect in finding and maintaining an online job
(more on this on the upcoming posts).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Other skills</h4>
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There are many other skills that could employ you. Are you
into audio mixing or editing? Some recording engineers outsource this task. Are
you a photography junkie? There are jobs for photo manipulation and
enhancements. Do you like making videos or presentations or perhaps creating
logos, graphic designs, or drawing? There are jobs for you too. The
opportunities are almost limitless.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I bet you have one or two of these skills. This means you
are entitled for a job out there. It’s now up to you to grab the opportunity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Working online gives you a lot of freedom. And it’s also a
great way to come up with money, fast. Most importantly, anyone can try it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next topic will be about the websites to look for these online
job postings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you’re reading this post, then I’m afraid to say that <i>you are wasting time</i>. I know it’s crazy
but almost everything we do is wasting time, even our jobs. If what you’re doing right now is
not something related to your dreams or aspirations, or specifically what <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People" target="_blank">Stephen Covey</a> refers as <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-only-secret-you-need-in-life.html">Quadrant</a> 2 (non-urgent important things), then you are, in a
way, wasting time. What you want is to get results in things that matter in
your life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s important to ask these questions first: Are you not
achieving any of your goals? Do you have any goals at all or have you yielded in
neglecting them? Any desires to lose weight lately, finish a project, or start
something interesting in your life? If you answered yes to any of these, then
it’s likely that you’re still in point A. This post will share to you the <b>secret of getting results now</b>, the
secret in getting to point B. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The right time is now</span></h3>
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There’s <i>never going to
be a perfect time for anything</i>. Don’t wait for the sunshine to come. Achievers
carry their own weather. It doesn't
matter if they are in a rot or euphoria. The thing is they show up. Showing up
is 80 percent of the job already (or was it 90 percent?). It doesn't matter. The
first step is usually the hardest thing to do and it blinds us. The secret?
Just do it, and don’t worry if it works or not. Just make the first step, <b>just show up</b>. Somehow, everything makes
sense after that.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Break the problem into segments</span></h3>
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Almost everything in this world is divisible. It’s not just
protons and neutrons that are divided into quarks, but also our problems and
tasks. Get rid of the cramming and “overnight solution” schemes. It will only
lead to substandard outcomes. The best way is to divide your goal into small
digestible segments.<br />
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The word is “overwhelmed.” We have a tendency to see the big
problems of our lives as overwhelming. The moment you break them into small
pieces, you realize that they’re no longer the huge Goliath you primarily feared
of. Furthermore, it’s also easier for you to ask help from someone on small details
of the problem rather than the whole thing. Think about it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Time yourself</span></h3>
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<a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/5-wonderful-ways-to-value-time.html">Valuing time is the key</a> to almost everything. I use the <a href="http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/" target="_blank">Promodoro technique</a> with my tasks. It helps me in achieving my mini goals and keeps me
focused, at the same time, prevents me from getting burned out.<br />
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Once you segmented the problem and added a “time element” to
it, it becomes something else. It is now more like a <i>challenge</i>. A better perspective is seeing the whole thing as <b>a game that you can easily win</b>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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However, setting specific amount of time may not always end
up with finishing or hitting your targets in a day. I’d say don’t worry
about it. You’ve done more than enough. If you gave all you got and focused on
the task with the allotted time, even if for just a small amount, then you’ve
done far more compared to cramming and putting it off for later. Also, you can try again tomorrow, aim at
getting better. Trust me. You can sleep better at night knowing you’re a step
closer to your dreams. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Celebrate minor victories</span></h3>
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Everyone loves celebration. There’s nothing wrong with that <b>as long as there’s something to celebrate</b>.
See we’re so used to putting off things for later that we end up accomplishing nothing.
The way around this is to work through the tips above and consider your “mini segmented targets” worthy of a plush celebration! No point in delaying it. Plan a weekend escapade. Have a drink with
your friends, be creative. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Never expect to achieve things <b>without rewarding yourself</b> even if it’s just minor victories.
Actually, taking a break allows time for you to evaluate the progress done so far
and also appreciate the fact that you’re <i>just
now a few steps from reaching your goal</i>. Furthermore, it prevents getting
frustrated and burnt out. Once you see it this way, the process of achieving
goals and getting results now becomes much more enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Act it out first</span></h3>
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I read this on several books already and this is exactly the
whole point of this <i>motivational blog</i>.
I am in no position to give tips about life and about getting results considering
where I am with my goals. I might not have a success story yet but I am certain
that I’ll have one soon. The point is I’m trying to <b>act it out first.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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If you want to achieve something, perhaps losing weight, act
like you've lost weight already. Buy fitting clothes, eat what fit people eat,
and do what fit people do. As you act accordingly, you accept that you are getting
fitter each day. It starts with your affirming beliefs and eventually results show
up. It’s not a question if it will happen or not, <b>it will happen.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Leave worries to worry for itself</span></h3>
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You know what? Nothing is certain in life. You may end up as
a poor guy at the end of it all or a rich successful man on a yacht, the bottom
line is no one can tell. However, if you live your life worrying about this,
then you likely end up as the former since you’re wasting time. Unfortunately,
you don’t get anywhere if you sit there all day worrying. Leave your worries to
worry for itself. <o:p></o:p><br />
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You have a superhuman power</span></h3>
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As a fanatic of super heroes and their super powers, I kept asking
myself, "What super power could real people have?" I ended up that we have the “super
power” <b>to make things happen</b>. Only
human beings have the power to create and start something in this world. A dog
may want to create a wooden house of its own, but it can never do that. Only humans
can. And once you really think about it, it’s as a superpower for the <b>possibilities are endless</b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dream more</span></h3>
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The truth is all these tips mentioned above are useless if
in the first place you haven’t dreamt of achieving anything. If you have
succumbed to the harshness of the world or the opinions of others that you can
never do it, then you are <b>at risk of not living at all</b>. You should know that <b>you can do it</b>. Dream more! If you ask
me, it’s better to have a life of, “Wow, I did that?” rather than “I wish I did
that.”<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-57544569929501851742013-08-22T08:55:00.001+08:002013-08-22T12:15:43.083+08:005 Cornerstones That Made Me Dream High And Deep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wherever we are right now in life is traceable to the decisions
and actions we made in the past. Therefore, I am a <b>unique embodiment</b> of everything
in the past. This got me thinking, why am I this person now and what were the
things, big or small, that shaped me?<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you had the chance to read a couple of my entries here on
this blog, you may recognize the suggestions of positivism in each of them.
Perhaps you see a pattern of me trying (at times too hard) to show to you that
there’s a better way – that <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/07/why-you-need-to-have-these-positive.html">positivity is just right at the corner</a>. I’d like
you to know that I am not the person I am today if it weren't for the
<i>cornerstones </i>that I’m made of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’d say that I’m proud for these cornerstones for it made me
see life differently. I believe that they saved me from my old self who is a depressive
guy, waiting for the world to end while hoping for nothing. Don’t get me wrong.
I am in no way saying that I’m perfect or better than any of you, I am just
here to share how I reach such thoughts and how these thoughts enabled me to lay
most of my insecurities and fears down consequently allowing me to dream <i>higher and deeper</i>. In short, this is an
attempt for me to reach out and tell you why in the world I think like "<i>this and that.</i>" If you’re interested,
then read on.<o:p></o:p></div>
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PALS</h2>
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This is a main turning point for me and I can easily admit
that this cornerstone is the precursor why I prefer positive perspectives in
life. PALS stands for Personal Awareness Leadership Seminar. You can say that
it is about leadership, but what really made an impact on me is the personal
awareness part of it. It opened my eyes to many things. In fact, if you join
this seminar, you’d be surprised that almost everything I talk here on this
blog is based from the things I learned from there. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In this seminar, you re-discover that you have <b>infinite
potential</b>. It also teaches you that you are responsible for your life. Furthermore,
it imparts very interesting ways on <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/six-sure-ways-to-make-people-like-you.html">how to communicate with people</a> emphasizing
on the types of listening and handling difficult situations. Most of all, it
helps you understand the “oneness” of the world. I’m confident to say that the
lessons you learn from this seminar saves you half of a lifetime of learning if
you were to learn them on your own. It’s a crash course to life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Books</h2>
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I am no book reader. The truth is it takes me ages to finish
a book. However, I could never deny the importance of them. Self-help books are
what keep me motivated. It refreshes my mind and it helps me stay in the right
track. They’re great for references when faced with situations. They’re also
very relatable. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I continuously read books that keep the dreamer in me. If I were
to recommend books, I’d include the following: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69571.Rich_Dad_Poor_Dad" target="_blank">Rich Dad Poor Dad</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Financial-Wealth/dp/1557427836" target="_blank">Think and Grow Rich</a> (where philosophies of PALS are based from), Psycho-cybernetics, and
books from notable successful people like Dale Carnegie, Warren Buffet, Brian Tracy
and so on. I have to admit, there are a lot of books but you can actually see a
clear pattern from most of them. There’s this one message and that’s, “If they
can do it, you can do it.“<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s already been proven that when you surround yourself with
positive and supportive people, you get to become one as well. I never thought
I’d find them in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ifcebu?fref=ts" target="_blank">Immanuel Fellowship group</a>, a church that I belong with. These
church friends of mine, although they may not know it, keep me motivated to do better
things in life. You may not agree with me, but the church has a lot of positive
things that can keep you going. From what I see it, it’s easy to form dreams
just by being part of a group that has a mission to reach out and serve. I
don’t want to be bias on this, but basically, you can have any group as long as
they support you and your dreams, or at the very least, keep you a dreamer. It’s
just that, you’ll find them mostly in such congregations who have a vision
mission to reach out. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Immanuel is worth the mention since it’s a venue for me to continuously
strive and become better just because I discovered a purpose other than myself.
You’d realize that there are bigger things than us, and sometimes the bigger things
keep us away from the boring, mundane, and destructive smaller issues, which by
that I mean the dramas we think we have, the minor discomforts, and so on.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ideas</h2>
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I don’t know if my ideas come solely from the seminar or books,
my unique experiences, my “we-are-infinite” way thinking, or the combination of
all these. The point is my ideas are now different than what they were before. I
discovered that one can meet tons of ideas when one <i>looks at the big picture</i> and think out of the box. I may be wrong,
but I think if you have such a thought process, your ideas encompass a lot of
things and not just anything restricted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/7-benefits-of-being-positive.html">Formulating positive ideas</a> and acknowledging them as my own
is one aspect that I didn’t expect to be a cornerstone. What I know is that you
are your thoughts. Thoughts form attitudes, attitudes form habits, and habits
form “you” as seen by the world. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Vision and Expectations</h2>
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Do you know about Pygmalion theory? If you do, then I’m
actually setting high expectations for myself. If you don’t, then Pygmalion
theory is just the theory that people act accordingly on what society expects
from them. Basically, if the people around you expect you to become great, then
you’re more likely to become one for you subconsciously try to meet those
expectations. The sad part is when they don’t expect much from you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Actually, I found a hack on this. You just need to set high
expectations for yourself and act as a standalone source of expectations. This
enabled me to have a clear vision what I will be 5 years from now or even 10
years from now. I can see a clear picture of myself. I know it can be crazy
(even delusional) of me, but no, I’m just setting high expectations for I
deserve the best even if it is just lies in my imagination. I know eventually
that people will see these expectations I set for myself, thus inadvertently you
dictate them what to expect from you. And there goes your Pygmalion theory
hack.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.kevinjethro.com/travels/" target="_blank"><img alt="Dream Higher And Deeper" border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgd1nQliEeg/UhVgUPFslRI/AAAAAAAABFU/1nIEbZdlmHs/s320/Dream+Higher+And+Deeper.jpg" title="Dream Higher And Deeper" width="320" /></a></div>
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As you noticed, I never included my formal education in the
list. I think my formal years of study have not developed me much as the person
I am now. It’s ironic to say that what I learned in college is not so helpful to
me now. However, I would never forget the great mentors that contributed along
the way. If I were to choose my own path, I’d rather had done self-study (or a
more focused form of study) and learn from actual experiences and people who
really made it. But it’s also important to note that we’re better off with no
regrets. We don’t have to be too radical. It’s important to consider that each
step, no matter how useless or long it may seem, is necessary for anyone to
reach the <i>now</i>. Your past tenses are essentially
what bring you to your present tenses. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After sharing all these cornerstones to you, I’d now like to
ask you several questions. What do you think are the influences in your life
that led you to think the way you think right now? What are the cornerstones of your life that built who you are right now? What will you do if no one stops
you from becoming what you want? What will you do if you can be what you wanted
5 or 10 years from now? Will you still settle for less? I hope not and I hope you
<a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/02/importance-of-developing-ones-self.html">continuously strive</a> and build a firm foundation. I bet my 25 centavo that it’s better to aim high. Therefore,
I’m going to leave you with this, “Always dream higher than the sky and deeper
than the ocean.”<o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kevinjethro.com/" target="_blank">(All photos used in this post copyright of Kevin Abad)</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-36152401965678328412013-08-13T19:51:00.000+08:002013-09-19T11:00:09.389+08:0010 Things To Look For In A Partner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’m going to put my <i>love guru hat</i> today and share some thoughts on relationship. For singles or even for people in a relationship, you may have your own standards on what to look for in a partner. As a single guy for a year and a half now, I’m starting to wonder if I’m setting too high of a standard for a woman (or if I even deserve to look for high standards to begin with). It got me into thinking on the qualities that I'm looking for in a partner.<br />
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I’m going to share this to you and hopefully you keep an open mind to it. Of course feel free to react in whatever action necessary if I mentioned things that are way off. Also, I consider these things to be applicable in a general sense, so basically I think it applies to both girls and boys out there. Here we go.<br />
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Yes, they’re pretty and all, but if you <i>can’t spend an hour</i> with her because it gets too boring, then that’s a big “do not enter” sign there. The partner should at least have a good sense of humor or knows <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/six-sure-ways-to-make-people-like-you.html">how to keep a conversation going</a>. Of course, you play a major role on this for you are the only one to blame if you settle for someone who you know would not understand you talking about quantum physics or aliens watching over us. <br />
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2. Has a sense of mystery</h3>
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Imagine watching a movie but knowing exactly how it ends. It’s like starting something and knowing that it has to fail soon. As a movie critic put it on the recent movie <i>The Lone Ranger</i> starring Johnny Depp, “who would want to watch a predictable film when they know the heroes will win?” I think this goes the same with relationships. We seek people who have a sense of mystery in them. The thrill of not knowing much about the other person is what gets us attracted. The best way to go around it, perhaps, is to not be too predictable. <br />
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3. Non-clingy</h3>
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Having a clingy partner is pleasurable when the whole relationship thing has just started. But unfortunately, it is not too nice when they overdo it for the first four weeks, without fail. Being too clingy is the perfect fire extinguisher. It shows that you’re needy and you need someone's attention to survive. It also tells that you can’t start something fun on your own. I think a great recipe to enjoy a relationship is that you are both free to do both your own thing and meet halfway. <br />
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4. Does his or her own thing</h3>
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Yes I somehow mentioned this already, but I’m adding it again because it is very important. A prospect partner <b>should have something that he or she cares about</b>. They should have at least a job that they care for (and not only complain about), they should have <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-you-create-today-matters-tomorrow.html">some goals or aspirations</a>, and, of course, they’re at least trying to improve in one way or another.<br />
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Swag and beauty won’t last, you haven’t heard? It’s all over the net.<br />
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5. Shares the budget</h3>
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We live in a liberated and modern world now where both men and women alike are able to <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-holy-10-percent-secret-to-saving.html">take care of their finances</a>. Don’t expect the guy to pay all the bills. But yeah, guys have the tendency to pay for stuff. But when you start to let your partner pay for mundane, unnecessary costs, then it goes downhill from there. <br />
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6. Thinks he or she is good looking</h3>
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I don’t know, but I think this is a good ingredient to add in the mix. The partner should have at least a decent self-esteem especially when you’re hanging out together. Who would want to go out and date someone who’s not even comfortable under their skin? It would just make the both of you feel awkward.<br />
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Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to be super pretty or sexy to feel this way, what matters is how you look at yourself and what your partner thinks about you, which should of course coincide. How on earth would they date you if you’re not, right?<br />
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7. Well groomed</h3>
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It’s disrespectful to show up unkempt. Worse if you’re stinking.<br />
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8. One who plays it cool</h3>
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Let’s face it. We’re living in a time where everyone changes partner like a pair of clothes. Expecting too much from your partner is actually risking too much. I mean, each should just play cool. Anyhow, you would be partners for long if the odds continue to be on both your side. Just play it cool.<br />
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9. One who loves genuinely</h3>
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This might seem contrasting from number 8 but actually it has a big point. When in a relationship or when you already think you have found someone worth your time, I think they deserve all the love you can give. Not a love that is out of self-sacrifice but, instead, an enjoyable love.<br />
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Put it like loving a dog, loving without expecting them to really give all their love back-- you just <b>love them for being them</b>. I do believe that <i>nothing is forever-made</i> so why not spend each moment genuinely in love and enjoy every bit of the time in the relationship while it lasts?<br />
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10. Someone you can grow with</h3>
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What you really want in a partner is someone you can grow with, and you only get that from <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/08/7-benefits-of-being-positive.html">someone who has a positive outlook</a> not just in your relationship but also in life.<br />
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Maybe it’s just me, but people don’t have this characteristic these days. A lot seem to try to get a partner and be in a relationship <b>not because they have something to offer</b> but because they can’t just bear being alone in the world with everyone posting their “dinner date pictures” on Facebook looking sweet and all.<br />
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Try to think out of the box. Loving is <i>loving per se</i>. It’s an action that one ought to give, a positive energy ought to be shared, and something that is supposed to be a blessing. I think I should end with this.<br />
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What do you think? Can you add more things to look in a partner? Share your thoughts below. Also, don’t forget to subscribe on the right to not miss any post from this blog on your email. Interested in <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">stock market</a>? Read about the stock market blog series. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="http://www.kevinjethro.com/weddings/" target="_blank">Photo credit to Kevin Jethro Abad Photography</a>)</span></div>
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It’s always easier to feel down and complain on how bad the
world is. I don’t know what has gotten into us that we find it comfortable to
blame others and the world for most of our miseries. I used to be like that. In
fact, I was the worst of its kind. I don’t see opportunities, I hate my college
course, I hate my parents for settling in middle-class, I wish they had a
business setup already and I'll just inherit it, I hoped for the government to
stop getting our taxes, they just put it in their pockets anyway, I hate Mondays and
Sundays (Sundays just because the next day is Monday), and the list keeps
going, longer, perhaps endless.<br>
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What I didn’t realize is that there’s no point in being
negative and complaining all the things happening in my life. My parents will
stay the same, my friends will not change, my course or job will stay the same,
and so on. I discovered in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/powerspeak" target="_blank">seminar back in 2010</a> that doing the same thing
over and over again and expecting different results is insanity (Einstein said
so). I never think the same way again. I now question everything, especially
things that I complained or think negatively about. I realized that they were
all in a loop. In as much as I hate to admit it, negativity all started from
me, others or the world has nothing to do with it. So, slowly, I decided to
stop complaining, and see things on the brighter side, and be influenced by
positive things. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To show you that I changed, that I’m striving to be better,
I will share to you the benefits of being positive even if you may think
astutely that I’m in one way or another a hypocrite or even a wannabe. The
truth is, I can’t care enough. What matter is we try, and even better if we
share. :-) (Yes I have to put a smiley to that).<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. You see <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the Big
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If you just focus on the small fry, the small troubles, and
transient worries you have, then you will live miserably, if not just for a
day, but days of your life. Being positive allows you to <a href="http://davevisaya.tumblr.com/post/49920441383/may-your-past-be-filled-with-good-memories-and" target="_blank">see the big picture</a>.
That there’s a greater picture than what you are seeing. Ask yourself, will
these troubles, problems, and worries matter in the long run? <o:p></o:p></div>
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2. You realize you have endless possibilities</h3>
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Being positive is opening the invisible doors around you.
You see things in better perspectives. You see people in a beautifully unique
way. Once you walk into those doors -- a light, a realization, will greet you
with each revealing you a message: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">life
is beautiful</i>. The possibilities are endless.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Everything is easier </h3>
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If you think it’s hard or impossible, then you are right. If
you think it’s easier, you are right as well. See it’s all about mindset. It’s
funny to reckon how simple things are. <i>What you think is what you create</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. You no longer get sick</h3>
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I am no doctor or researcher, but I’m just going to point
out something. You actually see things brighter now if you think positively.
Even having a terminal disease may seem to be not-so-much-of-a burden or
difficulty as compared to a person who is chiefly depressed or negative given
that bad news. As a positive person, you see purpose on things. I know it’s
cliché, but we live life looking for our purposes. A sickness may not be a
sickness at all. I don’t think I made a good point of explaining this, but
hopefully you get the appeal of it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. You enjoy the ride</h3>
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Staying positive and bringing your own weather, which is an
ever-bright sunny one, gets you through life like having an exciting ride.
All the time anticipating better and greater things. Like a child opening gifts
during Christmas, always looking forward for a surprise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Fear is the surest definition of yourself.” One of the
quotes that struck me in one book that I read. We usually think of fear as
something that we can’t face. But to really think of it. Fear, like the ads
say, is really nothing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me tell you some of the concepts that I gathered through
books, materials, experiences, and self-taught concepts that I acquired through
the years. Here are some of them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fear is natural and you formed most of it when you were a
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Don’t blame yourself if you have a lot of fears or
insecurities. Most often than not, you got those when you were a kid. My point
is, you don’t have a great deal of control on what fears to have or not since
you formed it back when you had a traumatic experience from years ago. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So what can you do about it? Well fear is natural and all
living creatures in this world all have fears. However, not all fears are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">real or necessary</i>. I mean fearing ghosts
every time you go to a creepy-looking house is not necessary especially if you
haven’t seen a real ghost in your life (which I think most people haven’t,
really) and if it hinders your daily life or work. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Some fears are not worth having</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fear keeps us from getting what we want</h3>
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Ever had that time when you wanted to approach that lovely
girl across the table but you just can’t do it? You’re afraid of rejection,
you’re afraid of her turning you down. The fact is, you either do it or not,
the answer will always be either a “yes or a no.” But if you don’t get off that
chair of yours you’ll <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">never</i> get to
that point. To put it clearly, not doing anything is actually failing already.
Getting overwhelmed by fear and deciding to not decide is already a horrible
decision. Do yourself a favor and at least get to a “yes or no.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is of course also evident in any endeavor in life. You
might have dreamed of singing in a band but you are just too afraid of what
people think of you. You might want to approach your boss for a raise but you
won’t do it because you’re afraid of him/her. Once again, just need to get to a
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">yes or no</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Overcome fear with practice</h3>
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To stand at the edge of fear is to overcome fear. We all
have our fears. But once we view the whole thing as some sort of challenge we
can face each day, then we develop skills that enables us to approach it with
lesser hesitations. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You could try it out. Make a list of you fears. The list
could include public speaking, telling a girl you like her, raising your hand
in class, suggesting ideas on office meetings, or crossing the road with eyes
closed (no don’t add that last one). What you have to do is to try to cross out
one fear in the list each day. You don’t have to make it perfect, you just have
to try. The experiment is quite liberating. The interesting part is, the more
you do it, the more you see your fears as minor obstacles, which you ask
yourself why you even bothered worrying about them in the first place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We fear that we don't understand</h3>
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You probably heard this a lot. It's mentioned in many movies, even in the recent <i>Man Of Steel</i>. Basically, if you are feeling afraid of something you don't know, then don't stay ignorant forever. Try to discover more of it. Read a blog about it, ask about it (there's nothing wrong with asking), or experience it. You'd be surprised that it is not that hard to understand things. So, if you are afraid of investing in stocks because you don't know anything about it, then why not <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">read this</a>? </div>
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Fear makes us settle for less</h3>
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I always mention this to people who talk about stability: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Stability is a lie</i>. We may think that we
are living a life that is relatively secure and comfortable, but it’s just an
illusion. I might sound too confident or even a know-it-all with this, but I
strongly hold the belief that life is meant to be challenging and growth is necessary
in all walks of life. It doesn’t mean when you reach your sixties you stop
learning things. I repudiate the thought that we have to reach stability at
some point in life. Genuine stability is never within our reach, it’s either we
continue to grow, or else, we decay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s quite astonishing that the biggest reasons why we
settle for less or for things that are seemingly stable are our fears and
insecurities.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are more likely to stay in a job we don’t like only
because we can’t appear to find other opportunities to work for us. If you look
behind the curtain, it’s actually fear that is obstructing the window of
opportunities. This might be a slap in the face for most, but there are
actually <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">thousands of opportunities</i>
out there! Historians say that the opportunities we had in the 60s or 80s are
pretty much of the same ratio as what we have now. Crises and struggles have
always been there. It’s just our perception and fear that make us consider that
years ago life was better when in fact it’s the same.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I may have mentioned some pretty disputable concepts here,
but I have outgrown the fear of how people think of me. As for me, I try to live at the edge of fear, it's far from perfect, but I'm wiling to try. As for you, see what you want to
see. Fear what you want to fear. It’s always our choice after all. It’s always
up to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-73955505629635249002013-08-04T19:55:00.002+08:002013-08-05T12:34:46.063+08:005 Wonderful Ways To Value Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time is probably the most wasted asset. Let’s admit it, most
of us take time for granted. Some of us may already have realized that this
separates us from people who make things happen. Those people who have offered
something substantial to the world actually have the same-dear-old 24 hours
each day. We don’t value time and we carelessly manage it. The results are
devastating: depression, delays, rat race, and any of the sorts.</div>
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You might be one of these, one who finds it hard to sleep
because they are guilty of not doing anything for what they want to become or
for what they want to get. If so, here are 5 wonderful ways for you to get away
from this rot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Tomorrow is not a guarantee</h3>
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Always consider that tomorrow, heck, <i>anything in life has no
guarantee</i>. We might die in our sleep tonight without anyone knowing or we might
get mobbed and shot in the head while walking on the streets. Picturing this,
it ain’t hard to imagine these, “Have we truly lived our life and <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/02/pursuing-anything.html">not just existed</a>?” “Are we ready for death?” I bet many great ideas now unfold as you
ask these questions. “You could have done this and that” kinds of statements
you can create straightforwardly.<i> Don’t live a life of regret</i>. Start living as
if it is your last day today and be productive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Time your activities</h3>
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A wonderful way to actually get good results for the day is
to time your activities. I keep a 25-minute timer on my laptop. Whatever work I
do using my laptop, say creating a website or writing an article, I would try
my best to work on the allotted time. So I just focus on a certain activity for
25 minutes without letting anything distract me. After the alarm rings, I then
set a 5-minute break to do a bit of stretching, a bit of Facebook, or even just
looking at something else to prevent eye strain. I feel that by doing this, I
already given myself a good balance on things and get more things done. This
might also work for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Jot it down</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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If timing your activities seems to be lacking in some ways,
then you can jot them down. This, I imagine, helps you sleep at night,
especially when you are working on a self-goal that no one knows about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jotting what you’ve done for the 25-minute activities helps
you see the big picture. You’ll discover that everything is about forming
habits. That consistency is key and you just have to do one small step each
day. So write it down, even things that you do for others. Say, “I spent 25
minutes watching a short TV series with my girlfriend.” Wouldn’t it make the
whole thing <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-you-create-today-matters-tomorrow.html">memorable</a>? Just don’t be geeky in writing everything especially
when you’re out in the public. You don’t have to write it at that instant, the
whole point of this is that you remain conscious if your spending time wisely
or not. <o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Exercise</h3>
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Studies show that you are a lot more productive if you set
30 minutes to an hour of exercise each day. It could be just an ordinary jog
early in the morning. By doing so, you get to be more focused on things, a lot
more alert and awake, and not to mention, healthier and fit. Do exercise not
because people say so, but because you love yourself. <o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Always consider your priorities</h3>
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Your time is <i>always more valuable than others</i>. So never let
others dictate to you how to manage your time. I’m not just saying this because
that’s what I like to think about my time. But, actually, this is also how many
successful people think about theirs. Let me mention one friend who don’t
compromise his time and business just because his friends (including me) are
out drinking and all. With that good value of his, he and his brand continues
to be the <a href="http://nickautomatic.me/" target="_blank">top indie-clothing brand</a> in the Philippines.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s actually funny how most of us let our plans and
activities are allowed to be easily swayed by our girlfriends, boyfriends,
friends, and even family, and let it be like how they want it to be. I mean,
that’s totally sad letting others control our priorities, our valuable time.
Disrespecting our time makes us look like fools since we’re the ones who set
them schedules in the first place. If you are going to allow people to mess
with it anyway, then at least put up a <i>fight</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t get me wrong, this valuing of time is not selfish.
Actually, the more you value your time, the more you can offer it to the people
who you really value as well. Say you set aside just 8 pristine hours of work
and then you set two hours for your girlfriend, and probably another hour for
your family. Now, ruining your work schedule can already have massive effects
on the other schedules, namely for your girlfriend, family, and even your rest.
This compromises all others and you’ll miss out doing the most part instead.
So, try to value your time and respect the time given for each day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At the end of the day, what you went through for yourself
are the only things that matter. Your parents, your girlfriends/boyfriends, and
your friends won’t know what you were <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/02/importance-of-developing-ones-self.html">achieving for yourself</a>. It’s always about
you and your dreams. Dreams are the things you struggle with and achieve <i>while
no one knows about</i>. So, don’t just let anyone take it away so easily. <o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(photo credit by Julian Bialowas)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-48640174925938734382013-08-02T11:00:00.000+08:002013-09-18T01:07:52.000+08:00I’m A Year Old Member Of Truly Rich Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time flies so fast that I’ve already invested in the stock
market for a year already. I know it’s such a short time in relevance to my
long-term goal of investing for 20 years. Nonetheless, I couldn’t have made it
without the help of Mr. Bo Sanchez and the <a href="http://bosanchezmembers.com/amember/go.php?r=30660" target="_blank">Truly Rich Club</a>. I’m basically a
year old as well with the club since it’s my principal aid in trading with
stocks back when I was (still am now) a newbie. I’d just like to share my
experience, some of the key points I learned over the months, and an interesting
present that you might want to check out.<br />
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Thank you Truly Rich Club</h3>
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<a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-join-truly-rich-club.html">Truly Rich Club</a> is probably the first financial advisor of
my life. Although the club is aimed primarily at educating members on financial
freedom, I was essentially interested with the<i> stock updates</i> only. You should
know that for a complete beginner as I, the club was one of those that opened
my eyes on the benefits of investing. Though I’m a fan of investing way before
I was a member, I appreciate the club’s unique approach, especially the
emphasis on thanking the provider for the blessings, also having a positive
mindset on most things.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bo is a magnet. You can easily sense the beautiful person
that he is through his newsletter and God Whisper, where he provides members regular
quotes that keeps one uplifted. A person who constantly needs positivity may
benefit a lot from this. He is also quite transparent with everything
especially when it comes to stocks. He shares to you his trades and thoughts on
what to buy and when to buy, as well as when to hold or sell. This is basically
the reason why I joined the club. However, I have to admit that I appreciate
the other bonuses included, such as the video seminars where you can catch up
with Bo’s talk and ideas as if you are joining (and paying) those exclusive
seminars. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So for a year, even if I were investing 497 pesos each month
to become a member, I’d say I’m grateful for the club. The club definitely has
a huge role on this investment journey of mine. <o:p></o:p></div>
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What I learned over the year</h4>
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There are a lot of things I learned about the stock market in
just a year. If you would think closely, I’m still a baby to this investment
stuff. To add, I’m not even doing my part of <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/04/frequently-asked-questions-for-stocks.html">research on stocks</a> and how it
really works, even not fully exploring the online broker <b>COL financial</b>. I acted as any regular club member would: put up a certain amount
of money on a regular basis, preferably monthly, and buy the stocks as recommended
by the stocks update from the club. It’s pretty much investing by being spoon-fed.
That’s exactly what happened to me, well, for the most part.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just recently however, a crash happened to the market
and from all greens (positive gains ranging from 15 percent to 40 percent) my
portfolio all went down to reds (negatives). This came as a shock to me, but
nonetheless, a great learning experience. I learned that stock market is indeed
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">unpredictable</i>. I also learned, that
the club does not predict much of anything too. So it’s quite a risk to
day-trade where you buy and sell on a regular basis. It made me realize the
valuable method of buying consistently during a low price and selling when it is
high, while still setting both eyes on the end goal, which is long term.
Keeping in mind that this sway is temporary and an overall upward trend is
prominent when you look at the big picture. Exactly what the <b>SAM method</b> of the
Club is doing. I would say I learned a lot and I’m expecting more of this wild
coaster ride. If you should know, it’s a perfect time to buy stocks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Spreading the Blessings</h3>
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As a member, I always tried to spread the benefits of being
part of the club. I even started a <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">blog series on stock market</a> and about the
club to give ideas to people on how the club works. Though I also understand
those who are unable to invest 500 pesos a month or basically about 6000 pesos
a year to be a member. I mean who would pay for something big and risking when
we have our own bills and other expenses to worry, right? But this doesn’t stop
me in spreading the blessings. In fact, I have something to offer you just to
help you see and appreciate the benefits of the club.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are interested, I will email to you, without any
strings attached, the previous stocks updates from the preceding months. This I
may seem kind of unfair to the other members but I strongly consider this a
huge help for people who are still hesitant just because they have zero idea on
the matter. I’d like to share probably one or two, of course with confidentiality
(I trust you on this), previous stock updates. It doesn’t have to be a recent
one. It will probably be a three-month old update. Hopefully, this will give
you an idea on what to expect from the club, on how the email looks like, and
how you can see yourself benefitting from it. If you are interested with this
offer, you can just <a href="mailto:davevisaya@gmail.com">email me</a>. I’d try my best to respond to you and share to
you this opportunity once I see you fit. Also, try to check the recommended <a href="http://www.colfinancial.com/" target="_blank">online broker</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanks for reading this post and hopefully you learn a thing
or two. Don’t forget to <a href="http://facebook.com/tBPWTA" target="_blank">message me on this page</a> if you are interested with my offer, and I'd really appreciate if you help spread
this. I’m hopeful that I won’t get hate comments from other club members who think
otherwise. Haha! <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-91803741647131641292013-08-01T15:15:00.000+08:002013-08-06T15:42:42.476+08:00Six Sure Ways To Make People Like You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s been weeks since you started your job. But there’s this
one thing that’s bothering you. You wonder why you haven’t met new friends or
why some people seem to avoid you. You feel this and it eventually gets in the
way with your work. You may notice people leaving you alone, it seems that no
one cares if you exist or not. So there goes your regular days, attending your
shift like a zombie, eating alone, and going home on your own (this might be on
the extreme but you get the point). Then you notice everything becomes dull and
meaningless. Are you to blame? I’d say yes, for most part.<br />
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You might be like the person above. If so, these tips you
are about to read is for you. What if you find out sure-fire ways to make
people like you? You might not consider this <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/02/pursuing-anything.html">as of any importance</a> but having a
fine social life, of having people around happy to see you, actually makes life
a lot <i>better</i>, <i>meaningful</i>, and <i>colorful</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After reading <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4865.How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People" target="_blank">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a> by
Dale Carnegie, I am eager to share the timeless lessons to you! Let’s start
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1. Become genuinely interested with people</h3>
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If you are genuinely interested with people, you tend to
appreciate them and what they do. It’s more probable that if you like people, you
like yourself as well. We are fans of someone at one time in our life.
Discovering the reasons why you like these idols actually help. It shows, in one
way or another, the people who we want to become. <o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Always make a good impression</h3>
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You’d be amazed to learn that people can tell if you are
likeable or not in just as little as <i>2 seconds!</i> That’s right! Now, what can you
possibly do in such a short time to impress people? Actually, there’s a lot.
For one, it mostly involves body language. Exhibiting that you are confident
and worth anyone’s time is the secret. So you better stand tall and avoid looking
down or slouching. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s also another technique that works all the time to
win a good impression. It’s smiling. Smile can brighten another’s day and it’s
very welcoming. So smile.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Remember names</h3>
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Here’s a quote from the book, “Remember that a person's name
is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” Treat
people’s names as instant uplifters. Make an effort to remember names when you
meet them the first time. Ask their name again if you forget. On your next
meeting, especially when it is by chance, surprise them by addressing them with
their first names. It works like a charm and it instantly makes that person
like you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Truly listen</h3>
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When we converse with others, we are usually overwhelmed
with our life that we end up talking mostly only about ourselves. People tend
to hate anyone who talks only about their own struggles and problems at home,
what they ate yesterday, what they think of TV shows, and so on. It pays to
listen yet the rewards are tenfold. Once you intently and genuinely listen to
others, they will feel that you are interested with them. Try this out
especially when you are just making new friends. Listen to their story, ask
questions, and only share when they ask. Don’t worry if you think they won’t
stop talking. Eventually, they’ll get tired of talking, that’s the cue for you
to talk just for a bit. As you do this, the other won’t help it but like you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Talk about their interest</h3>
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Now that you truly listen, you may want to add another
ingredient in the mix. Talk about their interests. Do a bit of research and
know their likes and interests. You don’t have to know everything about the
subject matter, just know a thing or two. Even just by asking questions about
it can already lead to a meaningful and fun conversation. They’ll feel that you
are someone they can freely talk with since you both seem to have the same
interest. <o:p></o:p></div>
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6. Make them feel important</h3>
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Now for the last tip, make sure you make the other person
feel important and appreciated. Not in a flattery way, but in a genuine way.
You can do this by complementing on what they tried to change in their
appearance, since it’s the most obvious. However, you can find thousand more
ways to show this. This can be through commending their work and effort in the
office and so on. A little “you’ve done a great job with how you made that last
call,” could mean everything to them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There goes the six sure-fire ways to make people like you
and to win more friends. As you can see, they are pretty doable. With just a
little <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/07/to-learn-many-things.html">practice</a>, I’m almost certain that you’ll have a meaningful and colorful
social life compared before.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-4181601856452505412013-07-27T03:41:00.001+08:002013-07-29T23:16:45.327+08:00Why You Need To Have These Positive Manifestos<div style="text-align: right;">
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Fake it till you make it. Law of attraction. Ask and you
shall receive, seek and you shall find. I’m pretty sure you have heard all of
these before. You might not believe in any of them. But there’s a tinge of
truth seemingly hidden in its glory, which I can attest.<br />
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If you allow me, I want to share a bit of my experience.
Let’s call it the power of desktop background. But you know what? Let’s start
with the very root of all this or should I say the first time i chance upon the
concept. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It all started from when I read a book back in high school.
So that’s around seven years ago. The book is a story of a boy who wants to
meet the guy who can turn metal to gold. (If you don't want to be spoiled about the book, stop reading this and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Alchemist_(novel)" target="_blank">read the book</a> first. Don't care? Then go ahead.) It became an obsession for him. He
left home, searched far and wide, traveled across seas, and went to the desert.
He met a lot of people each bringing their unique lessons. After a long
journey, he finally meets the guy who has such ability. However, it was not the
point of it all, in fact the guy actually just told the boy that he already
knew the answer, that he has the secret. Confused, he realized that the journey
was a failure -- he didn’t know any secret or learned any skill, especially the
one he hoped for, which is to turn metal into gold. Crestfallen, he went home,
and there he found something remarkable, the treasure he had sought for was
just at home, the point where he started -- all along it was indeed within him.</div>
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The connection</h4>
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I don’t know if you could see a connection (or if I made a
good job telling the story), but actually what I want to show is my view on how
law of attraction works. It is mostly the genuine interest to seek for
something greater, to ask for more, and ultimately, to know that you deserve
the treasure you’ve been longing for. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I didn’t fully appreciate the book until the year 2011. This
is where the desktop background comes in. I had a dream of buying my dream
guitar and my first laptop with my own efforts and money. I started dreaming
and when I had a vision of its probability, I fortified it by changing the
desktop background of my windows pc back then. Then miracles happened.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I started with first placing my dream guitar as the
background (the exact model and color). Few months later, I came up
with the money and eagerly ordered it online from the US. Not bad? But I still
can’t get enough and tested it with my dream laptop, a 15-inch MacBook pro. It
was a bold move, but I made it. I came up with the amount to purchase the item
in just three months. Call it a hyper-beast mode or extreme sacrifice but I made it,
and I strongly believe that changing the desktop background played a big role
in it. That’s law of attraction. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>We need to be consistently reminded</o:p></h3>
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You see, we just need to be reminded of what we want in
life. I noticed that people tend to be forgetful. We make promises but we
usually forget about them. That is why being constantly reminded and
continuously fanning the flame make things into reality. I’m no expert in this,
and I may be wrong, but this is my clearest picture on the law of attraction,
of the fake it until you make it. And the big thing for anyone, is that anyone can apply it and receive abundance!<o:p></o:p></div>
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In connection to all that, this brings me to the cream of
this post: the manifestos. I know I bored you with the long introduction, but I
think it was necessary. So yes, a dear friend of mine shared these manifestos a
few days back, and I just think of sharing the file to everyone reading this
blog. I only picked the ones that apply to me, since the file contains various
manifestos. I think this could help a lot of people out there. On my end, I think it
could be a good addition to the many reminders I set for myself about what I
really want to attract in this life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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How to apply the manifestos?</h4>
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How it works? Well, you got to read it everyday, preferably first thing in the morning. Think of it as taking vitamins. Actually, if you get the idea, you can <i>create your own manifestos.</i></div>
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Believe me, it’s positivity at its max! Having these positive manifestos
and practicing law of attraction are pretty much better than demanding and
complaining. Positive reminders give hope. A hope for a better tomorrow, and
that’s the best we can ask from our <i>selves</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Here’s the file that contains the positive manifestos in this <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/47k4genrzhxlgpk/LhHdRoP0gJ/Manifestos.pdf" target="_blank">dropbox link</a>. If you don’t have a dropbox yet, then you should consider <a href="http://db.tt/U43zn7w" target="_blank">having one</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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By the way, the book I talked about was <i>The Alchemist</i> by
Paulo Coehlo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks for reading!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I recently attended one of John Calub’s seminar. I don’t know if
you heard about this guy, but he actually claims to be the number one financial
coach here in the Philippines. I’d like to share one of the best lessons that
caught my attention during this particular seminar. He claims that he got this valuable
lesson from his mentors. He even added that he wished he learned these things
early in life. This is about the two most important things to master in life.</div>
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You might be surprised that the two things to master in life
are not to become a skilful worker or to become a great businessman. They are
actually simple and seemingly ordinary things. Without further talk, the two
most important things to master in life are: <i>communication</i> and <i>finance</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Communication</h3>
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Communication is the first thing that people should be
skilled with. In fact, John strongly implied that this should be mastered first
and finance will come after naturally. You might wonder why communication is so
important. At first hearing this, I kind of have the idea already but I never
thought that it would be so important that it holds to be the secret of the
wealthiest and most successful people in the world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I accepted that communication is indeed a key to success.
Take it from master communicators and speakers, such as Dale Carnegie, Jack
Canfield, Steve Jobs (who by the way sells products with products not even released yet), and so on. These people never had anything in them (at the beginning)
except their ability to communicate clearly. They had this “charisma” that
makes people, as if under a charm, to like them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Most of them are so good at communicating that people
actually pay for them just to talk or listen to them. And were not just talking
about cheap stuff here, some of them costs thousands or even millions of
dollars an hour! I couldn’t imagine such amount can be paid just for them to
talk or share their beliefs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are still not convinced about the gravity of communication to anyone, then think harder. You may easily cite an instance so familiar to us. I’m going
ahead and point that all conflicts in the world are due to miscommunication.
The “unique” views of people or a party that are not clearly explained to
another party or nation is a breeding ground for conflicts, which may lead to
war and other devastating things. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To go further, it could also be a reason why broken
relationships happen. If you think of it, most breakups are caused by the lack
of open communication with two people. The ceasing of communication puts up a
wall between each one. This wall then becomes impermeable and unbearable
leaving both with no choice but to drift away.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Certainly, this could also be applied to people involved in
businesses, those who have authority, those who owned companies and heads of
their own league. These people may not have reached so much without the ability
to communicate well. You’ll discover that they actually get what they want in
some way, even if the person they talked to have different views. It’s
interesting, really! Good communicators “always” get what they want. Furthermore, as they find a way around it, they are
instead “liked,” and this is exactly how they earn more than the average.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finance </h4>
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Honestly, John mostly focused on communication since the
topic of the seminar was “persuasion.” However, I feel obliged to discuss a bit
about finance, perhaps in my own little way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Every time I think about finance or consider the thought of
it, there’s always one person that comes into mind. That is Robert Kiyosaki.
His book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” changed my views about money and finance in
general. It’s amazing that you can actually manage your finance by having a
clear distinction of assets and liabilities. Of course, to be financially successful,
you will have to focus on building your assets over time. I'm starting to follow this concept by <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/04/frequently-asked-questions-for-stocks.html">buying stocks</a> and other assets as early as now, I mean there's nothing too early for anything. Also, I strongly recommend
that you read the book if you haven’t yet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There you go with the two things to master in life. Thanks for reading and I hope you learned a thing or two.
Don’t worry, I’ll be joining a lot more seminars in the future and I wouldn’t
fail to share to you what I learn here in this blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-24418963384051916472013-07-09T15:59:00.001+08:002013-07-24T08:34:42.179+08:00Why We Easily Spend Money?<div style="text-align: right;">
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This post is not for everyone. I mean if you already know
how to manage your money and really save up, then kudos to you for doing a
great job! But for the rest of us who
don’t seem to value money to an extent, or to those who don’t get why they are
always broke and looking earnestly for the next pay day, then we might consider
that we have a spending issue, which is the matter I wish to tackle in this
post.<br />
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Money, as what I mentioned on a <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/06/investing-vs-bank-savings.html">previous post</a>, is a fickle thing. It disappears easily. We may ask the following: Why is that we lose money so easily? Why does it seem that we have no control of money? Instead, it’s
the other way around that which money controls us. By asking these questions,
we somehow see that money is alive. It may sound absurd but if money has a
power to control us and is able to spends itself on its own, then it got to be
alive. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To ponder on money as sort of a living thing is, rather, a
grave matter. Imagine being controlled and always at the mercy of money. It’s
like having a new set of parents dictating our every move. The point is this
should not be the case. We should reconsider our concept of money. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The better concept(s) of Money</h3>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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The concept of money is one we usually fail to consider. It
is not just money for money’s sake. As you add value and meaning to money, you
will gradually see it as something alive, and thus, it is one you can befriend
or make an enemy with. Let me remind you that money as an enemy could overrule
you once you give in, and it’s a type of ruler that has the power to enslave
your time and needs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So how can we befriend money and try to manage it? I may not
be an expert or anything, and to be honest, I am quite amateur on this concept
of money as well; however, with my years of research and discoveries, I have
reached understandings that might be of real value, or if not, are still
considered worthy of thoughts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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First is, money is everywhere</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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I remembered telling a friend that money is one of the most
abundant resources today. I don’t exactly know what I meant at that time, but I
solely based it on the fact that almost every single thing in this world
already has a corresponding value. As you think of it, you can give a price of
anything that you have right now, which includes your clothes, your computer,
your house, your gadgets, and sometimes, even our selves. People seem to price
everything. Viewing it in a positive light, money is certainly everywhere, and
by that, it is quite abundant.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Money is hidden in each one's pockets</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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I also keep an idea that money is just in the pockets of
people. If you stand in a crowd and ask them to lend or give you money (say 10
pesos) for a reasonable cause, I think most, if not everyone, of them have the
amount and are willing to offer it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This leads us to two points. First, people are actually
willing to offer the money to you, especially if they like you or they think you
are worthy of it. Second, scale this scenario up to a thousand or even millions
of people and suddenly the “ten pesos” won’t be the tiny little penny you
thought it was - you now accumulated thousands or even millions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These two concepts, that money is abundant and people are
willing to offer you money if you just do something that makes them to, unlocks
a secret - the secret of managing, or even, making money.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<h4>
The many ways to make money</h4>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s a lot of ways to obtain money from somebody else’s
pocket. It could be in a form of investment. You should know that you could
obtain money from companies, like what others do in <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">stocks</a> or Mutual Funds. It
could also be in a form of business, like creating something that generates
money such as selling goods, offering services and so on. Of course, there are
many more ways, and it’s basically up to you if you want to make more money.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With these concepts, it won’t take long for you to develop
an attitude that enables you to manage money and prevent it from controlling
your life (I really hope it does). Money should stay at its rightful place,
which is to kneel at your mercy and disposal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know that these thoughts of money might be too ideal or
hard to imagine, but I don’t expect you to grasp everything, even I don’t grasp
it, well, not that much yet. But at least, we somehow tried to think of the possibilities
and thus (which I strongly believe) make us better in handling money.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-51018608090813062722013-07-03T16:21:00.002+08:002013-07-24T08:35:37.293+08:00Why Is It Important To Learn Many Things?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have all the time in the world, what new skills would you develop? In this world of ours, we have the opportunity to learn many things with the arguably short time allotted to us.<br />
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I always wonder how some people amass so many talents and skills in their life that it seems impossible with their age or their given time. Why is this when we have the same number of hours a day as the rest of the people in the world? Do they have special powers and all? (I definitely know that they don’t)<br />
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So I did a bit of research in regards to this. And first thing that comes to mind was to surround myself with people, mostly of my age, who fall under the category. There’s this one guy who knows how to play the guitar, sings, does video animation, also draw, and not to mention that he’s good at it. Another friend also has a good skill in writing, reading, has good philosophical views and works a rigid regular nurse shift. You might have a person in mind right now who is so talented or has so many skills, which you somehow envy.<br />
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As you consider them, we easily think that, ‘Hey I could do that too and devote time for those, if only I have more time,’ right? But let’s focus on the successful mature guys who are now running their businesses, being wealthy, and very much living the life. You can see that they're having those while being a family man, knowing how to cook, writing novels, speaking in public, helping and inspiring others at the same time. You can think of a lot of successful people who already are masters of their leagues yet still continue to flourish on other areas or aspects of life. I mean, how come Jordan be able to be a legend in basketball, and also be good at golf or baseball?<br />
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As I study these people, I saw a pattern. What I learned are that these guys have a strong desire to learn and improve their selves. I told myself, these are the ones that I want to follow. I mean, why not?<br />
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There’s definitely dozens of reasons why we should be like them. Among others, people with definite type of skills are more useful than those who have limited or no skills. Say for instance, you don't know how to drive, and a situation calls for it. How can you help a stranded group with a car but no one to drive? As you can see, those people who have the skills tend to be of more value for they are the ones who can actually offer something to society.<br />
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I don’t think it’s selfish or unfair at all. It’s a given that when you are of more value, people seek you, and in line with that, you can offer more help that leads to significant results in their lives. I don’t know about you, but I think this is a very grave matter to consider.<br />
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To learn many things, one essential recipe is to form a sort of “learning” habits. Forming habits requires time, not to mention consistency. Say if you want to learn ju-jitsu, then you have to set aside time of the week and be consistent about it. In addition, successful people don’t neglect the skills and talents they already have and continue to use them on a regular basis (most of times, be in an environment that naturally enables them do so).<br />
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Of course, I don’t think the guys I’m talking about here procrastinate. Instead, they value their time more than anything in the world. I heard they’re good at saying 'No' - that’s going to be hard on my part. <br />
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Anyhow, I read somewhere that it takes <i>10,000 hours </i>for one to be a master of something. This is an interesting study, which leads us to a conclusion that we just have to focus 8 hours a day for three and a half years to become a master.<br />
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Well, what do you know? We got ourselves a formula already. The point here is not to be masters of everything, but just to be good at some things, especially things that matter to you. Furthermore, it proves that there’s no reason that we can’t learn many things or eventually be good at them. Of course, as we value and manage our time, then there’s no stopping on what our potentials might be.<br />
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I don’t entirely believe the concept of “jack-of-all-trades master of none.” I think most part of it is a lie, and it only impedes people from trying. How can one be so sure that what your skills or education you have now are the right ones, when you haven’t really opened up to “a chunk” of the infinite things to learn out there? It does make sense. <i>Openness to learn new things</i> unconsciously molds us to what we want to become.<br />
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So I wish for you, in fact for everyone, to learn many more things in life and to be really someone of great value. Yes you are certainly valuable right now, but if there’s one thing that continuously grows, it’s definitely the room for improvement.<br />
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What are your views? Are you more inclined to learn new things now? Or would you rather let the world pass by? Share your thoughts below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-18172688562499771482013-06-28T11:44:00.000+08:002013-07-24T08:36:39.827+08:00Random Acts Of Kindness, Senseless Acts Of Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“Random acts of kindness, senseless acts of beauty” has been one of the alluring concepts I’ve encountered in this life. I would like to share how this concept might change your life in little ways.<br />
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But first, we should understand the reason behind kindness. The word itself lets me imagine opening a box of questions. Questions like: What is kindness, really? Does the world deserve kindness? Do people really return favors? Do we do something beautiful even nobody notices it? These and so on…<br />
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I’ll be honest, I considered myself as a selfish person. It seems that being selfish is my second nature. I want to grab all the attention, I want to win so badly, I try to be right so hard that I don’t mind what people feel. This is pretty much the story of my life well, for a while. I’m very much hopeful that one day I’ll totally liberate myself from that image.<br />
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Here’s the thing, after a few seminars and books, I realize that there’s no point in being selfish. We live in a world shared by everybody. No one can really be at the top. No one could really win all the time. Once we think selfishly and pursue our selfish desires, everything becomes more like a pursuit to nothing. Selfishness leads to emptiness.<br />
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On the other hand, I realized that kindness is one aspect that solves a lot of problems for human race. A few benefits you might have thought are reconciliation, courtesy, and prevention of conflicts. But there are actually more.<br />
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Kindness to others can actually cure depression, <a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2012/01/02/with-depression-helping-others-may-in-turn-help-you" rel="" target="_blank">a study show</a>. Kindness to ourselves helps us cope and become a better person. Kindness to the world, somehow (sometimes in ways that we don’t see) returns kindness to our lives as well. This is something really important.<br />
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Genuine kindness is one that we do good things and not think of any reward. If you ever tried giving without asking anything in return then you may have experienced the miracle of kindness.<br />
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Now this concept of random acts of kindness, senseless acts of beauty is a practical method that helps everyone become a better person. I’m not saying it’s rocket science, but I do believe that a few episodes of random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty makes people feel that they are a part of something - a communion of contribution.<br />
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One can do r<i>andom acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty</i> just by doing things out of the blue. Paying a fair for and old person or a blind person is one. It could be hugging your mom before going out or as a surprise first thing in the morning. It could even be treating someone for lunch just because you’re happy that he/she is part of your life.<br />
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I don’t aim to change the world. My voice wouldn’t be loud enough anyway. But I do know that I can help one or two people in a week or perhaps even just one person in a month. It might not matter to me, it might not even matter to you, but it could mean the world to that one person.<br />
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From what I understand, we should never stop believing in the goodness of people and of the world in general. Sharing and being kind just to let others know they matter is one of the best things we can offer to this world. I’m starting to believe this is one of the reasons why we’re here to begin with.<br />
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Anyhow, what are your random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty that you made recently or that you think you might be able to do? Share it in the comments below.<br />
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Hey guys. Here’s another financial post regarding one more
investment model called Mutual Funds. I have been into Stocks for a year now
but that does not stop me from reviewing other investments models.<br />
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<b>Mutual funds</b> for one is a very interesting model that I’ll
be joining very soon. I firmly believe that when it comes to passive
investments, it is always best to diversify. This is exactly what I’m trying to
do in this early stage of my life - that is is to try every investment option
and eventually figure out, through a means of evaluation, what’s the most
effective of them all. By then, I’ll focus on the strategies that are most
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An American colleague called the very logical method above
as the “shotgun effect.” I think it’s effective. Furthermore, at this stage of
my life, it seems like I got nothing to lose. It’s not like I have people
relying on me already, the thing I just worry about perhaps only include phone
bills, food, gasoline, and other stuff (socially related stuff and anything in
between). I guess to put it simply, this stage of life as an optimal period to
try everything especially as it relates to long-haul investments. So yeah, (I
do apologize for the long chitchat) let’s get on with my basic understanding of
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What is Mutual Funds?</h3>
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From what I understand, mutual funds is where you put up
money to professional stock or security trader, who in turn do the trade for
you for a little and at most on a standardized fee. This works best for people
who are not really into trusting themselves in picking up companies as what you
do on active stocks. You just have to put up the money with someone who’s
capable of making the decision for you and hope everything goes well, which is
hopefully that they make the right decisions, and by then you could get a raise
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However, the option of Mutual Funds also works best for
people like me aiming to diversify investments. In addition, it pays to have an
option that gives people a “worry less” setting (that, if you trust your MF
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Don’t get me wrong. Mutual Funds is not a fast money
scheme. It’s also a long-term investment unless you place a bulk amount of money,
I’m talking about millions of pesos, which could give you high gains right
away. But if you don’t have that sum, then you could just, you know, drop money
once a month or whenever you can, and enhance your portfolio as time goes on.
You reap what you sow perhaps after 10 years or 15 years, well that depends on
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Of course, there are a lot of MF companies/association out
there. I’ve heard about PAMI and PhilEquity and other MF companies. I’ll be
checking them out, and I’ll certainly post something about them once I get to
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As to any investments, there are risks involved. Although a
lot of people say that mutual funds are safer than manual trades in the <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">stock market</a>, I don’t entirely agree with that. They also have risk profiles. It
means you could settle for an aggressive, moderate or safe approach (not all
companies use the same terms). Also, I heard that you could transfer from one
risk profile to another to make the most possible gains. I heard this is very
possible for PAMI and they allow you up to four changes free of charge in a
span of a year. I’ll certainly get you more details as I join them and move
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Basically, aggressive approach gives you the highest gains
but probably the highest loss as well, while safe approach gives you the least
gains while having the lesser risk of losing. You have the freedom to choose
which profile to take, and also the ability to check the companies the traders
invest in, including progress reports, statistics and so on.<br />
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That’s all about this topic for now. As usual, I’m hoping
for the best. It’s funny. While writing this, I recall a conversation with a
friend. We were saying that we all prepare for the future but what if the
future becomes a bitch (sorry for the term) and you know, become unpredictable
and ruin everything that we’ve done so far. Well, it’s not our hold anymore --
it’s a fact that the future is uncertain. I think the process of all these
investing and managing our money is not about what you get in the end. I came
to realize that the process is what really counts. The lessons are the ones lasting, the ones that stay with you - just some random thoughts. Thanks for reading.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have a problem with writing that is, I don’t know how to write. I always feel unskillful with the way I put my ideas to words; and I’m going to be honest I don’t know how to construct a sentence, effectively that is.<br />
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I came to know myself as more of an idea guy who can’t relay his message properly. I see this because when I speak, people either don’t get me or don’t listen.<br />
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Furthermore, when I had a writing job before, I always get negative feedbacks from the copywriter. They said that I just don’t sound well, the voice, it’s not native sounding, improper use or not using idioms the right way, ideas are not cohesive or congruent, etc. Unfortunately at that time, I got so overwhelmed with the comments that I dwell on it and eventually lose the job.<br />
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This became like a disease to me. Each time I want to say or write something, The thought of me spreading inferior grammar and all comes to my head almost automatically. Because of this, I decided not to write instead. Well, as you might have guess, the results are unproductivity and eventually depression. This goes on a cycle.<br />
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How I manage to get off the loop</h3>
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However, It wasn’t long that I realized that there are reasons to keep going and to write no matter what. It’s amusing that recognising my lapses and the process on how this got me depressed, both allowed me to think. Eventually, I tried to find meaning in my incompetence and learn to acknowledge them. As of the moment, I still suck in writing. But one thing is for sure, a year ago, or even a month ago, I was suckier.<br />
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Thanks to my reading of uplifting books and having an open mind while listening to moving speakers, I discovered that there are many more reasons to keep on going. Here are some of them that applied well to me.<br />
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Laughing stock</h4>
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I learn to laugh at myself. Sometimes when I look back from the past, and thought of my wrong decisions, I smirk (sometimes alone) as I realize how awful a decision maker I was. This also goes true to my writing. I know I’ll look at this 5 or 10 years from now. By that time, I’ll be “better” and I’ll see these posts and laugh at them. How I was such a loser and all. But if weren’t for those stepping-stones, I wouldn’t be here.<br />
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One thing about us humans is that we adapt and learn things. As long as we keep on doing things, we continuously learn and improve on doing those things. So if I keep on writing, then probably I’d get better. There’s no telling when, but it’s already sort of certain.<br />
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I discovered a higher purpose. I really wanted to share my thoughts about the world. I am also a fan of success stories and I want my life story to be successful someday. This is why I share strategies, learning, and secrets I learned from mentors, YouTube videos, Google, blogs and so on. I want to share these to people, especially to those who want to improve too. You might say I am a wannabe financial advisor as you look at my recent posts. But hey, I don’t see anything wrong with that; and probably I don’t care what you think at all.<br />
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As usual thanks for reading this post. Hope you always keep in mind that we can become who we wanted as long as we keep on moving forward.Dave Kevin Visayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10484181564678652084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-42847102437013433552013-06-10T19:50:00.000+08:002013-07-24T08:39:31.479+08:00Investing Versus Saving In Bank<div style="text-align: right;">
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Perhaps you’ve thought of saving money? If you haven’t, you can read my previous post about <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-holy-10-percent-secret-to-saving.html">savings</a>. In this post, I will share my views on investing in comparison to saving in banks.<br />
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You may already have encountered some people who talk about investments and how it is way better than saving your money in banks. Yet, in some instances, you might also hear that investments are not worth it and it’s better to be safe and save your money in the bank. Well, the answer is, it depends. The choice greatly relies on what you see as <i>purpose</i> of your money.<br />
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You have total control of the cash that you carry right now. In fact, you could spend all your money down to the last cent this very moment. These days, it’s easy to buy anything and spend any amount of money. That’s how fickle money is. You may recount some news you hear on lottery winners who had poorly spent their enormous capital in just a matter of months, which most thought as impossible.<br />
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On the other hand, you also have the power to use your money wisely. For most people, using money wisely means saving it in order to allot it for a better use in the future.<br />
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However, just putting money in the bank may not entirely be a wise decision. You’re 100 thousand pesos today, might not buy as much goods in 5 years compared to what you can buy today.<br />
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Yes, <i>inflation</i> is real and it has a yearly average of 8 percent here in the Philippines. The annual interest gain rates for your money in the bank is about 3 percent. As you can see, money is not really growing and it definitely depreciates over time when you put it solely in the banks.<br />
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However, placing money in the banks also has its benefits. You can withdraw your money anytime and it is perfect for dire situations where you need the ready cash.<br />
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In investing, you do have a chance to increase your money significantly. This depends on what investment modes or vehicle you avail. There are lot of investment opportunities out there. It’s important to note that a considerable amount of Filipinos are not into investments yet.<br />
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Here are some of the common modes of investments:<br />
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<b><a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">Stocks</a></b> - a very good way to invest and you can take a role as daily trader or long term trader. Gains are likely, yet risks are moderate to high. This depends on how you do your trades.<br />
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<b>Mutual Funds</b> - if you think stocks is not your thing but you still want to gain, then you may want to trust your money to established organizations of professional traders to do the decisions for you. This is how mutual funds work. Most banks offer mutual funds. Mutual fund organizations have their own risk profiles that you can compare and help you decide which one is for you.<br />
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<b>Cooperatives </b>- it’s another famous investment model. Though I have to be honest I’m not so particular about this. I know however that you trust a cooperative for your money and it will be used as a central fund for the members, optimizing it for gains, thus increasing the value of the money you put up.<br />
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What do they all have in common? They have <i>risks</i>. You have to note that you may lose all your money.<br />
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If you’re a person who’s afraid to risk or a person who’s not willing to lose, then <i>investment is probably not for you</i>. However, there’s a smart way to invest and it’s just taking a small percentage of your income for these investments. You can check this type of allocation in my previous blog.<br />
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What’s the verdict? As you can see, it really depends. If you were to ask me, I’d save in the bank and at the same time invest. It doesn’t really matter if you started small, as long as you stay consistent and set your eyes on the long-term goal.<br />
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Since we’ve mentioned on the benefits of saving in the bank to use in a difficult situation such as losing a job, hospitalization and unforeseen events, there’s a way to solve this.<br />
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An interesting technique I read from a book is to save money in the bank that equals to 6 months of your monthly needs.<br />
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Assuming that your monthly salary matches your monthly expense, then you just multiply it by 6 to come up with the money you want to put in your bank. So if you lose a job or an emergency happens, you have spare money to use. Six months is an adequate period to land a new job. Now, you have a secure amount in the bank and the rest of it can be invested.<br />
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But for the risk takers, you may just want to invest most of your money. If emergency situations arise, they think abundantly and see through it that they can find money they need, at any given time. That’s one audacious approach but very plausible.<br />
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As usual, thanks for reading. Don’t forget to leave your comments below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-33968683863932343882013-05-16T11:02:00.003+08:002013-07-24T08:40:31.688+08:00I’m No Risk Taker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You may have noticed that I post a lot of audacious things about investments, saving, and even about being bold in facing tomorrow. But let me be clear about one thing, I’m no risk taker. I’m frequently afraid, and I know it’s a part of me that I continuously struggle.<br />
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Fear is always there. We do know that every time we wake up, every time we have an endeavor to face, or even when we’re about to work, we always have thoughts of fear. Questions run in our head as, “Will I be able to do much?”, “Can I do it?”, “Will this job help me in achieving my financial goals?”, “Is my knowledge enough?” - all of these hesitations signifies fear and anxiety on our daily lives. I always believe that it’s normal to have them. All people have them and no one here on earth is totally fearless.<br />
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However, the existence of fear does not follow that we give in to it. If you want to move from one place to another and fear is blocking your way, what you got to do is to find a way around it. Fear will always be there but we also have the choice to overcome it because we have a greater purpose.<br />
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What I learned from my 25 years of existence is that the sources of confidence, of being a risk taker, of having high esteem - all of these, actually come from a <i>decision</i>. It’s the decision to <i>change</i>. Once we decide to focus on a vision, you will realize that fear is nothing compared to where you want to be.<br />
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If you’re like me, I picture myself in the future as someone who is accomplished, In order to become that person I have to make a bold move and worry less about fear.<br />
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Don’t get me wrong, there wont be a day that fear will be gone. However, I believe that it could be tamed. So what I do these days is confront fear all the time. I think when we get used to fear, it’ll eventually settle down or, as I prefer to say it, calm down. It’s no longer a wild blizzard that gives us the chill. Instead, it becomes a pot of gold that teaches us how to manage risks and live fulfilled lives.<br />
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Once we confront fear, we realize that we should be doing it as early as we can. There’s no point on delaying. I honestly try my best to risk and fail as early as now. The fact is that I’m a lot more scared about a future me, say on his forties, failing. It’s going to be horrible. I rather fail and make mistakes and know fear as much as I can in this early stage of life.<br />
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The whole thing about taking risk may seem too idealistic, but what else does matter? If we don’t risk and if we don’t face fear we’ll be stuck. I always believed that if you don’t like where you are or what you are doing, then change it for you’re not a tree.<br />
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Yes, I’m no risk taker, I have all these fears, but I do know that I advocate change and growth, and those are enough to <i>outweigh everything else</i>.Dave Kevin Visayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10484181564678652084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-40216096419636832762013-04-27T14:19:00.000+08:002013-07-24T08:41:31.267+08:00The Holy 10 Percent - The Secret To Saving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saving has always been a struggle for me. It's usually easy for one to spend money on things that's passing rather than considering the better choice of saving. It's easy to be mystified and obey the urge of buying a new, trendy pair of shoes, gadgets or have an extravagant night-out with friends. Unfortunately, having no savings so often leads to despair.<br />
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I get upset realising that I don't have enough money when a good opportunity for investment comes or when a long-awaited sale arrives. Most frequently than not, I get gloomy contemplating that I don't have anything <i>substantial</i> in the bank. But this did not go as such for long. Though I'm not talking that I found an absolute solution, I consider it lucky to meet such a good approach. <br />
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I call this the <i>holy 10 percent</i>. It basically means saving up or setting aside 10 percent from each income or inflow of money you get. It's quite easy and anyone can start today!<br />
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Say you get a salary of 20,000 pesos, you simply set aside 2000 for your savings. This means that even if you just get a 200-pesos salary or allowance a day, you should be able to set aside 20 pesos for this purpose. Hence, it does not matter how small or big your income flow is. You only need to meet 10 percent and that's it. This is what Robert Kiyosaki, the author of poor dad rich dad, refers to as <i>paying yourself first</i>.<br />
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The truth is, most of us never reach a certain amount of savings because we never set aside money in the first place. Another known reason of failure is unwisely saving too much or in bulk. Depending on your control (which usually requires great amount of discipline), this could be fine. However, if you eventually feel drained and end up using the money after all, especially when "seemingly demanding" necessities arrive, then this is certainly not working for you. As you can see, this is the benefit of getting 10 percent only. It's really a small amount compared to the whole and in fact, you won't even notice the deduction.<br />
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But, being able to save up the 10 percent is only half of the story. You should have something to look forward to make it worthwhile. In short, you have to give it a <i>meaning and purpose</i>. Consider these scenarios:<br />
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Scenario 1: A dear friend came to you and proposed a business plan that you really think would take off. But unfortunately, you don't have enough money to invest at the moment and so your friend goes to another person that he could do the business venture while leaving you behind…<br />
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Scenario 2: You've been wanting to <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">invest in stocks</a>, but couldn't seem to find a way to save up for the initial investment (which is by the way 5000 pesos only). Or you might have really considered investing in stocks or mutual funds but you don't see yourself able to cope with the challenge of setting aside an amount each month.<br />
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The answer to all these scenarios is the holy 10 percent! And I think you're now getting the value of this. You don't really have to worry about anything. You just set aside 10 percent of money and consider it gone. It might be best not to call this savings. Just call it something else, perhaps<i> the holy 10 percent</i>! hihi. Just because you do know that it is an investment for the future - serves for a better purpose.<br />
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You can also expand this to <i>three</i> 10-percents. I do this, but it's up to you if you follow it. The first 10 percent, I devote it to my long term investments (the one we've been talking about so far). It could be stocks, mutual funds or regular savings. The second 10 percent goes to ideas. It could lead to a business opportunity. This goes for your wildest imaginations, which you think may profit onwards. Lastly, I set aside another 10 percent for giving or tithes. It's basically returning some of your blessings to the world just because you are so blessed! Awesome right?<br />
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I find these <i>three</i> 10-percents very fulfilling. Though it might be a challenge at first, you'll certainly get the hang of it. The secret is setting aside the 10 percent<i> first thing </i>whenever you receive a pay, unexpected bonus, other income, or even from gifts. Make it a priority. Following this approach, you will truly reach abundance and perhaps worry less about the future.Dave Kevin Visayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10484181564678652084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780480674969493167.post-87021133905809770302013-04-14T17:31:00.001+08:002013-07-24T08:42:40.144+08:00Frequently Asked Questions About Stocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This post tries to answer frequently asked questions about Stock Market, Truly Rich Club, and COL Financial. These definitions and answers all come from my thoughts, understanding, as well as experience. Feel free to tell me if you need to add a question or even answers and/or clarifications.<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">What is Stock Market?</span></i></h2>
Stock market is a mode of investment that any Filipino can venture. It involves buying shares from companies by following a simple law of trade, which is <i>buy low sell high</i>. There are various investing strategies out there one can try. But basically, buying on enduring companies gives a higher chance of profit.<br />
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Some people may say investing in stocks is risky and they never bother to consider it. Indeed, it is risky as to<i> any investments. </i>Don't just be anyone, try learning more of it and rid ignorance. The choice is yours in learning more of <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/03/about-investing-in-stock-market_30.html">investing in stock market today</a>.<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">What is Risk Management?</span></i></h2>
Risk management is the weighing and managing of risks so that events or results turns out beneficial or in favor to you. Investing always involves risk. Therefore, you should check modes of investments and see what fits for you. Try to identify and analyze risks before making decisions but keep in mind that you have to take actions too.<br />
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In stocks, you may go with a strategy with higher or lower risks. For example, with a high risk strategy you go for daily trades involving huge-value shares. This may lead to immediate and big profit but it could also be instant loss. Low to moderate risk, on the other hand, involves investing a small amount each month or quarterly and letting it grow for the long run. It may take time but the risks of losing your money decreases.<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">How much do you need to start investing in stocks?</span></i></h2>
The online broker COL only requires single investors an initial deposit of 5000 php. If you have that amount then you can <b>start right now and enroll</b>. However, you should keep in mind that to enjoy the benefits of stock market, one should consider investing on a regular basis. This means sparing any amount of your income flow to let your stock portfolio grow. I suggest 10% of your income flow each month (I'll talk more about this on another post).<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">Can anyone join?</span></i></h2>
Yes (at least from what I know). The head of Truly Rich Club even opened accounts for his kids.<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">Do you have to check the stock statuses/trades all the time?</span></i></h2>
This depends. If you consider joining truly rich club and get stock updates from them, you don't need to frequently check stock status. This also goes the same if you invested using EIP (Easy Investing Program) or long term investments. However, if you are a day-to-day trader, then you'd want to check your stocks status frequently.<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">What is Truly Rich Club?</span></i></h2>
Truly Rich Club is a good aid for your investment venture in the Philippine stock market. <a href="http://davevisaya.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-join-truly-rich-club.html">Learn more about it here</a><b>.</b><br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">Why COL financial/ CITISEC Online?</span></i></h2>
Despite the fact that they are online brokers, which means they have 24 hours access; they also have fairly priced transaction fees. Fees are only applicable after a succeeded trade.<br />
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<b>COL FINANCIAL fees</b>: commission fee - 0.25% of Gross Trade amount, VAT - 12% of commission, PSE Transaction FEE - 0.005% of Gross Trade amount, sales tax - 0.50% of Gross trade amount. Minimum fee of 20 pesos per transaction.<br />
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Since it is online, you can check the latest stock information anytime, make some changes anywhere or contact them anytime. Help desk are prompt in their replies for queries as well.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>How to enroll to COL Financial?</i></span></h2>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tiowv9foyA" target="_blank">Watch this video</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>How do I put money in COL</i></span></h2>
You have a lot of options to do so but basically it involves depositing in the bank. Instructions are found in <a href="https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/Final2/home/open_an_account.asp" target="_blank">COL Financial Website</a>. You might as well enroll to online bank such as BPI express online. I do this to save the hassle of going to bank whenever I need to fund my account. Enrolling is easy.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>How do you withdraw?</i></span></h2>
You might be wondering how to withdraw with COL financial when you finally decide to get your gains. You can actually do so by submitting a request. They have a form for this that you get from the site. It usually requires a personal appearance in their main office in Pasig City. However, there is an option that a representative can get the cheque for you provided they authorization and proof of identification (usually including a photocopy of your ID). Take note that the cheque will only be payable under the customer account holder's name.<br />
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Tip: If you're investing in stock market you may want to withdraw your money less often and only if necessary. Letting your assets roll for a good time may give you better returns.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><i>How do you buy shares?</i></span></h2>
Once you have a money deposited in COL Financial, you will get a an actual balance and a buying balance (called buying power). You just have to check (also called getting the <i>quote</i>) the STOCK Company you want to buy using their stock code. Once you know the current price of the company you then make a trade buy stating the amount of shares and the price. Make sure you do your trades while the market is open this is from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. I usually do my trades around 1 pm or in the afternoon so that I'd have an idea how the stock price would likely land for the day.<br />
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Stock prices are volatile and change every minute (specifically 15 seconds). Consider trading with the<i> last price</i> of the stock share to get a better chance of successful trade. You'll get trade confirmations the following day to let you check if there are any discrepancies or errors. Just go ahead and confirm with your password if your trade was all correct. <br />
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Take note that your trades may not push through but there's no charge for this. This happens when the price of the stock changed by the end of the day and your selling or buying price was far off.<br />
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<i>P.S. This list is constantly updated. Please feel free to comment or even suggest answers or questions alike.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11949040211897916774noreply@blogger.com