Start Something to a More Exciting Life

We are capable of thinking new ideas. The only challenge is how to turn the idea to reality. Unless we act on it, nothing will happen.

My friend, Yeng Remulla is an inspiration to many. His bestselling title “Productive Pinoy” hit it’s 3rd printing already- with less trade promotion and less marketing effort. His idea of uplifting the Filipino pride became contagious. Thus, START SOMETHING event at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street last June 8, 2012 was a success.



I am grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with the notable author, the owner of the mouth-watery food blog that has 30,000 followers- Rochelle Chua and the Gospel Yoyo Man- Cornel Bongco.

I talked about how I shifted careers to have a more exciting life. Dear friends, here’s what I shared:

Start something more exciting life

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Hello. Thank you for that overwhelming introduction.
For the next few minutes, I’m going to disturb your simple life and inspire you to make it more exciting.

I started my career as a marketing agent of a publishing company that is why I am used to this kind of event. My primary job was to meet the sales quota for each quarter. I was not informed that my role will include dusting-off the books and arranging them on the shelves of bookstores. Those experiences paved way for me to discover where I would be happy- meeting new people and organizing events. In 2007, I was able to successfully organize the book launch of “Young Women on the Journey” where Nikki Gil was one of the contributors.

As a rising star, I felt that there’s much more in store for me. I thought, I already knew the difference between a nail and a screw. So I resigned from my publishing work and wandered in desert, looking for potential employers. I applied in different industries just to check if I would be fitted in the work. Of course there were struggles. After 9 months, I landed in an Outdoor Advertising company and stayed there for 3 years.

How can you marry risk with your passion? In that company, my job is secured. I can stay there whenever I want. Then, in the course of building a project, I discovered many things about online marketing, social media and blogging. So I started to blog. I started to read business books because I dream that someday I will have my own company. I found a mentor who patiently trained me to become a CEO someday. Slowly, I was developing myself to become an entrepreneur. But I still have my 8-5 job. I can’t do what I would love to do. My boss will get angry if I will tell him, “Sir, I’m sorry. I won’t do what you told me because I’m busy doing what I love to do.” I waited patiently until an opportunity came for me to become a business associate. I embraced the risk of leaving my secured job and bank on my passion to learn more things

Now, I’m working with extraordinary brilliant people who are passionate about how to make brands more exciting online. Everyday, I wake up early in the morning with excitement. I have more time to learn, explore and meet new people. It’s nice to know that all of us are given unique opportunities to start something. We just need a room for preparation and proper flight towards our dream. What stops you in pursuing your dreams? What hinders you to have a more exciting life?

I will end my segment with this quote from my blog. Be the ACHIEVER. If you want to start something, create something. Take the first step and see where your dreams can bring you.
THANK YOU.
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Think. You have the chance to start something. Grab a paper and pen and write that great idea now. Then, act. Let’s start something!

You can order PRODUCTIVE PINOY here- http://www.productivepinoy.com/ .Or, just visit the bookstore near you and grab your copy.

The Beauty of Time

We can earn millions of dollars if we will work hard. Highly skilled individuals demand luxurious compensation. The more you are knowledgable about certain skill, the more opportunities you'll have. As you save, invest and work excellently, you can earn millions. But you can't use the same principle with your time.

The beauty of time lies in its unique feature- it's intangibility. You can't hold it for a second when you're happy, neither accelerate it when you're in pain.

Life is beautiful, like what I heard from a friend. So is time. It's wonderful to have time with the person you love. It's nice to know that we are given enough time to spend in a day. We just have to be wise in how and where to use it.

I recently joined a digital marketing agency called Team Meta http://meta.com.ph/home/. Our set up is fully unconventional, far from the traditional office setting. We value time, thus we are allowed to use our precious time on our own rules. Meetings are done in a coffee shop. Creativity is highly encouraged.

Time is gold, as the saying goes. We are given 24 hours in a day, everyone of us. Like money, spend it wisely. Appreciate time's beauty. Someday, you may not have it anymore.

Moving Forward

One of the most difficult feeling I know is when you know you are moving out.

Thinking back. You were so excited to bring all your stuff and post them in your apartment. Settled there for few years. Then, the time came that you need to pack all things and move out. You don't jump around and rejoice. There must be something that will slightly pull you back- the neighbors and friends, the convenience, the hassle of packing things, the uncertainties, your dog won't like the new place and many more.

It's difficult to answer the usual questions, "where will you go?" or "what are your plans?" The people who became dear to you suddenly will take every opportunity to spend time with you. They're gonna drop other things just to grab your precious time. Here, you can only be overwhelmed. I admire those kind of friends. They will make you feel so special, it feels like you are the best person in the world. I figured out, it's not easy to tell someone you love you're gonna leave. If you are not convinced, try it with your best friend.

In any relationship, it's inevitable. Each one of has will have this moment of flight. We can't control life circumstances but we can choose to let special people remain living in our heart, till eternity.