Work
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Not stopping at second-best
Although we may find a soothing alternative to the one we hope to have, the alternative can never compare to what we truly desire. And so we wait, even when the absence seems to grow. We focus on what’s important and keep doing the work while waiting. When the opportunity comes, we don’t shy away. Read more
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Letter no. 35
Dear reader from the future, I am writing from 2023, and it feels like things have finally settled in. From the fears and uncertainties we had in the early 2020s when COVID-19 ravaged the world, we have now embraced a mashup of our old and new routines. At least here in the Philippines, you find Read more
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Work skills you need before 2030
Navigating our careers through changing times could be daunting, especially when we go through it clueless. And if we do not prepare ourselves while we can, we become reactive to whatever is going on. We might flail our way to survival, but it wouldn’t be so when we know what to expect. The Institute for Read more
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The Philippine map (lego map style)
Playing with Legos was a core childhood memory that still elicits a smile whenever I think about it. And now that I’m an adult, playing with one isn’t something I do anymore. While exploring how to use QGIS during the pandemic, I thought about making a Lego map style. However, since I still need to learn Read more
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Values and compromise
Our choices are influenced by the values we consider desirable, important, and morally right. As a follower of Jesus, we uphold specific values that we should keep regardless of what environment we find ourselves in. To further illustrate, being in a new land and circle shouldn’t be an excuse to compromise what we value as Read more
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Shortcuts
Shortcuts can be helpful when you aim to optimize a process. Say, finding the shortest route to the office could save you travel time (beneficial). However, you can also use shortcuts in learning, which results in superficial knowledge and incomplete understanding (detrimental). At the same time, when you use shortcuts to move yourself forward at Read more
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Becoming an inspiration
Surprisingly, showing up with your work and sharing it with your immediate community could become an inspiration for those who were glad you did. But they would only realize it once you show up. I found this at work at one of our workplace events when a participant told us how he was grateful for Read more
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