Work
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I never thought growing up could be this humbling
I can remember people from childhood who easily look upon peers that seem to be of lower financial status than they are. That’s the kind of environment I grew up in here in the Philippines. Probably, I will never forget how they look at you, sneer at your clothes, and snide at you when they Read more
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Start with the resources
We all want to be successful, be it in our work or personal projects. And we think that by only having a passion for doing the work, we can achieve our desired results without fail. However, most of the time, it all comes down to the resources you have at the beginning. Your resources could Read more
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Greeting guests
I recently attended an online event, and I noticed how the guest speakers begin their talk with an extra-long greeting. I used to wonder why each of the speakers has to name other notable speakers every single time. But then, a thought just hit me. They do what they do to signal that they noticed Read more
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What needs to be done
Most of the time, you already know what needs to be done. However, it takes careful planning and thorough consideration to put things into action. Even the idea of starting takes so much energy (physical and mental) that some people decide to put off plans instead. I also noticed the problem of prioritization. Where often, Read more
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Persistence and quitting
Quitting somehow bears a negative connotation with it. That when you quit, you are weak, demotivated, or lacking in the hope that things will get better. That all you need is to push a little more, and hopefully, you’ll be able to break down the wall. But what if there’s no wall in the path Read more
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Will I still have a job tomorrow?
Right. It’s something we’ve been wondering about after all the major disruptions that are taking place. Before all the uncertainties in employment these days (with looming retrenchments everywhere), we only thought about living on predictable work paths. Some of them look like this: But in times of crisis, it often doesn’t pay to be just Read more
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What we do accumulates
You may tell yourself, “Just this once.” But when you keep coming back to it, it becomes a habit. And when it becomes a habit, it becomes a routine. Then you won’t think much about doing it anymore. You just do it. That’s why you really need to pay close attention to what you expose Read more