A Leadership Manifesto for Founders Who Started with Nothing This guide isn’t for the lucky, the loud, or the well-funded. It’s for those of us who built with our bare hands, learned as we led, and chose the hard road every single day. It’s a working philosophy—not from a stage, but from the ground. 🧭...
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My Biggest Profit Is the Person I’ve Become
There are days when the applause feels too loud for the quiet work I’ve done. A few months ago, I was interviewed by The Manila Times. It wasn’t something I applied for, or pitched, or paid for. I was referred. Chosen. Someone, somewhere, saw value in my story — enough to put it on print....
Before You Begin: The 3 Business Tools Every Entrepreneur Must Understand
So you want to start a business.Maybe it’s a lifelong dream.Maybe you’re fed up with the 9-to-5.Maybe you’ve got a killer idea, and it just won’t leave you alone. Whatever brought you here — welcome.But before you dive headfirst into the whirlwind of entrepreneurship, let me tell you this: having a brilliant idea is not...
2024: My Year of Bravery
Brave – Because I Had to Continue Living Without My Papang This year, bravery took on a new meaning for me. I had to move forward in life without my Papang—a father who was not just a parent but a steadfast supporter, always so proud and expressive about my achievements. His pride gave me strength...
Managing Mental Energy: Navigating Big Goals and To-Do Lists as a Small Business Entrepreneur and Goal-Driven Individual
As a small business entrepreneur, go-getter, health advocate, and goal-driven individual, I know firsthand what it’s like to have big goals and a never-ending to-do list. While it’s great to have ambition and strive for success, there are times when it can all feel overwhelming, leaving you mentally drained and struggling to stay motivated. In...