Point of Reference
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The 11th Asia Pacific Life Insurance Council (APLIC) Congress was held in Macau 2 weeks ago. Chairperson for the conference Nenette Aseniero of Sunlife Financials did a fantastic job. Thousands of delegates representing different countries assembled in The Venetian Hotel for 3 days of learning and fun. Nenette was able to do pull it off and this in spite of the economic gloom and turmoil that is besetting the whole financial world.
I looked at the roster of speakers. Most of them are from the industry. But I was greatly comforted to see that another Filipino speaker Vic Quisumbing, top man from Grepalife would be speaking too. Nenette and Vic are both achievers Filipinos can be proud of.
Is Jackie Chan Right or Wrong? Tell Me What You Think.
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My good Email-buddy Philip See gave me this article written by Associate Press writer Annie Huwant in Taipei. The question is: Would too much democracy on a nation of many undisciplined citizenry destroy a society? Would the points tackled in this article be applicable to the Philippines too? Write me your thoughts and opinions in the comments. Please refrain from using foul languages and derogatory remarks or the comments will be blocked. You may vote on the Poll at the right as well.
HONG KONG - Action star Jackie Chan 's comments wondering whether Chinese people "need to be controlled" have drawn sharp rebuke in his native Hong Kong and in Taiwan.
Chan told a business forum in the southern Chinese province of Hainan that a free society may not be beneficial for China 's authoritarian mainland.
"I'm not sure if it's good to have freedom or not," Chan said Saturday. "I'm gradually beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled. If we're not being controlled, we'll just do what we want."
The Teacup
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So you rolled the dice and you lost. “But I thought the stock prices would continue going up but I guess I was wrong…”
So you failed to meet your sales quota for the third time in a row and your boss is now breathing down your neck…
So you look around your office for the last time and you realize that the latest financial loss you took is just too heavy for you and you’re not quite that young anymore…
What happens when things like these happen to you?
Aches Vs. Pains
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Bryan Flanagan is one of the top trainers for The Ziglar Corporation and he has something beautiful to say. Our company Inspire Inc. has been licensed to do their sales and presentation programs and Flanagan gets us thinking so I would like you to listen to this. Flanagan says:
How much money do you make on the sales you almost close? I mean, when you get real close? When the prospect is about to sign the agreement, or about to say “yes,” how much do you make when the sale is that close? That’s right... you make the same amount of money as I do on the sales I almost close: zero, nada, zip!
It’s All About Hope
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What does Resurrection Sunday mean to you?
A big sigh perhaps? After the long vacation it’s back to work tomorrow?
There’s a sign in a San Francisco wholesale florist shop that says:
“If you don't believe in the resurrection of the dead, you ought to be here five minutes before quitting time!”
Maybe it has brought a smile on your face as you really spent quality time with your family. And it’s a good thing. It’s memory creation and you cannot put a price tag on it.
No Guilt This Vacation
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Much has been said about time.
It was Ernest Hemingway who said, “Time is the least thing we have of.”
We are now living in a 24/7/365 technology driven era yet we still complain that there’s just too much work with too little time to do it.
Our frustration is only compounded by the numerous unimportant things that steal our minutes and siphon the significance out of our hours. We think of those unnecessary things that take away important moments from us, things like filling our car with gas, getting a haircut, going to the dentist, taking those power suits to the laundry and a dozen time-consuming things that have to be done to keep us from doing things that are more meaningful and fulfilling.
The Belt Tightens
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Somebody said: “I'm planning to retire and live off my savings. What I'll do the second day, I have no idea.”
Another person looked sad and started talking to his friend.
He says to this friend, "I'm a walking economy."
The friend replies "How so?"
"My hair line is in recession, my stomach is a victim of inflation, and both of these together are putting me into a deep depression!"
What used to be funny lines seem to be realities for many people today in the wake of massive business closures and job layoffs.