Comments on: Economy Class

By: manya lay

manya lay — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Yes, im agree with you. At first i tought that happiness comes after i reached the matter… getting wealth, being rich, and have much money in our bank accounts. But its just make ourself being zero, turn into someone who has nothing, because we’re going look for more…and more money and lost the value of our life…
Some reading inspired me and say that: The happiness comes when we make other person happy…
In this life, there’s no FOREVER HAPPINESS… if its come from the material things…
But when we make our lives meaningful for others…
Im teaching sunday school, and im happy that i can share about my experience and inspire these kids to be good adults. God bless you!

By: Erwin C, Arar

Erwin C, Arar — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:09:56 +0000

Sir Francis,

I am so down after i read your story. it made me cry then think may pag asa pa pala salamat po talaga ng marami.

By: dan

dan — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:15:10 +0000

Hi Francis!

Not too long ago I refrain from buying stuff with the main goal of saving up, and the mentality “delayed gratification” was still hanging over my head then. But slowly, for some strange reason any fondness to most material stuff (clothes, shoes, gadgets, etc.) begun to fade and I started just having the basics and a lot of times family and close friends would jokingly advise me to buy new clothes because I look so plain, and sometimes below being plain. But the best thing about it is I don’t mind.

I like being simple, just having the basic. I am very thankful that God had developed such attitude in me because I give more importance to other “things” such as relationships. Now even if I have the luxury to buy things, or demand more conveniences I am really glad I can choose better.

God bless you and your family!!! =)

By: ram catadman

ram catadman — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:06:09 +0000

Hi Francis,
The first time I saw you was in AIM, during a John Maxwell event a couple of years ago. It was the start of a series of life changing experiences. I see you in EDSA Shangrila from time to time but I never found the time to introduce myself, perhaps one of these days…Thanks.

By: Rex

Rex — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:46:04 +0000

I have had a similar condition in the past as you have had sir. I used to practice my specialty outside the big city and was earning more than enough and yet I was not happy professionally, I pursued my dream to fight cancer and transferred to a big city, though what I am earning now is just a fourth or a third of what I used to earn before I found myself happy and contented with what I am doing now.

By: ema

ema — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:42:38 +0000

this is very inspiring and I can related on that, because I myself is frugal. And yes, material things are temporary. Buying necessities satisfy me already. Besides, being able to buy necessities makes me happy already. There are many reasons to be happy in life, not just some material possessions.

By: Baby Lyn

Baby Lyn — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:10:24 +0000

Kudos! Yes , right !! God bless !

By: PINOYWORLD Moderator

PINOYWORLD Moderator — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Indeed. Right Investments and savings are the building blocks of self-made millionaires.

Thanks for the tip Sir Francis. Hope to hear you speak again soon.

Your fan, PINOY BLOGGER of Cebu

By: Cornel

Cornel — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:27:46 +0000

Sir Francis,

Since what is “IN” you is more than gold, it creates an anchor for people like me who are anxious for what lies ahead. Taking care of what is inside predetermines how you take care also of what lies ahead. Thank you!!!

By: Thet Mesias

Thet Mesias — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:27:25 +0000

It’s amazing how one simple realization can wipe the frustration [caused by the superficiality of life] off someone …
You and your words are truly inspiring.
Thanks Sir Francis! May God continuously use you to bring ‘life’ to others.