Francis J. Kong

For a long time, life feels like it is about building things – career, plans, achievements. Later, we realize what mattered just as much were the quiet moments. Like unhurried mornings, listening more than talking. And learning to be thankful to GOD for what is already enough.” (anon) Do something significant today. Meditate on God’s […]

Disagreement does not require dislike. You can stand your ground without standing on someone’s throat. Strong convictions and steady respect can share the same room. Maturity is arguing ideas without attacking people. (Shane Parish) And when they end up attacking people instead of ideas, well, it becomes academic that the maturity is not yet there. […]

If you shoot high, aim for higher goals, you succeed even if you fail. But if you aim low, trying to play safe, and even if you hit your goals, you still fail. Because you have not stretched yourself and tapped into how much better you can do. So the whole exercise was just a […]

When you are at peace with yourself, you stop picking unnecessary fights. You don’t manufacture drama. You don’t chase validation. You don’t panic over what people think. Inner calm becomes your quiet advantage. You become harder to provoke and easier to stay focused. #PassionPurposeProductivity

Asking for advice is not a weakness. It shows discernment. People read it as intelligence because you are wise enough to recognize the intelligence of others. The proud pretend to know. The wise keep learning. In fact, the wise keep asking questions. #PassionPurposeProductivity

Never before have we been flooded with comments, criticisms, and advice from people we don’t even know. Everyone has an opinion now. Some are helpful. Many are just loud. Here’s the filter: Be open to correction but only from people who are competent, credible, trustworthy, and who genuinely care about you. The rest? Smile, scroll, […]

Here is a very good reminder. “Choose to be the kind of person that you would want to work with.” Which is another way of saying, “Do to others what you want others to do to you.” This is the essence of relationship building and establishing harmony in the workplace. #PassionPurposeProductivity

SUNDAY MEDITATION Peter and his fellow storm riders knew they were in trouble. According to Matthew 14:24-26, “But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” About 4:00 a.m., the unspeakable happened. They spotted someone walking on the water. “‘A ghost!’ they said, crying […]