Francis J. Kong

I was in a restaurant once, and the sign said: “There is room here to breathe, to move, to stretch yourself fully.” And so I came up with this reflection: Find a quiet corner, and you might just find yourself. Growth does not always need a stage; sometimes, it only needs space.

Having a lot of money may mean you are rich. But if you have time and the freedom to do what you want, healthy relationships (family and friends), debt-free, an emergency fund, and the ability to live meaningfully while continuing to be productive, useful, and a blessing to others, then you are more than rich. […]

SUNDAY MEDITATION Scripture says in Romans 5:20 that “the more we see our sinfulness, the more we see God’s abounding grace.” To abound is to have a surplus, an abundance, an extravagant portion. Should the fish in the Pacific worry that it will run out of ocean? No, why? Because the ocean abounds with water. […]

The first time I spoke to them some 10 years ago, they were still a small group. Today, they have grown not only in size but also in scope. I am so glad to have the opportunity to encourage the leaders of Geofoxx at their Sales Summit this afternoon at the Metrotent Convention Center. Thank […]

I am truly looking forward to this engagement. If you have friends in the area, I would be delighted to meet our fellow kababayans there as well. While I am there to conduct the training, I would also be honored to help promote the country in whatever way I can.

Many of the things that move us forward are boring and not exciting, but they are necessary. Talent is valuable but often overrated. Potential is promising, and we all have it. But talent and potential mean very little if we are unwilling to do the necessary things repeatedly, especially when they feel ordinary, repetitive, or […]

Winning is not always about being the smartest person in the room. Very often, it is about being in the right position when the moment comes. A genius in the wrong place can look ineffective. An ordinary person in the right place can look exceptional. So focus less on trying to impress and more on […]

The times we live in are volatile. Much is uncertain, and many things remain unclear. So yes, caution is understandable, and preserving resources is wise. But this is also the time to train, educate, and inform people. Communicate. Train. Teach. Be honest, yet be hopeful. Invest wisely. Cost-cutting may preserve survival, but capability-building creates growth. […]