Thank you, TOFIL, for the honor.

Daniel H. Pink conducted the largest study on regrets from over 20K people worldwide. Data revealed that most regrets stemmed not from action but from inaction. It wasn’t about wishing they hadn’t done something but about what they didn’t do. People’s primary regrets often revolved around not taking certain actions: not doing the work, not […]

Had a great morning with the students of CEU Makati and was honored to share the stage with Mariane Labonete. The students asked intelligent questions. We were not surprised. Thank you for having us.

The best people in their craft or business are never broken by the chaos. They train themselves to be prepared and benefit from it. Life is chaotic. If you can embrace that discomfort, you’ll win. Boxer Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” You’ll only go as far […]

3 types of people in your life: LEAVES: People are only around occasionally when the weather is good. They blow around as the winds change. They provide shade during the summer, but as soon as winter comes, they fall off the tree and disappear. BRANCHES: People are more present and stable than the leaves but […]

SUNDAY MEDITATION No one has that perfect life that begins with “Once upon a time” and ends with “Happily ever after.” Life begins with “Welcome to the struggle” and ends with “Congratulations, you survived the journey, and you have done well.” The assurance we have is that He is called Emmanuel “God with Us.” With […]

What I have learned is to look at the future possibilities. When we are too fixated on the present challenges, they overwhelm us with a sense that: 1. Struggle feels bigger than it really is. 2. Growth feels smaller than it really is. It is better to anticipate the positive results of the process when […]

Warm hearts in the Arctic: Bryan and Maxine Kong’s encounter with OFWs

Pessimism is seductive. Beware. Pessimism makes one sound intelligent but leads to hopelessness. It may mean, “I do not even want to try.” Optimism may make you look naive. But at least you may have a chance at opportunities. We should be optimists but to be realists as well. And when your view is in […]