Coaching Experience with United Basketball
At one point, I coached and managed an all-star basketball team for 2 seasons and we made it to the playoffs twice. It was a great experience of winning and sweating on and off the court. My teammates are energetic, competitive and winners and little did I know I am coaching them not just to…
Be a friend not a stranger
After a grueling travel last monday, I bought a drink in a drugstore to replenish. I noticed 2 tired staff in the counter. While waiting, we had a chat – “balita ko nakaka gwapo itong inumin, sa halagang 68 pesos pu-pogi ka na!” Saw their warm smiles and re energized them – went home with…
Student Forever
Let me share my secret. I learn from other’s perfections or mistakes directly and indirectly. I read books, observe, listen, communicate to “all walks of life”, create bonds and make new friends. In today’s DIY (do-it-yourself) mindset, majority will not acknowledge or recognize their mentor because pride and ego prevents it. It is written, “Nothing…
Pride and Retirement
I observed that some retiring professionals during their prime were full of knowledge and confidence. After gaining age and experience they become addicted to recognition and self entitlement. If you allow this to happen then you are closing your doors to a key ingredient in life which is learning. Remember this: An open heart, open…
Cooperation is better than competition
“Cooperation is better than competition. ” – JVC We were connected for a reason at the right time and at the right place. Our purpose in taking the RFP program differs from one another and I like that. Let me share my thoughts. I remember after our certificate of completion is given, 2 important persons…
Learn Together
There is so much to learn in life and we only have limited resources like time and energy. I believe the best approach is to focus on what you are called to do, surround yourself with passionate individuals to complement you and set aside fear. To learn, we need others just as they need us.
How to Enrich Generational Gap
We visited our family house few hours ago, ate lunch and a nice talk about our family plans for the year, random topics and some updates. I got interested with an update about a teenager bullied and she’s no longer active in school. I recalled a topic I once shared to some friends and up…
Why Support Group is Essential
Strong people need to build a durable support that originate in family, friends or sometimes even strangers. In a relationship, if you are not at peace with your partner, the best moral support you can get will be from trusted friends and of course your immediate family. Your wife or husband or partner can be…