Black and White Keys in Piano and Life
Ever wonder why piano keys are black and white in color not red or blue or yellow? Historically, the original materials used were ebony – a dense black hardwood, and ivory – a white material from tusks (elephants). In music, white keys are natural-sound and black keys are described as sharps and flats. The relation…
Comfort Zone and Change
The current generation is fast paced because we are in the “Information Age”. That means data is knowledge and knowledge is power. We have the ability to discover, maximize and use this power but there are also moments we cannot escape. Let me remind you two constant things. Let’s make it three: 1. Life is…
Unique Life Story
Your unique life story is set to inspire people around you. Make it bold, creative and one-of-a-kind because it will be your legacy. -jvc
Easy Investing
The concept of investing is supposed to be easy. No need to make it technical and complicated because if we do, then we scare potential investors and people remain plain consumers the rest of their lives. -jvc
Key Ingredients of Love
Valka to Astrid from HTTYD3 Movie “Do you still believe him? …Then help him realize the truth.” This is one way on how to boost someone sulking from insecurities, self doubt and building up their spirit back to their feet. Keep reading to know why. First is to believe. You can’t use doubt as foundation…
Enough With Excuses
I observed a lot of Filipinos have issues following rules and regulations, laws, policies, guidelines or simple house rules. The classic excuse that I have been receiving most of the time: “Bakit kami lang dapat lahat, bakit yung iba…” Is it self entitlement? Lack of discipline? Sometimes we don’t follow, we disobey and we go…
Why I don’t teach Art Lessons to kids
Warning: This post might hurt you if you’re a parent / guardian. Read on if you dare. A lot of people asked me why I don’t teach art lessons to kids (Yes, I belong to a family of creative artists and it runs in our blood). At that time I wasn’t ready to answer them…
Deprivation fuels ambition
At some point in his life, Rex Mendoza envied his classmates with watches and good shoes. Realizing that “Deprivation fuels ambition” he also said, “There has to be a balance between financial discipline and fueling your dreams”. Rex now boast a collection of time pieces as expensive as cars and the rest is “his story”.…
Living simple and uncomplicated
I vividly remember in grade 2 when Mom bought me 8 oz. Royal soft drinks for my favorite subject – recess. Feeling blessed, I transferred it to plastic bottle just to be sure it’s mine. Few minutes later it tumbled on the floor, broke my heart and thought about the money wasted – “sayang”. Went…
The Importance of “Religious Belief” and Personal Finance
“Religious belief” is an important factor in managing our personal finances. Yes, it can also make or break and shape our lifestyle because money is a tool. A person seeking advice from a mentor or a teacher on budgeting or personal finance management is most likely getting inspiration from a spiritual reference, in example the…