That title is Liu Wei's motto...
watch and be inspired.
Lost his arms from an accident at age 10, Liu Wei from Beijing never gives up living strong. He managed to do everything with his feet and started to learn to play piano at age 19. His dream is to become a musician. He just turned 23 and he won the China's Got Talent Show on Oct. 10, 2010. In the final, he played piano and sang the song "You Are Beautiful", perhaps his vocal is not the best render of this song, but the power and inspiration of his zest for life won him the final. Bravo! Liu Wei's motto is,"I have two options - I can die as fast as possible, or I can live a brilliant life. And I chose the latter." Congrats to Liu Wei!
Liu Wei's quotes:
"To me, there are 3 things can not be missed in life - air, water and music."
"There are only 2 paths in my life for me - either to die as fast as possible, or to live as brilliant a life as I could."
"I don't feel that I am that different from other people. Normally everyone is used to do everything with one's hands so your hands are more flexible. There is no rule saying that you can't do things with your feet."
"A man should be responsible to his dreams. My dream is to become a great musician."
"I know if I want to do it better than other people, I have to put in more efforts"
On the note he wrote on the paper in this clip, it says'"
Walk on, at least I have a pair of perfect legs."
His mother said in the clip,"Sometimes his legs would cramp, he couldn't put any strength on them. He has worked harder than normal people."
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
My Heart Sings
Today, I woke up with a song that is reverberating in my ears...wondering why I suddenly thought of it!
It's been a long time since I last attended a Sunday worship and be part of Christian fellowship.
For this, I vow to renew my spirit and open up my soul to God's whispers.
This has been my favorite worship song...it moves me all the time.
Then again, I checked on all my hillsong MP3s and I found tons of my favorites. Here they are, happy listening! I am sure you will be singing along!
It's been a long time since I last attended a Sunday worship and be part of Christian fellowship.
For this, I vow to renew my spirit and open up my soul to God's whispers.
This has been my favorite worship song...it moves me all the time.
Then again, I checked on all my hillsong MP3s and I found tons of my favorites. Here they are, happy listening! I am sure you will be singing along!
Monday, June 20, 2011
This is a favorite article I read from this site
http://www.betterbudgeting.com
Finding the Meaningful and Simple Pleasures in Life
by Karen Kuebler
I have a picture that hangs above the table in our breakfast room that has had significant meaning to me since I was about 10 years old. I first saw this picture when I was a young girl, and then purchased a copy about 25 years ago. You know when a picture speaks to you, and evidently this picture has spoken to me for 40 years or more! More...
It is a picture of an old man sitting at a table, about to partake of a simple meal and is bowing in prayer. He is wearing a comfortable green plaid wool shirt, and in front of him sit a small loaf of bread, a knife, a bowl of soup, a large book and a pair of reading glasses.
Why does this picture mean so much to me? I looked at it closely this week and thought a lot about it. I was touched on a variety of levels. I will attempt to express how I am affected by this picture, although this isn’t in any specific order.
To begin with, the man is blessed with what is most important to sustain his life. Perhaps he is single or widowed and doesn’t share a companion, but he is content with himself. He is surrounded by shelter, warm clothing, a simple but adequate meal, something substantial to read and challenge his intellect -- and eyeglasses to enable him to read!
Secondly, he is displaying meaningful appreciation and gratitude for these few simple pleasures that are most important to sustain life. It made me think how often we forget about the core elements that are most important, and start to worry about so many side issues that are mostly out of our control.
This man is NOT dealing with the complex issues of war, the state of the economy, whether his CD’s are earning 2% or 5%, or whatever horrific news might have occurred that day.
There is no sign of a television, radio, telephone, newspaper, or other forms of stimulus we have become accustomed to. What appears most essential in this picture is the ability that the man has to communicate with a higher power, be content with himself, and appreciate simple moments and pleasures.
This is especially meaningful to me right now. It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day news and worries that are so far beyond my control. In addition to political and economic worries, we each are dealing with our own personal family issues and troubles. We tend to magnify smaller problems in our lives far beyond the significance they deserve.
So what if it’s a bad hair day? Make-up can’t hide the dark circles and I’m looking older than I would like. If it sounds like I’m trivializing these things, it is because I suffer from discomforts such as these more than I care to admit.
Somehow, this picture brings back the serenity I seek and helps me to feel grounded whenever I look at it. What is most important in our lives during this time of fear and terrifying distress? I need to focus on what I can control, and be thankful for the simple things in life that help me make it through one day at a time.
Maybe it was coincidence, but tonight I made a loaf of homemade bread and potato soup. It was the most comforting and satisfying meal I could have had on a rainy night. (Plus I knew I was saving money!) Coincidently, after eating dinner I passed by the picture which touched me once again. I stopped and really took the time to observe what was going on, and what the artist was trying to tell me.
I came away with a message that life is self-sustaining. We will need to continue to make our individual choices in light of whatever political choices are being made by those beyond our control. We will need to continue to make choices that will allow us to sustain ourselves and our families, in spite of the economic conditions of the world. Challenging? YES! Impossible? NO! We can survive the tough economical times, one step at a time and one choice at a time.
We have the “choice” to invite peace, serenity, and comfort into our own life each day. Sometimes, during one of our bad days, we might make the choice to invite chaos and anger to join us. Knowing this, we can consciously make changes to recreate a peaceful environment and/or sense of self. It’s simply a matter of deciding what our real objectives are and what we want to accomplish that day or evening.
I have discovered that often when I'm experiencing feelings of distress, I don't always make the wisest financial choices. I might justify spending because I've had a rotten day or because I deserve it. I have often rationalized going out to eat as a way to comfort myself. It becomes a vicious cycle -- I'm feeling stress and then I add to my stress by making financial choices that stress me even more later!
Some of the most simple concepts are the most difficult to practice. Sometimes a visual or physical reminder, like my special picture, can help keep us mindful of what is most important to us. Identify or create your own “cues” to help you feel grounded when life is feeling too complex.
It really is the simple moments in our lives that matter the most. My mother used to say “Do you realize we are creating a memory right now?” What a simple, yet profound message. Your simple moments will create tomorrow’s memories. I hope that your days and weeks are filled with many simple moments that you will appreciate and enjoy while you are experiencing them.
I'll close this article with a favorite quote of mine from "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupery: "And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
http://www.betterbudgeting.com
Finding the Meaningful and Simple Pleasures in Life
by Karen Kuebler
I have a picture that hangs above the table in our breakfast room that has had significant meaning to me since I was about 10 years old. I first saw this picture when I was a young girl, and then purchased a copy about 25 years ago. You know when a picture speaks to you, and evidently this picture has spoken to me for 40 years or more! More...
It is a picture of an old man sitting at a table, about to partake of a simple meal and is bowing in prayer. He is wearing a comfortable green plaid wool shirt, and in front of him sit a small loaf of bread, a knife, a bowl of soup, a large book and a pair of reading glasses.
Why does this picture mean so much to me? I looked at it closely this week and thought a lot about it. I was touched on a variety of levels. I will attempt to express how I am affected by this picture, although this isn’t in any specific order.
To begin with, the man is blessed with what is most important to sustain his life. Perhaps he is single or widowed and doesn’t share a companion, but he is content with himself. He is surrounded by shelter, warm clothing, a simple but adequate meal, something substantial to read and challenge his intellect -- and eyeglasses to enable him to read!
Secondly, he is displaying meaningful appreciation and gratitude for these few simple pleasures that are most important to sustain life. It made me think how often we forget about the core elements that are most important, and start to worry about so many side issues that are mostly out of our control.
This man is NOT dealing with the complex issues of war, the state of the economy, whether his CD’s are earning 2% or 5%, or whatever horrific news might have occurred that day.
There is no sign of a television, radio, telephone, newspaper, or other forms of stimulus we have become accustomed to. What appears most essential in this picture is the ability that the man has to communicate with a higher power, be content with himself, and appreciate simple moments and pleasures.
This is especially meaningful to me right now. It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day news and worries that are so far beyond my control. In addition to political and economic worries, we each are dealing with our own personal family issues and troubles. We tend to magnify smaller problems in our lives far beyond the significance they deserve.
So what if it’s a bad hair day? Make-up can’t hide the dark circles and I’m looking older than I would like. If it sounds like I’m trivializing these things, it is because I suffer from discomforts such as these more than I care to admit.
Somehow, this picture brings back the serenity I seek and helps me to feel grounded whenever I look at it. What is most important in our lives during this time of fear and terrifying distress? I need to focus on what I can control, and be thankful for the simple things in life that help me make it through one day at a time.
Maybe it was coincidence, but tonight I made a loaf of homemade bread and potato soup. It was the most comforting and satisfying meal I could have had on a rainy night. (Plus I knew I was saving money!) Coincidently, after eating dinner I passed by the picture which touched me once again. I stopped and really took the time to observe what was going on, and what the artist was trying to tell me.
I came away with a message that life is self-sustaining. We will need to continue to make our individual choices in light of whatever political choices are being made by those beyond our control. We will need to continue to make choices that will allow us to sustain ourselves and our families, in spite of the economic conditions of the world. Challenging? YES! Impossible? NO! We can survive the tough economical times, one step at a time and one choice at a time.
We have the “choice” to invite peace, serenity, and comfort into our own life each day. Sometimes, during one of our bad days, we might make the choice to invite chaos and anger to join us. Knowing this, we can consciously make changes to recreate a peaceful environment and/or sense of self. It’s simply a matter of deciding what our real objectives are and what we want to accomplish that day or evening.
I have discovered that often when I'm experiencing feelings of distress, I don't always make the wisest financial choices. I might justify spending because I've had a rotten day or because I deserve it. I have often rationalized going out to eat as a way to comfort myself. It becomes a vicious cycle -- I'm feeling stress and then I add to my stress by making financial choices that stress me even more later!
Some of the most simple concepts are the most difficult to practice. Sometimes a visual or physical reminder, like my special picture, can help keep us mindful of what is most important to us. Identify or create your own “cues” to help you feel grounded when life is feeling too complex.
It really is the simple moments in our lives that matter the most. My mother used to say “Do you realize we are creating a memory right now?” What a simple, yet profound message. Your simple moments will create tomorrow’s memories. I hope that your days and weeks are filled with many simple moments that you will appreciate and enjoy while you are experiencing them.
I'll close this article with a favorite quote of mine from "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupery: "And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Sari-Sari Store
It's my rest day, I just woke up and I picked up my laptop and surfed...and I found this site
http://hapinoy.com/
It's been my dream for a year now to put up a sari-sari store, but I have been putting it off.
I'm thinking where will I place it if every corner in our place you can see a sari-sari store, just at least 5 meters distance from each other. :)
Then who will manage it, since I am working in the upper North, and is 7hrs bus ride away from where my family lives.
This site inspired me, plus the vision and mission of the company is so motivating, that I want to offer to volunteer one day of my rest day. To give something to your community is one major vision and mission of this venture.
Please see for yourself.
http://hapinoy.com/
It's been my dream for a year now to put up a sari-sari store, but I have been putting it off.
I'm thinking where will I place it if every corner in our place you can see a sari-sari store, just at least 5 meters distance from each other. :)
Then who will manage it, since I am working in the upper North, and is 7hrs bus ride away from where my family lives.
This site inspired me, plus the vision and mission of the company is so motivating, that I want to offer to volunteer one day of my rest day. To give something to your community is one major vision and mission of this venture.
Please see for yourself.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
2011 French Film Festival in Manila
I wish they're showing all these in Baguio also.
http://www.clickthecity.com/events/details.php?id=11679
The only fortunate time I was able to watch french films in the cinema was when I was still in Malaysia, way back 2008. My friends and I really set time for two of the french films showing that time.
Paris, Je T'aime - this film inspired me to go to France and learn the language which until now I haven't act on. :)
Tell No One - this one is a thriller, we were engrossed when we watched this movie...sadly some scenes were scensored.
My liking for french films started when I saw Amelie and Love Me, If You Dare all in DVD. I floundered in trying to understand by just hearing the french words spoken, not relying on the subtitle. :)
http://www.clickthecity.com/events/details.php?id=11679
The only fortunate time I was able to watch french films in the cinema was when I was still in Malaysia, way back 2008. My friends and I really set time for two of the french films showing that time.
Paris, Je T'aime - this film inspired me to go to France and learn the language which until now I haven't act on. :)
Tell No One - this one is a thriller, we were engrossed when we watched this movie...sadly some scenes were scensored.
My liking for french films started when I saw Amelie and Love Me, If You Dare all in DVD. I floundered in trying to understand by just hearing the french words spoken, not relying on the subtitle. :)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Life At Work
(Sharing another article that I read from monster.com.sg, enjoy!)
How to Stay Happy at Work
How often do you get the Sunday evening blues? Every now and again, or every week without fail? If it's the latter, maybe you should think about moving on. But lots of people find themselves in the situation where they're not ready to move jobs just yet, perhaps because they've only been in the role a short time, or because they want to gain more experience. So if you find yourself in the situation where you're in a job that is okay but not brilliant, or that you really need to see through for a period of time, what can you do to make it more interesting and - dare we say it, more fun?
Here are some suggestions:
Positive Thinking
Focus on the positives, what do you really like about your job (come on, there must be something)? How could you incorporate more of that into your working day? Remind yourself of the other positive aspects of your work: your friends and colleagues, for instance.
Challenge Yourself
Find new challenges. One of the reasons that we can get restless in our job is, quite simply, boredom. Think about ways in which you could make your role more interesting. Perhaps you could volunteer to mentor new staff, or spend some time every week shadowing people in other departments to get a broader perspective on the business? Discuss your ideas with your manager.
Flexible Working
Is there scope for you to work more flexibly? Working from home one day a week, for example, could give you more variety. This is not an excuse to get up late and lie around watching daytime TV, though you'll need to be able to show some output for your time away from the office! Again, discuss the options with your manager.
Learn More
If you feel you're not being stimulated enough mentally, consider doing some training or a course that is work-related: it will give you new insights, help to keep you fresh, and will be a useful addition to your CV when you are ready to move on.
Network
Network more. If meeting new people is not already part of your role, find ways to incorporate it. Meeting people and getting fresh perspectives can help you to keep yourself interested and interesting. If there don't seem to be many networking opportunities where you are, create some! Organize a team outing, or arrange for you and your colleagues to meet up with staff from another part of the company.
Have Some Fun
Inject a bit of fun into your workplace. That could be as simple as croissants on a Monday morning or a team drink on Friday afternoon. Or it could be a more structured social event. Your work colleagues don't have to be your bosom buddies, but you'll enjoy your working day much more if there's a bit of banter and humour around. Just because your work is a serious business doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it!
Improve Your Social Life
Make an effort to do more interesting things outside of work. If your working week consists of getting up in the morning, going to work, coming home, having dinner, slumping in front of the TV and then going to bed, your job is going to have a disproportionate impact on your overall mood. Try to fit a couple of social engagements into your week - a dancing class or an art exhibition, perhaps, or just a catch-up with friends you haven't seen for a while. Having something to look forward to during the week will help to make it more bearable.
Prioritise Your Workload
If you find that your problem is you're working such long hours that you don't have time to have fun outside work, let alone in the office, you need to tackle this. Get used to prioritizing your workload - negotiate extensions to deadlines if necessary and make yourself leave the office on time at least 3 nights a week. Most of us have periods when we're extra-busy and end up working long hours, but if this is happening to you routinely, you need to get out of that rut.
How to Stay Happy at Work
How often do you get the Sunday evening blues? Every now and again, or every week without fail? If it's the latter, maybe you should think about moving on. But lots of people find themselves in the situation where they're not ready to move jobs just yet, perhaps because they've only been in the role a short time, or because they want to gain more experience. So if you find yourself in the situation where you're in a job that is okay but not brilliant, or that you really need to see through for a period of time, what can you do to make it more interesting and - dare we say it, more fun?
Here are some suggestions:
Positive Thinking
Focus on the positives, what do you really like about your job (come on, there must be something)? How could you incorporate more of that into your working day? Remind yourself of the other positive aspects of your work: your friends and colleagues, for instance.
Challenge Yourself
Find new challenges. One of the reasons that we can get restless in our job is, quite simply, boredom. Think about ways in which you could make your role more interesting. Perhaps you could volunteer to mentor new staff, or spend some time every week shadowing people in other departments to get a broader perspective on the business? Discuss your ideas with your manager.
Flexible Working
Is there scope for you to work more flexibly? Working from home one day a week, for example, could give you more variety. This is not an excuse to get up late and lie around watching daytime TV, though you'll need to be able to show some output for your time away from the office! Again, discuss the options with your manager.
Learn More
If you feel you're not being stimulated enough mentally, consider doing some training or a course that is work-related: it will give you new insights, help to keep you fresh, and will be a useful addition to your CV when you are ready to move on.
Network
Network more. If meeting new people is not already part of your role, find ways to incorporate it. Meeting people and getting fresh perspectives can help you to keep yourself interested and interesting. If there don't seem to be many networking opportunities where you are, create some! Organize a team outing, or arrange for you and your colleagues to meet up with staff from another part of the company.
Have Some Fun
Inject a bit of fun into your workplace. That could be as simple as croissants on a Monday morning or a team drink on Friday afternoon. Or it could be a more structured social event. Your work colleagues don't have to be your bosom buddies, but you'll enjoy your working day much more if there's a bit of banter and humour around. Just because your work is a serious business doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it!
Improve Your Social Life
Make an effort to do more interesting things outside of work. If your working week consists of getting up in the morning, going to work, coming home, having dinner, slumping in front of the TV and then going to bed, your job is going to have a disproportionate impact on your overall mood. Try to fit a couple of social engagements into your week - a dancing class or an art exhibition, perhaps, or just a catch-up with friends you haven't seen for a while. Having something to look forward to during the week will help to make it more bearable.
Prioritise Your Workload
If you find that your problem is you're working such long hours that you don't have time to have fun outside work, let alone in the office, you need to tackle this. Get used to prioritizing your workload - negotiate extensions to deadlines if necessary and make yourself leave the office on time at least 3 nights a week. Most of us have periods when we're extra-busy and end up working long hours, but if this is happening to you routinely, you need to get out of that rut.
What's Eating You at Work?
(This article is obtained from monster.com.sg. I find it so helpful and sharing it here.)
Mad that you were passed over for a big promotion again? Livid that the bootlickers always seem to get ahead in your organization? Perhaps it's time to consider whether the anger itself, however legitimate, is holding you back. Evidence suggests many of us are walking around the office feeling resentful, though we may be unaware of the cumulative toll bitter actions take on our careers and coworkers.
According to a report by Donald Gibson of Fairfield University and Sigal Barsade of Yale University, one out of four employees is substantially angry at work. The study, "The Experience of Anger at Work: Lessons from the Chronically Angry," indicates most workers are not so angry that they're ready to cause the boss physical harm, but they are angry enough to sabotage him.
Workplace anger is not only potentially harmful to the organization, but it can also cause serious health problems, including chronic anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease. Learning to deal with your anger constructively will improve your well-being and make you a more desirable and promotable employee.
Why Are So Many Employees Angry?
According to Gibson's survey, workplace anger is most often directed at an employee's supervisor or the organization in general. "Feelings of anger at the individual level are a signal that a wrong has been committed or that goals are being blocked," Gibson says.
I spoke with twelve employees from a variety of businesses about their anger at work. Each felt that one or more of the following caused the anger:
Employee was promised a raise, promotion or important project, and it did not happen.
Employee was told to do something he felt was wrong or incorrect.
Employee could not live up to a supervisor's expectations, because the expectations were too high or continuously changing.
Supervisor was a micromanager and criticized employee frequently.
Employee felt better qualified and skilled than his supervisor.
Another employee doing the same job made more money.
Sometimes the anger may stem from outside sources. Many times, employees are dealing with stressful events in their own lives, and the resulting anger can carry over to the workplace. Divorce, a death in the family, financial pressure, and serious illnesses can all cause an individual to become overwhelmed and irritated. Rarely are we taught to deal with loss and stressful situations, so we tend to bury those feelings, which can turn to anger or rage over time.
Steps to Control Anger Constructively
We all become irritated or angry every now and then. What can we do to control that anger and be more constructive? Gibson, who cowrote "Managing Anger in the Workplace" as a follow-up to the survey, offers the following strategies for controlling anger:
Avoid anger as much as possible. This doesn't mean suppress your feelings, but rather improve your outlook on yourself and life so there are fewer situations in which you would become angry.
Think about your anger and determine if it really makes sense given the situation.
Control your physical response to anger by doing constructive things, such as exercising, getting enough sleep and avoiding alcohol. The healthier you are, the more likely you are to respond appropriately to situations.
Let go of unmanageable anger. Many situations will be out of your control, so it is important to let go of this type of anger. Ask yourself, "Can I resolve whatever it is that's causing this anger?" If you can't, then you need to let it go.
If you feel anger and are having a difficult time dealing with it, see if your company has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP providers typically allow employees to see therapists in these circumstances. You don't have to live in a state of bitterness, anger or rage. If you deal effectively with your anger, you will increase your chances of being promoted at some point -- and of being an effective leader when the time comes.
When Anger Strikes:
Take several deep breaths.
Repeat a calming word or phrase in your mind, such as "relax" or "stay calm."
Slowly count to ten.
Ask yourself, "How would my favorite leader handle this situation?"
Avoid tensing up your muscles. As soon as you can, close your eyes and consciously think to unclench your jaw and loosen your muscles.
Listen to your favorite music.
When you're feeling angry after you leave work, change clothes as soon as you get home. This simple gesture will help you change your state of mind.
Mad that you were passed over for a big promotion again? Livid that the bootlickers always seem to get ahead in your organization? Perhaps it's time to consider whether the anger itself, however legitimate, is holding you back. Evidence suggests many of us are walking around the office feeling resentful, though we may be unaware of the cumulative toll bitter actions take on our careers and coworkers.
According to a report by Donald Gibson of Fairfield University and Sigal Barsade of Yale University, one out of four employees is substantially angry at work. The study, "The Experience of Anger at Work: Lessons from the Chronically Angry," indicates most workers are not so angry that they're ready to cause the boss physical harm, but they are angry enough to sabotage him.
Workplace anger is not only potentially harmful to the organization, but it can also cause serious health problems, including chronic anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease. Learning to deal with your anger constructively will improve your well-being and make you a more desirable and promotable employee.
Why Are So Many Employees Angry?
According to Gibson's survey, workplace anger is most often directed at an employee's supervisor or the organization in general. "Feelings of anger at the individual level are a signal that a wrong has been committed or that goals are being blocked," Gibson says.
I spoke with twelve employees from a variety of businesses about their anger at work. Each felt that one or more of the following caused the anger:
Employee was promised a raise, promotion or important project, and it did not happen.
Employee was told to do something he felt was wrong or incorrect.
Employee could not live up to a supervisor's expectations, because the expectations were too high or continuously changing.
Supervisor was a micromanager and criticized employee frequently.
Employee felt better qualified and skilled than his supervisor.
Another employee doing the same job made more money.
Sometimes the anger may stem from outside sources. Many times, employees are dealing with stressful events in their own lives, and the resulting anger can carry over to the workplace. Divorce, a death in the family, financial pressure, and serious illnesses can all cause an individual to become overwhelmed and irritated. Rarely are we taught to deal with loss and stressful situations, so we tend to bury those feelings, which can turn to anger or rage over time.
Steps to Control Anger Constructively
We all become irritated or angry every now and then. What can we do to control that anger and be more constructive? Gibson, who cowrote "Managing Anger in the Workplace" as a follow-up to the survey, offers the following strategies for controlling anger:
Avoid anger as much as possible. This doesn't mean suppress your feelings, but rather improve your outlook on yourself and life so there are fewer situations in which you would become angry.
Think about your anger and determine if it really makes sense given the situation.
Control your physical response to anger by doing constructive things, such as exercising, getting enough sleep and avoiding alcohol. The healthier you are, the more likely you are to respond appropriately to situations.
Let go of unmanageable anger. Many situations will be out of your control, so it is important to let go of this type of anger. Ask yourself, "Can I resolve whatever it is that's causing this anger?" If you can't, then you need to let it go.
If you feel anger and are having a difficult time dealing with it, see if your company has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP providers typically allow employees to see therapists in these circumstances. You don't have to live in a state of bitterness, anger or rage. If you deal effectively with your anger, you will increase your chances of being promoted at some point -- and of being an effective leader when the time comes.
When Anger Strikes:
Take several deep breaths.
Repeat a calming word or phrase in your mind, such as "relax" or "stay calm."
Slowly count to ten.
Ask yourself, "How would my favorite leader handle this situation?"
Avoid tensing up your muscles. As soon as you can, close your eyes and consciously think to unclench your jaw and loosen your muscles.
Listen to your favorite music.
When you're feeling angry after you leave work, change clothes as soon as you get home. This simple gesture will help you change your state of mind.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Colayco's 10 Commandments to Achieve Financial Freedom
Commandment #1: Pay Yourself First
Commandment #2: Define your financial target at each phase
Commandment #3: Stop spending on things that depreciates in value
Commandment #4: Protect your greatest asset: Yourself
Commandment #5: Grow with the economy and beat inflation
Commandment #6: Trust the power of compound interest
Commandment #7: Assess Risks and Options
Commandment #8: Make Money Work For You
Commandment #9: Invest and Diversify
Commandment #10: Use the Power of One
Commandment #2: Define your financial target at each phase
Commandment #3: Stop spending on things that depreciates in value
Commandment #4: Protect your greatest asset: Yourself
Commandment #5: Grow with the economy and beat inflation
Commandment #6: Trust the power of compound interest
Commandment #7: Assess Risks and Options
Commandment #8: Make Money Work For You
Commandment #9: Invest and Diversify
Commandment #10: Use the Power of One
Investing Your Money
To all of you out there who is wary of what to do with your hard-earned money or has a surplus of it, check out the schedule below for a very practical investing seminars.
Pera Mo! Palaguin Mo! Workshop
Date & Time : Saturday-June 11, 2011,
1:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : 7th Fl. Citystate
Center Condominium, 709 Shaw Blvd.
Oranbo, Pasig City
Regular Learning Fee: Php3000
Who: Ideal for those who are serious about taking control of their personal lives by preparing their own financial plan to be wealthy.
Why: This workshop will equip you with the skills to make
your own Financial Plan to be Wealthy. It will also equip you with the right Investing Mindset. Armed with these, you will be on your way to financial independence
INVESTability – The Stock Market
Date & Time : Saturday-June 25, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php2000
Who: Ideal for individuals who would like to understand the
basics of the stock market. Individuals who are considering
investing in stocks or those who have some stocks but are not really knowledgeable on the stock market.
Why: This seminar will equip you with the information and
strategies needed to invest in stocks prudently. Learn what aa stock is and how does it work, how do you grow your money
through stocks. Discover the challenges of stock investing and what it means to be a serious stock investor and how to be a conservative stock investor taking advantage of diversifying your portfolio through stock ownership.
Note: This seminar will NOT teach you to become a stock
trader. Investing is about long term wealth generation.
PISObilities – Wealth Within Your Reach
Date & Time : Saturday-July 16, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : 7th Fl. Citystate
Center Condominium, 709 Shaw Blvd.
Oranbo, Pasig City
Regular Learning Fee: Php1000
Who: Ideal for individuals who would like to take control of
their finances. Because money management is a family affair,
the seminar is also ideal for couples.
Why: This seminar will equip you with the basics of proper
money management – spending, savings, planning and
investing. It will help you make sense of their financial goals in life and introduce instruments, which will help you achieve it.
INVESTability – Fixed Income Instruments
Date & Time : Saturday-July 30, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php2000
Who: Ideal for individuals who are considering investing in
debt securities (i.e. government securities, corporate papers
etc.) or those who would like to know more about available
investment options. This is also ideal for those preparing their investments for retirement.
Why: Fixed income instruments is all about ‘lending
investments’ such as government securities, corporate papers, bank products etc. These can give you fixed regular
investment income. Fixed income instruments also play a big
role in managing risk and portfolio diversification.
PISObilities – Wealth Within Your Reach
Date & Time : Sat. - August 13, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : 7th Fl. Citystate
Center Condominium, 709 Shaw Blvd.
Oranbo, Pasig City
Regular Learning Fee: Php1000
Who: Ideal for individuals who would like to take control of
their finances. Because money management is a family affair,
the seminar is also ideal for couples.
Why: This seminar will equip you with the basics of proper
money management – spending, savings, planning and investing. It will help you make sense of their financial goals in life and introduce instruments, which will help you achieve it.
InvestED – Analyzing Stocks
Date & Time : Sat. - August 27, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City, TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php3000
Who: Ideal for individuals who have basic knowledge and/or
experience in stock investing. Note: familiarity with investing concepts, the stock market and some stock investing terms will be an advantage.
Why: Learn how to spot stock trends and the like using
information readily available to the average investor. This
seminar will equip you with the knowledge to make better
stock investing decisions. This seminar is about ‘fundamental analysis’ techniques.
Note: Technical Analysis will not be discussed in this seminar.
Pera Mo! Palaguin Mo! Workshop
Date & Time : Sat. – Sept. 10, 2011,
1:00-5:00pm
Location & Venue : Pasig City, TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php3000
Who: Ideal for those who are serious about taking control of
their personal lives by preparing their own financial plan to be wealthy.
Why: This workshop will equip you with the the skills to
make your own Financial Plan to be Wealthy. It will also
equip you with the right Investing Mindset. Armed with these, you will be on your way to financial independence.
INVESTability – Mutual Funds
Date & Time : Sat. – Sept. 24, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City, TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php2000
Who: Ideal for those who are considering investing in mutual
funds and would like an unbiased view of the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds in lay-mans terms.
Why: Mutual Funds are considered the greatest democratizer
of investment instruments. You can start investing for
Php5000. But since it is not common knowledge, many people are skeptical.
If you are a previous attendee, you get 50% off the learning fee. Kindly call 6373731 or 41 for more details.
http://www.colaycofoundation1.com/
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 1
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 2
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 3
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 4
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 5
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 6
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 7
Pera Mo! Palaguin Mo! Workshop
Date & Time : Saturday-June 11, 2011,
1:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : 7th Fl. Citystate
Center Condominium, 709 Shaw Blvd.
Oranbo, Pasig City
Regular Learning Fee: Php3000
Who: Ideal for those who are serious about taking control of their personal lives by preparing their own financial plan to be wealthy.
Why: This workshop will equip you with the skills to make
your own Financial Plan to be Wealthy. It will also equip you with the right Investing Mindset. Armed with these, you will be on your way to financial independence
INVESTability – The Stock Market
Date & Time : Saturday-June 25, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php2000
Who: Ideal for individuals who would like to understand the
basics of the stock market. Individuals who are considering
investing in stocks or those who have some stocks but are not really knowledgeable on the stock market.
Why: This seminar will equip you with the information and
strategies needed to invest in stocks prudently. Learn what aa stock is and how does it work, how do you grow your money
through stocks. Discover the challenges of stock investing and what it means to be a serious stock investor and how to be a conservative stock investor taking advantage of diversifying your portfolio through stock ownership.
Note: This seminar will NOT teach you to become a stock
trader. Investing is about long term wealth generation.
PISObilities – Wealth Within Your Reach
Date & Time : Saturday-July 16, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : 7th Fl. Citystate
Center Condominium, 709 Shaw Blvd.
Oranbo, Pasig City
Regular Learning Fee: Php1000
Who: Ideal for individuals who would like to take control of
their finances. Because money management is a family affair,
the seminar is also ideal for couples.
Why: This seminar will equip you with the basics of proper
money management – spending, savings, planning and
investing. It will help you make sense of their financial goals in life and introduce instruments, which will help you achieve it.
INVESTability – Fixed Income Instruments
Date & Time : Saturday-July 30, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php2000
Who: Ideal for individuals who are considering investing in
debt securities (i.e. government securities, corporate papers
etc.) or those who would like to know more about available
investment options. This is also ideal for those preparing their investments for retirement.
Why: Fixed income instruments is all about ‘lending
investments’ such as government securities, corporate papers, bank products etc. These can give you fixed regular
investment income. Fixed income instruments also play a big
role in managing risk and portfolio diversification.
PISObilities – Wealth Within Your Reach
Date & Time : Sat. - August 13, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : 7th Fl. Citystate
Center Condominium, 709 Shaw Blvd.
Oranbo, Pasig City
Regular Learning Fee: Php1000
Who: Ideal for individuals who would like to take control of
their finances. Because money management is a family affair,
the seminar is also ideal for couples.
Why: This seminar will equip you with the basics of proper
money management – spending, savings, planning and investing. It will help you make sense of their financial goals in life and introduce instruments, which will help you achieve it.
InvestED – Analyzing Stocks
Date & Time : Sat. - August 27, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City, TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php3000
Who: Ideal for individuals who have basic knowledge and/or
experience in stock investing. Note: familiarity with investing concepts, the stock market and some stock investing terms will be an advantage.
Why: Learn how to spot stock trends and the like using
information readily available to the average investor. This
seminar will equip you with the knowledge to make better
stock investing decisions. This seminar is about ‘fundamental analysis’ techniques.
Note: Technical Analysis will not be discussed in this seminar.
Pera Mo! Palaguin Mo! Workshop
Date & Time : Sat. – Sept. 10, 2011,
1:00-5:00pm
Location & Venue : Pasig City, TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php3000
Who: Ideal for those who are serious about taking control of
their personal lives by preparing their own financial plan to be wealthy.
Why: This workshop will equip you with the the skills to
make your own Financial Plan to be Wealthy. It will also
equip you with the right Investing Mindset. Armed with these, you will be on your way to financial independence.
INVESTability – Mutual Funds
Date & Time : Sat. – Sept. 24, 2011,
2:00PM-5:00PM
Location & Venue : Pasig City, TBA
Regular Learning Fee: Php2000
Who: Ideal for those who are considering investing in mutual
funds and would like an unbiased view of the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds in lay-mans terms.
Why: Mutual Funds are considered the greatest democratizer
of investment instruments. You can start investing for
Php5000. But since it is not common knowledge, many people are skeptical.
If you are a previous attendee, you get 50% off the learning fee. Kindly call 6373731 or 41 for more details.
http://www.colaycofoundation1.com/
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 1
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 2
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 3
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 4
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 5
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 6
Francisco Colayco in Private Conversations - Part 7
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