Archive for April, 2009

Listen in: First Meeting with My 5-star Mentor

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

In a training last week, we were challenged to get the "Michael Jordan" or the "Tiger Woods" of our industry for a mentor. As a result of taking on that challenge to "go get a 5-star mentor!", today I met for the first time my latest mentor. My 5-Star Mentor [caption id="attachment_280" align="alignnone" ...

My Mentors and what they mean to me

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Last Friday, I was on day 2 of our John Maxwell training: Developing the Leader Within You. One portion of the training discussed mentoring. We discussed the importance of leaders being mentors. This allows the mentor to "replicate" himself (and do more) at the same time allows the mentee (the person ...

Developing the Leader Within You

Friday, April 24th, 2009

I'm taking a two-day Leadership Training course through my company. It's an excellent opportunity for me and my classmates. Learned a lot in day 1 and shall learn a lot more in day 2. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="336" caption="Developing the Leader Within You - by John Maxwell"][/caption] Our facilitator is Alex Castillo, an ...

This day last year, I died

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

On April 21, 2008 at around 6:21 am, I was driving from Quezon City to Cavite. I was barely 5 kilometers from my home when I met an accident . I share my story here. More importantly, I share my lessons learned. So that my death and my second life shall be more meaningful for ...

Easter Exercise for your Happy Heart!

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Here's a funny Easter reflection story I picked up from my father over the Easter celebration. I love hearing my father's stories which he tells us with much gusto. He's half smiling the whole-time he's telling the story, half winking and looking for approval laughter from his family, his captive audience. ...

Best Day of My Life

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Got this via email. Awesome how strangers can change something deep inside of us. Best Day of My Life Many thoughts cross your mind one hour before the beginning of an Ironman Triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run). Can I finish? Was my training plan sound? Did I ...

Litratuwaan #4

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Litratuwaan #4: Saan ito? I crossed this bridge on foot. When I entered on one side of the bridge it was afternoon and still bright. When I exited on the other side and it was night time and all dark! Question: Where is this place? [caption id="attachment_235" align="alignnone" width="455" caption="Litratuwaan #4: Where ...