For Nenita Raymundo, only one thing spells the difference having money and having none. “It’s attitude that matters most,” she says.

Nenita believes that attitudes got her where she is right now- a unit sales manager of life insurance firm Nippon Life Philippines. Her resume boasts impressive achievements including,among others, being named Consistent Achiever & Annual Awardee by Nippon life. She was also given that title by her previous employers, including Sun Life Of Canada, Lincoln Life Insurance, Ayala Life, Fil-Estate Realty Corporation, and Berkely International Life Insurance.

Yet life was not always good for this 57-year-old mother of four. She came from impoverished family and she never finished college. But rather give in to her circumstances, she fought back. “I hated poverty, and if you really hate poverty maaalis mo yun.”

While working as a receptionist in 1966, she discovered her knack in selling. While serving coffee to visitors,she successfully convinced them to buy real estate. A year later, she pursued a sales career full time.

One important lesson that Nenita learned early on was that you shouldn’t be ashamed of who you are. “hindi ko na-feel ang hiya. ‘Pag naglalakad ka, wala namang nakadikit sa noo mo na nagsasabing doctor,nurse, or lawyer ka, di ba?So I realized it is only your attitude that will defeat you. I can talk to both president and the janitor and make them feel at ease.”

Before you can save, you have to have the money to save- and this is still a matter of attitude. Some people want to become rich, yet what are they doing? Read the rest of this entry

A leader is not born.

A leader is created and the whole process starts inside the most dangerous place you’ll ever encounter – your own mind.

How can you become a strong leader who inspires others, drives people toward excellence, holds people accountable, and instills a sense of trust? Learning what makes a great leader is your first step.

Here are some things you can do to become the leader you’ve always wanted to be:

1. Control yourself. Every great leader in history has had to become a master of self-discipline and willpower in order to stay focused on the big picture. If you don’t have a goal or the drive to achieve it, you can’t lead others to attain theirs.

* Follow through in everything you do. As challenging as it may be, you need to be disciplined enough to be where you need to be, when you need to be there, whether you want to or not. By being strong in your resolve and resisting temptation to give up, you are setting an example for others to live up to.

* Choose your emotional response to a situation carefully. Sometimes you’ll need to practice the art of silencing your inner thoughts when they’re not appropriate in order to set a positive example.

2. Project your goals. If the people you’re leading don’t completely understand the deeper meaning in their work, they won’t share your vision or work ethic. Every step of the way, communicate with your team to make sure they’re on the same wavelength and know what you expect of them.

* Get your team involved in the planning process and the implementation of your ideas. This gives everyone a greater sense of ownership toward the end result.

3. Praise highly and criticize constructively. The way you praise and criticize others can make all the difference in being able to lead effectively.

* Make sure you publicly praise the people who do excellent work for you. You’ll give the person a sense of accomplishment and Read the rest of this entry

These are very interesting and helpful tips in planning your business. Starting and  running a business does not have to be the tall task that most people make it out to be. While it certainly isn’t easy, it doesn’t have to be overly difficult either. With a little bit of forethought and planning, even the hardest, most complex of things can become relatively simple.

1. Know your mission. Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it.
2. Examine your motives. Make sure that you have a passion for owning a business and for this particular business.
3. Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
4. Conduct a competitive analysis in your market, including products, prices, promotions, advertising, distribution, quality, service, and be aware of the outside influences that affect your business.
5. Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows.
6. Identifies needs and wants of consumers
7. Determines demand for products Read the rest of this entry

Leading work-expert Nick Williams has identified the twelve principles of the work we were born to do. He shows how we can activate these principles to amazing effect and utilise our inner power at whatever stage we have reached in our working lives. A 128 page synopsis of the principles of The Work We Were Born to Do with extra exercises.

Whether you are looking to change work, get re-inspired or are simply seeking direction, this text offers a chance to explore how to bring more creativity, integrity, fulfilment and fun into your work.

Here’s what’s inside -

• Introduction to the twelve principles of the work we were born to do.
• Defining the work we were born to do.
• Undoing our conditioning; discovering the spirit of our work.
• Awakening the heart at work.
• Knowing that money is never really the issue.
• Working on purpose.
• Integrity, authenticity and the return to wholeness.
• Contribution and the discovery of meaningful work.
• Welcoming transformation and change.
• The inspiration to create.
• Abundance and inner riches.
• Experiencing the true meaning of success.
• In conclusion.

Ready, Jet-set, go!

With the theme “Ready, Jet-Set, Go!” , the Philippine Travel Expo 2010 event features two new segments – lifestyle (which will cover travel accessories, health and wellness products and services, culinary schools, car rentals and the like) and food sellers with lounge areas.

Accompanying Events:
Daily Raffle Draws, Entertainment & Games and  Exhibitors’ Presentations & more surprises

Date:
19 to 21 February 2010

Venue:
SMX Convention Center Halls 2, 3 & 4,
Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Opening Hours:
19 February – Friday
11 AM – 9 PM

20 February – Saturday
10 AM – 9 PM

21 February – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Ticket booths close 30 minutes before end of show hours.

Why join TravelTour Expo 2010?

• TravelTour Expo is the biggest event for the travel and tourism industry
• TravelTour Expo offers you an expanded customer base
• TravelTour Expo is the ultimate destination for the best travel deals
• TravelTour Expo is the prime marketplace for your destinations
• TravelTour Expo is continuously doing its best to bring you a special show every year!

The 4th Cebu Education Expo is three-day event focusing on all aspects of education, learning and professional development. With exhibits from Universities, Colleges, Training Institutes, International Schools, as well as book and educational material providers, this expo is ideal for those who are in search of quality education and professional development.

As our country faces globalization, not only students but also professionals are looking for continuous studies. That is why this expo is recommended not only for junior and high school students who are considering higher level of education, but also for graduates and professionals wanting to explore newer and more fulfilling employment options.

The expo is open to the public during mall hours with no entrance fee. It’s a book and a job fair too, the expo will showcase book companies and BPO’s seeking to recruit new employees of all ages.

So, come and visit the 4th Cebu Education Expo and take a closer look to an array of  different schools and institutions that provide quality education and professional development.

$35.81 USD – That’s the exact amount I received from Adgitize for the month of December 2009.   The biggest advantage of Adgitize is not the earnings but  that it will increase the traffic to your blog. It brings traffic to blogs starving for visitors, and isn’t this is the why you blog? More traffic translates to more readers?

There are 3 ways on how to earn from Adgitize. You can either be a publisher, advertiser, affiliate or you can do all three at the same time!

If you are really serious in monetizing your site, I highly recommend that you sign-up on Adgitize. Don’t just take my word for it, see the proof of payment below.

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Do you want to…

• – be healthy and save the environment?
• - learn how to make soil rich with beneficial microorganisms?
• - learn how to make your own feeds using plants herbs?
• - learn how to grow pigs  with less water  but “no-smell”?
• - learn how to raise organic free range chicken without the use of artificial heater?

Join and learn from an expert on natural farming!

Finex Research and Development Foundation, Inc.- Environment Committee in cooperation with Flor’s Garden – the Earth School present the 3rd Run Seminar on Natural Farming and Gardening Seminar.

Resource person: Andry K. Lim
Founder/Consultant, Tribal Mission Foundation International, Inc.
DA Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Organic Agriculture
Initiative: Individual Advocate Category  2009

Location: Flor’s Garden, Marcos Highway, Antipolo City

Date: Read the rest of this entry

PhotoWorld Asia 2010, the biggest and longest running photography event in Southeast Asia will reels this coming January 28 to February 2, 2010.

Theme for this year’s PhotoWorld Asia 2010 is “Philippine Photography in Changing Times.”

PhotoWorld Asia 2010

PhotoWorld Asia will feature an annual trade show for the Philippine photography industry and an educational series where famous photographers will speak and share their expertise in workshops. It will also features the latest gadgets on videos, cameras and other photography products and services.

The trade show for the annual event will be held at the Glorietta, Ayala Center in Makati City, while the educational series of photography seminars will be at the SGV Hall of the Asian Institute of Management Conference Center Manila (ACCM), Benavidez cor. Trasierra Streets also in Makati.

Additional venues are at the Art Space, 3rd Floor, Glorietta 4 and the walkway of Glorietta 5 for the art and photo exhibits which will feature vintage cameras and iconic photographs that herald the history of Philippine photography from the 1840s to the present.

Speakers for the Photography Seminars

Kevin Ames, a very well know U.S. master photographer will be one of the guest speaker who will reveal his secrets on photographing women and his masterful Photoshop tricks. Read the rest of this entry

When I was still young, I used to hear the expression: “Live within your means.” I think nowadays, we need to correct this expression by changing “within” to “below.” These days, if we work for somebody or for a corporation, we need to set aside some savings which we can use for a “rainy day.”

There is never enough savings, that is why we sometimes find a second job. And this is the reason why we want to improve our lives financially, by getting off the “rat race” and achieving financial freedom.

Sometimes, we have the uncontrollable habit of buying things we don’t actually need, especially when items are “on sale.” We stock up on things that are “on sale” thinking that we are saving. At first thought, it seems we are, but on second thought, we are actually losing. Foodstuffs get spoiled. Clothes go out of fashion. Appliances’ warranties expire even before they are used. Sometimes, they become defective due to prolonged storage. And new models are introduced which makes what you have on hand, obsolete or phased out. This might probably be the reason why they are “on sale.” Read the rest of this entry