Time and success
June 26th, 2010 | 
Author: “Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.” Scott Peck
The importance we put on our time and what we make out of it is directly proportional to the success we want to achieve in life.
That’s why we can see that the most successful people in business, politics, churches and relationships are the same people who make use of their time the most. Not a second is wasted to things that would deviate them to their goals.
Likewise, we need as well to realign our priorities and segregate the important, urgent, and not important.
Time management expert Stephen Covey illustrated it best where he suggested that we divide our activities into four quadrants.
- Important – Urgent
- Important – Not Urgent
- Not Important – Urgent
- Not Important – Not Urgent
In so doing, we can plan our daily, weekly and monthly activities according to its importance. The matrix can also clearly layout the time frame where things needed to be accomplish.
So, for all of us who wants to be successful, we must learn how to manage our time and best use the seconds out of our “very limited” resource of time.
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Beyond Business
Last May, my good friend Rolly Soliven, invited and treated me to this wonderful leadership seminar in VCF The Fort. The event is part of the efforts of Pastor Joey Bonifacio, Victory Biz Group and Victory Christian Fellowship to reach out to different sectors of the community – this time the professional and business sector.
The father-and-son tandem of former GMA president and CEO Nardz Jimenez and PLDT senior vice president Butch Jimenez graced the occasion with powerful and meaningful leadership speeches.
Butch Jimenez went first on stage and spoke about three important elements to properly lead people.
Here are some notes I have taken during the meet. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bits of wisdom about leadership
Let these bits of wisdom guide us all in choosing our next sets of leaders. These following words may be brief, but speaks highly of the essence of leadership that the Philippines need.
Let our decisions not be persuaded by just mere hearsay and publicity stunts. All the more we need to look at the character and vision of our leaders.
Thus, here are some words about leadership. Let their lessons be the bedrock for our WISE decision making.
Our nation’s leaders and managers for the next three and six years depend on the decision we make during the few minutes we will be in our respective precincts.
I hope and pray that most Filipino voters will be wise enough not to short sell the nation’s future for money, cheap talks, empty promises and publicity stunts.
A leader is a dealer in hope. -Napoleon Bonaparte-
“A wise leader doesn’t completely abandon the past but builds on it as he or she moves toward the future.” -From a Bible commentary, Be strong Joshua-
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Time for a break
Thank God that I had an opportunity to write in my blog again. After months of work for a campaign, finally I had time for myself.
Seems like my prayers have been answered for direction and rest.
It makes me realize how God made an example to rest on the seventh day after His creation of the universe. In essence, He tells us how important it is to make time and move away from all the works and troubles of our lives. This way we will feel His presence and glorify Him for everything He has done.
Lots of things have happened, lots of new things that I have learned. One by one, I will try to make a journal online of the things that I learned all throughout these past few months.
Two things I regretted lately. One is that I missed some weekends for small group gathering. Two, I had less time for my family. In the end, the things that matter most are God and family.
On a side note, little did I notice, that half of the year is almost near.
Whew! how time really flies so fast.
That’s why I’m hoping that I can capture the precious moments of my life.
Thank you, Lord. 
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New year… new things — CHANGE
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead-
True indeed. That during the course of history, the movers, shakers of the world evidently are a small portion of the society wanting change. The rest of the society either want to go with the flow, if not just be in a status quo.
Many ask for change. But only few move to change.
If there is anything I have learned, in my nearly 30 years of living, if I want something to change, change must start from me, then things around me changes.
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Merry “Christ-must” day
Have a Merry Christ-must day!
We must not forget the center of all the celebration – Christ. So, it is a must that He should be in our hearts, not just tohay, but for all of the days.
Let this season be an opportunity for us to reflect on the goodness of God – as He sent His son to earth to bore our sins. May this time give birth our better relationship with God.
I pray for goodness, peace and joy to be with us all this season and always.
-Rey Belen-
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Quotation about learning
“I’m a big believer in growth. Life is not about achievement, it’s about learning and growth, and developing qualities like compassion, patience, perseverance, love, and joy, and so forth. And so if that is the case, then I think our goals should include something which stretches us.”
Jack Canfield
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It’s my son’s birthday today
Time just really fly soooooo fast. My son is 9 today. And boy, I can still remember the time when I first saw him. I just thank the Lord everyday for my son.
Happy birthday son!
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What our leaders should learn from Ondoy (Part 2)
Point #2: PREPARING FOR BATTLE
After seeing what to expect, then, we can prepare.
This is the key to whatever we want to achieve in life. We prepare for the best things to come. And more is needed in preparation for the worst things to come.
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What our leaders should learn from Ondoy… (Part 1)
Many of our leaders are pointing fingers and blaming each other on who is accountable for the lives and properties lost as Ondoy ravaged many parts of our country.
However, I believe there are three main things we need to look into, for us to prevent this tragedy to happen again. But first, let me present some facts.
Fact #1: Our country is not a “typhoon-free” country. Studies show that our country is expected to have more than 20 typhoons per year.
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