Rich and Generous

The most generous people in the world are successful rich businessmen. That is how I see things in my world. For people who just work for themselves are selfish.

Generosity for me is different from philanthropy. I don't like giving money and food to beggars. I would rather teach how to build wealth. Generosity for me is helping millions of people solve their problems and teaching them to be financially free.

A personal experience of my mother in being a philanthropist was ugly. A child begging for 2 pesos so he can buy food because he hasn't ate anything for 2 days - this was when I was still in my student days. My mother's heart was ripped and willingly gave money. They part ways and my mother went on with her errand. She was shopping for groceries that day. On her way home she saw the boy in the street. The boy was playing with coins. He was gambling.

I'd rather teach than give material things. I'd rather empower people with skills than let them depend on others. And I do it through CA2020 business community.

First Step to Wealth

My first step to wealth is to learn how to sell. You can't be an entrepreneur if you don't know how to do it. I tried selling tubao's, malongs and sarongs. It was a great experience. I also studied advertising, negotiating and marketing.

Selling is a form of communication. Many people don't look up on sales people. They think that selling is the most lowly profession of all. I was one of those people when I was not yet serious in business. I now realized it's one of the keys to financial success.

I'm still on the my first stage to wealth. I joined a business community to increase my salesmanship and leadership skills. As I learn these things, my personal development grows rapidly every single day.

Reverse Crab Mentality

The crab mentality is one of the most negative traits we Filipinos think we have. It actually exists all around the world and even other races do have such. It's just another form of envy.

As I learn more and more about money and business, my crab mentality increases. Only, it's reversed! As I get successful and rich, I want more and more people to experience it, too. I want to pass the knowledge especially for people who really needs it.

The problem is most people who really needs it do not have the right mindset. Despite the great challenge, my reverse crab mentality grows bigger every single day.

4 Lucky Strikes...And Counting

I just joined a business community. I'm very grateful being part of it. I learn how to lead and be a great storyteller.

Before I joined the community, I find it hard getting rich. When I found out that working as an employee until 65 won't get me anywhere financially, I convinced my parents to retire early before they reach it. They retired this year at their mid-50's. Luckily, they thought of investing when I was still in High School and that is why we have 2 houses. We decidedto get into rental business - the simplest business of all. The experience was not simple. We argued and shouted at each other a lot. It came to a point where they don't want to be with each other anymore. I didn't lead them effectively.

I managed to lead my family and luckily we now have the business running. We also learned to understand each other and work as a team. I found there is more to learn and I needed a business mentor. And another luck came while seeking guidance. I was invited in the community. They showed me that I can reduce my 20 year plan of getting rich in less than 10 years. I now do not find it hard getting rich but not that easy either.