I was aware I have some charisma. I never knew I was to become a great business leader.
January 31,2008 when I bought my very first business book. I didn’t intend to buy a business book. All I wanted is try another hobby which was reading. I intend to by novels but the little “Why We Want You To Be Rich” caught my eye. It was Donald Trump that really got my attention. I never knew Robert Kiyosaki then.
I realized the importance of having financial literacy. As I read more books, I understand more why even if a person does not intend to do business; he has to know how his finances work. The business world seemed to be a great adventure to take on. And so I did. I didn’t settle just to have control over my finances. I saw my dream of giving scholarship to a child whose family does not have the financial capacity to give him proper education. And as I dig deeper to the business reality, I saw I can give not only one scholarship, but to as many children as I want.
When I was in elementary, I had trainings in leadership. I no longer remember what my position was. In high school, I became president in 4th year. I was also Captain Ball in volleyball varsity. In college, I was elected same position in 4th year and 5th. On my 1st job, I was the team leader. I knew I have leadership in me. And I never knew it was bound to be tested in the very challenging world of business. It was as if my life was written by someone and those leadership positions were a preparation to the next leadership chapter.
My first leadership experience in business was when I persuaded my parents to retire earlier and start a business. I shared the books and I felt they are agreeing with the idea. So we started our journey. The 2nd house was renovated into a rental property. And the farm was fixed. Before, we didn’t take notice so much of the potential of it. As we understand more about the principles of business, we realized it could have been better if we really maintained and focused on building the farm. And those experiences weren’t easy. Most especially my parents are growing old and I can’t handle or supervise because I didn’t have the appropriate technical skills and knowledge.
I remember when we the three of us, my parents and me were planning about the business. There were times we shouted on each other. I would sometimes insult my father. There was no teamwork. I was more of a tyrant. There were times when they would fight. And at the end of the day, when anger subsides, it was just miscommunications and misunderstandings. It was so tiring just to handle both parents. My sister even cried once when she witnessed our clashes. I remember my parents settled to live in separate ways. Sometimes we thought being an employee was much easier. But there’s no turning back. We were already on the road. And so I committed to learn and grow myself to know more about doing business.
I looked for mentors, business partners and advisers. I even hired a bookkeeper for 3 months even if I don’t have business yet. I was so proud of it. And I should be since I learned a lot through that experience. Then someone invited me to join in a business community in the internet.
I passed the standards and become part of the core team. I started to build my organization. It was very challenging. Yes it was hard but I prefer to use challenging. Then I realized I have to lead by example. I noticed I really have to be serious in studying leadership. And as the organization grows, the more leadership and understanding of team work is required.
I must say, I found much improvement in my life when I was serious in personal development through leadership. And just like a parent, I create time for new business leaders. Know more of their concerns and together we create ways what works for him. And as a son to my mentors and coaches, I listen to their wisdom intently.
“The leader of the Philippines is not yet born,” as Lucio Tan would say. When the community was created his statement was no longer true. All along you were born but the real birth of the leader is when the potential in you have been awakened. And now, more leaders for our country are born inside the community.
I thank you and I love you CA2020 for being a great blessing and awakening the Great Leader in me.
For your joy and success!
CA TEAM
P.S. If you want to know more about Create Abundance Business Community, you can attend our programs and gatherings. You can send message to MR. LUDWIG ROSETE at 0917.6149.879 with your name, background and intention for attending. You can also visit and sign-up to our free website WWW.CA2020.NET (Invited by Ludwig Rosete).
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