No Short Cut to Success
4:45 AM at 4:45 AM Filed under: Author:
Nov. 2, 2011
In life, We tend to meet challenges and obligations that we should overcome.. Goals we have to achieve and
In life, We tend to meet challenges and obligations that we should overcome.. Goals we have to achieve and
requirements we have to pass. If things are done well, this can possibly lead to success.
In life, we cannot lay in a bed of roses. In life, we must go through barbed wires and cross coals of fire to meet our success.
Being human, we have the potential to give up, or to find a short cut. We do such on our path
towards happiness, personal contentment and of course respect for others. Indeed, some people do step on the shoes of others in order for us to attain what we want. We sometimes go to a road that shouldn't have been taken, for a shorter way to success. By doing so we may achieve success, but does it sum up the whole person being you or the contentment because of achieving it the shorter way? Value, appreciation, true contentment and fulfillment might not be present if one always go for short cuts. This might be a reason why a lot wish to win the lottery or inherit big so that things just come so easy but usually they don't value what they won due to it being easy to get and to have.
We must remember, the easy way to success is also the easy way to lose success. We must struggle, we must overcome the odds, and of course sacrifice towards attaining success. Let us go not necessarily the long way or more aptly the right way. Let us work hard for success for with it we gain the respect of others, we gain self respect and we gain our self contentment.
Apparently, the secret to success is determination, patience, commitment, tenacity, focus and of course trust in the Lord and guidance from Him. With all these said and done, we do not need any shortcut to success.
All is Well?
6:39 AM at 6:39 AM Filed under: Author:
Oct. 26, 2011
At the end of the day, all of us hope to say that all is well and that things are in it's rightful place.
Everybody would like to have a peaceful and harmonious co existence with everyone. Nobody likes having enemies, issues, problems and misunderstandings. As much as we try to prevent clashes and fights from happening, sometimes due to one reason or another it happens to the best of us.
Many allow their emotion to influence them and make decisions due to the heat of the moment. When hot heads dominate the scene, reason and logic might be thrown out of the window. Thus, it sometimes results to permanent damaged relationships, bad images, destroyed reputations and personal or group conflicts. Thus, some people might wish they should have thought of it much better before doing something or saying something. Although, there are instances that even if one tries to settle things well and find solutions, if the other party does not want such, then there is a problem and sometimes legal remedies are needed to manage things.
If there is a chance that issues or conflicts can be settled in a diplomatic manner, so be it. I believe that everything and anything can be talked about as long as both parties are open and willing to resolve the issue. My father always tells me that in case of conflict, it is best to try to find remedies or to exhaust non legal steps to solve issues and problems among and between those in conflict. Some say that if it a problem is resolved, things or a relationship of whatever sort will be much better than before knowing that both parties do not want to break the trust anymore.
Focus on Strength
12:27 AM at 12:27 AM Filed under: Author:
October 18, 2011
We usually hear more experienced or older people tell us to improve on where we are weak. We are suggested to get more trainings, seminars and practices for such areas where we are weak to be better in those things or fields. Some might improve but becoming an expert on those things he or she was initial weak at might be an exception to the rule.
Dr. John Maxwell, a well known book author and global speaker tells us that it is best to focus on our strength rather than our weakness. Many of us take a long time, years and years, or even spend so much and probably lose so much before we take his advice. When we try to focus on our weakness, it is usually very hard for us to concentrate, improve and master it while if we focus on our strengths, we love it, we enjoy it and we have a greater chance to master it.
In our life, time is of the essence. Life is too short. Why focus on weaknesses and possibly waste time doing so if we can focus on our strengths and be masters of it.
Ethics & Public Accountability Seminar for Young Leaders Yr 2
1:41 AM at 1:41 AM Filed under: Author:
Sept. 26, 2011
WHEN: Sept 24, 2011 130pm-5pm
WHERE: Sanggunian Panlungsod Session Hall
Background and Info: This is another annual special project of the Office of Iloilo City Councilor Nielex "LEX" Tupas. This is the second year that this project has been implemented/done or organized and sponsored by Councilor LEX Tupas. Councilor Tupas is the prime mover, initiator and is said to be the first to do such a project. On its first year last 2009 it had SK Chairmen & SK Kagawads as beneficiaries. Now, the special project is in cooperation with the Office of the Sanggunian Kabataan Federation President Ex Officio City Councilor Sheen Marie Mabilog. About 80 incumbent SK Chairmen and a number of SK Kagawads attended/participated. Councilor Tupas invited the following speakers:
1. For SK Budget, Accounting and Expenditures: Director Alfonso Bedonia Jr., Regional Director, Department of Budget and Management - He emphasized the role of SK at the barangay level and also projects that can be pursued for the youth they represent that goes beyond basketball and volleyball tournaments
2. For Ethics: Mr. John Esar T. David, Supervising Personnel Specialist, Human Resource Division, Civil Service Commission Regional Office 6 - He explained and discussed ethics well and explained and expounded RA 6713 or A Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of for Public Officials and Employees in detail
3. For Public Accountability: Atty. Ma. Sonnette S. Daquita, Officer in Charge, Ombudsman Visayas Regional Office, Graft Investigator & Prosecutor Officer 1 - She introduced the Office of the Ombudsman and emphasized that there are repurcussions to acts inimical to public interest
OBJECTIVES/AIM: To guide/mold young leaders to start well and right with their public service careers; to emphasize the importance of ethics and public accountability while doing their duties; to instill in the youth the values of passion, intensity, idealism, independence, innovation and excellent public service; to ensure, assure and ascertain transparent & good governance with great future leaders of our city and country
Additional details: The new batch of SK Officials arrived very early that apparently did show their interest to learn and they participated very well during the Open Forum after each topic and resource person. All of them also stayed until the end of the seminar that exceeded the expected time it would have ended. Given that this particular special project of the Office of City Councilor LEX Tupas has been very successful for 2 years already, this project will be continued and will have the rest of the SK Chairmen as beneficiaries and will be opened to school councils and youth groups thereafter.
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