Some Thoughts and Blogs on Entrepreneurship

I like the idea of being self-employed.
One day I hope to be able to run my own business, perhaps even run a law firm (whether as a partner or by starting my own remains to be seen since I am still in law school).
Entrepreneurship has hit the mainstream in a big way. Where once people [...]

Book Contest Held by the Manila Freelancer: How to try and get a copy of Why We Want You to Be Rich.

I recently heard about this contest being held the Manila Freelancer. You can win a Copy of Why We Want You To Be Rich by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki. The two authors are entrepreneurs I absolutely love and respect.
Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad in particular showed me how to think differently [...]

Career v. Friendship: Which Would You Pick?

What comes first for you, your career or your friend? If you had to choose between your friend and your career, who would you pick?
According to a Wall Street Journal article  by Mylene Mangalindan (entitled “Making a bid for eBay’s CEO Job” and dated Jan. 24, 2008), eBay Inc. Chief Executive Meg Whitman invited John [...]

How Paranoia Can Actually Make You Successful

My dreamgirl often complains about how paranoid I am as a person. For example, I refuse to leave my laptop in my car. I always insist on leaving at least an hour ahead of schedule before any meeting or date, so that I won’t ever be late.
I triple-check to see if the doors are locked [...]

How Your Motto Can Make A Difference

(Originally entitled How Slogans Can Make a Difference, for my Babble On column in the Sunstar Davao, January 18, 2008)
In a recent issue of Forbes Asia magazine, there was an article on “Slogans That Work.” It talked about how corporate catchphrases and mottos can be effective, provided that there is some substance behind it.
Meaning, they [...]