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Back in college, I knew a student—let’s call her Mia—who seemed to be everywhere. She was in the debate team. The student council. Three different clubs. A volunteer group. She was always running between meetings, organizing events, and saying yes to everyone who asked for […]
I once worked with an employee—let’s call him Mark—who was drowning in work. Every time his boss asked, “Can you handle this?” his answer was always the same: “Yes, sure.” At first, Mark seemed like the perfect team player—always available, always willing. But over time,
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At lunch one day, I overheard two employees complaining. “This company is insane,” one said. “They keep piling work on me like I have no life.” The other nodded. “Same here. My boss asked me to take on another project, and of course, I had
When I was a high school teacher, I said yes to everything. I wasn’t just a teacher. I was a class adviser, a debate coach, a campus paper adviser, a yearbook adviser, a scout master, a regular emcee, and more. If someone needed help, I
Let’s talk about the flip side of diskarte—the side people don’t always want to admit. Because, yes, while diskarte is the ability to think on your feet and find creative solutions, in the Filipino context, it can also mean something less admirable: mapanlamang sa kapwa.
Let me guess—you want to read more books, but life’s busy. You barely have time to catch your breath, let alone sit down with a 300-page book. I get it. You’ve got work, family, obligations, and before you know it, the day’s gone. You’re not
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Ever sat in a meeting where everyone nodded in agreement, but months later, you’re left wondering—could we have done it better? Could we have done it faster? It happens more often than we’d like to admit. And the culprit? Assumptions. We assume the plan is
Let’s talk about something crucial: tools and systems. You can have the perfect system. Every process documented down to the last detail. You know exactly what needs to be done and when it needs to be delivered. But here’s the thing—if the person assigned to
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Ever feel like you’re pushing through your day at the wrong time? Like no matter how hard you try, you’re just not hitting your stride? You’re not alone—most people don’t realize they have natural energy peaks, and they end up working against their body’s natural
When people with big goals can’t turn those goals into action, frustration takes over. They see the destination, but the path? Blurry. Over time, that vision of success fades, and what once seemed possible feels out of reach. Without clear action steps, dreams become just
Feeling overwhelmed by your day? You’re not alone. The constant battle of managing time and juggling tasks can drain even the most dedicated professionals. But here’s the good news: you can take control. With a few simple adjustments, you can design a day that works
Curiosity is your superpower. It’s what separates the people who stagnate from the ones who grow. If you’re only sticking to what’s in front of you, doing what you’ve always done, you’re missing out. Great leaders? They never stop asking questions. They never stop exploring.
Let’s be real—waiting for the “perfect” moment is just a fancy way of saying, “I’m not going to start at all.” If you’re waiting for everything to line up perfectly before taking action, you’ll be waiting forever. Instead, start small. Pick a project, something manageable,
Time is your most valuable asset. It doesn’t matter if you’re a CEO or a supervisor—you get the same 24 hours. The difference? How you use it. If you want to lead effectively and play your A-Game, it’s not about doing more tasks. It’s about
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