Purpose and Work

To pour out everything into doing things excellently leads to satisfaction at work. Regardless of being rewarded for it, knowing that you have exceeded the standard reaffirms your purpose in life. So whatever you purpose to do, do it with all your heart, because you are working for God and not for men. As Mother Teresa said, "we can do small things with great love."

Act on It

Action and feeling go together; and by regulating the action, we can have our desired feeling.  So be strong-willed and you will end up heart-strong thereafter.  One good example is when I exercise daily. I disregard what I feel. I just step on the treadmill. After twenty minutes of running and sweating, I begin to feel good about myself - and I'm always glad every time I do it.

Vision

Vision starts in a belief that something will come to pass, that something will happen. If you act consistent to that belief, over time, it will become to you, a reality.
Every vision has a component of faith and courage in it. Combined with consistency and discipline, we can turn our vision into reality.

Faith Transforms

Matthew 9:29 English Standard Version (ESV)

Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.”

With faith comes great transformation.

Our faith is a gift from God. If we abide in Him, exercise this faith and put it into action, our desires will be given to us. For then our desires will not be selfish or self-gratifying; they are desires that help lift ours and other people's lives.

Advice Worth Following: Love at All Times

Taking the word of God seriously has its merits. If we will only be compassionate, kind, humble, meek (gentle and submissive), and patient at our offices, then we will have a great place to work. If we bear with one another, and be forgiving at home, then we'll experience peace. If we love everyone, then we demonstrate that we are God's chosen ones - His beloved.

Colossians 3:12-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

Outcomes-based Training

I have chosen to serve by developing other people, supporting them by imparting knowledge and skills they can use to live empowered lives.

Training is costly. If not planned well, it can be ineffective. Companies expect a return on investment in terms of competencies and behavior of personnel which will contribute to the fulfillment of organization goals. So as a trainer, I ask myself these basic questions before conducting a training: what outcomes do I want to see after the training? In line with this, what learning activities can I come up with in order to reach the desired outcomes? Are the contents of my training relevant? Given the allotted time, how will the participants be able to relate to the skills and knowledge I will impart? What learning materials and equipment can I use to make the training more effective?

The Response to Envy

"Masamang mainggit kapag umaangat ang iba." Envy can lead you to a sure path of self-destruction. It can also lead to  broken relationships and missed opportunities. Instead of reacting this way, why not try a different response that will benefit you?

One constructive response is to be creative. Think of many novel ways to reach your goals and aspirations. Convert the negative energy of envy into something productive and beneficial for you. Spend time creating, not comparing.

It also pays to be resourceful. You can also experience wins in life if you maximize what you have in your hands. You can partner with people who have the same vision and passion and serve a group of people. 

Instead of letting envy consume you, heed the advice found in Philippians 4:8 regarding what we should focus on:

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

Excellence at Work

There are many reasons why employees prefer to stay in their jobs. One of the most important ones is because they are effective in their functions; they are recognized for their effectiveness at work. Their performance has a positive impact in the workplace. They inspire colleagues to do meaningful work.

If your season of recognition has not yet come, just hang in there. The tree is recognized by its fruit. Good results can never be denied. Be patient because promotion is on the way. Keep your peace and be secure in knowing that doing excellent work is a reward in itself. We reap what we sow, and if we don't get tired of doing good, blessings are sure to come.   

Abundance Mentality

Poverty mindset prevents people from enjoying life to the fullest. It deprives them of experiencing the joy of giving. It keeps them from being self-reliant and confident in maximizing their potential.
Even at the face of success, a person with this kind of mentality will not be able to feel secure and fulfilled.

A change in mindset and perspective is necessary to transform from having a poverty mindset to abundance mentality. This 180-degree turn can open one's eyes to endless possibilities. From seeing oneself as weak and unable, one can now see oneself as strong.  He will learn to be happy for other people's success instead of being envious. Life will no longer be a series of win-lose scenarios but  win-win situations.  The defeatist spirit will be replaced by a victorious one. Insecurity and fear of not having enough will vanish because people with abundant mentality believe that there's enough to share for everyone.

All or Nothing

Before beginning a new business, project or venture, carefully assess if it is worth  investing your time and resources in it. Are you willing to see it  all the way through its completion? If your answer is no, then the endeavor is not even worth beginning.  

If you are willing to pay the price and invest your all in all you believe, then you won't stop until your vision turns into reality.