Author Archives: Carlo
Miracles
ShareAll my life I’ve been searching for a miracle, proof that someone does exist above the clouds watching over us. I’ve been looking for grand events of biblical proportions like the parting of the red sea or bringing the dead … Continue reading
How a mother and father boosted their son’s confidence and self esteem
ShareThere was a young kid who was born into a political family. The patriarch of the family was a great statesman who served various government positions under several Presidents. Growing up, the young kid became insecure because a lot of … Continue reading
Why another blog?
ShareRight now I probably have more than 10 blogs already. If you’re a reader of one of them you might be wondering why I’m making a new one. Well, the problem with having niche blogs is that you always talk … Continue reading
Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted
ShareI got this quote from Randy Pausche’s last lecture and I agree with him 100%. Life will always have ups and downs. In fact I’m pretty sure there will be more downs than ups. How we handle failure defines our … Continue reading
Don’t give presentations, tell stories
ShareI’ve probably done hundreds of presentations and speaking engagements already in the past 5 years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the delivery of the message is just as important as the actual content. Deals can easily be … Continue reading
3 Steps to get a RAISE in 1 month
ShareAround a year ago I was looking to get a raise from work at Level Up. However, times weren’t really good then so I sought advice from one of my good friends and mentors, Randell Tiongson. I followed his advice … Continue reading
Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity
ShareI got this immortal wisdom nugget from Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture. This reminded me of a lot of people who have already approached me complaining about how they’ve never received “breaks” in their careers, relationships, and business. Here’s something to … Continue reading
The Nothing Box – a must read for people in relationships
ShareTo all the women out there – ever wondered why you never understand your boyfriends or husbands? Especially when it comes to their hobbies and annoying habits? I’m sure there are times that you find their “non-reaction” to stuff frustrating, … Continue reading
To Fresh Graduates: Don’t be like this guy
ShareThis video was shared by my schoolmate, Ryan Tan, on Facebook. To tell you guys the truth, I felt a little guilty after watching this because I was for a time heavily addicted to gaming. It took me a few … Continue reading
Three problems of Yuppies
ShareThis year my wife and I were surprised with the sudden influx of singles and young couples under our mentorship group. At first I was in a quandary about the issues that singles and young professionals face today. I’m in … Continue reading