Bo Sanchez’s latest blog entry talks about how to get rich during a recession. In particular, Bo says: “You don’t have to join the recession. Auntie Eunice reminds me that success is not about external circumstances, but about three important components: (1) a powerful mindset, (2) practical wisdom, and (3) inner character. Develop these three things, and you will succeed no matter what chaos is happening around you.”
As I understand, this may also mean that the recession should not stop you in doing what you wanted. It should also not hinder you in focusing at your plans. And it should not prevent you in changing or leaving your current job. Why delay when the right time and opportunity is already at your doorstep. Hmmm…something to think about.
By the way, I am now back in PH. Sorry to my friends in Dubai for not having much time to catch on you before I left. I hope to see you someday, somewhere. To my friends in PH, see you when I see you.
Goodbye Dubai! (At least, for now).
One of my favorite song is “Return to Pooh Corner” by Kenny Loggins. I love listening to the melody especially its acoustic version. But until now, I still cannot decipher the message behind the lyrics. And I know that there is something in it that haunts and mesmerizes me. I have captured part of the lyrics below. Can you share your interpretation to help me understand this song?
Winnie the Pooh doesn’t know what to do
Got a honey jar stuck on his nose
He came to me asking help and advice
And from here no one knows where he goes
So I sent him to ask of the Owl if he’s there
How to loosen a jar from the nose of a bearSo help me if you can
I’ve got to get back
To the House at Pooh Corner by one
You’d be surprised
There’s so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and PoohIt’s hard to explain how a few precious things
Seem to follow throughout all our lives
After all’s said and done I was watching my son
Sleeping there with my bear by his side
So I tucked him in, I kissed him and as I was going
I swear that the old bear whispered “Boy welcome home”
“The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.” ~ Ivy Baker Priest
I was adamant to share this piece of news but some concerned friends had been sending feelers about this. I know that some would raise their eyebrows on this decision. YES, this is to confirm that I am leaving this place soon. NO, I am not a victim of the worldwide financial crisis. My decision of leaving one of the top organisation in the world has nothing to do with that crisis. I had been thinking about this decision since day-one. I admit that my plan of going back home could be a preparation for a long-term decision that may happen some months or a year from now. Nevertheless, my only focus at this time is just to be with my family and to work closer from home. Well, no matter where my feet lead me, the planet jongoloids will remain in its orbit. Cheers!
I bought this camel stuff toy for our little miss Coleen. When I informed her about it, she said “Thank you Dad Jong… ingat.” How sweet for a child to say that.
By the way, I heared this from Bo Sanchez today: “To have fun you need to go out of your comfort zone. You know, we like a chair; we like a bed because it doesn’t move. We like to be in one place to rest and ahhh… Are you having fun? If not, maybe you’ve been too long in your comfort zone. Let’s go to the courage zone. Because the courage zone is where you begin to have fun and excitement in life. Let’s go!”
