I write this post not to give answers, but rather, to ask necessary questions. This is borne out of the simultaneous growth of two revolutionizing ideas: Social Entrepreneurship and Digital Entrepreneurship. As a student of business, one will encounter jargon that may be confusing at times. Just a test, try defining these terms: Social Entrepreneurship. […]
It seems that we find ourselves always searching for reasons. Searching for meanings, for answers, for deeper purpose. We judge and get judged based on the rationale behind what we do and what we say. As the world keeps on evolving, somehow we place arbitrary measures on what’s supposed to be the reasons behind […]
This was the oration piece of Theodore Ablaza back in our high school days. He was the lead author, while I provided some insights. We hope you enjoy! From the Youth of the Land I speak from the youth of the land; of the youth which Jose Rizal said to be the hope of […]
Courtesy of Google Images This post was originally made by Ms. Joyce Andaya at http://wisdomusings.blogspot.com. I am reposting this so that everyone may be able to read this wonderful and inspiring piece by the former Lourdes School Quezon City Principal. Much respect, ma’am. And finally the phoenix rises…is reborn… A thousand times beautiful, […]
Which comes first: the target market, or the product? Target market comes first Business and economic schools have taught that a product satisfies an unmet need, demand, or want in a particular target market. Based from this, perhaps one can presuppose that the target market (which must be small enough to conquer but big […]
“Sa buhay na ito, tayo’y manatili. Huminga ng malalim, huminga ng malalim.” Sometimes, in life, we feel the need to force ourselves into entering a different zone, a different plane. From men to machines. To accomplish goals, to accomplish tasks, to prove that the ideal can happen. But sometimes, we forget the essential. We […]
We all have been littered by motivational, inspirational messages on continuing forward amidst obstacles. And, I do mean “littered”. Or is “cluttered” a better term to use? As society continues to celebrate the underdog stories, I challenge: When and how do we determine whether an incapability to perform is not an excuse, but rather, a […]
Thank you for hurting me. When during my frosh years, I did not take the risk to be active in organizations because of my premature “burnout excuse”. This was one of my biggest regrets of my college life. Thank you for hurting me. When during my sophomore years I did not get something I thought […]
Perhaps I have been blessed to be given a rare opportunity – a glimpse of how superstars do work they are the best at. Industry leaders. Industry shakers. And even industry creators. What separates them from the rest is not just their immense talents and resources, but rather the drive to achieve their crystal clear […]
My English mentor in my high school sophomore year, Sir Marvin, recognized my talent in creative writing. I was glad to know that I have a particular strength that I can indeed be proud of. As a young teenager then filled with my own personal insecurities, I was yearning to find that inner treasure […]