Different Times…Different People…Same Problems

I’ve had the amazing opportunity to deliver a keynote speech for CUSEC: Canadian University Software Engineering Conference this past weekend. I don’t schedule any speaking engagements during the first month of the year. But I made an exception for this one. I’ve spoken at hundreds of professional conferences and events worldwide. That translates to […]
What I Had In Common With A Fisherman
I took these photos on the day before the New Year of 2013. As the guests at the beach resort prepared for Media Noche, I saw a fisherman getting ready for the day’s catch. For him, there was no holiday to celebrate. It was just another day of catching fish to make sure he can […]
The Myth of Working Longer Hours & Productivity

We’ve all been told that highly productive people get more things done. And if you’ve got a massive pile of work that needs to get done, you instantly feel like you need to work longer hours. You work insane amount of hours that gets you constantly tired and frustrated. Because you think you can […]
What The Dollar Bill Trick Can Teach Us About Leadership
When I was a kid, I’ve learned a very neat trick about making paper money smile or frown. The trick was very simple that I picked it up real quick and showed it to a few of my friends. I did use the Philippine Peso to try it out instead of a US dollar bill. If […]