WHAT PISSES YOU IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD? WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?
Walking through my neighbourhood in P Tuason, Cubao is a smooth walk inspite of a busy street. Sidewalk is seen in both sides but obstructed by garbages, permanent structures, barangay outposts and the likes. People walking would swerve around the obstructions. Isn't it that these sidewalks are meant to be walkways for people to walk through and not use the main road? So, what are to do?
Maybe if roads are wider then these walkways can be widened. This will give space for the houses/buildings to have ample area to do what they want. Garbages can be placed inside the house or kept in containers that would limit the stench from coming out. The sidewalks can have flat surfaces giving a chance for the disabled people on wheelchairs to access these areas. Tahanang Walang Hanggan, is near our area and I think that this will help them a lot. Planning is an important component in building structures and roads. Of course, what I can say is that these roads and pavements are unplanned, reflecting the dilly dally thinking of individuals involved in road construction and what else, our local officials. So here's to the local elections …… hope things will be more planned than before.
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NEW BUSINESS IDEAS
Every budding entrepreneur always has to think of what kind of business one can they delve into. Profit is the usual end rule. However, to have this, one has to survive the cutthroat competition out there. Having a new business idea would seem to be great but one has to have qualities which can sustain the business. The business should be of interest and liking of the proprietor. It has to be unique or something with a twist. It has to have value for money.
Walking through the streets and even when one is alone, then new ideas may set in. Meeting up with old friends and new friends may also start the beginning of a business venture. All these things are easy to say but the most difficult thing in starting the business is saying that one will start the business now.
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NEW PRODUCTS
Sustenance is the key to maintain a business. However, people may have the tendency to tire out in the usual thing that businesses have to offer. This is where new products have to be developed in order to sustain interest from the consumer. This may or may not be related to the existing business but it should spark inquiry and tickle the fancy of the client. It may come from new ideas or maybe an innovation of what is existent. Product development and discovery are two issues that a creative and good entrepreneur should put his mind on. This makes him different from others. Sad to say but not all is gifted into having this. This has to be something innate or maybe with a person's exposure into the business, then can be developed.
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NEW PROCESSES AT WORK
For one business to work properly, it has to be one well-oiled machine. But sometimes, we have to introduce new work processes which can disrupt the routine. It has to be injected in such a manner that it would blend easily. The path to success is to make decisive activities. This would mean that when an input is done then an output is its endpoint and the things in between is the work process flow that should be detailed in.
Let me share with you an experience in the hospital emergency room. We follow guidelines and algorithms in its flow. When one adopts this into his hospital workplace, this might be different from one hospital and to another. As one incorporates this into his environment, then changes may set it like it may not adopt to the workplace environment he is in. As things are adopted and designed into his flow, then the work efficiency may become better.
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PROFESSIONALISM
One would wonder what professionalism would mean. Each and every individual has their own definition of this word and may be applied into different areas but I think that this would very much be appreciated in the workplace. "Professionalism is, rather, a set of internalized character strengths and values directed toward high quality service to others through one's work. In their daily work, whatever it may be, real professionals show these inner strengths and attitudes." Do we see this in those that we see in work? At the hospital? Do we see our bosses as one? Our teachers? Our doctors? Our secretaries? Our janitors? Regardless of one's line of work as long as you are doing your job, more than what is expected, then you can be labelled as a professional.
The character and values of professionalism are developed in childhood and then strengthened in adulthood through study, training, and work experience. This means that young people can call themselves as professionals – earning the respect of all who work with them . A college diploma is not necessarily a passport to being called a professional but it is the character within that makes one a true professional.
Website of James B. Stenson, educational consultant: ParentLeadership.com.
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SUCCESS AND CAREER
Success in one's career does not necessarily mean great fame and big money. Every individual has their own measure of success. James Stenson, an educational consultant and the author of Parent Leadership has defined what real success comprise of. He states that, "Real success in work and life would mean: (1) being able to support yourself and your family comfortably (2) waking up in the morning and looking forward to the day's work (3) earning the respect of everyone who knows you: family, friends, bosses, subordinates, neighbours (4) seeing your powers and skills work toward the betterment of others (5) enjoying leisure pursuits thoroughly because you've earned them."
I do believe in these things that he mentioned but what is lacking is achieving good health and strength in one's faith. This completes the picture of what success and career should be. Then, I can go to sleep soundly and wake up the next day with a great new stride.
Website of James B. Stenson, educational consultant: ParentLeadership.com.
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WHAT I HATE MOST ABOUT ATENEO
It is very hard to give a negative comment to a school which has been and still is a part of my weekly responsibility. Ateneo to the common Filipino is perceived to be an elitist school. Students normally come from the top schools of the land and usually come from the cream of the crop. However, if one has been immersed in the curriculum, being an elitist is a personal decision.
Another thing that I hate is the tuition fee is quite steep, especially if one comes from an average income family. I only hope that the tuition fee will be more affordable, most especially to all so as to give more opportunities to the average income earner.
I hate Ateneo because it is quite far from our house. At least, I am just obligated to go there once a week. Knowing that traffic is such a common sight, it would have been better if it was closer to my house. Maybe, having school at home via video conferencing/teleconference is very much open. However, I have classmates living in farther provinces, riding the airplane just to go to Manila. This just shows how dedicated and sincere students are in this progressive school.
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TRAFFIC IN EDSA
Honk, honk…… weeee…… screech…… Boooogggg…. Beep beep….. These are sounds that we usually hear along the streets of EDSA. It is such an effort to drive along EDSA most especially during peak hours of traffic and even during rainy days. The buses and taxis moving left and right warrants that drivers be good at defensive driving. I remember in the 70s and early 80s, driving to Makati will take me only 15 minutes from Mandaluyong. Though buses abound, I only see the Love Bus signs along the streets. Traffic was tolerable and crusing at 60-80 mph was not an effort even during peak hours. I remember my father bringing me to UP at 40mph was no problem and I will be the one embarrassed since we were driving quite slowly then.
Now, things are more different. The streets are more congested even during wee hours and more so during peak hours. Driving at 60-80mph is already magical and mind boggling and thrilling..... Why so? More cars? More populated urban area? Roads not well maintained? Drivers not tolerant and sensitive to cars nearby. Is it population that is causing this or is it the attitude of drivers. Maybe, even population control and control of acquisition of new cars can help resolve the issue of traffic congestion or car pooling. Maybe, planning of construction of roads and repair can be done I do hope that the traffic in EDSA will be resolved one of these days… Everyone will be happy.
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