When I was young, I was timid, rarely talked, and shy.

I was an introvert.

Through the years, and in my work, I had to exert enough effort to be more sociable and friendly.

In business, you have to make a splash.

Not in a rude, offensive, and very competitive manner, but in the quality, value, and relevance of your work in the lives and businesses of others.

In short, make a splash about your clients' successes, breakthroughs, and results which came from your interventions and support.

No one will hear if there's no sound.

I have seen authors released a one-time announcement about their book, and then silence.

No one will hear, except just family and friends.

But if you want to write for business, write for society, and write for results, make it louder, better, and more targeted.

My book made its way to a swimming resort in Portugal. That was a splash.

"Kids Only- 11 and Down"

That was the sign the kids this Sunday wrote on the sidewalk today.

I told them I can still fit within those boxes but they're very strict!

Age is just a number.

In God's kingdom, 100 years of age is just a pup. 

I'm turning 50 soon and wow, how time flies! 

I was just 25 last time thinking about what I'm going to do with my life, where should I live, what career should I pursue, will I marry, have children? Will I go abroad like the countless Filipinos who have ventured outside of the country and pursue their ambitions?

I had lots of questions.

As I look back at those years, I knew a few things.

That 25 year old me will be proud of the 49 year old me.

I had moderate success but the best of all, I have made good decisions.

I thank God for these good decisions, good parenting, good siblings, good friends, good experiences, influences, and jobs.

Without this goodness that I experienced in my life, I will never be able to appreciate that perspective in times of struggles, frustrations, and trials.

Because of the goodness of God in my life, I never feel that I'm alone, or in control because I'm not, and that He holds my future.

Because of this goodness, I learned from mistakes and lessons, and persevered when times get tough.

And because all of these seasons I went through, I'm reminded that life is not a race. 

We don't race with each other, or with machines, or with technologies or with time itself. 

Everyone goes through life differently. So there's really no need to look at the neighbors.

And third, acceptance is key to real contentment.
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I receive contentment, joy, and kindness, and I freely give as well.

"Kids only," says the sign. Yes, I'm a Child of God!

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I told a leader yesterday that she shouldn't aspire for her organization to be a normal brick-and-mortal organization, a virtual one is not just acceptable but also innovative.

It's like saying to the fish: Why not be normal and walk on the ground like the rest of the animal with legs? 

If they end up being a normal organization, they lose their individuality, sense of value, and advantages of virtuality.

There are more cases of dysfunctional and mediocre outfits within a normal mold.

These outfits are embroiled with admin, nitty-gritty, how to look good publicly, and social washing.

Whereas being virtual means more focused on impact, getting things done, and being the best version of themselves, less frills.

But also not perfect, or put-together, or cleaner.

Did I forget the word 'stable' too?

Okay, I think what they need to learn is to be good risk takers.

They need to own their game.

They need to devise their playbook and stop comparing themselves with others.

And they need exemplars all around them.

In short, don a new suit for the times because times are changing. 

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