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MCA, Quezon City (2025)

05/09/2025

If you want a life you’ve never had, you must do what you’ve never done.

Raising a cup of joe for the people building a better tomorrow ☕

29/08/2025

“Money Buys Happiness”

No. It doesn’t.

You might say:

“But it buys me more time.”

“It lets me treat my family and friends.”

“It pays for medical bills.”

“It gets me out of debt.”

All true.
But that still doesn’t make the statement correct.

Let Me Ask You This:

If I gave you ₱1 billion but you’d die tomorrow, would you take it?

₱1 billion, but you get stage 4 cancer—would you still want it?

₱1 billion, but everyone you love dies—still worth it?

₱1 billion, but you’ll never have peace of mind again—do you accept?

The answer is likely no.
Why?

Because deep down, we all know:
Money isn’t the most valuable thing.

The real wealth lies in your:

- Health

- Peace of mind

- Relationships

- Time

But Miguel, Money Helps Me Get Those...

Let’s break that down:

1. Time?
Start your day as a billionaire—you still only get 24 hours.
You can’t buy more time.
But if you start your day with time, you can use it to make money.
Every new day you wake up is already worth more than a billion.

2. Health?
If you wake up sick and bedridden, money won’t magically restore you.
But if you wake up healthy—you can build, work, serve, and earn.

3. Relationships?
If you have no friends, no family, no one to call or laugh with—
Who will you share your success with?
Who will appreciate the gifts?
Relationships give meaning to life—money can’t substitute that.

4. Peace of Mind?
If you compromise your values, live in guilt, or feel spiritually broken,
no amount of money will bring you peace.
Your bills might be paid—but your soul won’t rest.

Some people might say:
“Eh ‘di bigay mo na lang pera mo kung ganun.”

They’re missing the point.
It’s not about choosing money vs everything else.

It’s about understanding what truly matters and knowing how to prioritize.

There’s nothing wrong with pursuing financial freedom.
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of your hard work.

But it becomes dangerous when we idolize money
and put it above everything else.

So… What Is Money?

For me, money is a resource—

Money is a Multiplier

Money is a tool.
It is an amplifier.
It multiplies what’s already inside you.

If you’re happy with little, you’ll be happier with more.

If you’re miserable, more money may make you even more miserable.

If you’re generous, money will help you bless others.

If you’re selfish, money will feed that ego.

If you’re lost, money will only make you more directionless.

Money doesn’t change your character—it reveals it.

The Truth About Happiness

You’ve seen it:
People who have very little, yet walk around with joy, contentment, and gratitude.

Why?

Because happiness isn’t bought—it’s built.
It starts with gratitude.
Gratitude for what God has already given you:

- Time

- Breath

- Health

- Loved ones

- Peace in your heart

And on the other side?

There are people with millions or billions in the bank…
Yet they:

- Fall into addiction

- Gamble it away

- Feel empty

- Lose themselves

- Battle depression

- Live without real joy

Because money is not absolute.
It can’t heal a broken soul.
It can’t replace peace.
It can’t buy purpose.

Remember:

Don’t chase money as the ultimate goal.
Let it be a means—a tool that supports the life you want.
But never forget: the most valuable things in life cannot be bought.

25/08/2025

“Kung meron lang ako…”

This has been a phrase I’ve heard so many times—not only from others but even from myself back then, before I had a shift in mindset.

Take this trivial example: nung college, I loved playing Mobile Legends. Ang gamit ko noon, crappy phone. Lagi kong sinasabi, “Kung meron lang akong decent phone, mas malakas siguro ako maglaro.” And to be fair, valid naman yung reasons ko—laggy, pangit yung touch, maliit ang screen, at minsan nagshu-shut down pa yung app.

Pero alam mo, nung nagkaroon na ako ng decent phone… I realized something. Yes, my gameplay improved a bit—but not in the way I expected. The truth? It was a skill issue all along.

My point?

In things that matter more...madalas, we focus so much on our disadvantages, like time, money, responsibilities, degree—thinking they are the biggest blockers in our progress. Pero in reality, they are only a small part of it.

Familiar ba ito?

“Kung may oras lang ako, makakapag-aral ako ng bagong skill.”
“Kung may puhunan lang ako, masisimulan ko business idea ko.”
“Kung may degree lang ako, siguro malaki na kinikita ko.”
“Kung hindi lang kasi ako may responsibilities sa bahay…”

At some point, lahat tayo nagkaroon ng ganyang mindset. Pero ang malaking chance? Hindi talaga ‘yun ang totoong dahilan bakit hindi tayo improving.

Some would say: “Eh di mo alam situation ko.”

And yes, iba-iba tayo ng sitwasyon. But give time to reflect because here’s the hard truth: magbabago lang ang situation mo kung magbabago ka. Pero kung iniisip mong magbabago ka lang kapag nagbago ang situation mo, then you’re stuck in a chicken-and-egg problem.

You won’t break the cycle unless you break your belief—your belief that you are helpless and you need specific conditions.

Here are examples:

Kung oras o responsibilities ang issue, pero nagagawa natin maglaro, mag-Netflix, o mag-scroll ng Facebook 2–5 hours a day—then it’s not really about time, it’s about priorities. Sometimes, 15 minutes a day is all we need to start progress.

Kung puhunan ang problema, pero nakakagastos tayo sa non-essentials, it’s not really a money problem. It’s a mindset problem. Even you say that you can save but very little that's fine because I truly believe it's not about how much you start with it's about how much you can grow it. Money is only a multiplier—kung wala tayong knowledge and experience, wala rin siyang mamu-multiply. Kaya nga kahit lottery winners or people who inherit money, nauubos din ito kasi walang financial literacy or business foundation.

Kung degree ang problema, sure, may mga trabaho that require one (medicine, law, etc.). Pero in this age, ang daming career paths na hindi nakatali sa degree. Ako mismo, I wanted to be a CPA, but I ended up in a completely different path—one that gave me fulfillment and a career progression I couldn’t imagine before.

The truth is, many of the things we think are stopping us… never really stopped us.

Yes, situations are real. Yes, struggles are valid. But kung laging “Kung meron lang ako…” ang mindset, you will always be stuck waiting for something outside your control.

The power to move forward is already within you. Small sacrifices, small consistent steps, and the courage to believe na kaya mo—even without perfect conditions—will take you farther than waiting for the “ideal” moment.

Stop saying “Kung meron lang ako…”
Start saying “Ano kaya magagawa ko ngayon?”

That shift alone can change everything.

Kaya nga diba may quote na:

“The perfect condition in starting is starting.” – Alex Hormozi

P.S. That’s also the reason why I started this page. I just decided to do it—no fancy outfit, no fancy camera, no fancy edits. Just action.

24/08/2025

"How do I...?"

People often come to me with questions like:
- How do I start freelancing?
- How do I switch careers or niches?
- How do I do what you’re doing now?
- How do I learn what you do?

These are great questions.
But here’s the truth:

Even with all the right answers, you’re not guaranteed success.

That’s not a discouragement—it’s a wake-up call.

Because what actually could potentially guarantee and increases your chances of success by 10x isn’t a step-by-step formula.
It’s this:

Start with your PASSION.

First, many believe:
“If I enter a high-paying field, I’ll earn more.”

Wrong.

You can be in a high-paying industry and still earn less than average.

Because income doesn’t come from the industry—it comes from how good you are in it.

And you don’t get good at something you don’t enjoy.

Examples:

- Crypto exploded. Everyone jumped in.
Most lost money because they followed hype—not understanding.

- Freelancing went mainstream. Remote work, flexible hours, multiple clients. Many didn’t land any jobs because they didn’t have direction, commitment, or the passion to push through rejection.

- Dropshipping became the next gold rush. People copied templates and ads without building real skills. Most failed.

- YouTube & content creation boomed. Millions started. Most quit. They liked the idea of success—not the actual work behind it.

The truth is: following trends doesn't work if it doesn’t fit you.
You can’t shortcut mastery in something you don’t care about.

Second, I hear this a lot:
“I’ll take any work. I just need something.”

That’s understandable. We all have bills to pay.
But if you’re going to start anyway—why not start with something that aligns with what you see yourself doing long term?

Because here’s what happens:

You take any job

You get it

Then slowly, dissatisfaction builds

You burn out or feel stuck, and start over again

But if you begin with something you're genuinely happy doing, even if it's small, it opens the door to bigger things in 5 to 10 years.

You gain experience, momentum, and satisfaction—at the same time.

Third, another common trap:
“If I just follow what they did, I’ll get the same success.”

Nope.

You can copy their path, but you won’t copy their fuel—their obsession, their drive, their passion.

Not because you're less capable, but because you're not meant to walk their path.
You're meant to build your own.

There’s a huge difference between trying something because you're curious, versus forcing it because someone else made it work.

Lastly, some people are stuck because they’re waiting for clarity.
But clarity doesn’t come from thinking—it comes from doing.

You figure out your passion by:

- Trying things

- Reflecting

- Noticing what energizes you

- Being honest about what doesn’t

The longer you wait to “feel ready,” the longer you delay real growth.

Passion isn’t a luxury—it’s a multiplier.

It doesn’t guarantee success, but it increases your chances more than any shortcut ever will.

Because passion gives you the drive to get better in a field that actually fits you.
It gives you the stamina to push through rejection, failure, and slow growth.
It gives you a reason to stay—long after others have quit.

Trends fade. Hype dies. Copy-paste strategies fail.
But passion? That builds skill. And skill creates results.

So don’t just chase what’s popular.
Don’t just settle for “any job.”
And don’t wait for perfect clarity.

Start with what matters.
Start with what drives you.

Start there.

12/08/2025

"Addict sa Trabaho"

For the past few years, I’ve never given myself a real vacation or even a proper day off.
Holidays? None.
Weekends? Rarely.
I’ve been used to working 7 days a week — averaging 10–12 hours a day, sometimes 16, with the “short” days being 8 hours. Even during family trips or special occasions, I’d still put in 4–6 hours of work.

This isn’t just my work ethic. It’s my habit. My system. My way of life.

Am I addicted to work? To my career? To money?
Honestly — no.

I’m addicted to providing.
I’m addicted to serving my loved ones.

I’ve asked myself before: what if I died tomorrow? Would I regret spending my last moments working instead of indulging in hobbies, going on adventures, or spending hours gaming? Maybe buying that console I wanted, or adding more PC games to my library?

Some people have told me I’d regret it, or that I’d burn out. I understand their point, and they’re not wrong. But for me, it has always felt right to pour myself into my purpose. I’ve accepted that I’d rather leave this world knowing I did everything I could for my family than spend my days enjoying luxuries while knowing I could have done more for them.

Purpose brings peace of mind. It gives joy, not just temporary happiness.

For me, work = service. Through my work, I can give my family stability — and stability is one of the greatest gifts a man, a husband, and a father can offer. Stability gives your loved ones the ability to enjoy life, afford what they need, feel secure, and even help others.

That’s my “addiction.” Not the grind itself, but the joy of seeing my family comfortable, safe, and happy.

Even before my son was born, I worked for his future — and for my wife’s. Everything I invest in myself and my career today will bear fruit for them tomorrow.

Because for me, success isn’t about titles or numbers in the bank.
It’s about knowing my family will always have what they need — and more.

P.S. This is one of the beautiful sights I get to see every day. Had to turn it into Ghibli art. Magagalit si misis kasi wala siyang ayos dito haha 😂

26/07/2025

"I See You."

Through nine months of pregnancy, the intensity of delivery, and now the daily challenge of caring for our little one—I must say, this journey is hard.

And that’s coming from me.

But what about you?

If it was already hard for me... what more for you?

You—the one who carried our son inside your body for nine months.

You—the one who experienced the wild tides of hormonal changes.

You—who endured physical pains and constant discomfort.

You—who faced serious health concerns—fighting off the risks of gestational diabetes, hypertension, all while managing PCOS, hypothyroidism, and your weight.

You—who braved the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy.

You—who dealt with the weight of challenges in our relationship—your husband me not always being at my best.

You—who endured contractions.

You—who labored and brought our child into this world.

You—who endured the healing pain of stitches.

You—who took the flood of medications and supplements.

You—who showed restraint, patience, discipline—managing so many things all at once to keep everything together.

And those are just the things I see.

What about the struggles you don’t say?
The silent battles.
The internal wars.
The thoughts you push down so you can show up again and again.

I want you to know: I SEE YOU.

I see your courage when your sugar spikes but you stay focused on your health.

I see your calm when your blood pressure dances on the edge and you keep showing up.

I see your discipline when symptoms come and go, yet you never stop managing everything with grace.

I see your resilience when breastfeeding becomes difficult and you keep trying anyway.

I see your heart when your body doesn’t respond the way you hoped, but you keep loving our child and me with all that you have.

I see your tenderness in the soreness, the exhaustion, and the silent frustrations.

I see your strength in the mental load—the constant planning, remembering, anticipating, trying.

I see your quiet victories in the tears you shed behind closed doors.

I see your unwavering love in how you show up, even when you’re running on empty.

I see your faith.
I see your devotion to God, even when you are exhausted and overwhelmed.
Your trust in Him inspires mine.

I may not be able to carry what you carry.

But I want to be the one who walks beside you in it.

I want to lighten what I can.
I want to fight with you, not against you.
And even when we fall short, we will keep coming back—because this is worth everything.

You are not alone.
You are not invisible.
You are not failing.
You are rising, every day, even when it feels like you're falling.

God sees you.
And I do too.

You are a blessing to me from God.
And I will love you more—always.

Psalm 46:5
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”

12/07/2025

"TATAY NA AKO"

Thank God for this incredible blessing.

For me, raising a child is not a mandate—while it may be a legal right, I see it as a profound privilege.

A privilege to nurture a beautiful, innocent soul. A chance to witness their growth, be present in their milestones, and play a vital role in shaping who they become.

Even early in our relationship, having a child was something we both dreamed of. It was part of our plan long before marriage. As we moved closer to the journey of pregnancy, we spent countless hours reflecting on our future as parents—our values, our approach, and our goals. We read advice, listened to family, and absorbed so many different perspectives.

In the end, we learned this: everyone has their own way of raising children, and no method is truly perfect. We will not be perfect parents. Maybe not even "enough" in the eyes of the world. But what we can do—what we will do—is strive daily to be the best version of ourselves.

Not only as parents but as people, so our child can witness what growth looks like. What it means to try. To break generational cycles. To step beyond comfort and work on yourself.

And above all, we hope he sees Jesus Christ in everything we do.

Because as humans, our efforts are limited. But with God, there are no limits. He can change hearts, heal wounds, break chains, and unlock our full potential—not just as parents, but as people.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

01/07/2025

"Write your story"

You probably already know where I’m going with this.

As kids, we started with pencils. We made a lot of mistakes — and that was okay. We erased them easily, and we’d write something new in its place.

That’s what we were taught: erase, replace, and move on. Looking back, I realize that erasing with a pencil wasn’t really about correction — it was about replacement. And that made sense, because as kids, we weren’t supposed to reflect too much on what we did wrong. We were still learning the basics — being told what to do, not what we should have done instead.

So we replaced our mistakes, not corrected them — because that stage of life was about forming, not fixing.

Later, we transitioned to ballpens. Suddenly, mistakes weren’t so easy to erase — they stayed on the page. I’d cross things out, scribble over them, or try to rewrite around the mess. And that changed how I approached things.

The lesson? Correction became something more than just cleaning up. It wasn’t about forgetting the mistake — it was about accountability. About accepting that I got something wrong, understanding why, and then moving forward with that awareness.

With a pen, correction isn’t replacement anymore — it’s responsibility. It’s the quiet courage to leave the mark and still continue writing.

And then there’s the paper — the place where it all happened.

When I was younger, I had endless pages to work with. I filled them freely, and no one cared how messy they were. But sometimes, especially when a mistake felt too big, I’d rip the whole page out. Not because it couldn’t be fixed, but because I couldn’t accept the imperfection.

As I grew, I learned that the page — like life — doesn’t need to be flawless to be meaningful.

For me, paper is time. Once something’s written, that space is used — you can’t get it back. But that doesn’t mean the page is worthless. The scribbles, the lines, the flaws — they’re still part of it.

And the lesson is this: we don’t throw away time just because it wasn’t perfect. We keep going, and we keep writing.

Each of these taught me something about correction.

The pencil taught me to replace — to start over when I was still being shaped.
The ballpen taught me to take ownership — that mistakes may remain, but I can grow beyond them.
The paper taught me to value time — that a single mistake doesn’t ruin the page, the day, or the story.

And through them all, I’ve learned this:

"Mistakes don’t stop growth — the inability to correct them does."

P.S. Just a morning realization, while writing something...July kasi nasulat ko instead of June. Pasensya narin ang pangit talaga handwriting ko 😅

20/06/2025

A Gentle Reminder

Take a moment to pause and reflect.

Count your blessings—big and small. Think of the things you once hoped for, that are now part of your daily life. Be grateful.

Slow down and truly savor the time with your loved ones. Hold onto those moments—they're more precious than we often realize.

And don't forget to thank God for the blessings we overlook: the provision, the comfort, the strength to keep going.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

23/05/2025

"𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞?"

Why do we treat this like a choice we 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 to make?

Here’s my take: Neither guarantees success. A 𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 isn’t a requirement—I’m not a graduate myself, and I know many who aren't but are doing just fine. But if you have the opportunity to earn one, why not? Education opens doors and creates options. It has value.

And 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞? That’s powerful too. Knowing how to navigate life, to make things work even without a clear path—that’s a skill. It applies whether you have a degree or not. But again, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 alone doesn’t guarantee stability.

So what really matters?

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭.

That’s the game-changer. When I shifted my mindset—how I approached work, career, goals—everything started to change. I’m not saying I’ve “made it,” but I’m far from where I started (𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 5 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑜). That progress came not from a 𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 or pure 𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞, but from changing how I think.

Because here’s the truth:
You can have a degree, but the wrong mindset will hold you back.
You can be street-smart, but if your mindset leans on shortcuts and taking advantage of others, you’ll hit a wall.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 is the root of discipline, self-reflection, persistence, and work ethic. It’s what lets you grow, adapt, and stay consistent even when things get hard.

So stop thinking it’s either/or. If you can get a 𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚, do it. If you can build your 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 early, do that too.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭.

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡’𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑣𝑒… 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒.

21/05/2025

Reading teaches you.

Doing shows you.

Mistakes transform you.

Don’t fear messing up - it’s where the real learning lives.

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