In the last couple of months, we’ve seen an incredible movement of figures in surveys. If these numbers were true, then it’s a good sign. Let me tell you why.
Without being bias in my discussion, I’ll give you some positive points about the movement of those numbers. I said positive because it’s not only an indication of something positive for Manny Villar’s fans and supporters (and perhaps a negative thing for Noynoy’s following) but also an indication of what’s really happening inside the people’s mind.
Indeed, there’s a good news for all of us.
I’d like to believe that Filipinos are very passionate and emotionally attached to someone or something—to a known personality to a certain telenovela to an event. Such emotional attachment means so much that it started the world’s first bloodless revolt. It’s so effective that it brought about a second people power and installed a new president. Perhaps because we can associate ourselves with local television series that’s why the Philippines has become a country of actors and actresses—you and I are in the plot.
But Cory Aquino would die. Her son, who’s little known in terms of his performance as a legislator, became an instant people’s choice. It’s an overnight success.
And so at the height of Cory’s death, political figures started to see what they could work on to the point even of trying to see if they can fit in. Indeed, fitting in they managed well. Just like his late mother who was unprepared, Noynoy seems to try if the history really repeats itself.
It is yet to find out.
Yet in a matter of months, such emotional hype and attachment of Filipinos seemed to shift. As the election day comes closer, many public debates were conducted. Candidates had to be out in the open and share their piece of knowledge on how this country should be managed.
Presidential aspirants started the battle to win the mind of the people, not the heart. Debates work well on the intellect but never the heart. Events such as death work well on the heart, not the intellect.
If surveys were true that Villar is tied with Noynoy, then I think people start to think and rethink about their preference on the basis of their intellect and not emotion. With all the emotional attachment seemingly gone with the wind, the real deal reveals itself. Again, that is if surveys were true.
Nonetheless, it’s called trending—mental conditioning for people to influence their preference. Those who got the highest rating would probably win in the end. Not that it is tied, who’s going to win?
The game is still far from over. There are still a lot of things in the horizon. There are still millions of pesos to disburse. There are still many issues to be debated upon. There are still a lot of rooms for mistakes.
But the good news is people start to realize one thing: In order for us to move forward we need not only the heart of a leader, but his head and qualification. This is if we want to prevent the history from repeating itself.
Complete entry at http://ping.fm/EwKeX
Friday, February 19, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Number One Motivational Speaker in the Philippines
Who is the number one motivational speaker in the Philippines today?
While I’m tempted to drop a name, I’d rather not. At least that came
from a good friend of mine who told me that I may not be the best
motivational speaker but I’m able to position myself as such. He said
being best is so subjective that you must be able to position yourself
so well to at least be perceived as such.
But my job as the highest paid motivational speaker under the age of
30 is more than perception. When I am up on stage to share my message,
I perform. I’m not just giving it without sweat. I do it with gusto,
energy, power, and enthusiasm. I’m passionate with what I do and I
love how I do it—people laugh, get serious, laugh again, get serious
again—or in other words it’s a dynamic, moving experience.
There are many motivational speaker in the Philippines and Asia and I
must say that I know some of them. I’m 27 years old and I’d like to
meet some more doing almost the same mission that I do—not for the
profit but for the hope that we can make a lot of difference should
we learn to maximize our potentials.
My job as motivational speaker isn’t about being number one or two or
three. I don’t see any competition in this industry although some may
insist there is and that they are older, more established, seasoned,
and experienced. I really don’t care at all. I do my stuff and I do it
with passion.
When I produced a John Maxwell show back in 2008, I had to experience
older people bullying younger people. Even though I was the producer,
it didn’t exempt me from feeling inferior about business. I was able
to work with some guys of great reputation—so great that I almost
forgot my own greatness inside. I was torn out by different ideas and
realities going around. There are people who just don’t let you get
away with some accomplishments without any fight. And I don’t think I
did a great fight.
I started feel small and I looked down to myself. It dawned on me that
I was just, just a small boy trying to penetrate and conquer Goliath’s
country. I didn’t have a known family name or a foreign descent. I
didn’t have the riches and the comfort growing up. I didn’t have a
business background or private education. All my life, I was
struggling.
But then there I was, trying my very best to fit in—and maybe please
those Goliaths. Maybe they will learn to love me and make me feel I
belong.
I only got disappointed and frustrated. At the end of the day, I found
myself homeless and helpless. The people that I used to look up to
turned out to be the people who pinned me down. In my hardest time,
they were there not support me but to tell me to surrender.
“We cannot let you speak on stage Lloyd. You are a risk,” said the gentleman.
But I think that’s the essence of life. You get into something and you
must be able to respond to that “something.” Your response becomes the
basis of your results. And most of those results make up the person
you become.
I got the message. And I decided to get up and turn the table again. I
decided to believe in my own greatness because I knew there’s
something in me that they just cannot take. I’m not sure if they’re
afraid of me and what I can do. But as I said, it’s never a
competition.
In fact, one gentleman from the same Mafia would always tell me,
“Lloyd, there’s no competition. There’s only coopetition.” Well, I
hope he got his own message. Because, that’s exactly what I believe
now. And that’s one of the things that I live up to to this day since
he first told me that statement.
Number one motivational speaker, anyone? Whew! I hope I can volunteer.
But let’s ask some people around who have experienced how we deliver
our message or hope and fulfillment.
I may not be the best. But I’m sure I’m always doing my best once I’m
up on stage. More than half a million people have listened to me in
the last four years. That’s make me feel I am able to do my best—for
now.
You can also have this viewed at http://ping.fm/Vgyix
While I’m tempted to drop a name, I’d rather not. At least that came
from a good friend of mine who told me that I may not be the best
motivational speaker but I’m able to position myself as such. He said
being best is so subjective that you must be able to position yourself
so well to at least be perceived as such.
But my job as the highest paid motivational speaker under the age of
30 is more than perception. When I am up on stage to share my message,
I perform. I’m not just giving it without sweat. I do it with gusto,
energy, power, and enthusiasm. I’m passionate with what I do and I
love how I do it—people laugh, get serious, laugh again, get serious
again—or in other words it’s a dynamic, moving experience.
There are many motivational speaker in the Philippines and Asia and I
must say that I know some of them. I’m 27 years old and I’d like to
meet some more doing almost the same mission that I do—not for the
profit but for the hope that we can make a lot of difference should
we learn to maximize our potentials.
My job as motivational speaker isn’t about being number one or two or
three. I don’t see any competition in this industry although some may
insist there is and that they are older, more established, seasoned,
and experienced. I really don’t care at all. I do my stuff and I do it
with passion.
When I produced a John Maxwell show back in 2008, I had to experience
older people bullying younger people. Even though I was the producer,
it didn’t exempt me from feeling inferior about business. I was able
to work with some guys of great reputation—so great that I almost
forgot my own greatness inside. I was torn out by different ideas and
realities going around. There are people who just don’t let you get
away with some accomplishments without any fight. And I don’t think I
did a great fight.
I started feel small and I looked down to myself. It dawned on me that
I was just, just a small boy trying to penetrate and conquer Goliath’s
country. I didn’t have a known family name or a foreign descent. I
didn’t have the riches and the comfort growing up. I didn’t have a
business background or private education. All my life, I was
struggling.
But then there I was, trying my very best to fit in—and maybe please
those Goliaths. Maybe they will learn to love me and make me feel I
belong.
I only got disappointed and frustrated. At the end of the day, I found
myself homeless and helpless. The people that I used to look up to
turned out to be the people who pinned me down. In my hardest time,
they were there not support me but to tell me to surrender.
“We cannot let you speak on stage Lloyd. You are a risk,” said the gentleman.
But I think that’s the essence of life. You get into something and you
must be able to respond to that “something.” Your response becomes the
basis of your results. And most of those results make up the person
you become.
I got the message. And I decided to get up and turn the table again. I
decided to believe in my own greatness because I knew there’s
something in me that they just cannot take. I’m not sure if they’re
afraid of me and what I can do. But as I said, it’s never a
competition.
In fact, one gentleman from the same Mafia would always tell me,
“Lloyd, there’s no competition. There’s only coopetition.” Well, I
hope he got his own message. Because, that’s exactly what I believe
now. And that’s one of the things that I live up to to this day since
he first told me that statement.
Number one motivational speaker, anyone? Whew! I hope I can volunteer.
But let’s ask some people around who have experienced how we deliver
our message or hope and fulfillment.
I may not be the best. But I’m sure I’m always doing my best once I’m
up on stage. More than half a million people have listened to me in
the last four years. That’s make me feel I am able to do my best—for
now.
You can also have this viewed at http://ping.fm/Vgyix
Monday, January 18, 2010
Meeting with Paolo Villar; posing with President Manny Villar
(Note: This blog post can be best viewed here: http://ping.fm/wxxRT)
Pocholo was able to set an appointment with Paolo Villar, the son of President Manny Villar. Before 2009 ended, we knew this will come. We sat down and talked about his father's campaign.
We left our office at around 9 am and arrived at Paolo's office in Shaw Blvd at around 10:30. The purpose of our meeting is to introduce our team formally, to discuss who we are, what we do, and how we do it.
LLOYDLUNA with President Manny Villar
It was almost five years ago when our team got deeply involved in making a president of a country elected—too deeply yet too young to understand better the political dynamics in a highly political environment. We were technical assistants in the Office of the President of the Philippines who cascaded the president's Strong Republic vision.
I think selling that vision to the youth made her number one in the sector at based on surveys prior to 2004 elections where she said she's not running.
We were too young to understand however too passionate with what we were doing—motivating, inspiring, and involving the sector in a democratic process. We certainly didn't have the power to decide nor to choose what we do but we simply love what we do and we do it by heart. Perhaps that made our team an effective political machinery that the President has had at the time.
Today is a special day. We were called to present what we can do for President Villar through his son, Paolo, 34, and very much dynamic entrepreneurs like us. And yes, we are almost on the same age bracket.
LLOYDLUNA with Paolo Villar (and my book The Obvious)
But this is just a very small step to coming back to what was once our passion in politics and governance. We're just exploring some possibilities of working together. Not bad for our team, which has been constantly connected with the youth.
But we appeared because we believe in something. This time though, we were no longer the kids who just loved what they do. We are grown ups who are thinking deeper and certainly now standing on our own, can't be dictated upon by bosses. We own our own businesses and we're able to make not just a company but brands that people love and support.
I wasn't surprise when I saw Paolo in a polo shirt (just like what I was wearing) although a friend of mine said he was expecting him to be in a long sleeves, coat, and tie. Well, it really doesn't matter. My experiences with "the rich and powerful" in the past showed me that most of them really dress up so simply that you can't recognize who they are.
LLOYDLUNA and Paolo Villar: Be the Best you Can "V"
We sat down. I did the introduction of the team using a Keynote (Mac only) that I only did before we left the office. Pocholo asked me to prepare something at around 8 a.m. and it's a miracle coming up with a 12-slide comprehensive presentation.
The introduction was very light and we had laughs in between points and slides. I hate boring presentations so every time I have the time and opportunity to break the ice, I really break it. So I did this morning.
Paolo is a bright thinker. He's logical and analytic, too. I'd add that he's humble, open, and pretty much cool. If he doesn't know, he wouldn't pretend he knows. He asks questions and he makes sure that he knows where people are coming from. He know what he's saying and knows exactly what he wants from you. He's in it.
That's exactly the kind of guy we'd love to work with. We pretty much share the same wavelength (I hope I'm right) although his string is way, way longer than any of us in the room. But he precise and focus.
The meeting lasted for an hour or so. And I'm sure we're able to present what we can offer to him (and his assistant Brian Edang, who is very kind and accommodating, too!).
Then Jing Serrano came in. She joined our meeting. When I gave her my card, I was surprised when she said, "Lloyd Luna? I'm one of your newsletter subscribers." And then we continued our discussion.
After the meeting, Jing gave us a very, very good news. President Villar is in Starbucks. She asked us if we want to have a photo with him. So we said, "Of course."
We went back to Conference Room B, got our bags, and pause for lunch and then coffee before we headed back to our office for a supposed meeting with aspiring senator Gilbert Remulla. Due to some valid reason, our meeting with Gilbert was reset for tomorrow morning in a breakfast.
On the side: Got a call from an American company, his name is Judah and he set a meeting with me regarding a survey thing. He was looking for Political Consultant in the Philippines and I think my website ranked first or at least in the front page of Google that's why he got my number. That's another meeting for tomorrow.
So this is it. We've finished our proposal and sent it to Paolo for his reference.
Pocholo was able to set an appointment with Paolo Villar, the son of President Manny Villar. Before 2009 ended, we knew this will come. We sat down and talked about his father's campaign.
We left our office at around 9 am and arrived at Paolo's office in Shaw Blvd at around 10:30. The purpose of our meeting is to introduce our team formally, to discuss who we are, what we do, and how we do it.
LLOYDLUNA with President Manny Villar
It was almost five years ago when our team got deeply involved in making a president of a country elected—too deeply yet too young to understand better the political dynamics in a highly political environment. We were technical assistants in the Office of the President of the Philippines who cascaded the president's Strong Republic vision.
I think selling that vision to the youth made her number one in the sector at based on surveys prior to 2004 elections where she said she's not running.
We were too young to understand however too passionate with what we were doing—motivating, inspiring, and involving the sector in a democratic process. We certainly didn't have the power to decide nor to choose what we do but we simply love what we do and we do it by heart. Perhaps that made our team an effective political machinery that the President has had at the time.
Today is a special day. We were called to present what we can do for President Villar through his son, Paolo, 34, and very much dynamic entrepreneurs like us. And yes, we are almost on the same age bracket.
LLOYDLUNA with Paolo Villar (and my book The Obvious)
But this is just a very small step to coming back to what was once our passion in politics and governance. We're just exploring some possibilities of working together. Not bad for our team, which has been constantly connected with the youth.
But we appeared because we believe in something. This time though, we were no longer the kids who just loved what they do. We are grown ups who are thinking deeper and certainly now standing on our own, can't be dictated upon by bosses. We own our own businesses and we're able to make not just a company but brands that people love and support.
I wasn't surprise when I saw Paolo in a polo shirt (just like what I was wearing) although a friend of mine said he was expecting him to be in a long sleeves, coat, and tie. Well, it really doesn't matter. My experiences with "the rich and powerful" in the past showed me that most of them really dress up so simply that you can't recognize who they are.
LLOYDLUNA and Paolo Villar: Be the Best you Can "V"
We sat down. I did the introduction of the team using a Keynote (Mac only) that I only did before we left the office. Pocholo asked me to prepare something at around 8 a.m. and it's a miracle coming up with a 12-slide comprehensive presentation.
The introduction was very light and we had laughs in between points and slides. I hate boring presentations so every time I have the time and opportunity to break the ice, I really break it. So I did this morning.
Paolo is a bright thinker. He's logical and analytic, too. I'd add that he's humble, open, and pretty much cool. If he doesn't know, he wouldn't pretend he knows. He asks questions and he makes sure that he knows where people are coming from. He know what he's saying and knows exactly what he wants from you. He's in it.
That's exactly the kind of guy we'd love to work with. We pretty much share the same wavelength (I hope I'm right) although his string is way, way longer than any of us in the room. But he precise and focus.
The meeting lasted for an hour or so. And I'm sure we're able to present what we can offer to him (and his assistant Brian Edang, who is very kind and accommodating, too!).
Then Jing Serrano came in. She joined our meeting. When I gave her my card, I was surprised when she said, "Lloyd Luna? I'm one of your newsletter subscribers." And then we continued our discussion.
After the meeting, Jing gave us a very, very good news. President Villar is in Starbucks. She asked us if we want to have a photo with him. So we said, "Of course."
We went back to Conference Room B, got our bags, and pause for lunch and then coffee before we headed back to our office for a supposed meeting with aspiring senator Gilbert Remulla. Due to some valid reason, our meeting with Gilbert was reset for tomorrow morning in a breakfast.
On the side: Got a call from an American company, his name is Judah and he set a meeting with me regarding a survey thing. He was looking for Political Consultant in the Philippines and I think my website ranked first or at least in the front page of Google that's why he got my number. That's another meeting for tomorrow.
So this is it. We've finished our proposal and sent it to Paolo for his reference.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Filipino political consultants in a Crossfire session
Before lunch time, Ian Barcelona got in the office and asked me and Pocholo if we can join him in an ocular inspection in Island Cove in Cavite. We'd like to see the place where the National Sales Kickoff Rally of Camella Homes South and East divisions.
It was an appointment that's not in my calendar. In the afternoon, I was supposed to interview my potential trainees. It was then moved (they waited patiently) until around 4 p.m. I accepted the applicants, briefed them about my company. We also agreed on their primary and secondary tasks. I said I'm willing to help them experience a real on the job training.
Unlike other big companies, mine is very lean one. So obviously I don't have anything to lose.
And then we went to our war room and discussed our proposals to a presidentiable and and senatoriable. We fine-tuned our campaign proposals and come up with an excellent nationwide campaign strategy for the two gentlemen. I even called the senatoriable and asked him something about his campaign.
It was a long day. Brainstorming session (Crossfire) is a tiring thing but it's worth the time and effort. So until then...
It was an appointment that's not in my calendar. In the afternoon, I was supposed to interview my potential trainees. It was then moved (they waited patiently) until around 4 p.m. I accepted the applicants, briefed them about my company. We also agreed on their primary and secondary tasks. I said I'm willing to help them experience a real on the job training.
Unlike other big companies, mine is very lean one. So obviously I don't have anything to lose.
And then we went to our war room and discussed our proposals to a presidentiable and and senatoriable. We fine-tuned our campaign proposals and come up with an excellent nationwide campaign strategy for the two gentlemen. I even called the senatoriable and asked him something about his campaign.
It was a long day. Brainstorming session (Crossfire) is a tiring thing but it's worth the time and effort. So until then...
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Blog title...
Sure, there are sad stories. Nobody expected this incredible flooding to happen. We thought it’s just the “normal” storm and nothing is worth worrying about. Well, it sounded true to me and to so many others until I saw hip-deep water filling the streets of Palanan Village where I hold office.
I looked out the window and saw what could have been the worst flood I ever saw. I would only see these car-submerged-in-water, people-walking-in-the-water, and Edsa-as-longest-open-parking-space, among other dramatic scenes in the news. Yesterday, it was very real to me. I can hardly go out to get some real food. I got all the cookies, instant junk food, and canned goods for the day.
For the entire day, I had to submerge myself in Facebook and Twitter among other “internet-based” activities. But even here, I wouldn’t be spared from people posting their concerns. There are people crying for help and there are people wanting to help but simply couldn’t. It’s a good thing though that power is up all throughout.
Cable television, live streaming of DZBB, and Inquirer.net became my companion as I go around the web getting some information, posting and reposting them on the web. It was a day and night I’ve never been before.
My family is safe and sound. Only without some real food, I’m perfectly fine as against actress Christine Reyes who was trapped for hours on the roof before rescuers finally arrived. Thanks to the media for somehow “forcing” the authorities to get her and her family. But not all have the same reputation as her.
And so I thought of asking my friends what typhoon Ondoy has taught them. And here are some answers.
Maya said, “discipline. love for mother earth. and proper waste management.”
Rhenz said, “I learned this from you, master. that social status is irrelevant when it comes to calamities.”
Jeffrey said, “more sensitivity to those unfortunate people and to really go down to help even if you yourself also needs a help…”
Christine said, “after being trapped at NLEX just inside the bus for 24 hours i learned to TRUST GOD. I crossed the express way but GOD shooed me back to my bus only to find out that my hero was at the same bus. Thanks to Kuya Bayani who was with me through out the long trip. I’m now home safe and sound.”
Miro said, “Umbrellas does not have much use if most of the water came from under your feet.” and “Boats are a good investment.”
Kenneth said, “God gives us opportunities to forget ourselves and help others in need!! a friend in need is a friend indeed!! what will a man profit when he gains the whole world and loses himself! service to others and not self-service is the greatest gift anyone can give!!”
For my part, I believe that this natural calamity is simply a natural act of cleansing. We have been too lazy steward of God’s blessings focusing much on what we can get from this life rather than what we can give. The poor and the rich, young and old, boys and girls simply don’t care. Left and right, throwing trashes seems to be a natural part of living. We don’t care until we are caught flooded and all our properties submerged in deep waters.
Authorities spend so much money enriching and enjoying their stay in public office. On the side, they spend so much advertising themselves. They seem to have allotted more budget on things that matter to them rather than what matters to the people that they sworn in to serve.
As of 10:09AM, death toll rose to 51, most of them coming from Rizal province. There are some more missing. The government said, “it’s the worst flooding in the metro in 20 years.
We all know how this happened and what caused it to happen. We all know why this happened. We all know how to trace and figure out the root of the problem. In the last 20 years, our population grew rapidly. That translates to more people throwing garbage, consuming goods, causing more pollution.
Nothing can be farther than the truth. We have grown in numbers but we have not grown in wisdom.
Nobody can tell me that it’s only a natural calamity. It is a natural calamity PLUS irresponsible government MULTIPLY by irresponsible people. The answer to this equation creates a disaster that could have been prevented in the first place.
Unless lessons are learned and wisdom is taken from natural disaster such as this, it will only get worse. No worry, I will still write about this. I will still remind those who forget that we are all responsible for causing something to happen. It is a natural cleansing and may we cleanse the mind that brought us to this disaster so that in the future, we will be prepared.
I looked out the window and saw what could have been the worst flood I ever saw. I would only see these car-submerged-in-water, people-walking-in-the-water, and Edsa-as-longest-open-parking-space, among other dramatic scenes in the news. Yesterday, it was very real to me. I can hardly go out to get some real food. I got all the cookies, instant junk food, and canned goods for the day.
For the entire day, I had to submerge myself in Facebook and Twitter among other “internet-based” activities. But even here, I wouldn’t be spared from people posting their concerns. There are people crying for help and there are people wanting to help but simply couldn’t. It’s a good thing though that power is up all throughout.
Cable television, live streaming of DZBB, and Inquirer.net became my companion as I go around the web getting some information, posting and reposting them on the web. It was a day and night I’ve never been before.
My family is safe and sound. Only without some real food, I’m perfectly fine as against actress Christine Reyes who was trapped for hours on the roof before rescuers finally arrived. Thanks to the media for somehow “forcing” the authorities to get her and her family. But not all have the same reputation as her.
And so I thought of asking my friends what typhoon Ondoy has taught them. And here are some answers.
Maya said, “discipline. love for mother earth. and proper waste management.”
Rhenz said, “I learned this from you, master. that social status is irrelevant when it comes to calamities.”
Jeffrey said, “more sensitivity to those unfortunate people and to really go down to help even if you yourself also needs a help…”
Christine said, “after being trapped at NLEX just inside the bus for 24 hours i learned to TRUST GOD. I crossed the express way but GOD shooed me back to my bus only to find out that my hero was at the same bus. Thanks to Kuya Bayani who was with me through out the long trip. I’m now home safe and sound.”
Miro said, “Umbrellas does not have much use if most of the water came from under your feet.” and “Boats are a good investment.”
Kenneth said, “God gives us opportunities to forget ourselves and help others in need!! a friend in need is a friend indeed!! what will a man profit when he gains the whole world and loses himself! service to others and not self-service is the greatest gift anyone can give!!”
For my part, I believe that this natural calamity is simply a natural act of cleansing. We have been too lazy steward of God’s blessings focusing much on what we can get from this life rather than what we can give. The poor and the rich, young and old, boys and girls simply don’t care. Left and right, throwing trashes seems to be a natural part of living. We don’t care until we are caught flooded and all our properties submerged in deep waters.
Authorities spend so much money enriching and enjoying their stay in public office. On the side, they spend so much advertising themselves. They seem to have allotted more budget on things that matter to them rather than what matters to the people that they sworn in to serve.
As of 10:09AM, death toll rose to 51, most of them coming from Rizal province. There are some more missing. The government said, “it’s the worst flooding in the metro in 20 years.
We all know how this happened and what caused it to happen. We all know why this happened. We all know how to trace and figure out the root of the problem. In the last 20 years, our population grew rapidly. That translates to more people throwing garbage, consuming goods, causing more pollution.
Nothing can be farther than the truth. We have grown in numbers but we have not grown in wisdom.
Nobody can tell me that it’s only a natural calamity. It is a natural calamity PLUS irresponsible government MULTIPLY by irresponsible people. The answer to this equation creates a disaster that could have been prevented in the first place.
Unless lessons are learned and wisdom is taken from natural disaster such as this, it will only get worse. No worry, I will still write about this. I will still remind those who forget that we are all responsible for causing something to happen. It is a natural cleansing and may we cleanse the mind that brought us to this disaster so that in the future, we will be prepared.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Entry on Go Negosyo 10 Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs
Lloyd A. Luna, 27, formally started his business at age 23 shortly after publishing houses rejected to print his first book, Is There A Job Waiting For You?
After long hours of self-studying website designing, he was able to raise some cash to print the book and register his publishing business. At daytime, he would personally deliver his books to bookstores all across Metro Manila. At night, he would create websites for clients.
To establish a company at a very young age without any business background or a business-oriented family to start with was next to impossible. Born to a tricycle driver and a primary public school teacher in a suburb town in Gumaca, Quezon, times were always tough and scarcity is but a common experience as he was growing up; planting rice and vegetables, raising hogs, among other activities to help them survive.
When he was eight years old, Lloyd needed to help his father sell breads to adjacent villages in their town. He would wake up as early as 4AM and would go to bed late at night.
It was a usual one-day-at-time struggle.
Yet, he proved that entrepreneurship isn’t about age, or family, or education background.
Poverty left him with only one choice: Take tertiary education at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Pressured by employment after college, he took Electronics and Communications Engineering instead of pursuing his passion and personal desire to be a journalist. Based on what he does now, he proved that previous formal education, more often than not, has very little to do with entrepreneurship.
As an entrepreneur, success didn’t come to him the easy way. Several times on several occasions, Lloyd would find it hard to start making money, a pretty fair reason for him to decide to go back to the corporate world and seek some employment opportunities instead. For one reason, he’s still very young and inexperienced. It was with the help of a very few people that jump-started his career as an entrepreneur. He proved that entrepreneurship is neither about age nor experience.
Lloyd neither started with monetary capital nor a modest funding as what many people think one should have to start a business. He started with his skills and talent using other people’s resources. He proved that anybody can start a business from what they’re capable of doing.
He started his website design service in a 20 sq.m.-apartment along Daang Bakal St. in Madaluyong City. He didn’t have any telephone line or an Internet connection. He had to use public pay phones to call his clients and would rent at Internet cafés to upload his websites. He proved that entrepreneurship isn’t about resources but rather the ability to use whatever resources one has at hand.
When he wrote his first book, the idea was never to make some cash. It’s about his contribution to help people find an answer to their question. He proved that in entrepreneurship, it’s not about what you’ll get but what you can contribute to improve the lives of the people.
Lloyd’s story is one best example of rags-to-riches story, at least in his generation. It’s a story of finding a business in an unlikely situation and rediscovering his passion in the process of pursuing what he loves to do.
From being a bread-seller in his early childhood to now a best-selling author, he has written eight more books on career and personal development that has been changing the way people think about themselves and live their lives.
His printed and electronic writings include Do You Have a Life of Your Own? (2006); Break Me Up, Nurse Your Future, and Tachniques (2007); The Obvious, Believe in Yourself, and Flavors of Success (2008); and The Untold Truth About Success (2009).
In 2004, he was cited as the youngest international journalist of the XV International Aids Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Three years later, he was awarded as Collegiate Ambassador for Peace in Seoul, Korea.
Lloyd is also a regular columnist of The Manila Times, Good News Pilipinas, Kabayan Star and Pinoy Handy Magazine in Hong Kong, Planet Philippines in Canada, Netrepeneur Magazine, and My House Magazine. He’s also a business consultant to start-up companies and SMEs and Internet strategist to some of the top 500 corporations.
He was described as “the man on effective career planning” by The Manila Times, “a life-saver for those who are confused in the uncertain, always-changing workplace” by The Manila Bulletin, an entrepreneur with a down-to-earth disposition,” by BusinessWorld, “a natural volunteer by heart,” by Philippine Daily Inquirer, among other positive accolades.
He has been inspiring more than 50,000 people every year, writing more than 100 business and management columns for newspapers and magazines around the world, and speaking to more than 80,000 audiences on career, business, and personal development each year around the country.
His charismatic and down-to-earth personality, dynamism, youthful energy, and enthusiasm make him a motivational speaker in the Philippines second to none. Lloyd goes beyond being an author or a life coach. He is an experience that many people dream to have. This is the very reason why he's becoming more and more in demand to be up on stage to inspire and share his wisdom and experience.
Datu Reza Sinsuat, National Anti-Poverty Commission says, "A deprived and impoverished soul would find this book a weapon to fight poverty that exists in our mind and society."
Raju Mandhyan, Author, The Heart of Public Speaking says, "Lloyd is a rare, authentic leader who has his heart set on a brilliant future for every single Filipino. His book provides us with nine effective vehicles to take us all there!"
Atty. Adrian Sison, broadcaster and author says, "His proactive stance of having jobs look for you show that the early bird really gets the worm and all the other benefits."
Harry D. Pound, Author, It's All About Being Better says, "Lloyd has a unique way of looking at life. His solution to overcome one of life's major problems, 'landing on one's dream job,' is a real eye-opener."
Milaflor Gonzales, Public Information, LGU, National Capital Region says, "I read your book, "Is there a job waiting for you?" in just one sitting. I found it very inspiring and full of wisdom. At 39, I have experienced a lot of highs and lows, and have had my share of triumphs and tribulations. Reading your book has opened me up to new perspectives, given me new hope especially during these hard times."
Jacqueline Michelle Lim, The University of Queensland says, "First off, I'd like to congratulate you on your new book. It seems that all your perseverance has been rewarded. I am only but honored to have known a person like you with vision and motivation. Keep up the good work and hope to get my copy from you soon. I'm sure you'll reach greater heights! God Bless and cheers."
Nene Manalo, JRS Express, says, “Thank you so much for the continuing education and motivation you are sharing me. I always read over and over again all your teachings. You have greatly influenced me. I am determined to be somebody also in the near future and be a channel of blessings to people that God has assigned to me.”
Erwin Acosta, Globe Telecom, says, “I may have been a lurker in this entire exchange but your Master Classes have given me a lot of food for thought.”
Sotera A. Uy Marketing Operation Manager, Grepa Life, says, “Dear Mr. Luna, Thank you so much for this very inspiring message and for coaching me. God bless!”
Ramon Alberto said, “Hi Lloyd, I'm one of those who are very lucky to receive your emails. It's very inspiring. Although I've come across some of your wisdoms in the past, they have reinforced mine and have inspired me to share my own "lessons in life" to almost all I come into contact with.”
Harry H. Hawson CEO, Maverick By Design, says, “Dear Lloyd, I have checked your website quite extensively. I congratulate you for your efforts and to your business.”
May Lene L. Te, PJMA, Federation President, says, “A pleasant day! I once heard you speak in one of the seminars I had attended. And because I learned a lot from your talk, I become interested to invite you to be one of our guest speakers in our event this February.”
Mari S. Moya, Sales Director, EastWood Properties, said, “Dear Mr. Luna, Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring. Will grab a copy of your book and will ask for your autograph. Looking forward in meeting you someday.”
Wilhelmina Quiroga says, “Thanks a lot for the inspiring messages that you are sending me. This one inspires me the most because I have gone through many criticisms and sometimes I allow them to pull me down. From now on I will be like the spiral spring all the time.”
No one has ever made such a positive, powerful, and moving impact in the lives of the young and the old such as Lloyd. His affection, dedication, and passion to help, inspire, motivate, and move people of all walks of lives—from ordinary citizen in the streets to the extraordinary people in the workplace and business community, from students to teachers, from employees to entrepreneurs, from church groups to political organizations—are unmatched in his generation.
He deserves to be one of the 10 Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs.
After long hours of self-studying website designing, he was able to raise some cash to print the book and register his publishing business. At daytime, he would personally deliver his books to bookstores all across Metro Manila. At night, he would create websites for clients.
To establish a company at a very young age without any business background or a business-oriented family to start with was next to impossible. Born to a tricycle driver and a primary public school teacher in a suburb town in Gumaca, Quezon, times were always tough and scarcity is but a common experience as he was growing up; planting rice and vegetables, raising hogs, among other activities to help them survive.
When he was eight years old, Lloyd needed to help his father sell breads to adjacent villages in their town. He would wake up as early as 4AM and would go to bed late at night.
It was a usual one-day-at-time struggle.
Yet, he proved that entrepreneurship isn’t about age, or family, or education background.
Poverty left him with only one choice: Take tertiary education at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Pressured by employment after college, he took Electronics and Communications Engineering instead of pursuing his passion and personal desire to be a journalist. Based on what he does now, he proved that previous formal education, more often than not, has very little to do with entrepreneurship.
As an entrepreneur, success didn’t come to him the easy way. Several times on several occasions, Lloyd would find it hard to start making money, a pretty fair reason for him to decide to go back to the corporate world and seek some employment opportunities instead. For one reason, he’s still very young and inexperienced. It was with the help of a very few people that jump-started his career as an entrepreneur. He proved that entrepreneurship is neither about age nor experience.
Lloyd neither started with monetary capital nor a modest funding as what many people think one should have to start a business. He started with his skills and talent using other people’s resources. He proved that anybody can start a business from what they’re capable of doing.
He started his website design service in a 20 sq.m.-apartment along Daang Bakal St. in Madaluyong City. He didn’t have any telephone line or an Internet connection. He had to use public pay phones to call his clients and would rent at Internet cafés to upload his websites. He proved that entrepreneurship isn’t about resources but rather the ability to use whatever resources one has at hand.
When he wrote his first book, the idea was never to make some cash. It’s about his contribution to help people find an answer to their question. He proved that in entrepreneurship, it’s not about what you’ll get but what you can contribute to improve the lives of the people.
Lloyd’s story is one best example of rags-to-riches story, at least in his generation. It’s a story of finding a business in an unlikely situation and rediscovering his passion in the process of pursuing what he loves to do.
From being a bread-seller in his early childhood to now a best-selling author, he has written eight more books on career and personal development that has been changing the way people think about themselves and live their lives.
His printed and electronic writings include Do You Have a Life of Your Own? (2006); Break Me Up, Nurse Your Future, and Tachniques (2007); The Obvious, Believe in Yourself, and Flavors of Success (2008); and The Untold Truth About Success (2009).
In 2004, he was cited as the youngest international journalist of the XV International Aids Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Three years later, he was awarded as Collegiate Ambassador for Peace in Seoul, Korea.
Lloyd is also a regular columnist of The Manila Times, Good News Pilipinas, Kabayan Star and Pinoy Handy Magazine in Hong Kong, Planet Philippines in Canada, Netrepeneur Magazine, and My House Magazine. He’s also a business consultant to start-up companies and SMEs and Internet strategist to some of the top 500 corporations.
He was described as “the man on effective career planning” by The Manila Times, “a life-saver for those who are confused in the uncertain, always-changing workplace” by The Manila Bulletin, an entrepreneur with a down-to-earth disposition,” by BusinessWorld, “a natural volunteer by heart,” by Philippine Daily Inquirer, among other positive accolades.
He has been inspiring more than 50,000 people every year, writing more than 100 business and management columns for newspapers and magazines around the world, and speaking to more than 80,000 audiences on career, business, and personal development each year around the country.
His charismatic and down-to-earth personality, dynamism, youthful energy, and enthusiasm make him a motivational speaker in the Philippines second to none. Lloyd goes beyond being an author or a life coach. He is an experience that many people dream to have. This is the very reason why he's becoming more and more in demand to be up on stage to inspire and share his wisdom and experience.
Datu Reza Sinsuat, National Anti-Poverty Commission says, "A deprived and impoverished soul would find this book a weapon to fight poverty that exists in our mind and society."
Raju Mandhyan, Author, The Heart of Public Speaking says, "Lloyd is a rare, authentic leader who has his heart set on a brilliant future for every single Filipino. His book provides us with nine effective vehicles to take us all there!"
Atty. Adrian Sison, broadcaster and author says, "His proactive stance of having jobs look for you show that the early bird really gets the worm and all the other benefits."
Harry D. Pound, Author, It's All About Being Better says, "Lloyd has a unique way of looking at life. His solution to overcome one of life's major problems, 'landing on one's dream job,' is a real eye-opener."
Milaflor Gonzales, Public Information, LGU, National Capital Region says, "I read your book, "Is there a job waiting for you?" in just one sitting. I found it very inspiring and full of wisdom. At 39, I have experienced a lot of highs and lows, and have had my share of triumphs and tribulations. Reading your book has opened me up to new perspectives, given me new hope especially during these hard times."
Jacqueline Michelle Lim, The University of Queensland says, "First off, I'd like to congratulate you on your new book. It seems that all your perseverance has been rewarded. I am only but honored to have known a person like you with vision and motivation. Keep up the good work and hope to get my copy from you soon. I'm sure you'll reach greater heights! God Bless and cheers."
Nene Manalo, JRS Express, says, “Thank you so much for the continuing education and motivation you are sharing me. I always read over and over again all your teachings. You have greatly influenced me. I am determined to be somebody also in the near future and be a channel of blessings to people that God has assigned to me.”
Erwin Acosta, Globe Telecom, says, “I may have been a lurker in this entire exchange but your Master Classes have given me a lot of food for thought.”
Sotera A. Uy Marketing Operation Manager, Grepa Life, says, “Dear Mr. Luna, Thank you so much for this very inspiring message and for coaching me. God bless!”
Ramon Alberto said, “Hi Lloyd, I'm one of those who are very lucky to receive your emails. It's very inspiring. Although I've come across some of your wisdoms in the past, they have reinforced mine and have inspired me to share my own "lessons in life" to almost all I come into contact with.”
Harry H. Hawson CEO, Maverick By Design, says, “Dear Lloyd, I have checked your website quite extensively. I congratulate you for your efforts and to your business.”
May Lene L. Te, PJMA, Federation President, says, “A pleasant day! I once heard you speak in one of the seminars I had attended. And because I learned a lot from your talk, I become interested to invite you to be one of our guest speakers in our event this February.”
Mari S. Moya, Sales Director, EastWood Properties, said, “Dear Mr. Luna, Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring. Will grab a copy of your book and will ask for your autograph. Looking forward in meeting you someday.”
Wilhelmina Quiroga says, “Thanks a lot for the inspiring messages that you are sending me. This one inspires me the most because I have gone through many criticisms and sometimes I allow them to pull me down. From now on I will be like the spiral spring all the time.”
No one has ever made such a positive, powerful, and moving impact in the lives of the young and the old such as Lloyd. His affection, dedication, and passion to help, inspire, motivate, and move people of all walks of lives—from ordinary citizen in the streets to the extraordinary people in the workplace and business community, from students to teachers, from employees to entrepreneurs, from church groups to political organizations—are unmatched in his generation.
He deserves to be one of the 10 Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Filipino Motivational Speaker in the Philippines gets 800 fans
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