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here's what i get for going out most of the time:
a missed flight

and a hell lot more experiences.

was supposed to share this excerpt from Emily Abrera's speech to the graduates weeks ago:
...on the occasions when I've joined international gatherings of the company, I've noticed a strange phenomenon about us Filipinos --- we rarely volunteer a point of view or a commentary unless specifically asked, yet when we do speak up, everyone is surprised at how articulate and knowledgeable we are!

When members of a group are asked who is willing to lead, we Filipinos are quiet as mice. (Later, we have a lot to say under our breath about the noisy idiot who raised his hand.)

I've often wondered about that. Is it shyness? Uncertainty? Does speaking out defy some cultural code we are sworn to obey? Are we just afraid of competing and failing?

These times favor us. In the New Order, there will be greater strides made by collaborating, instead of competing, and I think we are naturally good at that. The more information gets shared, the greater the impetus will be to innovate in any organization.

Cultivate the ability to thrive in teamwork.
Be passionate about the things you believe in.

it'll be a nice ride.

lisnin to chatter
sortof readin local newspapers
feelin kinda interesting