https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/Important life lessons we learn from experience so we avoid making the same mistakes againhourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/530493Earlier, I was with my boy and his nanny at the amusement park when we came across this machine where you drop a coin to operate a catcher to win one of the stuff toys inside. There was this lady, in her mid-40's who was having the time of her life playing. After the 3rd try, she succeeded! I...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/527088Two days ago, I received an sms that the symposium of graduating students where I was scheduled to talk was postponed because of venue problems. I read the message after I woke up since it was sent around 1am when I check the details in my cell phone. It was supposed to be that day which will...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/524711During my younger days, I thought passion is something I highly enjoy doing. Lately I realized it is much much more. When we enjoy doing something, we do it on our free time-- like watching movies, playing sports or baking a cake. What we are passionate about, we find time to do it-- not only...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/522159Earlier, I saw a news report about a child molester issue not directly settled by a school. The mother was angrily weeping as she spoke of her frustration over the administration for not taking the necessary steps. It is sad that such a scandal is often covered up to "protect" the reputation of...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/521747Hindsight gives us the best opportunities to learn because we are able to see the big picture. In small events, it could be success or failure but when we assemble the pieces together, it may form a beautiful portrait of a part of our lives. Earlier, I learned that I angered a minority group in...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/520184My watch's battery is dead. Earlier, I went to a watch repairshop to have this replaced when I saw the same guy who replaced my other watch's battery 2 years ago at another shop. I could not forget his face because of what he did. The watch was still in my arm when I asked him how much it would...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/519111I often see it on home tv shopping network but I think it is too good to be true. The prototypes only looked good but when it comes to actual juicing, it is very tedious and it won't take long before you get tired of its process and maintenance. Not with this baby. I can put in a whole apple or...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/518297Around 3 years ago, I decided to buy an lcd projector for my home entertainment despite its prohibitive price. I got to use it only occasionally because I found it bothersome to set it up everytime I would watch a dvd-movie. Yesterday, as if Newton's apple fell on my head, I had an inkling to set...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/517933People love something new. Yesterday I called a meeting and I was thinking of what to serve as a snack for the attendees. Then I remembered about this Japanese seaweed snack similar to the ones used to wrap sushis. But this one was a variation; it was thicker, crunchy and more delicious. And this...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/leaderspeaker1840/517607As my 2-year old son is growing up, I notice he becomes more demanding of my presence. He would bring a ball and close the door behind him signifying that I cannot leave the room until our play session is over. Aside from playing ball, we do other activities like assembling puzzles and tickling...