One good lesson about leadership is what is happening right now in the Philippines where no one seem to be taking President Arroyo seriously. Believing her is a rare commodity among the more than 70 million Filipinos.
Most Filipinos no longer believe in their President.
What they have in the Philippines is a LEADER-LESS NATION.
How come people have stopped believing this President considering that she has the advantages being a daughter of a former President and graduated with honors in prestigious schools?
At this point, it is a rare commodity to hear positive comments about Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In spite of her good intentions and good programs, no one would give a damn!
Why?
She had done small things which placed her integrity in question?
One, when she ran for senator the first time, she left the party that launched her political future in the middle of the elections.
Two, she practically left her presidential ambition and in the process dumped her vice presidential candidate in the cold so as to ensure her political survival.
Three, she was instrumental in having President Estrada booted out of office.
Fourth, at first she promised not to run for elections but changed her mind when people start believing .
Fifth, she ran and won but allegedly cheated. I bet most Filipinos think and believe that she cheated.
Leaders take note - if you want to be a true leader, never be engaged in double- talk, lying and cheating.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS: A Reflection
One year ago, a friend of mine who is now an immigrant in the United States mentioned to me about a book with a title The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
At first I was indifferent. Having read so many motivational books and heard powerful speakers preaching this and that, I thought this is one of those with so much promises but at the end, these would just make you feeel good. And most often, the "feeling good" lasts only for a week.
But then by accident I came across this book in a bookstore. I bought it and read it. Since then I would say this is one of a kind of a book. Not preachy and not patronizing!
Don Miguel Ruiz speaks and re-echoes the teachings of his ancestors, the Toltecs, a native of Mexico who more 1000 years ago lived in a place TEOTIHUACAN (translation: where man becomes God).
Don Miguel Ruiz a Nagual(master) from the Eagle Knight, shares the powerful teachings of the Toltecs.
Don Miguel Ruiz was able to translate these old belief to modern reality and sometimes even alludes to certain Biblical stories.
He was very candid in translating these ancient wisdom to our present mode existence through what he termed as THE FOUR AGREEMENTS.
First BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD. Say what you mean and have integrity in your speech. Never weaken yourself through hearsay and goosip.
Second, DON'T TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY. What people say and think about you need not be your reality.
Third, DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS. Communicate what you think and what you feel in an honest way. Inquire to verify and seek to know the truth.
Fourth, ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST. In everything you do, give the best you can. Give your best shot without any regret. Do not be hard on yourself to the point of endanger your self-esteem. Just do the best you can.
By just applying any of these one at a time practically changed not only my perspectives but even my behavioral patterns.
Re-do your life by entering into THE FOUR AGREEMENTS.
At first I was indifferent. Having read so many motivational books and heard powerful speakers preaching this and that, I thought this is one of those with so much promises but at the end, these would just make you feeel good. And most often, the "feeling good" lasts only for a week.
But then by accident I came across this book in a bookstore. I bought it and read it. Since then I would say this is one of a kind of a book. Not preachy and not patronizing!
Don Miguel Ruiz speaks and re-echoes the teachings of his ancestors, the Toltecs, a native of Mexico who more 1000 years ago lived in a place TEOTIHUACAN (translation: where man becomes God).
Don Miguel Ruiz a Nagual(master) from the Eagle Knight, shares the powerful teachings of the Toltecs.
Don Miguel Ruiz was able to translate these old belief to modern reality and sometimes even alludes to certain Biblical stories.
He was very candid in translating these ancient wisdom to our present mode existence through what he termed as THE FOUR AGREEMENTS.
First BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD. Say what you mean and have integrity in your speech. Never weaken yourself through hearsay and goosip.
Second, DON'T TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY. What people say and think about you need not be your reality.
Third, DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS. Communicate what you think and what you feel in an honest way. Inquire to verify and seek to know the truth.
Fourth, ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST. In everything you do, give the best you can. Give your best shot without any regret. Do not be hard on yourself to the point of endanger your self-esteem. Just do the best you can.
By just applying any of these one at a time practically changed not only my perspectives but even my behavioral patterns.
Re-do your life by entering into THE FOUR AGREEMENTS.
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