Sometime in October 2013, I was deciding whether to buy myself a brand new 11” Macbook Air which I’ll use to write books or attend a 3-Day Super Conference in Shangrila Mactan, Cebu.
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That time, I just “retired” from my corporate job and I was also celebrating my birthday in a few days.
It was a choice between a writing gadget and a learning opportunity.
I chose the latter. I invested around P60,000 for the 3-day conference in Cebu. Costly? You bet. Painful? Yes, definitely!
Because I knew I invested P60,000 for a 3-day conference, I made sure every minute I spent in that conference was worth it. I listened carefully to the speakers. I took down notes. I talked to my fellow participants during breaks. I approached the speakers and picked their brains. I enjoyed and savoured the yummy buffet in Shangrila Mactan, Cebu. And I ate all the chocolate ice cream and chocolate cakes my tummy could contain! 😀
My gosh! I gave up my P60,000 for a 3-day learning opportunity. If you look at it in another perspective, I gave up a brand new Macbook air for a 3-day conference.
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I have no regrets. When I thought about it, the P60,000 was nothing compared to the learning and inspiration I got. The mentors and speakers shared with me in three days what they learned in the past 20-30 years!
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I went out of the conference inspired and equipped. I gained new friends. I strengthened my relationships with my mentors. I gained a new perspective. The conference broadened my horizon.
Today, I’m already reaping the benefits I got from that conference.
What are you willing to give up to get what you truly want?
Bill Gates left Harvard to pursue his passion in computers. As we all know, he is one of the wealthiest men in the world. And his computers has been blessings millions of people all over the world.
Velden Lim, the Feast Builder of Feast Bicutan, left his corporate job and all the perks which included a brand new car issued to him plus a high salary so he can be full time preacher and missionary. Today, he is happily married and he has been blessing hundreds of people every week.
From Zero to Multi-Million Pesos
About two days ago, an OFW from Dubai emailed me and shared with me his life story. He said he is in Manila with his family for the holidays and he asked me if he could meet up with me.
We met today over lunch after I attended and served at The Feast in PICC (a weekly prayer gathering led by Bo Sanchez).
His name is Anselm Reyes. He said he only got to know Bo Sanchez when he was already 30 years old and he just got married. Prior to meeting Bo Sanchez, he didn’t save anything. His net worth was zero despite earning a high salary for the past 10 years!
After getting to know Bo Sanchez, he joined Truly Rich Club as a Platinum member. Platinum members have the privilege to have a closed door meeting/seminar with Bo Sanchez and Truly Rich Club mentors four times a year.
Anselm said he would travel all the way from Dubai to Manila just to attend the one-day seminar. He would arrive in Manila on a Saturday morning, attend the whole day seminar, then leave Manila for Dubai on Saturday evening. When he would arrive in Dubai on a Sunday morning, he’ll go straight to work. Amazing!
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Anselm Reyes travelled thousands of miles just to learn from the best mentors.
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Today, his efforts paid off. From zero net worth, he is now a multi-millionaire in just four years! He even taught his maid to invest in the stock market.
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What are you willing to give up to get what you truly want?
“Don’t wish it was easier wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge wish for more wisdom”
I completely agree. In addition, don’t aim everything for free. Yes, you save money. But you’re quenching that fire that drives you to get out of your comfort zone and be the best person you can be.
I encourage you to invest in your greatest asset — YOURSELF.
Don’t skimp in your education.
Learn from books, seminars, courses, and mentors.
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Be the best person you can be. Be as happy as you want to be.
I wish you success and happiness! 🙂
Sha Nacino
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P.S. Have you always wanted to inspire people through a book? I’d like to invite you to the 90-Day Book Writing Challenge. Let me help you make your dream of writing a book come true. For more details, visit http://www.authorsha.com/write/
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P.P.S. Looking back, I am so grateful that I heeded the call to write a book. That single decision helped me become the person I want to be. Every morning, I am excited to jump out of bed because I’ve found my passion and purpose in life. Do you feel God calls you to write a book also and bless the world through your stories? Visit http://www.authorsha.com/write/ and serve your purpose.
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Sha Nacino is one of the most sought-after Filipino motivational speakers in the Philippines. She is the bestselling author of the books Money&Me, Mission Happiness, plus 7 other books.
Sha is the founder of The 90-Day Book Writing Challenge where she helps first time authors write their books. She also writes for Bo Sanchez's TrulyRichClub newsletters.
She regularly gives talks on Personal Finance, Happiness, Purpose, Success Principles, etc. If you wish to invite Sha to speak in your company or events, visit shanacino.com or email her at sha@seminarphilippines.com.
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