I took these photos on the day before the New Year of 2013. As the guests at the beach resort prepared for Media Noche, I saw a fisherman getting ready for the day’s catch. For him, there was no holiday to celebrate. It was just another day of catching fish to make sure he can […]
Author: Edwin M Sarmiento
The Myth of Working Longer Hours & Productivity
We’ve all been told that highly productive people get more things done. And if you’ve got a massive pile of work that needs to get done, you instantly feel like you need to work longer hours. You work insane amount of hours that gets you constantly tired and frustrated. Because you think you can […]
What The Dollar Bill Trick Can Teach Us About Leadership
When I was a kid, I’ve learned a very neat trick about making paper money smile or frown. The trick was very simple that I picked it up real quick and showed it to a few of my friends. I did use the Philippine Peso to try it out instead of a US dollar bill. If […]
The Smart Way to Deal with the Inevitable : Part 2
I’m rarely on social media. But the COVID-19 outbreak has got me thinking, “how can I serve others in the midst of the fear and panic?” While these may be challenging times, we have the opportunity to help make this world a better place. I’m writing a series of Life-Pro Tips (LPT) to help you […]
Pushing Past the Pain Towards our Purpose
One of the best investments I’ve made 13 years ago. And it has served me well. Growing up, I was told I was very sick. I couldn’t do sports. I couldn’t play rough. I couldn’t do anything that would get me really exhausted. It’s the reason I ended up learning to play the piano. Realizing […]