The Pursuit of Happiness

Sometimes it’s easier to wish for financial windfall than to persist in pursuing our life’s dreams (“How I wish to win the lottery so that I can begin living my life the way I’m supposed to”). However, the pursuit of the dream is also what invigorates us. The process of going after and eventually, [...]

Is Passion Overrated?

If all you love to do, for example, is sleep, loaf around and gorge yourself – do you really think that the money will follow?
Much has been said about following your passion.  Some successful people say that because they followed their passion, the money came as a result.  Not mentioned are the hardships [...]

My Goal For This Blog

…we all have the potential to create value for others in this world…
Call Card Chronicles started as a journal of my discoveries and experiences in my quest for personal improvement and self-development.  I am constantly on the lookout for better ways to work, to live and how to do things better.  My purpose is to [...]

The Corporate Guy

Steve Stone, a Business (re)Designer and noted speaker on the value of creativity and innovation within education and business, writes about The Corporate Guy.   A tale about an ambitious worker who climbs up the ladder but eventually realizes that there are more important matters beyond one’s career.   He then takes a close look at his [...]

The Leapfrog Theory

Decide that you will operate on a higher level than everyone else
The Leapfrog Theory by Robert Ringer (Winning Through Intimidation, Looking Out for No. 1) states that you can leapfrog over your competition to be ahead of the pack.  All you have to do is decide that you will operate on a higher level [...]

Walking The Talk

I went on to finish what I had to say but now I felt slighted instead of feeling grateful

You’re No Loser!

We may have excellent plans but we need to implement them well to claim victory.

What We Can Learn From The Philippine Women’s Everest Team

Tagaytay City, January 2008.
It’s that time of the year again when companies hold their kick-off meetings and national sales conferences. Beyond drinking the kool-aid, however, these events are excellent opportunities to realign your goals with those of the company’s. We recently invited the Philippine Women’s Everest Team as motivational speakers in our [...]