2008 Top Memorable Experiences and Life Expanders

Manila, Philippines – RichPinay shares her 2008 Top Memorable Experiences and Life Expanders that made her said, “Whoo! What a great journey last 2008!”

1. Completion with “someone”. The details? She just want to keep it private.

2. Sold a two-door apartment in Pasig with no money down. From the book to reality, RichPinay was able to apply the concept taught by Trace Trajano in his book “Think Rich, Quick!” and got herself totally amazed how could that kind of strategy be really possible! She plans to exercise more of that business strategy this 2009.

3. Launched Think Rich Pinoy (TRP) Club Marikina. Despite the number of interested applicants to join her club, RichPinay had refused to open one until October of 2008. The TRP Club is a monthly meeting, sharing, and Cashflow Game on Real Estate investing. Since its opening, the club had been conducting fun-filled meetings where members can’t wait for the next exciting TRP Club meeting!

4. Launched ThinkRichPinay.com. RichPinay is not a writer but finally gave in to her dream of sharing her knowledge starting with a blog. She said that she had gathered a lot of courage to conquer her writer's block, among others, before and even while she's already running the blog. “But I had started it anyway, so I thought, the only way to go is to continue despite personal challenges that came my way”, said RichPinay.

5. Volunteered as a Life Coach in PSI Starshooters Team 71. Despite a tight schedule, she finally gave-in to her desire of giving back. “I had been successfully coached way back the time I took Starshooters Goal-setting Program in 2003. So this year, I had gathered myself to finally give coaching a shot”, she mentioned. “My joy cannot be described when I finally completed the coaches’ training, the Starshooters’ coaching program and saw my coachees how they attained their goals and made major improvements in themselves”.


6. Contributed to a Christmas Outreach Program for 900 less fortunate kids. The members of the Think Rich Pinoy Group chipped-in their personal funds for the breakfast of 900 less fortunate kids being taught by the Missionaries of Mother Teresa in Tayuman. RichPinay coordinated the canvassing and ordering of the breakfast that were served. Beyond expectation, she was so happy that Julie's Bakeshop granted immediate discount (approved the same day it was requested) to share in the outreach program. With this experience she was able to prove that “Men are truly good by nature”.

7. Donated shoes to calamity victims. Her family had donated different kinds of footwear to the typhoon and flash flood victims in Mindoro and Romblon. “We can let go of our old stocks from the store through Clearance Sales and convert them into Cash (knowing I need it too) but we chose to donate them instead. I believe that if we let go of something old, new things, new blessings will come as well. The experience became more rewarding not just because we were able to donate but also because of breaking-through the challenge to let go...”

8. Read the book “Be Your Own Mentor” by Anne Bruce. “I seldom get captured by books. But one time, I was thinking of consulting a career counsellor when I passed by Powerbooks. I considered dropping by just to look around. Good thing was, the bookstore allows private reading inside. I remembered that books are also mentors. So I rushed to the Career-guide bookshelf and spotted “Be Your Own Mentor”. After having scanned the book for half an hour, I couldn't help but to take it home! It's a workshop type of book that teaches one how to follow his/her inner compass, discover his/her passion, career path and how to attain it. Truly suited to my current need and it was so interactive, it didn’t make me sleep. :) I was able to finish it in 3 weeks - the shortest record I made so far! But more than this record-breaking experience were the bunch of learnings I had carried on to this new year to continue with an exciting career path of my choice!”, RichPinay told.

9. Subscribed to Manila Bulletin Sunday newspaper. Despite some teachings she heard that reading or listening to the news (because most of them are negative) is not so beneficial, she said that she gained more confidence being up-to-date with the current news and trend. “My boring view of the newspaper before had now turned into exciting, as excited as when I’m reading a magazine. I almost read the newspaper from “cover to cover” and see the appeal of each of its section, aside from the Real Estate Classified Ads”, she mentioned.

10. Conquered shyness and networked with new individuals. “Having known new people and gained new friends, which can possibly new mentors was another reward I got for getting out of my comfort zone. I am typically a shy person, especially if I don't know the people that I am gonna talk or deal with. But, as they say, “No guts, no glory”. So, several times, I had to set “shyness” aside and “act” brave. Well, faking “courage” soon made it real and before I knew it, I had already made friends with new great personalities”, RichPinay mentioned. That was just one of the rewards of being an entrepreneur. You get to meet different people. From customers and suppliers, we gain friends. Soon, it turns a serious business transaction into “playtime” and the real essence of business which is “service” come out because of win-win deals.

11. Became a member of Red Corner Boxing Gym. “My decision to join the gym was already towards the year-end of 2008 and it happened just because I was shrugging off negative energies from some personal life challenges. After the free “trial workout”, the gym experience worked out on me! I knew I wanted to have that regular fitness program but had been setting it aside. Again, my gym experience wouldn't be as fun if not for the friendly trainors and staff of Red Corner (Holiday Inn branch), not to mention the cozy hotel ambience, the shower room's lemon scent, relaxing pool area, after-boxing stretches from the trainors and healing sauna! Every visit to this gym is such a great treat to myself! The cost? More affordable than you think! :D”, RichPinay enthusiastically told her friends.




To sum it up, RichPinay said that what really makes an experience memorable is its ability to expand ourselves. Whether it's a good or bad experience, the deeper the learning, the more historic it becomes. We had read a lot of Top Lists for 2008. It's time to list your own Top 10, 20 or 25. Why is it worth pondering for? The acquired values in those experiences are the same values we can continue on applying in our daily life until they become our habit and part of our character. As our self expands, our wealth – health, knowledge, relationships and career expands too, among others! Create your own list now and be surprised on the good things that happened to you last 2008... then let your “New Year’s Resolution be just a repetition of all the great moves you made last 2008! Smarter, isn’t it? If you already did it (even if you couldn’t believe it), then you can definitely do it again and again. Kaw pa?!

Grow rich Pinoys and Pinays,
RichPinay