Proverbs for the Successful Writing Business on Triond

A friend of mine from Triond community had sent me a message that he was organizing a boycott to Triond and he would be leaving Triond for good.  He is now writing for the Triond’s competitor.  I would admit that his message got my interest and I also experience some mixed emotions.

I started writing for Triond last August 2008 due to the invitation of my dear friend Eddie Go.  I had visualized that this invitation is an opportunity for me to go forward and to execute what is in my vision, which is to become a writer.

When I was in high school at Philippine Cultural High School, I joined Tanglaw, our school’s publication, as a Feature writer.  Two of my articles are published and the rest are declined by the editor in chief and adviser.  Therefore, I decided to quit.  That is my big mistake on my forte but I never stop learning.  During the First Year High until now, I read variety of self-help books and magazines,  I focused my attention on the lessons during English class. Even though in college, I really appreciate much these lessons such as Grammar and Literature.  I really believe that I gained skills that equips me to become a good composer of essays and prose.

My passion in writing grew when I was in college.  I used to create my personal newsletters and sent them abroad to my dearest Aunt Irene in Washington D.C.  She really appreciates them.   Sometimes I gave some to my friends at school.   When I was in elementary school, I used to dream to become like Elizabeth Wakefield, one of the main character of the famous novel of Francine Pascal Sweet Valley.  My frustrations to become like Elizabeth Wakefield was pursue through creating my own personal newsletter and joining Tanglaw.

My college classmate encouraged me to contribute articles on the online magazine, Tinig.com. Then, I contributed voluntarily articles to Tinig.com.  After I graduated from college, a friend of mine encouraged me to contribute articles to Tsinoy.com.  Then, I am one of the regulars who contributed voluntarily some articles for Tsinoy.com, an e-zine for Filipino-Chinese community.  I am very happy when I see my writings are published even though I am not paid by these two organizations.  I found that writing is a good therapy for me to overcome my anxiety and depression.  When I heard about Triond.com from one of my friends Eddie Go, I quickly grab this opportunity.  My starting salary is $0.01.

I see my online viewers continue growing.  My earning also continue to grow little by little.  I also wanted to earn more to provide financially to my family.   At first, I get frustrated because I have a very little income from Triond.  But, I studied the market.  I learned their needs and wants.  Therefore, I have to adjust and be opened to some changes.  I changed my profile skin and description to make it a little bit interesting. I added some articles that I am surely that they would gained numbers of interests from the viewers.  I gained a good result due to the adaptation to changes.  Being an entrepreneur to my forte, I have to become patient.

I could not say that I reached the level of the Hot Users of Triond because I am still starting to explore and struggling with obstacles.  To keep myself going, I meditate on the proverbs of the 5 Taipans of the Philippine business industry.  They are not writers like us but I am sure that they are great achievers like the Hot Users of Triond.

Therefore, I would share to your these proverbs so you will keep inspired.

“Success is not necessarily about connections, cutting corners, or chamba (chance) – the three C’s of bad business.  Call it trite, but believe me: success can be achieved through hardwork, frugality, integrity, responsiveness to change, and most of all, boldness to dream.  These have never been easy slogans for me.  I have lived by them.” says John Gokongwei Jr., JG Summit Holdings Inc.

“There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money.  If you fail, do not be discouraged; try again.  When you do well, do not change your ways.  Success is not just good luck; it is a combination of hardwork, good credit standing, opportunity, readiness and timing.  Success will not last if you do not take care of it.” says Henry Sy Sr., SM Investment Corp.

“Entrepreneurs should never give up due to failure.  Not just entrepreneurs but people of whatever profession – all of us – should learn from our setbacks.  We should never surrender to despair.” says Lucio Tan, Fortune Tobacco International Corp.

“Doing  business is all about providing a good product or service to your customers.  A good businessman is he who knows that what is successful today may not be so successful tomorrow.  Techonology changes so fast, and so  do people’s needs and wants.  That is why it would do well for a businessman to know how to adapt to change. He must constantly reinvent the business or it would not last.” Andrew Tan, Megaworld.

“An entrepreneur must follow his gut feel only after he has carefully weighed the pros and cons of any situation.  If you do what you believe in, you can never go wrong.  And, know what you can do or cannot do because it is in know your limits that you can determine the kind of risks you can take. Doing business is never easy.  When starting, try to be hands-on in everything.  The real test of an entrepreneur is how far he can go when the tides of business turn for worse.  It is in times like these when he should be unafraid. Be aggressive. Know your market’s needs and serve them.” says Ben Chan, Bench.

Additional, there is also a Chinese Proverb.  It says, “Small wealth  is man-made, but great wealth is a blessing from the heavens.”