Tag Archives: money

Dealing with the Problem of Rising Gas Prices

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Fred

Prices of gas (gasoline, diesel and other variations with high-octane ratings) are skyrocketing. The constant increase of gas prices is, to say the least, frustrating. When you pass by the gas station in the morning, you’ll often discover that prices … Continue reading →

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Death Comes to Us All

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Fred

Death comes like a thief in the night. Man’s (and, yes, woman’s) quest for power – absolute power – is tempered by the fact that death, the greatest equalizer, comes to us all.

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Moving out of Comfort Zones and Starting your own Business

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Fred

Some time ago, my father handed me a book, Who Moved My Cheese, by Dr. Spencer Johnson. It’s a short one; I finished it in just under an hour. The theme is about anticipating, accepting and enjoying change in work … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance: Pay Yourself First

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Fred

If the concept of “Pay Yourself First” is foreign to you, don’t worry, the concept was also greek to me during my YUPpy (young urban professional) days. Working as an associate in a Makati law firm, I had the means … Continue reading →

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All Rice!

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Fred

The headlines these past days have been all about rice. I know rice, and not simply because I don’t feel satisfied eating without rice, just like any Filipino. Many years ago, while growing up in the province, I would walk … Continue reading →

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Office Politics: Surviving the Office Jungle

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Fred

Office politics is a fact of institutional or corporate life. As long as organizations exist, office politics will always be there. On a neutral note, office politics is simply the relationship and interaction between and among co-workers (and, to a … Continue reading →

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