Jack Ma Chinese Billionaire Nagbahagi Paano Niya Narating ang Tagumpay

What Jack Ma taught Filipinos about Dreams, Success and the Internet

By Go Negosyo, October 26th, 2017

Alibaba Group Founder & Executive Chairman Jack Ma.

No entrepreneur from this side of the globe has had as much of an influence in the minds and hearts of the world as Alibaba founder and global business icon, Jack Ma.
After an awarding ceremony by the De La Salle University, wherein Ma received an honorary Doctor of Science degree on Technopreneurship, Ma immediately engaged in a moderated forum with a room full of students and select entrepreneurs from the country.
Charismatic as always, Jack Ma didn’t hold back on imparting sage advice and insights that left many who witnessed the event either live or online, inspired. Ma’s storied journey of fighting tooth and nail for his dream and becoming one of the richest and most influential in the world today is one that every Filipino looks up to.
Growing up in China, Ma shared to the students that, many times in his life, he failed at what he wanted. He failed many times in school, and failed to get into the universities he targeted (he applied and got rejected from Harvard 10 times!), and even got rejected when he applied to work in KFC. He also didn’t know what he wanted to do after college—something a lot of students could resonate with. But Ma deeply encouraged the students to go for their dreams.

Jack Ma shared his insights on Money, Market, and Mentorship during the segment moderated by PA Joey Concepcion.

“Be simple. Stay foolish with your dreams, and no matter what, keep running,” Ma said. Many Filipinos today feel as though the dreams they want to achieve are too unrealistic or impossible in the current climate of our society. However, Ma teaches Filipinos that dreams are meant to be shared, not be selfishly pursued—contrary to the Filipino ‘crab mentality.’
“If it is your dream, you can never go that far. But if it’s a group’s dream, you can go much further.”
However, beyond dreaming, Jack Ma insists that one must be willing to put in the work, sacrifice and patience.
“When you have a dream, you have to think of the bad side of the dream very clearly. Think of what you will give up,” Ma said. He added “if you think it’s about three years you need to be successful, prepare for about 10 years. If you think you have about five years to succeed, prepare for 15 years. And if you think you need 10 years, you might succeed in eight years. You should have a long preparation, determination.”
In a world of instant-everything, there is truly one thing people shouldn’t take shortcuts with—working towards their goals. Ma posited that there are truly many different reasons why people succeed, but people fail for many of the same reasons. So, we Filipinos must always becomes students of life. “The priority whether you want to study or work is the same: learning,” Ma said, “A lot of people leave school then go do business. They say Bill Gates succeeded. There is only one Bill Gates. Don’t do that.”
So, what how do we succeed?
Ma believe that it takes a great combination of three quotients— EQ (emotional), IQ (intelligence) and LQ (love). “If you want to be successful, you have to have great EQ. No matter how smart you are, if you never know how to with people you will never succeed.”
However, beyond mere personal matters, Ma also exposed a lot of our societal woes. Ma said that the Philippines’ internet is “no good” and called on both the public and private sector to change this. He insists on this as he sees the internet as the gateway to solving important problems when it comes to access to money in the country—an integral part of poverty alleviation. “Philippines has the opportunity to make the world’s best fintech in the world, because you have so many mobile phones, more than 7,000 islands. We should make Philippines a cashless society. When you have a cashless society, there is no corruption. Life is easier.”
Lastly, Ma wants those who are afraid of technology and the changes it brings, specifically to traditional business owners, to adapt and change. Technology aims to make everything more accessible to everyone, and if traditional business owners don’t keep up, they will risk being left behind. And to those who are already investing in technology, don’t just go into it because it seems important, have a reason behind it. After all, in the words of Ma, “Its not the technology that changes the world, its the dream behind technology that does”

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Isa sa dahilan ng mga sakit ay stress. Pagdating ng mga due date sa mga babayaran; credit card, hulugan sa loan ng bahay, hulugan ng sasakyan, nanghingi ng pera si nene, bibili ng pantalon si boy, nagkasikit si Daddy, lalong nagkaroon ng stress. Kapag maraming worries magkakaroon ng stress at mamalayan na lang kung ano anong sakit na natutuklasan.

Bakit kaliwat kanan ang mga problema? Dahil hindi napaghandaan, miscalculation na noong may pera pa akala sapat na sa habang buhay. Pero dahandahang pahirap ng pahirap ang kalagayan.

Kung maproject natin ang mga bagay bagay na iyon, yan ang magtutulak bakit tayo mangarap, mangarap na abotin ang araw na sana ligtas sa mga stress ng paghahabol ng mga maraming bayarin o kaya makapag retire ng sapat, makakabili man lang ng mga prutas at mga organic na mga gulay at wag na sa mga maintenance na mga gamut kasi lalong pampaiksi ng buhay ang mga iyon.

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Parating ang Pagkaubos ng Pagkain, Magtanin sa inyong mga Bukirin

Are we running out of food for the future?

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Millions of people around the world currently suffer from hunger, and this number is set to increase with various foreseeable threats to food security in future. What are these risks and how can they be mitigated?

The figures for world hunger are staggering. As of 2016, as many as 815 million people in the world go hungry every day, up from 777 million in 2015. Out of this total, 520 million reside in Asia.

Food security is achieved when people have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food at all times to meet their dietary needs for a healthy life.

Although food security is a multi-dimensional issue, it is primarily caused by poverty, roughly defined as those who make less than US$1.90 a day. Rural households in developing countries tend to be the most heavily burdened by poverty as they spend the highest proportions of their income on food or are not able to afford it at all.

International organisations and various countries have attempted to solve the problem with initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals, which have now been superseded by the Sustainable Development Goals that pledge to reduce the rates of hunger drastically. However, with growing global populations, food insecurity could rise over the next few decades if food production does not keep up with increasing demand.

Threats to the world’s food production

In Asia alone, there will likely be 5.3 billion people by 2050, which would require a 70 per cent increase in food production. However, whether output will be able to keep up with demand is questionable, as there are several interlinked factors that threaten the world’s ability to produce the necessary amounts of food.

Climate change

It is now common knowledge that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have dramatically increased the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which in turn is expected to cause global surface temperatures to increase by one to four degrees Celsius by 2100.

Some of the predicted effects of climate change which we are already witnessing are more intense heat waves, rising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns. This means that coastal and low-lying areas in Asia where agriculture plays a crucial role, such as Thailand, will especially be at risk of flooding.

Additionally, there appears to be an increase in the frequency of extreme weather incidents. India, for example, has seen both rising temperatures leading to droughts and increased rainfall resulting in floods, all of which affect crops and leave farmers struggling to adapt. It is estimated that 59,000 Indian farmer suicides over the past 30 years can be attributed to climate change.

Paradoxically, agricultural processes themselves contribute at least a fifth of GHG emissions. However, studies have shown that such emissions can potentially be reduced through existing technologies and best practices such as improved fertiliser management.

Lower agricultural productivity

Economic structural transformation in Asia has also seen a shrinkage of the agricultural sector. Although the reallocation of resources from agriculture towards other industries has led to economic growth in developing countries, it means that there is a rapidly declining share of agriculture in gross domestic product.

Additionally, agricultural productivity can be affected due to improper farming practices such as poor water utilisation or the use of chemical fertiliser which affects soil productivity in the long run.

As crop yields are further expected to drop due to climate change, problems of agricultural productivity need to be addressed to ensure that food production keeps up with population growth. Lower agricultural output would affect food supply globally, with increasing food prices potentially causing market instability.

Overexploitation of natural resources

Over the last 40 years, natural resources in Asia have faced increased degradation. This has occurred due to deforestation, inappropriate agricultural practices, unsustainable groundwater extraction and industrial development, among many other factors. Growing populations and ineffective governance or weak institutions have merely exacerbated this.

In China, arable land has dwindled due to erosion, while in Vietnam and Thailand, intensive farming has led to a rapid decline in agricultural soil quality. Such land degradation will have repercussions on food security.

Given the current statistics on the matter, the outlook seems grim. However, the situation may not be as grave as some sources make it out to be.

Is doomsday really approaching?

The realities of food security threats were discussed in an interview with Cecilia Tortajada, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Water Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

Although food insecurity is likely to increase, developed economies such as Singapore or Hong Kong are likely to be less affected, according to Tortajada. They will have the capacity to continue importing adequate amounts of food, even at heightened prices. Compared to rural populations in developing countries, the types of food consumed in higher-income countries are more diverse, while existing systems ensure that the food is safe to consume.

Tortajada believes that much of the anxiety surrounding food security arises from media speculation and representation. When the 2011 floods in Thailand occurred, the press focused on the huge amounts of paddy fields that were damaged. Ultimately, however, exports were not affected. If cities are prepared, it is unlikely that they will experience any drastic changes in food supply.

However, Tortajada added that those who will be most affected are people in poorer developing countries, especially communities which rely on certain agricultural products as their staple food. With potential price hikes due to increased demand, there will be many who may be unable to afford sufficient food.

Moving towards sustainable agricultural development

At the core of managing food security is the need to develop a system of sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agricultural development improves resource efficiency, strengthens resilience and secures social equity in agriculture and food systems in order to ensure adequate nutritious food for everyone. Here are four ways this can be done.

1. Include small farmers in modern processes
   One important method of achieving sustainable agricultural development is to involve small farmers in modern agricultural value chains. In line with structural transformation, small farmers can increase productivity and evolve from subsistence farming to commercially oriented farming if they are offered access to credit and training.
   Given that 45 per cent of Asia’s population depends on small farms for their livelihoods, allowing them to participate in agricultural value chains could make a huge difference to rural poverty.
2. Invest in agricultural research
   Studies have shown that investing in agricultural research leads to large economic payoffs. However, agricultural research requires prolonged commitment from both the public and private sectors. Researching and investing in holistic approaches such as agroecology and climate-smart agriculture may also offer solutions.
3. Cut down food loss in the supply chain
   Food loss in the production system also needs to be addressed. An estimated one-third of total food production is discarded as food loss and waste. Though the food waste in medium- and high-income countries is largely due to consumer behaviour, food loss in developing countries happens during the production process. This occurs due to inadequate mechanisms for harvest, storage and transport. Therefore, strengthening the supply chain by providing suitable infrastructure and investing in transport is crucial to food security.
4. Ensure water security
   Tortajada also recommended improving water security. She explained that there are many countries in Asia that do not have enough storage capabilities. By developing infrastructure to store water, countries will be more prepared for possible irregular rainfall.
   Additionally, there is a need to create systems to manage surface water and groundwater more efficiently. Countries such as India face the problem of water scarcity due to over-extraction of groundwater. By creating an efficient system, countries can maintain a steady water supply for agricultural production.
   Tortajada also pointed out that in many instances, water may be available but become contaminated due to pollution. Ensuring water quality is therefore as important as securing water quantity.

Tackling food security needs to be a global effort. Organisations such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the United Nations are urgently looking into implementing various strategies such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Ultimately, governments need to look into long-term strategies that balance food supply, price management and welfare of the poor. To achieve this, leaders need to craft appropriate policies that are flexible enough to adapt to constantly changing circumstances. Only then can they guarantee the fundamental human right of food security for all.

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This piece was written by Prethika Nair.
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KUMUKUNTI ANG PRODUKSYON SA PAGKAIN SA PINAS
Karamihang mga pinoy hindi na nagsasaka kaya lumulubo ang popolasyon pero ang produksyon sa pagkain ay kumukunti. Ito ang pinaka dahilan ng pagmahal ng mga bilihin. Ang mga tali ng gulay ay dahan dahang lumiliit at ang presyo ay dahan dahang nagmamahal.
Kung bibiyahe kayo sa probinsya makikita mo yung lawak ng mga lupain na puede sana taniman ng mga gulay at prutas pero pinapabayaang naka tiwangwang.
Ang talong, okra, sitaw, ampalaya, kalabasa, sayote, papaya ay sadyang mabuhayin pero punta ka sa palengke ang mahal dahil kunti lang ang nagtanim. 
Ang mindset ngayon ng pinoy ay nagbago ayaw na sa gawaing madumi samantalang ang sahud na 500 pesos na minimum ay ilang kaing lang na talong yan, okra at sitaw.
Pagdating sa kanin, maraming ignorante hindi alam na ang rice ay isa sa pinagmumulan ng Diabetes dahil ang isang takal lang ay daming sugar na. Samantalang ang karlang (gabing maraming laman), camote, balanghoy, palawan, saging saba ay mga healthy food pero mas hindi natin lagi kinakain. At ang minimum wage ay ilang punong gabi lang yan, at ilang kaing na camote lang yan. Ang pagkakaunawa din ng mga tao ang dahilan ng kahirapan. Nagsiksikan at nag titiis sa Manila ng minimum wage, bibiyahe  ng madaling araw pa, stress sa traffic puno pa ng utang dahil pamasahe pa lang laki na ng gastus.
GLOBAL WARMING
Ang pagtanim ng mga prutas tulad ng langka, avocado, kaimeto, dalanghita, guyabano, rambutan, lansones, santol, manga at iba pa, ay makakatulong sa global warming sabay ng pagkakaroon ng malaking kita. Ang global warming ay isa din sa mga dahilan ng pagksira ng mga pananim tulad ng el nino o kaya la nena.
Ang isa pang sulosyon sa global warming ay ang paggamit ng tubig para pampatipid sa konsumo ng fuel. Sa tulong ng device na gamit ay tubig, mapapa kunti rin pagbuga sa masamang gas mula sa makina. Wag na natin hintayin na darating ang globel catastrophe sahil kapag ganoon huli na ang lahat. Ang device ay matatagpuan sa FB page na ito; Tubig Fuel Supplement Pag-asa ng Pilipino.

Mindset Is the Key, Dating Pobring Janitor Naging Sikat na Success Motivator

• Tony Robbins grew up poor with a troubled childhood.
• At 17, he spent a week's pay on a Jim Rohn seminar.
• Rohn helped Robbins develop a coaching style that made him famous by his mid-20s.

Tony Robbins is the world's premiere "performance coach," a job that entails selling out stadiums with life coaching seminars and serving as a sort of leadership consultant to clients like billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. It's also a career path he carved out for himself.

Business Insider recently met Robbins at his Fiji resort Namale, where he was hosting the winners of the Shopify Build a Bigger Business competition.

In a wide-ranging podcast interview — which you can listen to below — he told us how spending his paycheck on a seminar at 17 set him on a path to developing a multi-billion dollar empire.

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Robbins grew up in North Hollywood, the oldest of three siblings. Their mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol and was physically abusive, Robbins told us, "and I had to protect my brother and sister, so I became a practical psychologist just out of necessity."

He said that he attended schools that may not have catered to wealthy families, but where he was still clearly one of the students from "the wrong side of the tracks." He said that by the time he was a junior in high school, he became fixated on the question of what separated the haves from the have-nots, the popular kids from the outcasts, and so on.

At 17, Robbins worked as a janitor after school and helped people move on the weekends to make money to help out his family. He told us that on one of these moves, he was taking a break when he asked the landlord on site, who was a family friend: "My dad said you used to be such a loser, and how come you're so successful now?"

"Only a kid can say that stuff," Robbins said with a laugh, "and the guy looks at me and goes, 'Your dad said what?'"

The man told him that he started to turn his life around after going to a Jim Rohn seminar, which he described as "a man takes everything he's learned in 20, 30 years of his life, and he pours it into like four hours."

Robbins asked if the landlord could get him into an upcoming seminar for free, to which the landlord said he could but wouldn't, since Robbins wouldn't value it. Robbins was making $40 a week, and a ticket to the seminar was $35.

Jim Rohn helped shape Robbins' career.Ramine5677/Wikimedia Commons

"I made this big decision to spend a week's pay to go to this event, and I sat there and I was mesmerized," Robbins said. "And that's what started the game for me."

Rohn was a marketer who was nudged into pursuing his penchant for public speaking full time in his 30s. Inspired by his former boss, the entrepreneur John Earl Shoaff, Rohn developed a leadership philosophy and a speaking series around it.

The particularly American brand of self-improvement took off during and after the Great Depression with the writers Napoleon Hill ("Think and Grow Rich") and Dale Carnegie ("How to Win Friends & Influence People"), and Rohn carried on the tradition, with maxims like "True happiness is not contained in what you get; happiness is gained by what you become."

When Robbins met Rohn, he had been giving these personal development speeches to executives and employees at Standard Oil. Robbins found Rohn's approach captivating, and it captured what he was trying to get from life at that point in his life.

Robbins approached Rohn to work for him and soon became his protégé. Robbins developed a high energy, more personalized version of what Rohn did that was also more influenced by theories from behavioral psychology he studied. Robbins honed his approach on the road through hundreds of seminars across North America, and by the time he was 26, he was a millionaire with a bestselling book.

In a video tribute to Rohn after Rohn's death in 2009, Robbins said it all began with his mentor. "He gave me a way of looking at life that allowed me to not ask life to be easier, but to ask that I be better. He got me to realize that the secret to life was to work harder on myself than my job or anything else, because then I'd have something to give people. And he really shaped me."
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Si Tony Robins ay dating janitor noong nag-aral ng highschool. Bagkus nakakuha siya ng aral kay Jim Rohn na isang magaling na marketer. Doon nagbago ang takbo ng buhay ni Tony. Nagbago ang program ng kanyang isip dahandahang nagiba. Ngayon, siya ay isang tanyag na success motivator and coach.

Kung ang karamihan ay naghihirap din, may pag-asa ka. Ano ang baguhin? Mindset sa pera at paniniwala na kaya mong umunlad.

Tagline ni Napoleon Hill " What the Mind Can Conceive and Believe, The Mind Can Achieve".