Monday, February 2, 2009
"A Challenge through A-B-C of Success"
by Mr. Ramon C. Quevedo, Director of Operations
They said that when you speak, it’s not the length or how long your speech is, but it’s the depth…
Graduates, let me inspire and challenge you through A.B.C. of success:
A – spire for achievement. It is important that you are clear on your passion in life so that your personal goals are aligned with your professional goals, things that wake you up and excites you to face life and come to work. In this way, aspiring for achievement would be your way of life and when the going gets tough, and yes work environment, people and tasks at hand as well as our personal circumstances are not always pleasant but your inner drive will sustain you through. All the personal development you will gain both personal and professional aspects will be with you and will be your investment but don’t allow anyone or anything to take that away from you.
Great men’s lives are replete with challenges, which allow them to stretch themselves and reach greater heights. It is likened to Stephen Covey’s first habit, “Begin with the end in mind..” Envision your desired end in doing your job and in building relationship with your key stakeholders, let it not be an assembly line mindset.
There were difficulties I personally encountered during my early years in EDI to the point of possible separation but I know that the job offers me a lot of venues to achieve my goals and this sustained me. I don’t go with the flow…
B – elieve in God, in yourself and others. Life and work are full of opportunities, possibilities as well as complications, conflicts, uncertainties, changes and challenges so we need all the talents, capabilities and values that each one of us could provide – collaboration and not competition, cooperation and not isolation. It’s everyone’s business to participate and contribute to make this world different, not just making a difference in this world. In our context, we are helping our countrymen to improve the quality of their lives and their family, ultimately our country. Make sure your presence add value.
Again in my personal journey, I have to hold on to something bigger and greater than myself, there were crossroads in life, personal and organizational changes but the belief that God has a purpose why I am here, makes a lot of difference because if not I could have quitted before. I resolve to myself that it will only be God’s timing that I will follow. The exciting part of course is the collaboration with other capable and good-hearted people whom I have learned from, that in this God-given workplace, we could all share our talents and experiences in resolving problems, exploiting opportunities and creating changes for the better. In this business, it’s not all about you or me, it’s about creating opportunities for our country men and is so doing we are benefiting as well.
C – onvert your aspiration and belief to action. Intention is not enough and don’t wait for inspiration before you work on something but perspiration produces inspiration as a result of your action. We are assessed based on what our behavior manifests. It should be seen in our performance, relationships with our clients, colleagues and bosses, and in the competencies we further gained and enhanced.
Karen Davila said in one of her speeches, "if we want to make a difference and be an achiever, it’s not enough that we have the passion and the perspective but equally important is the discipline to do it, and this is a day-to-day thing..." As simple as coming to work on time, attending the meeting prepared and exceeding what is expected. You will be glad and fulfilled in the long run as you see and reap the harvest of your labor. Embrace the agriculture principle, there’s no short cut and problem-free in success.
You want to be successful, don’t forget the ABC approach in life and work.
