Outside of Ones Comfort But Inside Ones Core Gift

They say if you want success it is found outside of your comfort zone but inside of your core gift. I heard the story of Henry Sy (The owner of the biggest malls in the Philippines and possibly in Asia too). He started as a shoe vendor, selling along the streets of Colon (The center of trade before in Cebu City).

Speaking of Discomfort. It was told Henry just slept along with his stock of shoes. Speaking of Core Gift. Henry has stick to selling Shoes and even more.

I normally like to listen to stories of success and a common thing I discover is this, simply the sacrifices they paid for the success they wanted.

For me this is a hard saying but it is a proven way. Plus, I believe working on ones Core Gift is something worth the sacrifice because of the love factor in it.

You are booked for greatness,
Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan

Why Join IMG?

Photo courtesy of Waren Z. Limpiado

Why I am joining the International Marketing Group (IMG)?

I am joining IMG for the first 3 reasons:

1. To learn about Personal Finances from a company of savers and investors.

I have to be honest that my family is saving but it is not enough for our long term needs. For me, I was more aware of spending rather than saving and did not know anything about 'investing'.

2. To have some backup company in case I would not have sales work.

IMG has a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Program that is a privilege as I work with my current company. I am on my way to independently starting on my own by being free lance. I want to have my own HMO as a 1st step before I leave being an employee.

3. To shift to a work environment where I manage my own time and still financially rewarding.

IMG has been a stepping stone for a friend of mine and to those I had known. They have moved from being an employee to having more time for family. A time to engage in businesses and ministries. Currently, I am involved in the management of a small mutual fund, doing real estate,  online marketing, and serving in the community advocating self development.

You are booked for greatness,

Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan

What Game Would You Play?

As a kid, I was not the sporty kind who would want to play basketball and the like.
I had rather stayed at home and watched TV.

When I had entered High School I started to change the way I had looked at playing games.
My School promoted games as a way of learning.

My teachers were lovers of play. Any form of play whether it be as simple as a group activity to engaging sports like football was just like breathing.
For our teachers, having a student play was an easy way to test ones character.
It is a way to develop camaraderie and friendship among classmates.
It was a way to stretch our endurance physically and mentally.

I would say my grade in that play school barely passed. But what mattered most were life lessons daily lived.


You are booked for greatness,

Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan.

Hard Work on My Job and Hard Work on Myself

A friend dropped by the house to get his guitar.

He happened to notice books scattered around my bed.
He was amazed to know the many books I have. 

I shared my story of how I had started reading books. 
I had grown up not loving books. 
I say, it was by accident that I bumped into reading books. 

Being my first sales job I struggled on hitting my month quota.
I wanted to ask help from top sellers. 
But with my shyness it was difficult for me to easily approach people. 

Thus I found books to be an easy way to learn from these type of people. 
I search for book titles that related to my need.
Since I did not have the money to buy a book. 
I read a book by merely standing the entire day in the bookshop.  

With the story I told him my friend was reminded of Jim Ron's quote, 
“Work hard on yourself than you do on your Job, 
if you work hard on your job you will make a Living which is Fine , 
if you work hard on your self you will make a Fortune which is. . . Super Fine "


You are booked for greatness, 

Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan

Beauty is Blind - What is Beautiful for You?

Photo Courtesy of My Sister

I heard a story from a friend, Nick Vijucic.

After a Fun Run, he was introduced to a blind girl about 5 year old.
The mother told her daughter how amazing Nick is.
That in spite of his disability -not having arms and legs.
He lives an inspiring life.

The daughter wanted to 'see' for herself Nick by touching him.
Nick gladly agreed. The girl's mother guided her daughter's hand as she calmly touched Nick's shoulder and the strange little foot.
When the girl put her hands on his faced, she screamed!

"What? My beautiful face scares you?" Nick asked, laughing.
"No! It's that hair all over you!" Are you a wolf?"

It was the first time for the girl to feel a beard.
And it was not something She had her idea of what was attractive for her and obviously Nick's beard was not on the list.

Nick wasn't offended. He reminded me that beauty is definitely in the eyes -and touch- of the beholder.


You are booked for greatness,

Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan

*The Story is adopted from Life Without Limits by Nick Vujucic

The Only Common Thing We Have is Our Difference

Courtesy of JTWC track of Typhoon Ruby

This morning my family had been listening to radio forecast for storm updates.
The radio announcer reported different forecast from coming from different countries.

There were radio callers expressing there confusion about the different forecast.
The radio head announcer had to interrupt the growing tension about the confusion on what forecast to follow.

He explained to the public that it can simply be liken to four boys courting a girl. The boys would have different interpretation about the one girl they are courting.

Yes, different interpretations but one common message for all Filipinos, and that is to be prepared for what ever storm my come.


You are booked for greatness,

Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan  

There is a Storm and Let Us be Prepared

When Noah build the ship there was no storm yet.

I believe the classic Noah Story tells reminds us to be prepared before the storm.
The Philippine Islands is normally used to storms.
But recently storms has been stronger than before.

Nobody would want calamity.
But since storms are unpreventable in our place we all need to prepare.

Yes, we pray for stillness to come.
And take necessary action for safety.


You are booked for greatness,

Chrislann Lodovice Catuburan