Monday, August 29, 2005

What is better than ??

Here is a brief summary of an excellent speech given by Butch Jimenez to the graduating class of the University of the Philippines:

What's better than focusing on the negative? Focus on the positive.
What's better than working hard? It's working smart.
What's better than dreaming? Imagineering.
What's better than doing something for yourself? Doing something for your
country.
What's better than a vision? A cause.
What's better than a long speech? Definitely, a short one.
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4 comments:

K.S. said...

Here is the link to Menardo "Butch " Jimenez Jr. speech [Link].

Very moving speech, indeed.

Thank you for sharing with us, Mr Tan!

But, erhem, when can I expect a motivating speech from you too?

Mr Jimenez Jr. is the Vice-President of Media and Communications of PLDT, Philippine - aka a big shot lah. But you are the CEO of NTUC Income! A bigger shot!

August 29, 2005 7:29 PM
sharon tay said...

k.s, why would Mr. Tan need to give a motivating speech just to match Jimenez'?

I am working in NTUC Income and I see these values being widely encouraged and implemented. Aren't actions louder than words?

September 02, 2005 6:16 PM
K.S. said...

Dear Sharon,

You are working FOR the organisation that Mr Tan is heading - NTUC Income. Irregardless of what you will write, I have to dismiss them for the simple fact that you are related to Mr Tan in some ways (boss-subordinate). As such, whatever you write can be regarded as biased.

September 15, 2005 10:07 PM
sharon tay said...

Dear K.S.,

Aren’t our opinions always shaped by our experiences? In such, all views are “biased”.

I was only stating a fact. These values are really widely encouraged and implemented. I know it because I have experienced it in the course of my work.

You are definitely entitled to your own views. I will never go to the extent of dismissing the reasons behind the formulation of your views.

Have a great day :)

October 03, 2005 10:38 PM

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