Communication Skills - Communication shapes reality through people, highlighting the importance of interpersonal skills for success in various aspects of life [25][26] - Focus is crucial in communication, requiring active listening and engagement with the speaker to build connections [8][9][10] - Communication consists of 7% words, 38% tonality, and the most important, body language, emphasizing the significance of non-verbal cues [12][13][16] - Intention plays a vital role in communication, with the goal of leaving people feeling better, even by just 1%, to foster positive relationships and future opportunities [21][22] Personal Development - Communication skills are not innate but can be learned and improved through practice and micro skills [20] - Mastering focus, tonality, body language, and intention can lead to being perceived as a powerful communicator [19][20] - Recognizing and adjusting body language can increase confidence and certainty in communication [18][19] Interpersonal Relationships - Giving others the gift of focus by actively listening and repeating key points strengthens connections [10][11] - Making a positive impact on others by leaving them feeling better increases the likelihood of future opportunities and positive interactions [23][24]

[Music] [Applause] My hands were sweating. My heart was beating so fast I thought it would explode. I couldn't catch my breath.No matter how hard I tried, it just felt like there wasn't enough air. Suddenly, a wave of panic hit me so hard I thought, "That's it. I'm having a heart attack." Looking back, that may have sound a bit dramatic, but at the time it made sense. It was October 26, 2013, and my first kung fu tournament.At that time, I had been practicing kung fu for two years, and I had performed that ...

Sales Philosophy - Intention is more important than timing, which is more important than attitude, which is more important than wording in sales [4] - Genuine intention to help solves problems is crucial for building trust and achieving success in sales [5][6] - Mastering timing, sensing the right moment when someone shows excitement or need, is essential for a successful deal [7] - Attitude, including presence, feeling, and tone in casual conversation, significantly influences people's decisions [9][10][11] Sales Techniques - Understanding cognitive commitment, where people tend to stick with their agreements, can be leveraged in sales follow-ups [12][13] - Instead of directly asking "Do you want it?", suggest the next step based on the conversation to imply agreement [13] - Asking and closing the deal is always correct with the right attitude, timing, and intention [14] - If there is no clear "yes", push harder with good intention until a clear "yes" is obtained [15]

Innovation & Failure - The innovation industry faces a high failure rate, with 7 out of 8 innovations failing [2][20] - The primary reason for innovation failure is that people inherently resist innovation until it becomes a necessity [6][9][12] - Innovations often fail because they are perceived as "nice-to-haves" rather than "must-haves" [11] GCash Case Study - GCash, a mobile wallet, is the most adopted financial innovation in Philippine history with 94 million users and 84 million active users [3][4] - GCash achieved a total transaction value of 1.5 trillion pesos [4] - Despite launching in 2004, GCash only gained widespread adoption during the 2020 pandemic, highlighting the "hate innovation until you need it" phenomenon [5][6] Intentionality in Innovation - The acceptance of innovation is heavily dependent on intention, specifically whether it addresses an immediate need ("rage against a burning present") or aims for an idealized future [17][18][19] - Innovations driven by a desire to solve urgent problems ("must-haves") are more likely to succeed than those focused on creating a desirable future ("nice-to-haves") [18][21] M-Pesa Comparison - M-Pesa, the mobile wallet in Kenya, achieved immediate success by providing a critical service (safe money transfer) that addressed an urgent need, unlike GCash which was initially seen as a "nice-to-have" [13][14][16]

It's quite a beautiful concept to me how human psychology works. How some things don't need to be taught, how you can just absorb them. It's crazy cuz it's literally like the smell of your mom's chai or how festivals feel a lot more louder in your bones than they do in your ears.how belief is instilled within a person. You see, I come from a country where faith isn't just a belief. It's a way of life.It's in the bells ringing through the ancient temples, the aans, the gardo, the churches, and the infinite o ...

Career Development & Mindset - At 21, the speaker prioritized happiness over career or money, focusing on activities that brought joy such as talking and being in front of the camera [1] - The speaker initially chased fame, but controversies led to the realization that fame should not be the primary goal [2][3][4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a bigger intention beyond fame and money, focusing on contributing to the community and creating impact [5] - The speaker acknowledges the evolving nature of perspectives with age and experience, recognizing that current views may be seen as "stupid" in the future [5] - The speaker highlights the constant presence of "madness" as a driving force, encouraging individuals to add their own flavor to their work [5][6] Challenges & Turning Points - The speaker experienced a period of zero income for one and a half years, relying on savings to support their initial ventures [1] - The speaker faced controversies and backlash, leading to a reevaluation of their priorities and a shift away from solely chasing fame [3][4] - The speaker realized the limitations on freedom of speech and the need to be responsible due to having an audience [3][5]