Author Archives: JeD Chan

Father’s Option

Today’s schedule was hectic. Attended my classmates’ wedding and then gone out for dinner with family as we celebrate Dad’s birthday. We went to Sambo Kojin, a Japanese All-You-Can-Eat yakiniku restaurant… While we are dining, we put Dad on a hot seat by asking him some questions. Not just because he’s my Dad, but I…

Embracing the NEW

In college, I was on the brink of failing a subject because my professor did not allow me to take the mid-term exam. It was a disciplinary action for accumulating too many lates on his class. On the examination day, I tried my luck and spoke with my professor. Saying I should take the exam…

This is my Help to the people who were affected by typhoon Sendong

I never thought that typhoon Sendong, or internationally known as Washi, was this serious until I saw it on YouTube and Twitter. Literally thousands died and still many more are missing. Truly this is another tragedy the Philippines faced after Ondoy and Pedring. We Filipinos are known to be strong and unyielding. This is so…

How To Have A Record Breaking Month

Prepare for the Month Month end report must be prepared in order for you to see how well your company performed this month; to prepare for the coming month. Take advantage of the Holidays Do your assignments. Be sure to take advantage of the coming holidays the month will bring. Ex. Christmas Bazaars, Back to…

4 Tips to Have an Effective Week

1. Use a Calendar or Planner. If you are not using a calendar, then start using one. I recommend using Gcal or iCal on your devices. Easy access to your calendar is important. 2. Determine what day your week starts and take note of important dates. If your week starts on Friday, then take a…

How To Have An Effective Workday

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.   We all only have 24 hours a day, and sometimes the difference between success and failure lies thinly on how effective you spend your day. In my current position as a general manager and part-time entrepreneur, 8 to 12 hours of work seems like…

Top 10 Xbox 360 Games of 2011

Studies shows that being workaholic causes stress; and stress causes various physical illness that can sometimes be serious. Thus Japanese call this “Karoshi” which translates to “Death from Overwork.” Reflecting to an incident on 2006 when 355 Japanese workers fell ill, or simply dropped dead, because of heart attacks and stroke due to the stress of…

You Got A Story To Tell

I must admit, my current business is not doing well. It resulted to: Delayed issue of salaries. Failed to fund a couple of checks. Suppliers withdrawn their products. Cracked business relationships. Employees resigning. and so on.. I think I just hit rock bottom. It’s sad. It’s tough. But I should never lose hope. Should find…