Tom Apawan Jr

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I still remember the first time I heard someone call me an “entrepreneur.” I laughed it off because in my mind, entrepreneurs were the Elon Musks and Richard Bransons of the world—visionaries with million-dollar ideas and teams to back them up. But after reading How to Think Like an Entrepreneur, I realized entrepreneurship isn’t just about launching companies. It’s about how you approach challenges, solve problems, and create value wherever you are. It taught me that the entrepreneurial mindset isn’t reserved for a select few—it’s something we can all cultivate in our daily lives.

7 practical lessons that can stand out for you from the book:

1. See opportunities where others see obstacles.
Instead of being paralyzed by problems, entrepreneurs look for the hidden chance to innovate. I started asking myself, “What’s possible here?” instead of “Why me?”

2. Embrace calculated risks.
The book reminded me that risk is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to be reckless. It’s about weighing options, planning for the downside, and being brave enough to act.

3. Learn to pivot quickly.
I discovered that clinging too tightly to one idea can kill growth. True entrepreneurs adapt fast when the market, customer, or situation shifts.

4. Think in terms of value, not just profit.
This shifted my perspective. When I focused on genuinely helping people, opportunities and income followed naturally.

5. Build resilience through failure.
Instead of seeing mistakes as dead ends, I started treating them like tuition fees for the lessons I needed to grow.

6. Network with intention.
The book emphasized surrounding yourself with mentors, peers, and collaborators. I found that every meaningful connection planted seeds for future opportunities.

7. Stay curious and keep learning.
Entrepreneurs are students of life. The more I invested in learning new skills and perspectives, the more confident and prepared I felt to seize opportunities.

Reading How to Think Like an Entrepreneur gave me a shift I didn’t expect—it showed me that entrepreneurship is less about owning a business and more about owning your mindset. I walked away realizing that I don’t have to wait for the “perfect idea” to live boldly. I can start where I am, think creatively, and act courageously today.

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Grabe. Nabigla talaga ako sa balitang ’to.

Isang ina. 47 years old. Pinatay niya ang kanyang anak na si Esteban—isang batang may autism—at pagkatapos, nagpakamatay.

Before she did it, she wrote a letter to her husband, Fernando Cuello. And in that letter, she poured out everything she had kept inside—yung sakit, yung pagod, yung pakiramdam ng pag-iisa.

She said:

“Now you’ll be able to live your life, you won’t have to travel anymore. All I asked for was a hug for Esteban and me, a kiss in the morning before you went to work. We didn’t ask for much… We won’t beg you for more. You’ll remember us for the rest of your life.”

That line broke me.
All she wanted was presence. A hug. A kiss. A little love.

Pero sa kakulangan ng suporta, ng yakap, ng malasakit—she collapsed under the weight of it all.

This isn’t just about one tragic story. This is about so many mothers, na araw-araw lumalaban nang mag-isa. Walang tulong. Walang pahinga. Walang karamay.

We don’t talk about that enough—mental health, emotional abandonment, the quiet suffering inside homes.

Hindi kailangan ng grand gestures. Minsan, all someone needs is a hug. A little effort. A sign na hindi sila invisible.

Kaya kung may kilala kang pagod, tahimik, at tila nawawala na sa sarili—kumustahin mo. Yakapin mo. Pakinggan mo.

Sometimes, that’s all it takes to save a life.

(Reference from AmoMama.com)