"List 3 Things That You Want"

Some time in October/November 2015, our Team Leader asked us to write down 3 things that we want to have in our lives.
Here are the things I wrote:

1. Own house
2. Business
3. To travel around the Philippines (then around the world)

Own house 

I want my own house simply because I wanted to have something mine in the future. I also wanted my family(my parents and me) to transfer to somewhere more "comfortable". 

Then came the last week of November. On a Saturday night my girlfriend, Yen, told me that we should go on a free house tripping at Cavite. At first I was hesitant simply because, I'm quite lazy at the time. But what can I say? So the next day, Sunday, we went to that free house tripping by RMDC Realty. By the end of the day, we decided to apply for 2 houses(one for each other). And because this is a pre-selling type, in 2 years I'll be owning my first house!

After a bit of thinking, the #1 on my list is crossed-out! :D

Business

During the last quarter of 2015, I've been constantly complaining(inside my head) about the tax on my payslip. Well, that is to be expected already. There's always a TAX! But as much as possible, I wanted to see WHERE MY/OUR TAXES ARE GOING. *sigh*... moving on. 

During those times, the name of Robert Kiyosaki has been ringing around me(especially in our office). And the book of him, Rich Dad Poor Dad. I've told my girlfriend, Yen, about this book and I was surprised to know that she is already reading it. So I've asked for a copy(PDF). Well, as some of my friends know me, I not really a fan of reading on PDFs. I prefer real tangible books, although I'm not a book worm either. Then one time in our office, I saw a book titled Rich Dad's Guide to Investing. It was authored by Robert Kiyosaki. I then asked my office mate if I can borrow the book and I was permitted. Yey! When I got home, I've started reading it and took down some notes. At first I was overwhelmed with the terms used. (O.O) but still continued. (disclaimer: I didn't finished the book). While reading, the books Rich Dad Poor Dad and Cashflow Quadrant was always cited. So in my mind, maybe I should first read those books before this. 

One time in December, me and Yen went to National Book Store to look for a book of Robert Kiyosaki, Second Chance. We saw it and checked for it's price. We also saw the books I've mentioned earlier and some other books. Then I saw a set of books(3-books set) and without thinking much, I bought it!

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad made me realize things around me. Especially the one I'm always complaining about, TAX. Rich Dad Poor Dad also made me change my view on money and gave me one simple tip, a startup tip, for getting rich. "You must know the difference between an Asset & a Liability, and buy Assets."

Another tip is to have Passive Income and Multiple Income Stream. 

Starting a business is one way in generating a new income stream. And this January I was introduce to Usana and started doing it.

Here in the Philippines, the word "Networking" or "Network Marketing" has been receiving a lot negative connotation/reviews from a lot of people. Yes, that's for sure because I was once against being involve in one because of certain personal reasons. But for some reason, during/after the business presentation/orientation, I was amazed at it. It made me think "How can I start this?", "Where am I going to get the money to start this?"

Even before the presentation/orientation, I was already using the Essentials and it's been good for me especially when there are times that we will be working late at night or until morning. It's giving me the energy I needed the next day.

Doing the business part-time, 2nd item in my list, crossed-out! :D

To travel around the Philippines (then around the world)

I am the kind of person who wants to travel. With my girlfriend Yen, we've been to many places already(well, not that many compared to others XD). We've been to Baguio, Puerto Galera, Palawan(Puerto Prinsesa & El Nido), Baler, Cebu, Sagada, etc. And still planning on going to some other places we've never been. I'm really looking forward to it! :D

And I guess, the 3rd item on my list would take some time to be crossed-out :D haha!