Hey it’s coach here again.

I posted this message to our Facebook Page:

“Huwag papasok sa negosyong barya lang kikitain. Sayang lang oras mo.”

Interesting enough, I received many negative feedback like this one:

Hindi naman ako nainis or nagalit in anyway. First, di ako “Shunga” kasi lalaki ako. So dapat “Shungo” di ba? Hahaha

Seryoso na.

When people started to talk about how Chinese build business using a “tinge-tinge” strategy, naisip ko that not many people understand the difference between Profit (Tubo) vs. Income (Kita).

Some businesses, maliit man ang “tubo” for each sale but they sell in bulk, they still make BIG income in the end.

My friend, you don’t want to start a business na mapapagod ka lang sa liit ng kita.

I guess the first thing you need to know is…”how much money you want to make from the business you want to start?”

Look, kung gusto mong kumita ng P250,000 per month, well baka ang maliit na sari-sari store sa tapat ng bahay mo is not the right business or vehicle for you.

And that’s what I’m trying to say in my Facebook post.

Hindi lahat ng business opportunity na dumating e dapat mong i-grab. Sometimes, you have to say no.

But here’s the thing.

You’ll NEVER know what the right business is for you unless you know exactly what you want.

When I was still a “corporate slave” I made a decision that if I’ll start a business, I want a business that can potentially give me at least five times my salary as an employee.

Listen, I’m not saying na kailangan mo kumita agad ng malakihan as soon as you start. Every big business started small.

But you should know the income potential of the business na papasukin mo.

If you like your job and simply want an extra income, then a freelancing gig may work.

Kung gusto mo naman kumita ng 1 Million per month someday, then may tama ding negosyo para dun.

The more specific you are on what kind of income and lifestyle you want, the better.

Again, when I was still an employee and planning my escape from 8 to 5 job, one of things that I want for a business is the freedom to work anywhere and anytime that I want to.

I realized kasi that I’m more productive early morning and evening. So I want a business na walang restrictions sa oras.

This led me to launching online businesses.

In fact, I’m writing this email at McDonalds.

You see, it’s not an accident that I’m at McDo and writing this email to you. I designed this lifestyle business. Years ago, I already envisioned that this moment will happen. And IT DID!

Now, my challenge to you is this…”Do you know specifically what you want?”

“Do you have specific amount of income in your mind that you want to make from a business?”

If not, it’s time to pause and design your life right now. Get a pen and a nice notebook and start dreaming and planning.

Remember, you only have one life to live.

To your freedom,
Jon Orana

In the past couple of years I met many Pinoys.

People who love to start a business. They normally say…

• I hate waking up by my alarm clock.
• I hate going through 2 hours of traffic in EDSA.
• I hate corporate politics that we at the bottom, seems like, always the victims.
• I hate the cubicle world.

“Hate” is an emotional word.

And I’ll say it’s not necessarily bad. Depende kung anong hate mo really.

Kung hate mo mukha mo…well. That’s a different story.

BUT.

Hate can be a good thing.

In my observation, people who can’t seem to breakthrough in business and finances are those who settle. They settle being an average. Average income. Average lifestyle. Average life.

They don’t like where they are. But they’re not willing to go anywhere either.

In short, they are “OK.”

“Ok naman kita ko e. Nakakatawid sa pang araw-araw.”
“Ok naman ang trabaho ko e. Stable naman ang company.”
“May mga gusto akong marating sa buhay pero…OK naman ako.”

FACT: Being “OK” is the enemy of success.

Instead, use “hate” as a motivation for you to pursue your dream business. Yes, maybe it’s too strong word but hate or dissatisfaction is a gem.

You NEED to become emotional about your current situation for you to take action.

Think about this. Nung minsang nag decide ka mag diet. What happened before that?

Di ba you looked at the mirror and you “hate” how you look? Yung tipong, mukha ka ng suman sa dress or blouse mo.

You “hate” that you can’t breathe anymore wearing your favorite Levis jeans.

You “hate” when your friends can’t help but be honest and say…”Friend, bawas bawas din ng kanin pag may time.”

You “hate” when you look like a siopao asado in the picture that you untag yourself from your friend’s picture on Facebook.

You see, hating where you are while moving forward where you want to go can be a good thing.

But you can’t just hate and do nothing. That will be a miserable life.

Hate where you are and be specific on where you want to go.

Ask yourself these questions:

What kind of business do I really like?

How much monthly income I’m hoping to get from it?

What kind my day will be like while running my business?

In short, Dissatisfaction + Direction = Better Life.

To your freedom,
Jon Orana