Prof Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries says that someone with a victim mentality feels that he or she is always at a disadvantage because of other people’s machinations or lack of consideration. Here are the signs you have a VICTIM MENTALITY: 1. You frequently blame others when things go wrong, or if…
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Your Scarcity Mindset is Keeping you Poor in Spite of Hardwork
“Mahirap kitain ang pera” – “Money is hard to earn.” “Wala tayong pera anak.” – “We don’t have money.” “Mag-aral ka ng mabuti anak, para magkaroon ka ng magandang trabaho, kumita ka ng malaki.” – “Study hard so you will have good grades and have a good job.” “Masama ang mayayaman.” – “Rich people are…
My 5-Year-Old Kid is now a Published Author
Yes, you read it right. My 5-year-old child is now a published author. Her dream of becoming an author began when she saw me making my own book and slowly bringing it to life. “The Green Book For Doctors.” She then brought this up to her teacher in Montessori, she said, “I want to become…
5 Common Mistakes Doctors Make when Borrowing Money
There are several reasons why someone might need to borrow money. For doctors, reasons could be: A Start-up fund to start practice, Buying hospital stocks, rights to practice and clinic needs, Medical equipment needed for specialized practice, Or other personal stuff like getting married. But before a doctor should borrow any money, he/she should…
How to “KonMari” your Finances
“Konmari” is a Japanese art of decluttering and organizing things created by Marie Kondo. Organizing things is not much of a difference in organizing your finances and the most basic thing you really need to do in organizing your finances is listing all your income and expenses to determine your cash flow. Cash…
Doctors’ Loan: When To Borrow Money?
I read this somewhere and I find it funny. It says… When training to become a doctor, it can feel like you’re stuck in a state of arrested development.
52-Week Money Saving Challenge for those with Inconsistent Income/Expense
Have you tried those 52-week-money-challenges and failed year after year? If yes, then, maybe you have inconsistent income and expenses, am I right? Wherein your income may not become bigger towards the year end OR your expenses are getting heavier towards December? Then, those money challenges are not for you. You will probably…
This is the Beauty in Poverty Catriona wants us to see…
Do you have any idea how many are poor in the Philippines? 74.4% of Filipino families belong in the lower class (income bracket) or about 14 Million Families are generally, poor. In fact, according to a study conducted by Virola, et. al of the National Statistical Coordination Board, if your family’s combined income is 328,000/…
