Toto Manie

08/07/2025

We’re born complete and capable, yet we’ve mastered the art of making excuses. This book reminds us that the only thing standing between us and our potential is the stories we tell ourselves. Time to stop explaining why we can’t, and start showing why we will. 💪

02/07/2025

Ever had those moments when you really don’t want to go somewhere—a place, an event, a meeting—but you force yourself to go anyway? Or maybe someone else drags you along?

Then out of nowhere, you meet someone, have a conversation, and boom—doors start opening. You make a connection that leads to something you’ve been searching for all along.

This happens to me all the time. Every time I go somewhere I initially resist, I end up coming home with something meaningful—an idea, a new friend, a golden opportunity.

That’s why when I feel that internal resistance, I try to defy it. I show up. Because…

Visibility creates possibility.
Profitability follows proximity.

Opportunities are out there—but they don’t knock on closed doors. So get out there, even when it’s inconvenient. Especially when it’s inconvenient.

30/06/2025

Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment—Create It.

Most people wait to get out of debt or be “less broke” before they start managing their finances. Others wait for life to get better before they start doing better. But here’s the twist: waiting only delays progress. We don’t manage money after we’re okay—we get okay because we manage money.

It’s ironic, right? Like putting the cart in front of the horse and wondering why it’s not moving.

Exploring T. Harv Eker’s 6 Jar Method of money management, the more financially tight things are, the more important this method becomes. Some will say, “What do I manage if I have nothing?” Valid point. But even if it’s just coins or a small income—especially then—we need to learn how to grow it by managing it well.

You might not get it right at first. You might end up dipping into one jar to cover another—and that’s okay. It’s not about being perfect from day one. It’s about building the habit… the discipline. And that, my friend, is what truly makes all the difference.

26/06/2025

It’s never too late to learn how to read.
For four decades of my life, I had only finished two books. I struggled with comprehension and would feel sleepy after just a few pages.

It was only a few years ago that I discovered I’m an auditory and visual learner. That changed everything. I started diving deep into audiobooks, podcasts, and YouTube videos – turning our car, and buses I traveled on into an Automobile University. I finally began to enjoy learning again. But then I learned that reading activates and develops a specific part of the brain—so I made the decision to learn how to read all over again.

I also discovered a trick: I could better understand and stay awake when I read aloud. So now, every morning, I read one chapter out loud from the book of my choice.

“If we are not growing, we are not living.”
I choose to grow every single day. I don’t believe in retirement. As long as I can, I will keep learning, keep living, and help others do the same—to live a purpose-driven life. Because a life with purpose is a life worth living.

This is the life I choose.

24/06/2025

Something to really think about.

24/06/2025

The Marshmallow Test is a famous psychological experiment conducted by Walter Mischel in the 1960s at Stanford University. It tested delayed gratification in children.

In the experiment, a child was given a choice:
• Eat one marshmallow now, or
• Wait 15 minutes and get two marshmallows instead.

Researchers observed how long the children could resist the temptation. Follow-up studies found that children who were able to wait tended to have better life outcomes later on—such as higher academic achievement and better emotional regulation.

The test became a symbol of self-control and the benefits of delaying gratification.

The people who succeed in, and in life in general) are those who can withstand the “marshmallow test.”

My question is, are we willing to do the necessary sacrifices today, in order to enjoy time and financial freedom in the future?

My answer is a resounding YES. How about you?

Download this church video free w/ a 30-day trial: http://bit.ly/2DsfFoE. In this popular test, several kids wrestle with waiting to eat a marshmallow in hop...

16/06/2025

From the words of our BNI Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner.

If you feel stuck in your networking efforts, try changing your mindset and your words. Instead of “I feel like giving up,” remember “Success is the uncommon application of common knowledge.”

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there!

Today we honor your strength, sacrifices, wisdom, and unconditional love. Whether you’re a biological dad, stepdad, foster dad, or a father figure — your role is irreplaceable and deeply appreciated. 💙

Thank you for the everyday heroism, the life lessons, and the love that guides us through life.

Enjoy your special day — you deserve it! 🙌

13/06/2025

Some opportunities are clearly made from heaven—with our name gently written on them.. But just because they’re meant for us doesn’t mean they’re ours to keep. If we fail to recognize their value, take them for granted, or lack gratitude, they can be taken away… and given to someone who’s ready, willing, and more deserving. And may never ever show up again.

12/06/2025

Raising the flag was a childhood dream.

Back in grade school and high school, I would often imagine myself as part of the Philippine national football team—competing in an international tournament—holding the Philippine flag high in front of a cheering crowd.

That dream came true in 2018—not as a professional football player, but as an ultra-distance runner.

Dreams do come true. Sometimes not in the exact way we envisioned, but they do.

I’ll always be proud to be Filipino.
Happy Independence Day to all! 🇵🇭

12/06/2025

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them.” - George Bernard Shaw