“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness” -old Chinese proverb We encounter adversity all the time. We talk about it when we succeed or fail. It is part and parcel of our daily struggles. It comes in all shapes and sizes from the mere annoyance to the major catastrophe. ButContinue reading “What Can We Do About Adversity?”
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Productivity: What Is It and Why We Should Pursue It
We all strive to be productive. At work, at home, in whatever activity we participate. Yet, we don’t talk about productivity so much. That’s maybe because productivity isn’t simply measurable. It’s easy to picture sales, costs, profits, and cash-flow. Even if the accounting that generates them can be a little complicated, they’re easy to imagineContinue reading “Productivity: What Is It and Why We Should Pursue It”
The Reality of Work
It is a new year. Many people will have new resolutions filled with hope and optimism. For another many, however, the new year will just be a beginning of a new cycle. For accountants, the new year means the renewal of business permits and the filing of annual taxes. Especially for accountants in the Philippines,Continue reading “The Reality of Work”
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