A Love Letter To My Bea - 1983 Honda CX400 Custom

There’s a certain kind of satisfaction that comes from straddling a machine like my Bea, not a person, sorry, but my daily ride motorcycle, a 1983 Honda CX400 Custom. Named it after Bea Alonzo, the actress, who I find very beautiful and classy looking. It's not the type of satisfaction that you get from the latest hyper-engineered crotch rockets with their aggressively designed plastics, with more electronics than a NASA space shuttle. No, this is a different kind of satisfaction—one that’s earned, a satisfaction that emerges and rumbles from deep within the soul, like the low, guttural growl of that transverse, carbureted, Moto-Guzzi style - 400cc V-twin engine.

WHY BEING POOR SUCKS: Understanding the Harsh Realities of Financial Lack

With the recent global crises, crashing economies and companies, runaway inflation, and difficulties in doing business, more and more people are being forced to go below the "poverty line". And in a world characterized by socio-economic disparities, being poor can have devastating consequences on one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. While some may romanticize poverty, the stark reality is that living in poverty can be a challenging and unforgiving experience, causing much suffering to a large majority of human beings in this world of ours. In this post, we aim to shed light on the reasons why being poor "sucks" and the urgent need for our society to address this pressing issue.

First Book on Amazon: "Let God Rule Your Day"

 Now available on Amazon! Click here to get yourself a copy!

"Let God Rule Your Day" is my first published book on Amazon. Here is the Description:

DESCRIPTION

Finding tranquility and a sense of direction can frequently seem like an elusive pursuit in our hectic and fast-paced world. What if, however, there was a way to experience a profound sense of peace and purpose every single day? "Let God Rule Your Day" is a transformative book that challenges you to go on a journey of surrender and discover the profound impact of allowing God to take control of your life.

This enlightening book will show you the value of letting go of control, acknowledging God's sovereignty, and beginning each day with focused prayer. Learn the delight of relying on God through trials and remaining steadfast in the face of temptations and diversions. Discover the truth about God's purpose for your life and your special place in it. Adopt the transforming discipline of appreciation and discover how to use prayer and discernment to make decisions that are in line with God's will.

"Let God Rule Your Day" offers invaluable advice for people desiring to live a life that honors God with its useful advice and insights. Learn the benefits of self-care and Sabbath rest as you relax in the loving arms of God. This book offers a timely and relevant message for anybody seeking a closer relationship with God and a life that genuinely matters through well-known terms like Christian living, surrender, purpose, and self-care.

"Let God Rule Your Day" is the book you've been looking for if you're ready to live a life full of harmony, meaning, and spiritual guidance. Start living a life of submission now, and with God as your leader, set out on a revolutionary adventure. Watch as He completely transforms every aspect of your life as you let His loving presence govern your days.

Soon To Come, My New Book: Big Pond, Small Pond

Here is the draft intro for my book. Hope you like it. ;)

BIG POND, SMALL POND - Understanding Each Other - Business and Marketing to the Rich and the Poor
- by Tony Agudo 06072023

Chapter I: Introduction

Being in many businesses for the past decades, I have been involved with marketing and selling various products and services, ranging from those affordable and those very expensive (such as real estate). On one particular instance, when I was not having much success with creating interest and sales with what I saw was a great and highly relevant product, a mentor of mine in the business said: "Tony, I know you're such a great marketer, you're good with effectively educating the people about the benefits of our product. But I think you are just fishing in the "wrong pond"... This was the thought that led to the creation of this book. It had started in me the desire to understand the dynamics of the rich and the poor, the "the big fishes" and the "little fishes". I hope that this book helps you, dear reader, to understand and empathize, to take action, and hopefully contribute towards creating a more equitable, empathetic, and happier society.

A. Explanation of the Metaphor: Big Pond (Affluent Market) vs. Small Pond (Poor Individuals)

In this introductory chapter, we lay the foundation for understanding the metaphorical concept of the Big Pond and the Small Pond. The Big Pond represents the "big fish", the affluent market, characterized by individuals with higher purchasing power and access to resources and opportunities for economic gain. Conversely, the Small Pond represents individuals who are economically disadvantaged or living in poverty, facing various challenges due to limited financial means, with little or no access to opportunities and capital.

BE AWARE OF, AND USE YOUR POWER!

We have to recognize that everything is up to us. We hold the key. We hold the POWER. TO CHANGE OUR LIVES. IF WE CHOOSE. COMMIT AND TAKE ACTION. 

WE are not destined to be anything WE DON'T WANT TO.  If you were born POOR, you are not destined to be POOR FOREVER, until you die. There is a saying - It is not a sin to be born poor, but it is a sin to die poor. 

The first step to LIFE CHANGE is to CHOOSE TO BECOME WHO YOU WANT TO BE. Then be FULLY COMMITTED TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT GOAL.

Coach Tony's Tidbit - Pawikan Conservation at Sundowners Resort in Zambales

We covered this in our trip way back last Feb before lockdown. 

Sundowners has been conducting its own Pawikan (sea turtle) conservation efforts by providing a secure hatchery area for pawikan eggs. 

If you want to participate and experience this, just shoot me a message here or on my Facebook page.

Cheers!

 

DREAM September 23, 2014

Woke up crying uncontrollably this morning. I dreamt of my grandparents and those close to me who've passed on. Vaguely remembering feeling shameful that I haven't really met their expectations when they were alive. That I wasn't able to do much for them. That it seemed to me, all my promises to them were just "lip service". This really hit me hard.

They told me it was okay. It was part of my life-journey. And that they have been watching over me. Praying for and guiding me in little ways, such as this dream.

It was reminiscent, sad, yet motivating at the same time. If I would give meaning to the dream it would be that either I was really being visited by them in my dream or I'm just getting rid of some clutter in my sub-conscious and boost my moving forward, or both. I'm hoping for the last.

Looking back at those relationships with  those people who've passed, I can say that I've truly been loved by them. Grandparents, mother, cousin, uncle, best friend, and others who have left an indelible influence in my journey.

The feeling of loss is sometimes unexpectedly heavy, especially now that I'm mostly by myself. At that time my automatic self-preservation instinct kicks in - I deliberately forget by indulging in a distraction. Entertain myself watching a funny movie or cartoon, play badminton. This has been both my boon and bane since childhood. I guess I've been this way since my mom died. Helped me cope a lot, I realized.

So now I'm resolved to show those dear people in my dream that I really am moving towards my dreams. And be more than strong enough to take care of those who are still alive.