Showing posts with label credit card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label credit card. Show all posts

Friday, March 2, 2012

Book Review: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker

I've already been hearing about T. Harv Eker from the seminars I have attended and maybe people I have meet but never really took attention on him. However, few days after finishing the book "Ang Pera na hindi Bitin", I went  to a bookstore looking for another book to read and chanced upon this book of T. Harv Eker. I got curious about the Title and bought it together with another book on Warren Buffet.


I am very glad that I bought this book. It was awakening and very comprehensive. It was divided into 4 parts namely:

a. "Who the Heck is T. Harv Eker and Why Should I Read this Book?"
b. PART ONE: Your Money Blueprint
c. PART TWO: The Wealth Files
d. "So What the Heck Do I Do Now?"


At first, I thought that I gonna be bored reading this book because of the long chapters. But it never happened to me. A had a lot of realization while reading it.

Harv discussed our Money Blueprint, where it came from and how it affects our thoughts, action and attitude towards Money. He also mentioned steps and ways on how can we change our money blueprint for the better. 


He also used some mathematical equations which are:

1. T > F > A = R
Thoughts Leads to Fear
Fear Leads to Action
Action Leads to Result

2. CZ = WZ
Comfort Zone equals Wealth Zone. By expanding your comfort zone, you will expand your income and wealth zone.


On part Two of the Book, Harv discussed the Seventeen (17) Ways Rich People Think Differently from Poor and Middle Class People which are:

1.  Rich people believe “I create my own life”.  Poor people believe “Life happens to me.”
2.  Rich people play the money game to win.  Poor people play the money game not to lose.
3.  Rich people are committed to being rich.  Poor people want to be rich.
4.  Rich people think big.  Poor people think small.
5.  Rich people focus on opportunities.  Poor people focus on obstacles.
6.  Rich people admire other rich and successful people.  Poor people resent rich and successful people.
7.  Rich people associate with positive, successful people.  Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.
8.  Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value.  Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.
9.   Rich people are bigger than their problems. Poor people are smaller than their problems.
10. Rich people are excellent receivers.  Poor people are poor receivers.
11. Rich people choose to get paid based on results.  Poor people choose to get paid based on their time.
12. Rich people think “both”.  Poor people think “either/or”.
13. Rich people focus on their net worth.  Poor people focus on their working income.
14. Rich people manage their money well.  Poor people mismanage their money well.
15. Rich people have their money work hard for them.  Poor people work hard for their money.
16. Rich people act in spite of fear.  Poor people let fear stop them.
17. Rich people constantly learn and grow.  Poor people think they already know.

I agree on all of these ways. I haven't mastered all of them but trying my best to correct my thinking. And put into practice all the things I learned because according to Harv, by doing so, we can quickly move to a higher level of life. 

We also need to understand the order to success for the Rich which is:

BE > DO > HAVE ~ If I become a successful person, I will be able to do what I need to do to have what I want, including a lot of Money. 

I believe that this book must be part of the first books for Financial Literacy because Harv was really successful in bringing out the root cause of our money problems and how can we effectively correct it.

Harv also mentioned some of the great investments we can focus on like Stocks and Real Estate. He even mentioned "Don't Wait to Buy Real Estate. Buy Real Estate and Wait".

Aside from the Rich Ways, there are also parts in the book where we make declarations which are listed below:

Place your hand on your heart and say the following declarations…

“My inner world creates my outer world.”

“ What I heard about money isn’t necessarily true. I choose to adopt new ways of thinking that support my happiness and success.”

“What I modeled around money was their way. I choose my way.”

“ I release my nonsupportive money experiences from the past and create a new and rich future.”

“I observe my thoughts and entertain only those that empower me.”

“I create the exact level of my financial success!”

“My goal is to become a millionaire and more!”

“I commit to being rich.”

“I think big! I choose to help thousands and thousands of people!”

“I promote my value to others with passion and enthusiasm.”

“ I am an excellent receiver. I am open and willing to receive massive amounts of money into my life.”

“I choose to get paid based on my results.”

“I always think ‘both.’ ”

“I focus on building my net worth!”

“I am an excellent money manager.”

“My money works hard for me and makes me more and more money.”

“I am committed to constantly learning and growing.”

Touch your head and say… “I have a millionaire mind!”


Harv believes that these declarations are powerful but this would not give us any result until we ACT. Talk is cheap. Our Action is the one that will count.

I highly recommend this book!!!


In Summary:
Price: Php 335 only in NBS
Content: Check
Recommended: Super Check



Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Book Review: Ang Pera na Hindi Bitin by Eduardo O. Roberto, Jr.


I first heard about this book from the TRP Mastery Academy that I attended to last February 1 and 2. Sir Larry Gamboa used this book as an example of how to target your audience. I got curious about the book but I forgot about it after the seminar.

However, last Friday after a meeting and while waiting for my husband, I decided to go inside National Bookstore. I was trying to look for a book on Warren Buffet when I saw this book on the "Bestseller" Section. I remembered that it was the book that Sir Larry mentioned during our seminar. I didn't think twice of buying it and even got surprised seeing that it is only Php50.

I started reading it the night I bought it and finished the day after. It was a great book from cover to cover. The author was very effective of referencing Bible verses on his every topic. The way the author discussed each strategy on money management was simple and can easily be grasped by ordinary people.

These strategies are:

1. Save – Use the “Automatic Millionaire” savings system. This blog post might also help explain it. He also made this quote:
"Ang taong ipon ng ipon, pera nya'y di lilipad na parang ibon."

This is true because the basic and first step to financial freedom is the art of "Saving".

2. Give – Give to the Lord. He doesn’t need our Money. We have a “Rich and Generous Dad”. But He wants us to do this to help us. The more we empty ourselves, the more blessings he can pour unto us.

3. Get out of Debt and Stop Borrowing – The Borrower is a Slave of the Lender. Set a goal of getting out of debt and never borrow again.

4. Live Simply – Living a simple life can help you get out of debt and help you to save more.  It pays to be frugal. And always remember to “PRAY before you PAY". He discussed in the book why we need to do so.

5. Work Hard and be an Entrepreneur – Develop and Monetize our God given talents.

6. Invest – The best to secure your future is through investments. But he noted that we need to “INVESTigate Before we INVEST. Don’t fall for the “Get Rich Quick” schemes. You can check mutual funds, the stock market, etc.

7. Educate Yourself – Invest in yourself. Attend seminars, read books, etc. “If you think Financial Intelligence is Expensive, TRY Ignorance”.


These strategies when followed will indeed be a very effective way of making our PISO not to be BITIN.

The book is short yet comprehensive, simple and straight to the point which will never bore the readers. The comic illustrations were also effective on bringing humor to the strategies recommended. It was also written  in “Taglish” which made it successful in delivering his message to his target readers.

Another thing I liked about the book was the page where it listed down their Book Recommendations. Some of them I have already read but most will be on my "To Read" List.

In Summary:
Price: Check
Content: Check
Recommended: Super Checck


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

My PISO Dream and Journey Continues...



I haven't update this blog for quite a while. I don't have an intention of abandoning it but some things changed in my life which also changed the manner I update this blog. My personal struggles and stories will be shared in this blog soon. I know you can relate to my stories.

So what made me post again?! We'll I didn't realized I wanted to be an author until I meet this person who inspired me and made me realize that I have the skills in Stock Market Investing that I can hone and use to help other people. Thus, I am striving really hard to improve this skill.  Part of the plan is to regularly update this blog. It can by about the stock market, real estate, funds, interesting investment or  anything that we could relate to "PISO".

Join my in my Journey and let's enjoy the ride and learn from each other. ;)

Blessings!!! :)


To our Financial Freedom and Beyond!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

PROMO ALERT: Get Pizza Hut Free Dish Using BPI Credit Card


Just got a text message today from BPI. Below is the message:

SHOP ANYWHERE for at least P1500, 3000 or 7000 with your BPI Express Credit and get a FREE DISH at PIZZA HUT Restaurant/Bistro. May 18-July15. DTI#3191.

Got these info from another forum:
1500 - supreme buddy pan pizza or caesar salad
3000 - spaghetti bolognese or fettucine ala king

7000 - supreme family pan pizza


Sounds like a good deal? Yes. But ensure that you pay your credit card bill in full before the due date. Happy Eating!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

ASK and You Shall Receive - Waiver of Credit Card Annual Fee

YES, I did it again.

I did the same thing that I did last Year.

1. Called the Bank.
2. Asked them if my annual fee can be waived.
3. Waited while they are checking my account.
4. Smiled when I knew that it was approved.
5. Wrote the Request Reference #.
6. Checked online after 2 days.

Easy, right?
We just really need to ask and we shall receive.
A reminder though, that we just need to use the benefits of credit cards but never over use it.