The Economic Boom and The Filipino

If you are a Filipino, here is something to really ponder on. I do agree with Mr. Joey Concepcion, CEO of RFM Corporation and one of the movers of Go Negosyo, on this statement:

“While it is true that the economic boom is happening, it is for those who want to take part of it. You just can't be a citizen of the Philippines and do nothing and expect that if we see a Philippine economic boom, you will instantly get rich…no way my friend, you have to do something! Either invest or start a business.

For those successful in business it’s time we follow the big brother approach so the small would- be entrepreneurs will have a chance to succeed and also partake in the economic boom of this country.

So we all need to develop and offer new business ideas to differentiate from current business models and not just have a “me too” type of business. This is where we hope Go Negosyo thru its vision of “teaching a nation how to fish…” will contribute by getting the big brother mentorship going and the government playing the role also of a father teaching his son how to fish.

I pray that the Go Negosyo advocacy will inspire people to get into business and those who have been successful should in return help others. Thru this process, we hope to see a more vibrant and more prosperous entrepreneurial nation.”
--- Joey Concepcion (February 2007)

So for those Filipinos who still think that wealth is something that just drops from heaven, wake up and get real !