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Structuring and investing all of your resources for the sake of the solution to a problem or a very valuable contribution to the world, that's the true spirit of development - and it shouldn't be restricted to business. Be that as it may, this week's Word is "entrepreneurship".
"Less for self, more for others, enough for all" need not be - I believe in "more for all". It is the MINDSET of self-interest that must be lessened, and a mindset of inclusiveness that should be espoused. That philosophy is encapsulated in this week's Word, "shared value".
Responsibility and service are both deeply and ultimately rooted in love, and love requires a certain system or order governed by peace and relationships, not selfishness or conflict. This system, which is this week's Word, is "harmony".
| ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt | I am not an efficient worker, I will admit it. That alone takes away half - or even more - of my productivity, and it's frustrating: Effectivity alone is not the key. It has to be tempered with and strengthened by efficiency. I first learned this concept in my first management class, and ever… Continue reading [Weekly Word] Doing it well
We can have all the dreams and visions we have in this world and in this life, but if we cannot produce tangible results or outcome, then we are not successful. This week's Word is "effective".
It's always important to keep ourselves in check in whatever we do, vis-à-vis our purposes, and the check of checks comes in a grand package including a vibrant relationship with your God. This week's Word is "spirituality".
With today's word, we examine bringing business back to its roots - to creating real value for society in as efficient a manner as possible. This week's Word is the "Lean Startup".
This week, we cover a word that conveys the spirit that this blog aims to instill in the hearts and minds of its readers and writers - that things should be unified and whole. This week's Word is "integrity".
This week, we cover a concept that is both ubiquitous and very deep-reaching, especially in Chinese society, where it began. Without at least gaining a proper understanding of what it's about, it will be difficult and awkward if not impossible to navigate through East Asian society. This week's Word is "face", translated into classical Chinese as 面 (miàn).
As we prepare to celebrate the Philippine Independence Day, we have for this week's Word a word that when taken seriously has a much deeper meaning in the realm of being conscious or mindful. This week's Word is "Citizenship".
Sadly taken for granted today, it is always helpful to be reminded to practice this starting with yourself. We advocate this for the world, but we should begin living it out ourselves. This week's Word is "peace".
This word is important for us for two reasons: one because of what we eat, and another because of how we grow. This week's Word is "organic".
Last week, we talked about enlightenment. This week, we talk about the substance of enlightenment, one that is unique to each and every one of us - and thus what we are obliged to share with others. This week's Word is "wisdom".
This week, we cover a word that I think is needed in its true form especially in this present day. We need it that we can truly realize truths about ourselves and the world around us. This week's Word is "enlighten".
What do you stand for? This week, we cover a word that encapsulates the raison d'être of this site, a word that I wish everyone should discover and live out. This week's Word is "advocacy".
This week, we reflect on a word that I believe we should live out more often and more wholly, and not just for ourselves but for others too. This week's Word is "dream".
This week, we cover a word whose true meaning, for me, has been flattened out to mean just one aspect of what it truly means. As we discover ourselves and the world around us, I invite you to return to the true meaning of this word, and to live it out. This week's Word is "philanthropy".
This Holy Week, we are reminded of the ultimate gift of God for us, represented by this word, so that we may enjoy eternal life with Him. This week's Word is "grace".
What inspires you? This week's Word is "inspire".
This week's Word reflects on the editorial I wrote last week, and on our faith in general. Our Lord has not lacked in this, and so should we in our relationship with others. This week's Word is "mercy".
Worship. CSR. Research. Innovation. What do they have, or ought to have, in common? This. Our Weekly Word is "lifestyle".
Last week, we talked about upcycling, which is closely intertwined with this concept. More than just a buzzword, it has become a lifestyle. This week's Word is "innovation".
This week, we cover a word that, for me, is a metonymy for social innovation. It is innovation that repurposes with higher value, and junk - environmental nuisances - is clearly among these. This week's Word is "upcycle".
This week, we cover a phrase - not a word - that is all about a set of standards we adopt in daily living and use as the basis for ethics and laws. This week's Weekly Word is "human value".
This week we cover an adjective that, in philosophy, related to an "emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life". This week's Weekly Word is "authentic".
Aloy Chua 