3rd Reflection Paper
by RCee Mutuc
What is your passion (what is it that you love doing)? How is it reflected in you work, daily life, and life's journey?
Since I was a kid, I was always purpose-driven. I always find purpose in all the things that I do and intend to do. If there is nothing in it for me, I will drop the idea the moment of birth. I am always in constant journey of learning about my self, the life, the world, the universe, everything. I have this eagerness to learn what I can out of life thus, I am a big fan of education.
I remember when in elementary, high school and College that I did not take my academics seriously back then. I did not care if I excel or not, as long as I am passing, that was good enough for me. I did not regret it but now that I am already an adult, I realized that I could have done better only if I was given the right tools – words of encouragement, motivation through rewards, self-confidence, and the like. I realized how essential it is to motivate your child to be the best they can whether academically or in extra-curricular activities. I think it is not yet too late for me and the more not yet late for my children.
I am good at being average – being safe but neither excelling nor failing. I do not want to be at the top for some reason. I don't want to be the center of attraction. I do not want to be at the bottom as well for I do not want to be the source of laughter from bullies at school. I just want to be safe, to be average.
At a very young age, my mom constantly reminds us to eat healthy or else we would look like her. She was obese. She disciplined us in eating healthy and I abided. I may have sweet tooth but I shy away from fats as I can. I am constantly reminded by my conscience to stay fit by having regular exercise. I go to the gym for extreme workouts and do boxing even when I was 6-week post-delivery (from my 3rd child). I try to balance everything I do for work and personal goals. I am definitely a fan of Healthy lifestyle.
Before the conception of my 3rd child, I stopped taking care of my body. Making an excuse for my obesity due to previous childbirths. Oftentimes, people would ask me if I am pregnant to think that it was almost one year since I delivered my 2nd child. I was challenged! I started eating less calories and lost 15 pounds after 26 days then I started boxing and lost 5 more pounds in just less than 2 months. Then, I was pregnant again on the 3rd time but that was planned.
The greatest part was that I have inspired my husband to do the same. At first he got angry when I did not eat and turn him down with his food offers but when he saw the effect on me, he was challenged to do the same. From 200+ pounds he is now maintaining below 170-pound weight. It was either, he will influence me to eat more or me influencing him to eat right. He now nurtures his body with healthy food and not just eat due to impulsive hunger (but of course there were still some cheat days).
They say you cannot teach an old dog new tricks, sometimes this is true or not. But definitely, kids can still be molded into someone you want to. It is a great deal to start them young in inculcating in their young minds the importance of health and education. I believe that with a healthy body and mind, any child can excel in whatever he or she wishes to pursue.
Every day, I see to it that all I do leads to one of my life's goal – a healthy lifestyle that balances the body and mind. Hoping that I can teach my children to follow my lead. My children may be my tres marias and future children, or metaphorically, may be my employees or the people around me that I may influence.
My Manpower Agency's slogan is "Culture of Power and Excellence" and during meetings I would tell my team that the word power in not related with manipulation or abuse of authority but instead influencing other people through inspiration and motivation while Excellence would be to be the better version of our self.
I actually did not expect to pass MBA exam. I was challenging one of my staff (who wanted to pursue his College degree in the future) when I said I want to learn more so I will take Ateneo's MBA exam and see if I will pass. I told him I will study again so I can contribute more to our business. I doubted myself but I wanted to lead by example in conquering fears or failures. I had overcome, I passed. They became proud of me and they were all personally motivated. It actually impacted the business by bringing in more contracting employees to the point were initial capitals needs to be increased. The business is only one-year old but the progress is consistent and overwhelming. I was happy. They were happy. We were all happy and motivated. (I actually shared with them my reflection papers, assignments and learnings)
During our anniversary celebration, I gave away three awards namely, Extra-miler, Industrious Doer and Go-getter. These three Team Leaders really showed me and the group that even if they initially do not have the right skills or tools in their jobs, they got out of their way to improve their work output and have the right attitude in dealing with adversities.
I want to build businesses or enter the academe with the same purpose in mind. I want to influence people with my achievements and this could only happen if I do it by example. I need to be of service to the people around me by being a good example instead of a decoy for righteousness. I have to discipline myself by being aware of what should be done and what should not. I need to be guided by our Lord to do all of these.
So at work, my every day and my life's journey, I ask for the Lord's guidance. Every day I reflect as I pray and ask for knowledge, wisdom and discernment in everything I do. Without His grace I cannot do all these, it is only through Him that I can be successful. All I do, to be Magis, I offer to Him.
One day I dream of having a foundation which caters kid's health and education. I do not know how I will do this but it is part of my vision. I hope one day I can realize this. I want to be of service to others through this. One day.. One step at a time.
Thank you for this wonderful Leadership Journey Sir Jorge. You and the class have been a great part of me now and the dreams that will still unfold in the future. To be Magis.. To be better.. To be more.. Let us all be.. 3.5
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