The Daily Routines of Successful Filipinos
The Daily Routines of Successful Filipinos
The Daily Routines of Successful Filipinos
SUCCESSFUL FILIPINOS
What time do successful people wake up in the morning?
We’re also curious. That’s why we asked men and women who
are celebrated names in their respective industries.
Emirates.
Daily Habits:
Set your own pace during the day. Do not equate
waking up in the morning or working over time as
working hard.
Start the day knowing what deadlines to hit
You should always know how to manage &
maximize your time to ensure productivity
THE RESTAURATEUR
BRIDGET CO
Before owning Sunrise Buckets, Bridget Co worked in
Daily Habits:
Wake up early and soak the sun’s Vitamin D
Dress up quickly when you go to the gym
Feed your soul with verses
THE MOMPRENEUR
ABIGAIL CO-HAW
Abigail Co-Haw is the co-founder and co-owner of
Daily Habits:
Wake up early and get “me time”
Read the Bible and listen to worship songs
Start journaling
THE FIRST LIFE CEO
PETER COYIUTO
Peter Coyiuto is the president and CEO of First Life
Daily Habits:
Wake up 15 minutes before the sunrise
Watch sunrise and marvel at God’s creation
Exercise before 8:00 AM
THE REAL ESTATE MAN
PETER DATA
Peter was at the helm of his real estate career hand in
hand with the phenomenal growth of Megaworld
Corporation from 1989 to 1998. When he was the Senior
Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing,
Megaworld became the most recognized real estate
company in the ‘90s for selling out projects in a record-
breaking “sell out” in as short as 10 to 28 days prior to
launchings.
Daily Habits:
Wake up between 4:30 AM to 5:00 AM and start
with a glass of warm water before a quick, light
breakfast
Daily exercise starts with an hour of “mind
conditioning” at the poolside between 6:00 AM to
7:30 AM
Start exercising. Routine includes cardio, light
weights, and ab crunches
THE LEGAL EXECUTIVE
RAYMOND FORTUN
Raymond Fortun became a lawyer in 1989. He
immediately joined the SyCip Salazar Hernandez &
Gatmaitan Law Office, one of the biggest law firms in
the country. There, he became a junior associate and
trained for the next five years. He subsequently
joined his brother’s law office in 1993, where he
became a partner.
Daily Habits:
Wake up at 5:00 AM for some morning prayers
Prepare for the day’s work --- research, review
cases, pin down the facts, etc.
Plan to outwork every lawyer I’m going against.
My schedule adjusts to the amount of planning
and preparation I need
THE FINANCIAL ADVISER
JOSIE GOTOHIO
Josie Gotohio is one of First Life Financial’s multi-
awarded financial advisors. Since 1993, she has been
gathering the highest and most prestigious
distinctions of the company for 25 years. In fact, on
the same year when she started working for First Life
Financial, she already joined the Million Dollar Round
Table, the elite organization of highest producing
agents worldwide.
Daily Habits:
Start day with a prayer
Set appointments and set time to keep in touch
with clients
Adjust schedule to set time for working out and
having dinner with family at the end of the day
THE MEDIA MAVEN
KATRINA HOLIGORES
Katrina Holigores has been a media practitioner for
as long as she can remember. Ever since she
graduated from De La Salle University, she has been
working in the field of production, communication,
and media.
Daily Habits:
Schedule not fixed, but I put several things in my
day that make me feel “balanced.”
Set tiny deadlines throughout the entire day
Read a good book every day
THE MERCHANT
LEONARDO PROVIDO
Fondly known to family and friends as “Boy,”
Leonardo Provido is a businessman with over 30
years of experience in the trading of construction
materials. He is also the sole distributor of CDO in
Pangasinan and La Union.
Daily Habits:
Wake up at 5:00 AM, give thanks to God, say my
praises and ask for guidance
Before 7:00 AM, breakfast with my wife and kids
Prepare for business. Plot down and revisit my
schedule for the day
THE PREACHER IN BLUE JEANS
BO SANCHEZ
Bo Sanchez is an international speaker, a bestselling
author, a preacher, and an entrepreneur.
Daily Habits:
Wake up early in the morning and walk around
the neighborhood with my wife & kids
I pray, read scripture, and have a simple fruit
basket with the family. We try to live healthy
Read a lot because you can’t give what you don’t
have. I’m a learner and an eternal student
MR. CHINK POSITIVE
CHINKEE TAN
Chinkee Tan, also known as Mr. Chink Positive, came
from humble beginnings. He was raised in Tondo and
lived there for 23 colorful and challenging years.
Daily Habits:
I wake up at 6:00 AM to pray
I prepare for my talks since I have an average of
250 talks per year
After the talks, I would come home, spend time
with my family and do daily devotion
Do you want to know what made them
successful, thriving entrepreneurs?
That’s why inside this book, you’ll discover strategies and examples on how
to incorporate discipline in your everyday lives in order to successfully reach
your goals.
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