What's Your Recipe for Success?

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I still remember the day not so long ago when I had to walk more than 5 kilometers just to go to my friend’s house to borrow money from him. I didn’t have the money to pay for the 2 jeepney rides that I had to take that’s why the only thing that I could do was walk. I was in first year college and our mom, who was our breadwinner at that time, passed away and left us on our own. My siblings and I were having a hard time coping emotionally and financially. While walking, I was so miserable because of everything that was happening. I thought that walking for 5 kilometers back then was the worst thing that could ever happen, but it wasn't. To make things worse, it rained so hard and I was drenched in water. This didn't stop me though, I still kept on walking. 

I finally arrived at my friend’s house and he was shocked to see me drenched by the rain. Without finding any proper way of saying it, all I could say was “Can I borrow money from you?” After saying those words, I just bursted into tears.

That day, I decided that I will never experience that again. I will never have my future family experience that kind of thing, and I will work really hard so that I can give my future family not only the emotional support that they need but the financial support as well. I became hungry for learning. I read books, attended seminars and listened to audio books. I also worked while studying to earn money and to gain knowledge and experience. I became a Credit Card Sales Agent, Musician, Barista, Drum Teacher, Computer Teacher, Networker, Insurance Agent, Call Center Agent, Quality Assurance Specialist, a Customer Development Executive in a multi-national company and now a business owner and a motivational speaker.

I achieved all these because I wanted to change my life and I did it. I wanted to become successful. Even now, I want to improve myself and my life that’s why I’m always trying to learn new things.  

In this blog, I’ll share some important lessons that I’ve learned from books, videos, work and life experiences that I’ve used to improve my life.

This is my recipe for success! It constantly reminds me that I need to have the right ingredients and steps to follow that will eventually lead me to be successful. And I would certainly like to see it served at a buffet table.

As an entrepreneur, you need to find a motivation from within in order to succeed. It can never come from other people. After all, they're not paying you to make things harder for yourself when you have an option to just to get employed.

What is your recipe for success? Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas.

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About Cameron Hernandez:

Cameron has the natural ability to lead people having led and co-founded the secret organization of superheroes called C.L.A.W.S. when he was still in grade 2.  To hide his true identity, he manufactured and sold friendship bracelets and lucky necklaces. His expertise in sales led to a career as a Senior CD Executive in a multi-national company. He's now an entrepreneur,   motivational speaker, husband of 1 wife and a dad of 2 lovely girls and a handsome little boy.