[JFK]

I am not an active CF member, but I was witness when this organization was in its infancy stage. I know all the pioneers of this great club of honest and gentleman sabungeros. I was thrilled when the CF had an entry in the NCA-Araneta based derby, courtesy of Jimar. I personally promoted the GDs to my friends and thru my little way contributed to the CF by reporting the bigtime fights here in Metro Manila.

Now, Kidd's action lately has come to some scrutiny, and CFs has been questioning his credibility and integrity in leading the organization. It is now coming out that he had made mistakes before that only an apology can mend.

However, let me share with you an article of Butch Jimenez' address on the UP Diliman graduating class of 2003, excerpt below:


"As college students, you're just about to set sail into the real world. As you prepare for the battleground of life, you'll hear many speeches, read tons of books and get miles of advice telling you to work hard, dream big, go out and do something for yourself, and have a vision.

Not bad advice, really. In fact, following these nuggets of truth may just bring you to the top. But as I've lived my life over the years, I have come to realize that it is great to dream big, have a vision, make a name, and work hard. But guess what: There's something better than that.

So my message today simply asks the question, What's better than...?

Let's start off with something really simple. What's better than a long speech? No doubt, a short one. So, you guys are in luck because I do intend to keep this short.

Now, let me take you through a very simple math exam. I'll rattle off a couple of equations, and you tell me what you observe about them. Be mindful of the instructions. You are to tell me what you observe about the equations. Here goes:

3+4=7, 9+2=11, 8+4=13, and 6+6=12. Tell me, what do you observe?

Everytime I conduct this test, more than 90 percent of the participants immediately say, 8+4 is NOT 13, it's 12!

That's true and they are correct. But they could have also observed that the three other equations were right. That 3+4 is 7, that 9+2 is 11, and that 6+6 is 12.

What's my point? Many people immediately focus on the negative instead of the positive. Most of us focus on what's wrong with other people more than what's right about them.

Examine those four equations. Three were right and only one was wrong. But what is the knee-jerk observation? The wrong equation.

If 10 people you didn't know were to walk through that door, most of you would describe those people by what's negative about them. He's fat. He's balding. Oh, the short one. Oh, the skinny girl. Ahhh, 'yung pango. Etc.

Get the point? It's always the negative we focus on and not the positive.

You'll definitely experience this in the corporate world. You do a hundred good things and one mistake-guess what? Chances are, your attention will be called on that one mistake.

So what's better than focusing on the negative? Believe me, its focusing on the positive. And if this world could learn to focus on the positive more than the negative, it would be a much nicer place to live in. "



What I'm trying to tell you guys, the Kidd has also worked his butt out for the betterment of CF, but mistakes are really inevitable in every organization, and we are glad that we have guys like Al, Roy and Chito to notice and correct them. Also, Golden Dragon reaffirmed time and time again, the Kidd has the noblest intention for the CF.

For this Christmas season, let's focus more on the positive, and count our blessings, no matter how small they are. We have Kidd, we have Chito, Al, Joel, Roy, TBS, Astro and many others that make CF a growing institution.

Chito has raised the question in another thread, if I am in his shoes? If I am? Then I would gladly follow what he has done. Foregoing his vacation with his family and having the GD in SM. Afterall, family would always recognize that charity begins at home. And for the CF, it begins with HDSJ.

A very peaceful and joyous Christmas season to all!

:hippie:

[dvaleros]

Well said JFK

[sawala]

Very enlightening post JFK.

Maligayang Pasko sa Inyung Lahat!!

sawala

[denas06]

Very inspiring post.Ito nga kalimitan ang nangyayari lalo na dito sa America sabi ng nakakarami na gumawa ka ng 20 maganda sa iba at isang mali mo lang sa kanya wala hugas na ang nagawa mong maganda sa kanya.
Sana naman kalimutan na ang nakaraan at nasa edad na tayo at hindi na bata.Ang isipin natin ang magandang ibubunga ng samahan natin at kung ano at kanino pa tayo dapat makatulong na nangangailangan ng tulong

Denas06

[natlenra]

totally agree

[RedArawana]

Very well said.more power Jfk:rbounce:

[tusiklang]

Remember... the beneficiary of the revenue of the GD is for a very worthy cause.

Good post JFK..

May each and everyone have a nice holiday.

Pray for our people to elect the most suitable candidate during the elections for the betterment of our beloved country.

[Kenut]

I observed many good-hearted members who were willing to sacrifice and work for the CF Projects. Like JFK, members abound that could be tapped. Good leaders could and should tap these gold mines. If inspired and listened to, the CFs will really blossom.

[morila abe]

JFK,

Hats off to you! Well said and explained.

Christmas is just marely 2 weeks from now. Lets celebrate with JOY ,PEACE and LOVE.



M abe

[Pinolim]

Pre JFK, hinihintay na nang marami yung blow by blow account mo sa CF Global Derby na ito, ha!!!!!
Thank you in advance.

[dong1967]

jfk....muntik mo na akong mapaiyak....salamat pre...sapol mo talaga!


dong1967

[LUPIN3]

Peace and Merry X- Mas to All !!!!!


LUPIN3

[steph]

Same reaction din ako JFK...if im one of those participants
who took the exam siguro instantly or immediately notice
ko kaagad that error 8+4=13 because its not,right? Its 11,
di ba?

nice post jfk...yan dapat na attitude kailangan ng ating
grupo ngayon...

st.stephen

Greeting of peace Sir Jfk,
Very good classical example of human attitudes...absolutely ganon po tayo.minsan di na natin nakikita ang mabuti lagi na lang masama nakikita natin higit lalo pag tayo ay nasasagasaan na.you reminds us and enlighten our hearts in the true spirit of christmas and a peaceful living to all of us.

Armel

[h-manokis]

jfk well said...

[RARAVEZ]

Everytime you post, you always make me smile and make me feel good about Cyberfriends not to mention the sabongeros around me. :rbounce:

gamecock96,,motto is always there to read C'friends,,

if somebody cannot handle the pressure, he should not volunteer himself to a non-profit organization, or to an organization that is so awesome to think about. from every part of the World we go home and compete to each other and there after we contribute extravagant hope to children..anyway what I am talking about..

is there any pressure!!! i don't think there is any..

RARAVEZ.....pressure released!!....LARGA NA 'YAN!!!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!:rbounce:

You hit it in the head,,,very true my friend.

Happy Holidays!!!

Vito

[gensoriano]

:hippie: and:rbounce: to all!!!!

gensoriano