The Secret Of Becoming A Champion
Today, I’d like to teach you how to become a Champion.
I’d like to teach you how to get Big Returns in your life.
Now if you want small returns, skip this piece.
It won’t interest you.
If you want to live a mediocre life, content with mediocre harvests, mediocre results, mediocre rewards, mediocre marriage, a mediocre job, mediocre relationships, mediocre happiness, I repeat: this stuff isn’t for you.
But if you want big returns, big miracles, big blessings, big healing, big happiness—then continue reading.
This is for you!
Look around you.
The Secret of Big Returns is known by champions of the world.
Why are they champions?
Because they practice the secret.
How Many Sit-Ups Can You Make?
Why is Manny Pacquiao the best pound-for-pound boxing champion in the world?
You and I only see what Manny does on the ring.
We don’t see what he does outside the ring.
For example, I can do 10 sit-ups comfortably.
One day, to impress my wife, I tried doing 30 sit-ups. I only reached 25. After that, she had to carry me to bed.
Do you know how many sit-ups does Manny Pacquiao make in a day? 100? 200? 500? 1000?
Nope.
He does 3000. Every single day.
No wonder he’s a champ.
No wonder his abs are like steel.
When he’s training before a fight, from Monday to Saturday, he starts at 5:30am and ends at 4:00pm. That’s more than ten hours of rigorous, grueling, hardcore, violent training. Everyday!
In fact, Coach Freddie Roach says that Manny has one weakness: “Manny has a tendency to over-train, I have to stop him.” That’s dedication.
Why is Manny a champion in boxing?
Because he knows the secret of big returns: He gives his all.
The Guy Couldn’t Miss A Shot
Larry Bird was one of the best basketball players in the history of the game.
He was known for his shooting magic.
But it was no magic. It was practice.
After every team practice, he’d be the last player to leave the gym. While everyone else was taking a shower in the lockers, Larry would close the lights in the court and practice shooting in semi-darkness. Many times, he’d practice three-point shots while closing his eyes. He’d do that everyday.
One day, Larry Bird was making a commercial. The Director instructed him to miss a shot. That was what the scene required. Because his muscle memory was so strong, Larry had to take 10 shots before he missed it!
Why was Larry a champion in basketball?
Because he knew the secret of big returns: He gave his all.
Diabetes Couldn’t Stop The Dancing
Gary Valenciano is “Mr. Pure Energy”.
He’s the only entertainer that has won the Awit Award for Best Male Performer 11 times!
Yet this man has had Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes since he was 14 years old. So far, he’s had 90,000 insulin injections in his body. Yet his sickness has not stopped him giving his all every single time he’s on stage.
Why is Gary a champion in entertainment?
Because he knows the secret of big returns: He gives his all.
Broken Bones Come With His Job
Jackie Chan is one of the most successful action movie stars in the world today. He’s big both in Hongkong and Hollywood.
Jackie appears twice in the Guiness Book of World Records.
First, he holds the record for “most stunts by a living actor”. In fact, no insurance company is willing to insure him.
Because of his movies, he has fractured his skull, dislocated his pelvis, broken his fingers, toes, nose, both cheekbones, hips, sternum, neck, ankle, and ribs many times.
Second, he holds the world record for the most number of takes for a single shot in a movie. To make one scene perfect, Jackie had to shoot 2900 retakes. Of one scene!
Talk about dedication to his craft.
That’s Jackie Chan.
Why is Jackie a champion in action movies?
Because he knows the secret of big returns: He gives his all.
The Most Admired Person
In The 20th Century
Mother Teresa was called a living saint.
According to Gallop polls, survey after survey shows that even while she was still alive, Mother Teresa was already the single most admired person in the 20th century.
She served the poorest of the poor for 45 years. When she passed away, she left the world with 4000 nuns that ran 610 centers in 123 countries.
Why has she inspired millions of people?
Because she gave her all.
The Bible says, Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (2 Corinthians 9:6)
It’s really the Law of the Harvest.
What you plant, you harvest.
If you plant small, you harvest small.
If you plant big, you harvest big.
And if you plant all, you harvest all!
Let me now tell you a fascinating story.
Jack, Ken, Poy
There were three brothers named Jack, Ken, and Poy.
One day, they were walking on the road. Each was carrying a bayong (native basket). They had just come from the field and harvested some potatoes.
Soon, they met an old poor man on the road, pulling a rickety cart behind him. He was dressed in rags and was walking barefoot.
“What happened to you?” the brothers asked him.
The old man said, “My whole town has been flooded! Hundreds of people are now homeless, without food or water. They are very hungry. Can you give your sweet potatoes so I could feed my poor townspeople?”
Jack, Ken, and Poy looked at each other and nodded their heads.
I’m telling you this story because Jack, Ken, and Poy represent the three kinds of givers in the world today. I want you to find out what kind of giver you are.
Jack, The Token Giver
Jack reached down his basket, pulled out 3 potatoes, and placed them onto the cart of the old man.
And the beggar said, “Thank you so much, my son.”
Jack represents the first type of giver: The Token Giver.
All Jack does is give tokens of himself whenever he can.
In his family, he gives tokens of his time and energy to his kids and his wife—just enough so his wife won’t leave him.
In his job, he does the barest minimum possible—so he won’t get fired.
And in Church, whenever the love offering basket is passed, he doesn’t tithe—he gives tokens. Just to say that he gave.
Because of his habit of giving tokens, his returns are tiny.
He has a job but his career is stagnant.
His family lives in one house but relationships are shallow.
He goes to Church but hasn’t grown spiritually.
Others however are like Ken…
Ken, The Tentative Giver
Ken did something different.
He brought his bayong near the cart, tilted itand poured half of its contents.
The old beggar said, “Thank you very much, my son.”
Ken represents the second type of giver in the world: The Tentative Giver.
He gives more than just tokens, but he still holds back.
In his family, he gives himself to them tentatively.
He has a 50/50 approach to relationships. Because of this, his relationships are average. Not great.
Let me tell you why.
I’ve been married for 12 years and here’s one very important principle I’ve learned: Marriages don’t work if the husband gives 50% and the wife gives 50%. A marriage works only if the husband and the wife each give 100% to each other.
When it comes to relationships, you don’t measure what you give. You don’t count. You throw away the ruler.
You don’t say, “I rubbed your back, you should rub my back.” That’s not love, that’s business. That’s not love, that’s legal contracts.
When you love a person, and you feel like you’re giving more than he’s giving you—don’t be bitter. Because you know that even if you don’t count, God is counting. And the Law of the universe will be the one who will reward you.
(Note: When I talk this way, I’m not talking about tolerating abusive, or drunkard, or philandering husbands. That’s a totally different issue. I’m talking about healthy marriages here!)
In his job, it’s the same: Ken gives satisfactory work. But not great work. He never goes beyond average. He never exceeds expectations.
How many of you know this: Promotions doesn’t go to performance. Promotions go to superior performance.
Ken hasn’t been promoted. Because he doesn’t take initiative or develops himself. He doesn’t look for ways to become better, or get trained, or look for mentors.
In his spiritual life, it’s the same story.
He tries to follow God but doesn’t trust Him with his entire life. He holds back.
Not like Poy.
Poy, The Total Giver
It was Poy’s turn.
Poy brought his bayong to the cart, inverted it and unloaded everything. He now carried an empty bayong.
The old man said, “Thank you very much, my son.”
Poy represents the third kind of giver: The Total Giver.
Manny Pacquaio is a Poy in boxing.
Larry Bird is a Poy in basketball.
Gary V is a Poy in entertainment.
Jacky Chan is a Poy in making action movies.
Haven’t you noticed? If you want to be successful, you’ve got to be a little bit crazy. Insane. Illogical. Unreasonable. Fanatical.
Can you imagine doing 3000 sit-ups every day?
Or shooting 3-point shots while closing your eyes?
Or doing 2900 retakes for one scene?
They’re nuts.
But that’s Poy.
Poy knows the magic of giving his all.
Note: You also realize that there are two types of successful people in the world. First are those who are successful in one field only—but are dismal failures in other areas. The second are those who are successful in the most important areas of their lives. And you find these people living among us. And that’s what God wants for you!
Let me go back to Poy.
Poy gives his entire heart to his family. He doesn’t want an okay marriage. He’s committed to a great marriage. He doesn’t want to have an average relationship with his kids. Each day, he works to build deep bonds with them that will last forever.
In his job or business, Poy also works with passion. He loves what he does. And he loves his customers. For him, work is play. Because of this, he’s pro-active, takes initiative, gets training, hones his craft, and has a lifelong commitment to grow .
And in his relationship with God, Poy completely surrenders himself to Him. He trusts God. He follows God all the way. He gives his time, his talent, and his treasure to God.
I repeat my question: Who are you?
The Law Of The Universe
My story isn’t over.
As Poy stepped back with his empty bayong, lo and behold, the old beggar transformed and became a Wizard!
Instead of tattered rags, he now wore a golden robe.
He had a long beard and his face seemed shining.
The three brothers were so shocked, they could hardly speak or move.
The Wizard said, “The Law of the Universe says that whatever you give, you shall receive. It’s the Law of Reciprocity. So be ready to receive. How much will you receive? The measure that you used in giving will be the same measure used for rewarding you.”
And in a flash, POOF, the Wizard was gone.
The three brothers rubbed their eyes, wondering if it was all a dream. They walked home in a daze.
Because they were still in shock, none of them noticed that their bayongs were getting heavier with every step they took.
It was only when they reached home did they realize that something miraculous happened.
All their bayongs were filled to the brim!
Jack opened his bayong and shouted, “Ken, Poy, look! The 3 potatoesthat I gave the old man were now replaced by 3 bars of gold.”
Ken opened his bayong and said, “Half of my bayong filled with gold bars!”
And Poy opened his bayong, and saw all of it filled with gold bars!
Once again, tell me, who are you: Jack, Ken, or Poy?
Create A Bigger Vacuum
Once upon a time, I asked this question: Why is God so demanding?
Just look at the greatest commandment. Why does God want you to love Him with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength. (Matthew 22:37)
Shouldn’t He be satisfied if you loved Him with half your heart, ¾ of your mind, and 58% of your strength?
Why does God want you to give your all?
Helloooooow.
God doesn’t need your time.
He’s the owner of eternity. He invented time.
God doesn’t need your talents, definitely.
He can just snap his finger and ten thousand battalions of angels kneel before him to serve.
And obviously, God doesn’t need your money.
He’s owns the universe.
So why does He want you to give your all?
Here’s why:
When you give, you create a vacuum.
An empty space.
When I was a kid, my Grade 6 science teacher said, “Nature abhors a vacuum.” Nature wants to automatically fill vacuums.
That’s why vacuums are powerful magnets.
That vacuum—that empty space—attracts blessings. What blessings? The stuff that you gave away will be returned to you, only of far better quality and greater quantity.
Listen carefully. The more you give, the bigger the vacuum you create. The bigger the vacuum, the stronger the magnet—and the more blessings you’ll attract into your life.
That’s why giving your all is the secret of big returns.
There’s magic when you give your All.
Because you also attract All that God wants to give to you.
This reminds me of a poor widow in the Bible.
The Secret of Big Returns
In Luke 21:1, it says…
Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. ”I tell you the truth,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
How much are two small copper coins?
Scholars argue a lot here. These coins are called Lenta in Greek. Many scholars believe that those two small copper coins are equal to around P25 in our money today.
Here’s something that you need to know: To be a poor old widow in biblical times was Hell on earth.
I’m serious. By law, she couldn’t inherit the property of her husband. For this particular widow, her kids probably were very poor or didn’t care for her—that’s why she was poor.
Let me be honest with you.
If I were Jesus, and saw what she was about to do, I would have stopped her. I would have ran to the widow and said, “Lady, please. Be practical. You don’t have to give those two copper coins. How will you go home? Do you have something to eat tonight? Tomorrow? Hey, if you really want to give something, just give one. Because that’s all you’ve got.”
But Jesus didn’t do that.
He did something very disturbing: He praised her.
He honored her to the high heavens. He put her on a pedestal for the entire world to imitate. He really thought she did a great thing.
To Jesus, there’s magic in “Giving your all”.
And that’s what I want to share with you today.
Giving Your All has incredible magic.
It’s really the secret of big returns.
My Life
I’ve given my all to God.
Very imperfectly.
One of the things I gave to God was my youth. I started serving God when I was 12 years old.
People ask me all the time, “Bo, don’t you regret giving your life to God so early in life? You never tasted the world.”
I laugh.
And I tell them, “I’ve preached in 16 countries, visited 14 more nations, and preached in 38 cities in North America alone. I’ve written 18 bestselling books, performed in concerts, lived in slum areas, built non-profit organizations, started 12 businesses, and talked to presidents, judges, and cardinals. The world has become my playground.”
When I gave my all to God, He has given it back to me a hundredfold.
Friend, I urge you: Give your all to God.
Nothing Is Too Small For God
And don’t look down on how small your all is.
Nothing is too small for God.
Take a look at the Bible and see for yourself:
Moses used a simple walking stick to part the Red Sea and save an entire nation.
Gideon used a little trumpet to defeat the Midianite army.
Samson used a donkey’s jawbone to slay a thousand Philistines.
David used a stone picked up from a river to knock down the giant Goliath—and win back the honor of Israel.
Elisha used a piece of cloth to divide the Jordan River.
Peter used his shadow to heal the sick in Jerusalem.
And Jesus used five pieces of bread to feed the multitudes.
All Is Never Small
Perhaps you feel that you’re insignificant.
That you don’t amount to anything.
You feel like you’re that walking stick.
Or that little trumpet.
Or that jawbone.
Or that small stone.
Or that piece of cloth.
But I’ve got news for you: No matter how small you think you are, God has big plans for your life.
Really big!
I want you to believe that God has a big plan for your life.
Today, I urge you to give your all to God, so that you can receive all the blessings He wants for your life.
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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You are so right Bro Bo. I am certainly half-hearted because of anxiety and insecurity what will be left out if giving is 100% done. I failed to realize that in giving 100% (total heart, mind and strenght), it is the manifestation of faith to our most loving God. After being reminded with this message of hope and trust, I can truly feel that I am blessed that somebody like you would stir in me the greatest act I could ever give to the Lord - total surrender. God blesses you continually:-0
Thank you Bro Bo for writing such a great article. Thank you for reminding us that we should give our all at all times.
Thanks!
More Power. God bless.
kind of a very good article brother bo…yes giving all will reli give us a good harvest esp. on our wholebeing…i hope that i can do it amidst all the trials in life. that i, will continue to offer all tha pains and sacrifices for my love one’s and even myself and for all..thnx…
Thank you Bro. Bo for making me realize how big i am infront of God, I always see myself as a worthless being, unworthy of everything……I find it hard to understand what it is that god is is trying to teach me….I guess you put up a very good answer for my question i just need to give my all and trust him COMPLETELY. Thank you again Brother. and may God Bless You always.
Dear brother Bo,
I praise & thank our God so much because of you…you are a living word of God for each of us in this modern age..Actually, when i come to read this article..i can feel the magic it..it really touch my heart & soul…I wish & pray that just like you i can also give my all especially to our God..Thank so so much. May God continue to bless you in countless ways.
Thanks for a gift of wisdom from bro. bo and sharing it all a 100% to all who are willing to listen and do the same…
It is really an awakening for us who at times are still in doubt of God’s generousity… thanks so much for this….
May His mercy continously showered on us despite our sinfulness, to god be the glory….
Wow! Bro. Bo, thank you for this. I should have given my all without any hesitations when I got a chance to work as a nurse. I should have not allowed intimidation consumed me. I thought, I’m doing great. I had a work, I have time for my family, and for my service in SAGIP, not knowing I wasn’t giving my everything in all of these. Now, I know what to do: I’ll give my 100% in everything that I will do.
God bless!
This is a great article. Thank Bro. Bo for inspiring us every week. Love this site. To God be the glory.
after reading your blog, i realized… i haven’t really tried giving my all in what i do. im afraid of the possibilities of failure and going away empty handed im afraid of being taken advantage of by other people, im afraid i may not be maing the right decisions… i feel like im in bondage of fear… this article is enlightening! tnx!
You’re absolutely right Bo. I have and always been an avid follower of your teachings and messages. Thank you for our Almighty God for giving us people like you.
You are a gift not only to the Filipnos who really wants to follow your footsteps but to mankind. More power to you and your family including your flock.
thank you soo much Bro Bo for another inspiring article.
This is really Amazing, Bo! Thanks for this one.
I’m still confused about the meaning of giving all, Bro. Bo. I know for man it’s impossible, but for God it’s possible.
Like when you said that about the definition of a successful person, one is successful in one field but a dismal failure in another. The other is successful in what is important in the area of ones life. This is confusing for me. If one is focused on the only thing that is important in his or her life, then how can he/she be successful in the other fields of his life. Wouldn’t it be the obvious that if one is successful in one aspect of life, human as we are, the other parts would be left in dismal disarray. Well, not maybe that gross, but I say it would be in mediocrity.
When Manny Pacquiao, Jacky Chan, et. al. focused their energies in their niche, they are very, exceedingly great. But what about the other aspects of their lives, is it 100% great and successful, too? If Manny Pacquiao will be doing 100% on his career as a boxer, will he be able to do 100% on his political career and say like 100% become the next president of the Philippines? Because I’m sure, being the president is your goal not being in the mediocre. Is this what you mean giving your all in all you do and be 100% successful in all of them? This is where I get confused because limited as we are I believe I could never get 100% successful in everything.
I tried that when I served in a ministry of a parish here in Davao City. It only got me sick like after 4 years of serving trying to give all my energy in trying to have the best ministry because like you — I mean, I wanted to give my all. But then only to realize giving my all (heading 3 ministries in the parish) has its consequences. The year after that I was sickly with allergies recurring every 3 or 4 months (I guess due to stress) which prevented me from serving in the parish again because the attacks made me bed-ridden. So after a year, I decided to seek a job and I totally left serving in the parish.
Actually, I am learning some of your stuff regarding increasing your income streams. At least now, the allergies didn’t come back. I only had memories then in the parish and wondering about the dismal failure in my service there because I could never make my service in the parish come hand in hand with my plans of increasing income streams.
I just haven’t found the connection yet, or does anyone do. Again, like I said it’s confusing, isn’t it? When one focuses on his/her niche like giving his/her all in an aspect of his/her life, I’m sure the other fields of his/her life is in mediocrity, or has anybody been all 100% successful in all aspects of his/her life. I believe this kind of attribute is due God alone. I don’t know. Like I said, I get confused on this. I mean, if it’s possible, then maybe I just didn’t find the answer yet.
I know God is the answer to all, but then isn’t that just a broad one. I mean, human as we are, we need specifics. Don’t you think? Hence, my continued patronage on your TrulyRichClub as well as your other online ministry including those of Jomar, Larry and Trace hoping that the specifics (step-by-step how to’s) are there. But then the information is just overwhelming and as of now I’m still trying to assimilate some of the many, many stuffs that they’re telling. Even I couldn’t cope with the messages they send on the e-mail.
Focusing on a niche can really be gruesome and difficult not to mention all the household chores you have to balance fulfilling this niche add to that is living single, or worst being single with kids. Again, it still is confusing.
My mom would say, “Dios na ang bahala.” I see her life on the mediocre, but she never sees it that way. I guess she’s seeing it like you say it’s a 100% successful niche. But again, I don’t know. This tend to be confusing or is there a measurement on what mediocrity is? For one person, he/she sees his/her life 100% successful but others see it in mediocrity. How does one know which is mediocrity in this sense?
Good Day!
Thank you Bro. Bo for encouraging us to give our all especially to God for us to experience more of His love and thank you for sharing us some secret of big returns.
God Bless Always!
I’ve been visiting your blog everytime i’m with my deepest downfall, and it everytime i read your blog it brought me up realizing that i was only soaked on a tub of water. your blog makes me realize that there is no hopeless case, you narate every details clearly in order for us to understand. Thank you Bo, you are really an inspiration! Thanks God for bringing you to assist us. Be bless with your already Blessed Life.
Thank you very Bo for this article. Truly God has ways to deliver his message. I am so amazed as this was the same message I received yesterday during a prayer meeting. I hope that I will be able to give my ALL for Him.
thank you for this article. i remembered one particular moment in my life when i really have given everything i have in a particular office activity. despite the family crisis i was carrying in my heart, i have given my all in performing my work and offered it all for my father who was in comma due to stroke. before i started the day, i whispered to God in prayer that i am doing this job to honor my father, that despite the uncertainties of his condition, i am fulfilling my job as a means of giving praise to God and to my father. it was the most wonderful experience and the best performance i ever had. i felt fulfilled and at peace knowing that my father delights in what i did. i gave my all, and i received more than what i have given.
thanks brother bo for continuously inspiring us all.
anna
@Oliver Cabrera. I believe God has plans as to what we should be doing in this world and whatever our hands find to do, we can serve Him by being the LIght (a good testimony); not by just being actively involved in ministries. Giving(monetary) in it self is a ministry. By giving you are indirectly involved in missions, maintenance of the church (thru salaries of/provision for the full time workers of the church), etc.
Even if you decided to be a nurse, a doctor, an artist, a teacher, a business person, an athlete, etcetera you are still serving God being so.
Now you have to give your all to be the best/champion in whatever it is you do. And to be the best needs honing your skills which will require sacrifice of effort, time and money. When you hone your skills you give your 100%.
@ Bro. Bo, thanks to you so much for this very inspiring article. It pays when you listen/read to some motivational advises like this. Again, thanks you for being used of God. He had used you again to talk to me today.
You are cherished blessing to us all.
No wonder why you’re a world-class champion in your chosen field! You really are, an inspiration & a model - you won’t mind being my model, won’t you? I’m now starting to “give my all” to God & to my fellowmen, and I know that one day, I could make my dreams come true - just like you! A million thanks again Bro. Bo & may God bless you & your family, a million times more!
hi brother bo.
tnx a lot for this msg/story. this really enlightened me towards my perspective of “Giving”
am so honored and happy i got this message today. i hope this will help me develop the true essence of Giving all to God.
tnx and continue to inspire us…
God bless us all.
Another very inspiring article. Thank you very much. Reminded me not to be a worry-wart, and to surrender everything to God and His will.
God bless you……..
Thank you, Bo! I think I am Ken, and sometimes Jack, but I will do my best to become Poy!
What an eye-opener Brother Bo. Any tips, baby steps on how I could start giving my all to God?
I’m at a crossroad in my life right now and to be honest, I feel depressed most of the time. I just got out of a 5 year relationship — I realized that I am worthy of better treatment but I feel bad that I hurt my ex-bf, so everyday I keep on feeling guilty about it.
Help.. anyone?
Thank you for such an inspiring article. I will start doing this little by little until i fulfill what is required. Tama ba ang gagawin ko Bo? I will appreciate if you could assist me.
thanks Bo.
i’m fully inspired today.
early this morning on my way to office, i was feeling depressed with the sad thoughts i have.
my heart was filled with worry and anxiety.
this blog has uplifted my spirits instantaneously!
God bless us always
Hi! How can I give my all? I could definitely not give money, at least the paper money or physical money because I don’t have much of it. But maybe what I can give is time and talent. Sometimes, you just need to be appreciated in this life so that you’ll know that you are doing something good. When I was with my Lola, God has given me immediately a job. But because of my young heart, a happy-go-lucky person, not wanting to do things she doesn’t want to do, not wanting to sacrifice, I didn’t pursue the job. Sometimes, I feel that maybe I didn’t answer positively God’s will. But the effort I put in was so much that sometimes, I also became angered that I didn’t get what I wanted. How can I give my all? It seems that nobody gives you the opportunities. How will the Law of the Universe reward you? Does it really work at least for me? I want to believe so and that is why I ask how can I give my all? Through my writings, through my relationships, through my business plannings, through my actual business practices, through my relationship with God, through my service to God, through my service to man. Let me be reminded of all these all the time.
this reminded me again of who i am.
this blog is God’s blessing to me. thanks bo!
Bro. Bo, I am a fanatic of your blogs… You may be unaware but your thoughts have touched my life…I am thankful for the many eye-opening and mind opening articles you published… This article will help me to gauge how much I have been giving to my work, to the people I can’t live without and to GOD… I hope the next article you will publish is how to maintain balance/success in the most important aspects of our lives…More blessings to you Brother Bo!!!
Bro. Bo, thanks for the inspiring words that you sent for us, especially when time like these it help espescially like me..God bless…
Bro. Bo,
There’s always something to look forward to when I read your newsletters. I’ve been spreading your word here in Davao and from the bottom of my heart, just reading your letters give me a sense of well-being every time and for that I thank you (very very much!).
I pray that you continue to become a blessing here and to the world. There’s so much in you that God has given. I pray for your continuous abundance in life, financially, spiritually and physically. You’ve always been an inspiration in my life. God bless you Bo.
Bro. Bo, thank you for never ceasing to believe that we can give our all. I still feel sorry, though, that sometimes, I am still Ken. But I know I am (an I will improve).
God bless you more!
@ Tatiana: Hello. =)
Realizing that you deserve better treatment is already one step towards change. Five years is long for a relationship. But as long as you are willing to really go for something new, nothing can stop you.
Learn to forgive yourself and your ex-bf. Healing takes time - even the forgetting. Take it one day at a time.
Soon, you will realize that you have moved on. I hope that when that time comes, you are able to share to others what you have learned and what you have become.
Know that God is holding you always.
God bless you more. =)
Hi Ann,
Thank you for commenting on my post. I do hope that the time will come when I can honestly say that I have moved on.
I keep thinking if it was a selfish move for me to do..up to now I’m caught in between of reconciling or leaving the relationship for good.
Thanks so much bro. bo for this very inspiring article. God Bless you always..
All our staff never fail to read your articles for inspiration and motivation. I wonder where you could draw so much idea to write those internal guidances.
Thanks anyway.
God Bless.
Regards,
Alexander (AFP)
Director
Hi Bo,
I have been blessed by God to read your article this day:)
Honestly speaking, among the 3 givers right now, I’m Jack.
I realize how selfish I am, that I’m waiting for return for what I have given. I read a lot of your books, go to mass, but what’s the use if I don’t work for it.. I realize how miraculously change your life when you give your best & surrender all in your life to God.
Thanks Bo for the inspiring article:)
Thank you so much for this wonderful piece. Its very inspiring from now on I’ll give my ALL to God. Thank you so much.
thank you Bro Bo for this wonderful articles of yours….
thank you for reminding me that i must be a Total Giver…
i’m a giver but i must say i’m not 100% giver…
from now on i will be a Total Giver & with the help & guidance of our Almighty God this will be happen….
GOD Bless Us all…..
Thanks for reminding us to give 100% in everything we do especially in serving the LORD through our music ministry. Anyway, here\’s what can I say about mediocrity, if we realize we failed to give our best to a certain endeavor and not so happy with the outcome–that\’s mediocrity..Another thing, If ever failure arises despite 100% hardwork, we shouldn\’t feel so sorry about it but we should have hope in GOD that we can do better next time …Just like Jackie Chan, we can redo and try some options until we succeed
i believe i am meant for greatness!
thanks you for this sir.
BO!! Thank you for this EXCELLENT article, It struck ed me to do my real best everyday in everything I am doing, and give it all for God’s Glory
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Bo,
Thanks for a reminder, definitely true that sometimes we do not give our 100% trust on Him.
I thanks God for a blessed mind like you keep it up..
Hi Bro. Bo,
I’m a big fan of yours. Though I’m not a member of Trulyrichclub.com officially. Bro. Bo, is it possible for you to promote saying the rosary everyday or devotion to Immaculate Heart much better with medication to your website and every article you post? I mean your article can move the hearts of everyone who may read it. Unfortunately, satan will find a way to destruct people’s mind. Now, sins can be access instantly through internet. Lately, I find the conduct of my mom (member of trulyrich club) annoying, desperate to find money. I was hoping by reading your articles could enrich first their spiritual being but love of money prevails and spiritual pride occur when she read your article as if she knows everything spiritually.
I believe you sought a strong foundation to your relationship in God by constantly praying. Being rich is what we become either spiritually or financially - Ll. The people are fantasizing the word of God believing that they can attain financial freedom. I suggest, before you feed the bread, meat of Christ our Saviour (word of God) let our Holy Mother feed us with virginal milk first to strengthen us by praying the rosary and receive spiritual graces. Meditation of the life of our Lord Jesus and Mary is enough for the foundation of all Christians. If I can remember, all saints receive spiritual graces first before they’ve done numerous tasks from God.
Let’s face it, the people needs to increase prayers and faith than success. Success is given only by His consent.
One more thing, bringing our nation to Immaculate Heart of Mary hopefully can bring back the glory of our country as a whole nation.
God Bless.
P.S. Please correct me if you want. I consider myself as a baby Christian and need someone to feed me spiritually. I am 21 years old, almost 20 years under the pits of Satan. So lately lang po ako tinawag ng Diyos para Siya’y aking pagsilbihan. What I mean is I’m ignorant but not everything about the teachings of Catholic. I will admit when I am wrong as I saying the consecration of the Most Holy Two Hearts.
Thanks Bro. Bo….Ya! sometimes i’m Ken & Jack but believe me most of the time I’m Poy! I am happy what i received in returns. THANK YOU LORD JESUS!!! Very inspiring article and May God continue to give you more power Bro.Bo
Dear brother Bo
Thank you for sharing this article, it really inspired me to work my best in everything from now on. I am just excited on the next issue for more advices in life. God bless
Sir Bo.. thanks a lot! this article was great. Sooner or later, i love to meet you personally and be your friend. i know i will be great INSHALLAH! and everybody will call me as “amazing ammi”. you will be always a part of my success. keep it up sir! GOD bless u..
AMAZING BRO. BO!I JUST CAN’T IMAGINE HOW BLESS YOU ARE. GOD IS GIVING HIS ALL TO YOU TOO! WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING, HEALTH & WEALTH!!! THANKS AGAIN BRO. BO!!! GOD BLESS YOU MORE ABUNDANTLY!! AND YOUR FAMILY TOO!!!
Thank you for this very encouraging article Bro. Bo… God Bless!
Thank you for sharing this inspirational article Bro. Bo
God Bless!
Thanks Bro. Bo for sharing with us the secret of becoming a champion, though this is no longer a secret because it has been revealed already
I kinda agree with Bro. Oliver Cabrera. How I wish there is a measurement of mediocrity. But as I reflect on this article, I have realized that to be a champion we must know in which area / field of life we should give our 100% dedication depending on the need of the present moment. I believe that God has a UNIQUE PLAN for each one of us, we can’t all be a “Mother Teresa” or “Bro. Bo” or “Manny Pacquiao” but we’ve got to be the person that God wants us to be. We should know then our potential and passion. I think Bro. Bo discussed this in one of his articles. What matters most is in whatever we do, we do it to glorify God! and take note, purify our intention always! Only God sees our hearts!
another inspiring article, i learn so many things in every article i read. God bless!
Hi Bro.Bo,
I found the article very entertaining, informative and full of spiritual wisdom. Thanks again for sharing this to us. Hope I can be like Poy, not afraid to give everything.. or be like Bo ( jack, ken, Poy & Bo )
GodBless,
Bong
” Be ye perfect as thy Heavenly Father is perfect. ” says our Lord. ” Do ordinary things extraordinarily well. ” says St.Therese. Whatever calling in life we find ourselves in , if we do it all for God’s Greater Glory in accordance to His Holy Will, for the good and sanctification of our souls and others, acquiring peace and staying in friendship with our Lord by living in His Grace, then we are truly successful . This is the only real success — for ” What does it profit a man, if he gains the whole world but suffer the loss of his own soul. ” says our Lord. All our earthly endeavors with its joys and sorrows, if offered to the Lord, would turn into a sweet prayer / lifting up of our hearts and minds to God in peace, joy and love!
LORD MAKE OUR PRAYER BE THE WORK WE DO.
Be happy all !
Thanks Bro. Bo and family.
thanks bo. so its a matter of trusting God. please pray i can be like poy.
God bless you, your family, kfam.
hi Bro. Bo, salamat sa mga Ginintuang aral na nakukuha namin mula sayo,gusto ko sanang mag email sayo kaso di ko alam kung paano ,paano nga ba kita maabot ? paano ko nga maitatanong ang maraming tanong ang Diyos lang ang makaksagot ,isa ako sa mga tagahanga mo at lahat na halos ng blog mo ay nabasa ko at halos lahat nakasaad sayong panulat ay sadyang nauugnay sa aking buhay , paano kaya Bro kung naibigay mu na lahat but you didn’t get anything in return ‘ as i’m not waiting for anything pero nakakapagod din pala minsan dumarating sa punto na Gusto mo nang sumuko , gusto mo nang tumawa as if para kang naglalakbay sa napakataas na bundok na akala mo narating mo na ang tuktok akala mo abot kamay mo na ngayon pala napakalayo pa nito,ilang beses ba akong nagpahinga at hindi sumuko at bumilang ng napakahabang panahon , lumipat man ako ng ibang daan para marating ko ang sa palagay koy karapatan ko namang marating ay dumadausdos pa rin akong paibaba ,subalit sa kabila nang kaalaman ko na isa akong mabuting anak nang Diyos isa pa rin akong makasalanang nilalang dahilan siguro upang hindi ko marating ang dapat kong kalagyan,ang alam koy mapagpatawad ang Ating mahal na Panginoon subalit paano kung paulit ulit ang pagsalansang?
ginawa ko na ang lahat ng kabutihan na sa aking palagay ang siya kong dapat gawin habang akoy nabubuhay at ipanalangin ang ikabubuti nang aking kapwa,subalit sa hindi miminsan na nagkakaroon ang ako ng pagkakasala sa Diyos’ dahilan upang mahiya akong humarap sa kanya at kalimutang tawagin sya pansamantala ,marahil nagtataka kung bakit dito ko pinaabot ang aking sulat, dahilan sa hindi ko alam kung paano ko ipaabot sayo ang aking mga mensahe, tulad mo sa batang edad naranasan ko ang maging preacher’ subalit hindi sa paraang katulad ng sa iyo i was only grade II when i start to preach in our place in pampanga in a small group lang puro mga batang tulad ko at konting bilang ng nakaktanda ,subalit iyon ay pandaliang panahon lamang ,same time dumating ang lahat ng mga pag subok sa buhay namin ng aking pamilya ,saka ko na lang sasabihin sayo ang kwento ng aking pamiya kung isasalaysay ko sayo kulang ang isang buong libro para maitala ko ito
nagtataka ka ba kung bakit ganitong uri ang nilalaman ng aking mensahe? nauugnay kasi ito sa iyong sanaysay “secret of becoming champion” i give my all brother bo,subalit minsan hindi lahat ng pagkakataon ibibigay ng ating Diyos ang inaakala nating dapat nating marating at matanggap sa kabila ng lahat nating pagsisikap sa kabila ng mga kabutihan dahil kun hindi marami na sanang naging tulad mo, ni pacman, ni Gary V an so on,life is an enigma bro bo angree ako sayo subalit hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon, kaya nga may masama at mabuti , mayaman at mahirap, kasiyahan at kalungkutan lahat ng klase ng buhay na magkasalungat in order for us to know the difference of the latter
ganoon pa man lubos kitang hinahangan sa maraming pagkakataon
very nice article, very inspiring bro. bo
Bro Bo,
This is just another sign I’m asking from God, a little push that I need. I know God has been waiting for me to give my all. I have been blessed with skills that I used half as much as I should. And now, an opportunity has come to let me give my all. I have declined so many offers before on higher position. The reason, I was scared of the responsibility. I thought to myself these people must have seen something in me to keep promoting me. Finally, I’d accepted an offer to be a manager. This time I want to give my all and see where does my limits take me. I’m still scared but I know God has so much faith in me, why should I be worried?
Thank you Bo for this inspiration. Please pray for me that I’ll be able to give my all, for God’s glory!
salamat sa pag inspire sa lahat ng tao,,,mabuhay kau bro.bo!!!.pagkakataon po talaga,nabasa ko lng sa isang magazine,kaya nakasali ako d2 at lubos po akong nag papasalamat dahil sa pagsubok na pinag dadaanan namin ngayon ng aking pamilya,ibinigay ko napo ang lahat sa panginoon subalit alam kng my kulang,ngunit hnd ako mapapagud na ipa ubaya sa kanya ang lahat at taimtim na manalangin palagi sa lahat ng pag subok na pinag dadaanan.At akoy lubos na nag papasalamt dahil d2 sa mga article nyo po naibabahagi ko ang aking nababasa sa aking pamilya,kaibagan at sa ibang tao.maraming salamat po.at mabuhay po kayo muli.
everytime i read ur mesage bo it just connect to my present struggle in life.THANK YOU, its just a simple thank you, but it really came from my heart that u made big.
bro bo, thanks for the eye opener… totoo feeling ko ako c jack minsan si ken, but i never tried to be poy. Its really what u plant is what you harvest. A farmer told me na nagtatanim cla with contingency say they want to harvest 100% so they plant 120% para sa mghaharvest ng una sa kanila hehehe para ung expected harvest nla un parin ang matarget. The same thing with whatever we give wholeheartedly to others… we expect something in return these should not be… when we give… we give it all… without expecting anything in return. salamat… sometimes reminders like this means a lot! Gud day and God bless!
I feel more like Ken, the half-giver. How do I become like Poy? I pray to God to give me the courage to let go so I can give my all, in Jesus’s name.
thanks so much Bro Bo! you always inspired me all the time. I know God has plans for me, whatever that has been lost I know God has something for me at His own time… Godbless po!
Dear Bro. Bo:
I just felt guilty because I identified myself to be Jack in your story, but then again I still feel very blessed. In real life it is really hard to be like Poy, even if I don’t even have much to give, or talent to share. Thanks for another wonderful inspiration.
God Bless
Honey
Dear Bro. Bo
Whoa! You’re really amazing! Thank you very much for such a wonderful article. It really touched me in so many ways. God Bless you and your family as well.
Lea
tnx bro. Bo.jack,ken and poy ay nagsasalamin ng ating pgkatao..kahit na bihira tayong maging poy..
tnx bro bo.it’s very inspiring..
God Bless po!
Bro. Bo, Many thanks for all the messages! It inspires me more to be compassionate to my patient. To give more and expect nothing in return. TO BE A CHAMPION. Thank you again!
Glory to GOD !
Salamat Kuya Bo !
Hello Bro. Bo,
First of all, this is a very inspiring article. i’m really thankful that there is a person like you who enlighten us on the right path to take. Please, spare a few minutes in reading this article too at - myersmike.wordpress.com as this is also a very meaningful campaign. thank you very much.
thank you very very very very very very very very much kuya Bo,,,,,may you have more ,more more more more more more more and more blessings to come
God bless you more:)
@Juliet. Thank you for the advice. I’ve come to realize that giving your all in one field would one way or the other make you mediocre in the other fields. I think I’ll just have to accept that. Focus is the key and here’s giving your all falls in place. I suppose that by giving your all in one field we’ll just have to be contented in being mediocre in the rest of the other fields. Again, thank you for your insightful advice.
@Sally2010. I think we could never measure mediocrity. Added to that, I could never find the difference between contentment and living a mediocre life. Or giving your all and getting burned out. I guess there is a very fine line dividing both and we just have to ask God’s grace to guide us through all that. I agree with your insights on our individuality and God’s unique plans for each of us. I suppose by having God’s grace of knowing this unique us and accepting it stems our knowledge of our own potential and our driving passion.
@Bro. Bo. Thank you for your enlightening me on my personal e-mail. I know that taking one step or even baby steps at a time is important and I guess leap frogging is out of the question. I should learn to come to terms with being in seeming mediocrity but with the hope of doing the best or 100% in every stage in your life is already equivalent to giving your all as long as focus and determination is always a part of it. Thanks a million for your most helpful advices. But I’m looking forward to more of your blogs in the future on this giving your all that might answer some of the nitty-gritty things about it.
Hi Bro. Bo
What an amazing article all about giving, it is right that we should give back what is due to HIM - LORD GOD, for he owns and deserves it, and he will continue blesses us all…a hundredfolds…Many happy returns with a great investment in heaven. In Jesus Mighty Name.Amen. I love this article of yours. Continue for being Gods holy instrument for us.
Cherry Mae
Simply to say that when all we have is God , we have all we need. Everything intended for good. God has purpose behind everything as he never did anything accidentally , & he never made mistakes to anyone , he has reason for everything . He uses circumstances to develop our character. Every application will involve either our relationship to God, our relationship to others, or our personal character.
Thank you for your article & may you always be a blessing to every life you touch. May you have happy & meaningful event always.
thanks brother bo! i’m trying to start a new life for myself after feeling so miserable and stressed and negative for many years. i’m trying to look at the world in a different way and change my ways. enjoy life, be rich spiritually and think that not everything is about stress. generosity is the key! your articles really help me a lot. thank you so much! God bless you =)
grabe ka kuya Bo! thank you.
all praises to God for blessing you bro bo with all the wisdom that you’re sharing to us..this is so moving and really true!
thanks for this and God bless!!
GoDBlESS Bro. Bo!!
thats really inspiring thank you so much…
thank you dear bro.Bo!
i love the message..”to Jesus, there’s magic in giving your all!”
i am small,i mean i am a short person,(you know that people discriminates, but i dont care, rather i learned to be thankful), with no achievement despite the hardship i went through, a failure..thats what i think of myself before,but now i learned to dont give up and give my all!
someday i will become someone that my parents will be proud of!!!! God bless
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