The Quick Huddle
The Quick Huddle

The Quick Huddle

Miggy Valdez

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if you're new here, Hi! I’m Harvey; I create content about personal development, a bit of personal finance, startup 101, and a lot more exciting stuff. Join me every Sunday at 8 pm and learn more about this exciting stuff in life.

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Ganda ng Life, di ba? (solo)
JUN 4, 2023
Ganda ng Life, di ba? (solo)
Podcast Shownotes: The Quick Huddle - Episode: Ganda ng Life, di ba? (Solo) Episode Description/Summary: In this solo episode of "The Quick Huddle," host Harvey shares his personal reflections on the beauty of life from his own perspective. He discusses how his insights have been influenced by the books he has read over the years. Harvey emphasizes the interconnectedness of everything and highlights the simplicity of life. He delves into the concept of desire, drawing from stoic philosophy and the quote by Epictetus. Harvey explores the idea of wants and desires and how they can sometimes paralyze us. He encourages listeners to identify and understand their own capacity to be limitless in their own unique way. Harvey also discusses the influence of marketing in shaping our culture, social norms, and habits, and how our actions are often a reflection of our experiences. He provides examples to help listeners gain a better understanding of this context. Additionally, Harvey shares a best practice for narrowing down desires and turning them into actionable items. Drawing a comparison to a game, he likens life to having daily quests that need to be accomplished. He recalls childhood experiences as an example. Harvey emphasizes the importance of setting goals as they act as a guide and spark purpose in life. Lastly, he discusses the concept of control and encourages listeners to identify what they can and cannot control while conserving their energy. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:12] Sharing personal reflections on the beauty of life [02:45] Influence of books on Harvey's perspective [04:17] Everything is connected, and life is simple [06:03] Discussing desire and drawing from stoic philosophy [08:21] Paralysis caused by wants and desires [10:09] Understanding your own capacity to be limitless [11:50] The influence of marketing and its impact on culture and norms [14:32] Actions as reflections of our experiences [16:07] Examples to better understand the context [18:29] Best practice for narrowing down desires and making them actionable [20:15] Contrasting life to a game and daily quests [22:30] Setting goals as a guide and finding purpose [24:45] Identifying what can and cannot be controlled while conserving energy [26:18] Conclusion Thank you for listening to "The Quick Huddle"! If you have any further questions or would like to share your thoughts on this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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28 MIN
Supermom: Juggling Business, Work, and Being a Mother with Mariel Pante
MAY 28, 2023
Supermom: Juggling Business, Work, and Being a Mother with Mariel Pante
Supermom: Juggling Business, Work, and Being a Mother with Mariel Pante Season 1, Episode 12 Episode Type: With Guest Guest Name: Mariel Pante Guest Background: Mariel Pante is a business owner of Kusina Ni Bibi located in Naga City. She is also a freelancer for D'Geeks. In addition to her professional pursuits, Mariel is a dedicated mother and soon-to-be wife. Episode Description/Summary: In this episode of "The Quick Huddle," we sit down with Mariel Pante, a remarkable entrepreneur and supermom who successfully juggles her business, work, and motherhood. Mariel shares her inspiring journey of starting her business, Kusina Ni Bibi, during the pandemic and transitioning from being an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) back to the Philippines. She also dives into her experience as a freelancer and offers valuable insights into managing multiple responsibilities. Mariel discusses the challenges she faced and the practical decision to settle in the Philippines due to living expenses and convenience. She reveals how she explained the move to her partner, who shares her love for exploring new things, especially when it comes to food. We explore Mariel's entrepreneurial endeavors, starting with her preloved business and the subsequent establishment of Kusina Ni Bibi, a thriving food venture. She also delves into her journey as a freelancer, emphasizing the importance of building a portfolio and taking charge of her own professional path. One of the key aspects of the episode is Mariel's ability to effectively manage her roles as a mother, wife, business owner, and freelancer. She reveals her personal organization system, which involves categorizing tasks and schedules for business, household chores, and her children. Mariel highlights the significance of communication and shared values when hiring and working with others. Throughout the conversation, Mariel emphasizes the value of learning from failures and not being afraid to take risks. She encourages listeners to strive for more than the bare minimum and give their best effort every day. Join us in this engaging episode as we gain valuable insights from Mariel Pante, a supermom who exemplifies the power of perseverance and effective multitasking. Timestamps: 0:45 - Introduction 02:00 - Anong ganap? (Current life happenings) 06:50 - Flashback 11:00 - Walk us through how she explained settling in the Philippines with her partner. 12:25 - Starting again after returning to the Philippines. 14:40 - Exposure to business and unexpected paths.17:57 - How she juggled being a mother, wife, business owner, and freelancer? 22:18 - Summary of Mariel's organization system (Miggy) 26:22 - One last piece of advice
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28 MIN