It was on the month of December when a former schoolmate and a fraternity colleague in my college days initially contacted me for a meeting. Since I was so busy during that time, I told him to drop by in the office so we can talk over a cup of coffee. Reynaldo Avila (his name) and I had a few "kumustahan" until he started to tell me about a business concept where he was in for a time.I was really amazed because I remember him inviting me to join with him in the project since the year 2002 and he's still in. However, at this time, when I looked at him, I was so convinced as he delivered himself well.Deep in me, I know that something good is happening to him. It took several visits and meetings until I told myself to see a function and try to investigate the matter.
The Business Preview Experience
After my class, I rushed up to Dolores Hotel with my wife to catch up the business preview. I saw some familiar faces in the function who happened to be my co-participants and investigators of the business concept. I was not able to understand everything presented by Atty. Tiamson but was so amazed when few of them, including Rey Avila had testified on their reasons in joining the business. I was able to see Chito Zarate and Jessie Lozada who gave their testimonies too. My perception during that time was so ridiculous. I was thinking that those people were not telling the truth but only speaking lines that would hit us audience and join them. Chito Zarate set a follow up appointment with me but I denied to meet him for lots of reasons. Some were true but most were not. I left the function not so convinced but Beng started to see it differently. She started to saw us as one of the business leaders in the Philippine market. How amazing...
My First Home Meeting Attendance; The Convincing Point
I was so glad that Rey Avila did not drop me like a hot potato. He continuously visited me and one time, brought with him Armel Adanza, the planning officer of SOCOTECO II. In the midst of our conversation, I was struck when he (Armel) asked me about my dreams. At that time I can't gave him even one dream for I already stop dreaming, believing that God had already fulfilled His visions for me. I was reminded of the passage in the Bible which says "...when there is no vision, people perished". Oh my God, Am I dead? Why is it that I don't have any dream anymore? I MUST HAVE DREAMS LIKE OTHER PEOPLE LIVING.
That night I went to a home meeting alone in a subdivision near us. It was Pastor Rey Lu conducting a meeting. I saw Chito and Rey in the venue. I saw attendees who were "seamen" and their wives. These people expressed their desire to be permanently staying with their families if only given the opportunity. As I reflect, I had convinced myself that I had found a treasure that will bring me to financial prosperity... (to be continued)
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