Ever since I heard the podcast of Jeff and Rich Sloan of Startupnation.com, I’ve been a loyal fan. I make it a point ot listen to their podcasts and have read their book Startup Nation. Many ideas that I talk about are a result of many influences, including this entreprenur-friendly website.

Here, they list down 10 Steps to Open for Business. This is a rich resource if you are thinking of setting up your own business. It includes tools and tutorials on how to start your dream and get going.

This is a post from my old blog. It is still relevant today.

Here in the Philippines, only a small percentage of the population have access to a computer. Of these, only a small percentage have access to CD-ROMS and the internet.

If this is the case, building online courses would be useless for most.

How do you reach out to the less-priveleged?

TV and Radio. But since radio and TV stations are costly, what choice do we have?

The VCD and to a cetain extent, the DVD.

I’ve been to many rural areas and have noticed that many households have TV sets and quite a number, VCD or DVD players.

Filipinos love watching movies. The proliferation of pirated VCDs is a testament to that.

VCDs as Elearning? This idea might be the spark for national development.

A couple of years ago, there was an NBA player who was 5 ft and 3 inches tall. A terrible trait to have in a game where height is might. But that did not stop Spud Webb to break into a field dominated by giants. Instead of focusing on his weakness, he focused on his speed, agility, passing, jumping and shooting skills. As a matter of fact, he even won the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Competition once.

When thinking of a business to put up, many experts suggest looking within and finding out what you are really good at and in what areas you excel. It may be a hobby, or a way of doing things. You may have some talent in drawing, cooking or art. You may be proficient in several languages, have a specialized skill or have an eye for detail.

One of the best ways to finding your strength is by asking “What do I like doing most?” It is your passion. It feels so natural and gives you a natural high.

In the end, it will not be about money alone. It becomes your legacy, your purpose, your lifelong fulfillment.

It is living your dream.

So, what do you like doing most?