153. #20thPIFAAPCongress "After the Applause: What You Do Next Matters Most"

 

The applause has faded. The photo ops are over. The giveaways are packed, the notes stored neatly in our bags, and the name tags tucked away.

Another successful PIFAAP Congress has come and gone—and what an inspiring experience it was! For one full day, we were surrounded by wisdom, energy, and the collective fire of our fellow advisors. Ideas flowed freely, stories were shared openly, and every speaker left us with golden nuggets of insight.

But now comes the real test—not in the ballroom, but in the field.

Because conferences inspire you... but they don't transform you.

Action does.

Let’s be honest. We’ve all been there before leaving an event supercharged with motivation, only to return to the daily grind and fall back into old patterns. The excitement fades. The notes remain unread. The strategies stay untried.

Why does this happen?
Because inspiration is like steam—it rises quickly but cools fast, unless you channel it into movement.

The Gap Between Knowing and Doing

We already know what to do:

• Prospect consistently.

• Listen to our clients deeply.

• Present with passion.

• Follow up with discipline.

• Protect families before it’s too late.

But knowing is not enough. Execution is everything.

You may have heard Mark talk about the "Foundation for Excellence", or Raoul's talk of learning to dance in the rain and not waiting for the storm to pass or BM Vanessa talk on the importance of resilience in our practice.

All of that is great. But here’s the truth:

If you don’t apply even just one thing, the learning stops mattering.

Your Post-Congress Assignment

So here’s your challenge:

• Pick one idea from the Congress—just one.
• Apply it in the next seven days.
• Track the result.

Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” Start small but start. Try a new script. Revisit your goal board. Send that follow-up message. Schedule that hard conversation.

Your growth isn’t measured by how many seminars you attend—it’s measured by how many ideas you put into motion.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Be Inspired—Be Different

The world is full of inspired people who never changed.

Be the rare one who lets inspiration fuel action.

Let the 20th PIFAAP Congress be more than just a memory—make it a milestone in your journey. A line in the sand where you said, "This is where I started leveling up."

The next success story shared on stage… could be yours.

Thank you, my friends,

#acgadvice

Now go out there. Make it count.

You don’t need another event to change your life.

You just need to start applying what you already know.

152. Motivated Ka Nga, Pero Umaaksyon Ka Ba?

 Motivation Is Not Enough Without Action

Let’s talk real. We all love getting motivated. We attend trainings, watch YouTube videos, get fired up after conventions, and feel like we can conquer the world. That’s great—but motivation is not enough without action.

How many times have you heard a teammate say, “This year, MDRT na ako!” or “Magdo-double ako ng production!” Pero after two days, wala na. Balik sa dating gawi. Why? Because motivation is just the beginning. What really moves the needle is what you do after you’re motivated.

Let me share a quick story. Joel, one of my former teammates, was one of the most enthusiastic agents in the office. After every training, he was the loudest in saying, “Yes, I can do it!” He had vision boards, affirmations, and even sticky notes all over his laptop. Pero sadly, he struggled to hit his quota for months. Bakit? Kasi puro plano, walang galaw.

Now let’s look at Ana. Quiet lang siya sa meetings. Hindi showy, hindi ma-post sa social media. But every day, she had a routine: 10 calls before 10 AM, 3 client meetings a day, and weekly follow-ups. She was consistent. And guess what? She ended the year as one of our top producers. Simple lang ang sikreto niya—consistent action.

You see, motivation can get you started, but action keeps you going. You don’t need to feel 100% inspired to make that call. Hindi mo kailangang motivated para mag-follow-up. What you need is discipline and commitment. You won’t always feel like doing the work—but you do it anyway, because you know it leads to results.

Here’s another truth: motivation fades. It’s like a sugar rush—nakaka-hype sa umpisa, pero mabilis ding mawala. But if you pair that with small, daily actions, your results compound over time. Think of it like investing—konti-konti, pero tuloy-tuloy.

So, if you’re feeling pumped up today, that’s awesome. Use that energy to take the first step. Call three clients right now. Schedule that pending appointment. Review your pipeline. And tomorrow, do it again—even if you don’t feel like it.

We all want to succeed. We all want to be MDRT, COT, TOT. But those titles aren’t earned by motivation alone. They are built on consistent effort, smart strategy, and the discipline to do the workday in and day out.

Motivation is the match. But action is the firewood that keeps the flame burning.

So, my friends, ask yourself: What’s one action I can take today to move closer to my goal? Do it now. Not later. Not next week. Now.

Because at the end of the day, those who act are the ones who succeed.

All the best my friends!!

#acgadvice