We
all have dreams and ambitions in life. Some have more modest
aspirations; others dream bigger and aim higher. But one thing’s
for sure, it’s never too early to start planning – and preparing
— to achieve your goals, no matter how big or small they are.
Two young and very successful individuals
know this to be true: Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, founder of social
enterprise Rags2Riches, and Gian Javelona, CEO of Orange Apps,
participated recently in a panel discussion organized by AXA
Philippines, the leading global insurer. The two entrepreneurs shared
their own personal stories of success and achievement, the paths they
took to get to where they are right now.
“Don’t
underestimate the little things,” says Ruiz, who started as an
assistant to her missionary mom. It also pays, she says, to have
faith and endurance to be able to face the challenges that
are
sure to come. “You really have to plan and invest for the long
term.”
Even
before she founded Rags2Riches some nine years ago, Ruiz knew she
wanted to provide opportunities for others, “to make an impact in
the country and world.”
Javelona
wanted to build something useful and to prove that there is always a
light at the end of the tunnel. ”I really wanted to give hope and
provide jobs,” he says of his company OrangeApps, a mobile app for
schools. At the same time, he wondered why there isn’t a tech
company in the Philippines. He set out to fill the void.
Both
Ruiz and Javelona, whose experiences provide valuable lessons to
aspiring entrepreneurs, believe that “you don’t put your eggs in
one basket,” or you don’t spend all your money in one go and in
one place, and that “the sooner you start, the faster you learn.”
AXA’s
MyAmbition, an affordable investment
and life insurance plan that’s the first in the country to be made
available online, will help budding entrepreneurs put Ruiz
and Javelona’s insights on how to achieve goals early into actual
practice. MyAmbition is a single-pay
life insurance plan that also lets you grow your money by investing
in a fund suited for you, whether you are a conservative investor,
have a moderate appetite for risk, or is more aggressive. What’s
more, you also get life insurance coverage of 125% of the single
premium or the Account Value, whichever is higher! All these benefits
can be enjoyed with just a few clicks through a simple and convenient
online application. To learn more, visit axa.com.ph today!
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