Like me, Ray flight in Mindanao, was delayed for 8 hours. (Every day that flights were delayed. The airport looked like a refugee camp with people sitting on the floor and begging the crowd for the use of airline personnel.)
I did not know why, but I felt a connection with the man in front of me.
Later I discovered why.
As we found seats and ordered coffee, Ray has shared with me the fascinating story of his life. I was so overwhelmed by his experience, I forgot all about my coffee.
“I went to Bible school and became a pastor,” he said. “I created a small church.” But having been a pastor for 3 years, tragedy struck. His wife has lost a little boy in her pregnancy. The trial has caused Ray to think about his family more.
“It’s one pastor,” he explained. “The problems of my flock are all my problems. But my problems are only mine! So I asked my people to their pastor as shepherd. “Little by little, he has delegated his role to his congregation that he felt it necessary to focus on his family, including their financial needs.
Today, the Rural Bank is strong. So far, after 7 years, the bank has provided micro-loans to over a thousand people in his city, by providing capital to small businesses. And with 97% refund efficiency! As a result, his bank is transforming the lives of the poor. It teaches them the habits of saving, investment and entrepreneurship.
Ray explained, “I ask people, ‘Do you want to prosper? What do you have? May you no money. But you have time. Not only time but the time to learn. While the use! Join an insurance company and be an officer. Or join a company and sell their product. The important thing is to learn and then branch out. Do not get a job to earn money. Get a job to learn! And do not start a business to make money. Put yourself in a business to learn! The money will follow. “Ray explained,” I ask people, ‘Do you want to prosper, what are you? You May not have money. But you have time. Not only time but the time to learn . While the use! Join an insurance company and be an officer. Or join a company and sell their product. The important thing is to learn and then branch out. Do not get a job to earn money. Get a job to learn! And do not start a business to make money. Put yourself in a business to learn! The money will follow. ”
He continued: “Some people start a business and want to win immediately. But it is not wise. Starting a business is like a slingshot. You have to back down. This means that the direction. Take the time to draw back. Because when it’s time to release, you will be surprised that your company will quickly get to the target. ”
Ray is a serial entrepreneur. At the back of his calling card is a list of its other businesses: a construction company, a property management company, shows, restaurants, and a few others.