Published inThe Side Hustle Club·PinnedMember-onlyI Thought Creating Money on LinkedIn Was a Joke Until I Repeatedly Earned $300 Using This WorkflowFor consultants, do the steps consistently — it will work. — Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash I have witnessed and heard a lot of scams online. Some people even connive to make transactions look true to the public eye. Say on Facebook — a pretender-seller will post an item for sale while another person will comment as a buyer to…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
Published inThe Real Side Hustler·PinnedMember-onlyI Did This Unintentionally on LinkedIn — And It Became a Steady Flow of Extra Income for MeIt is a walk in the park. — I am an introverted guy — and being an accountant by trade is something that matches my work life. I am seated at my desk almost all day long. Work on spreadsheets, process data into the system, and repeat this for years. I never liked gatherings. At some point in…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyStories on My Medium Account That Have the Most Views?As of January 27, 2023 — Hey everybody, I am celebrating my 8th Top Writer Recognition from Medium. So I decided to consolidate all my most viewed work since 2020. The family picture has nothing to do with the article; I want to be a little personal and be inspired today.Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Dennis de SilvaAsian born in the US, on the road toward self-actualization — Updated: December 25, 2022 Bio Welcome to my page! Dennis de Silva here. Born in 1981 in Ventura, California, and currently residing in the Philippines. I am married with two lovely kids. In 1974, My parents decided to fly to the United States to work there and live a better life…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 28Member-onlyHere Are The Arch-Nemeses of Wealth That Ruined Us Close to DeathFirst-aider out there, please stand up — The family business that my Dad built for years I thought I would eventually take on until it filed for bankruptcy. My Dad worked for over a decade as a Finance Controller in California. A pivotal decision awaited him in 1985 — to return to our homeland, the Philippines, and…Business4 min readBusiness4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 26Member-onlySticking With My 9–5 While Building An Empire and Having FunI wonder why everybody is in a rush — Most articles wanted to be aggressive in their savings journey to retire early. I read about a married couple who saved 70% of their compensation to travel around the world and resign from their boring jobs. Later, I found another write-up of retired people who wanted to return to work…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 24Member-onlyThis is The Reason Why I Begged Off A Higher Job Offer Three Years AgoBigger compensation does not make you happier — When a company downloads you an offer you cannot resist, will you accept it? 18% increase in your gross salary Additional HMO for your dependent for free Performance bonus better than your existing I received this offer in 2020. And it’s interesting how life can present you with opportunities at…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 23Member-onlyGame-Changing Assets That Will Unlock ProsperityStop buying courses that make no sense and empty your pocket — I get hooked on copywriting that sells me courses on how to get rich quickly. And now I am putting an end to it. Are you like me? Seeking ways to find enriching income streams? We usually draw ourselves to financial innovation and entrepreneurship that promises tons of money. Finding…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Aug 5Member-onlyThe Leaked Payroll File that Turned My Life Upside DownIt left me bitter for some time — Throughout the past fourteen years, I have dedicated my career to accounting. While stereotypes suggest otherwise, I must clarify that I am not a geek wearing glasses with no life outside. My life has been fulfilling, albeit challenging, at times. One particular incident several years ago left a lasting impact…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jul 29Member-onlyFrom Cash to Class: Unveiling the Valuable Gems Discovered in My 5-Digit Worth of Business Class.A balance between purpose and profit — Some years ago, I set out to find a meaningful career path inspired by TED talks that ignited my passion for purposeful exploration. During this period, the idea of establishing a tech startup captivated me. The opportunity to create something impactful from scratch was both exhilarating and motivating. In my…Business3 min readBusiness3 min read
