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  • Posted on March 15, 2013February 27, 2014
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David Bonifacio

Founder + CEO of Bridge • Entrepreneur • Writer • Artist • #DB

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Some of our best memories will be the messy contri Some of our best memories will be the messy contributions of those we love. @elijahbonifacio likes to “type” on my computer while I work, likes to “write” on my journal, and likes to “paint” on my canvases. And I save them all. Someday, when I am old, I’ll read through old journals, and be transported back in time to when my son wanted nothing more than to sit on his dad’s lap. . . . #DB #son #father #journal #memories #writing #mess #toddler #thoughts #notebook #Sunday
She Goes Away • Every day I remind myself of the She Goes Away • Every day I remind myself of the value of time, and how she really just ticks ticks ticks away. It’s important to make the time count. . . . #poem #poetry #instapoem #instapoetry #time #lesson #moment #hope #regret #carpediem
“Prepare the child for the road and not the road “Prepare the child for the road and not the road for the child.” After the last typhoon, I took @elijahbonifacio with me to buy some medicine and show him the damage (and our area was nowhere near as bad as the other places). He asked me, “Are the trees dead?” I told him, “It looks like some are. That typhoon was strong!” He said, “I’m stronger!” I smiled to myself, “Yes, you are. But you need to get stronger because there are bigger storms up ahead.” “Bigger storms???” He asked. “But none that will be stronger than you.” I said. “Really?” He said, looking like he needed assurance. “Well, that will be up to you.” I told him truthfully. “I’m strong.” He finally said. And I was the one reassured. . . . #DB #family #son #threeyearsold #toddler #storm #typhoon #strong #courage #parenting #fatherhood #father #philippines #lessons
Mine • Whatever life you have, make sure you mak Mine • Whatever life you have, make sure you make it yours. . . . #DB #poetry #poem #poems #instapoem #instapoetry #life #journey #dreams #hopes #song #travel #ownership
One of my projects this year is being very purpose One of my projects this year is being very purposeful about my possessions. I think one of the roadblocks of a great society is an Ethic of Possession instead of an Ethic of Impact. Any society that is more preoccupied with the accumulation and preservation of possessions than the creating, scaling and sustaining of value will lead to gross inequality. But when I look back to when I had very little possessions, and how great it was to not be so preoccupied with caring for, storing, and upgrading so much stuff, I am reminded to return to there, to seek to produce so much impact not that I may posses more, but that I may impact more. So I mapped out my weekly activities and limit my things to those that support these activities and fit in this bag. This exercise has shown me how much stuff I have that may be nice to have but can be without. When you take time to really be mindful about what healthy 2000 calories really look like, what things really help us produce amazing things, and what essentials really help us stay well, you'll probably find what I found: they look nothing like your unreflected desires, they are simple and within reach, and, for the most important things, like air and love, you already enjoy them. . . . #DB #DBthoughts #simplicity #impact #production #highimpact #quality #life #essentials #things #essentialism #bag #equipment #success
The Present • As I waited in the hospital this m The Present • As I waited in the hospital this morning, I used the time to get some steps in, read, and listen to verses. Pretty much ALL my plans were wrecked this year, and much of my carefully planned security wasn’t realized, BUT I realized this: I’m healthier. I’m back to my cherished simplicity. I know who my partners are and I know the character of those around me much better. I spend more time with my family. I have gotten better at being present in the moment. It’s a good year. . . . #DB #DBthoughts #words #poetry #poem #covid_19 #instapoetry #instapoem #rhyme #reflection #hospital #life #walk #moment #present #blessing #gift #blessed
Really excited by what the @bridgepayday.ph team h Really excited by what the @bridgepayday.ph team has come up with next. Beautiful design, simple and easy to use, still comes with a Certified Payroll Partner, and now going the extra mile to make every single pay day special and rewarding for customers. Can't wait to announce who the first widget partners are. I'm sure you're going to love them because you already do! . . . #DB #bridge #payday #bridgepayday #payroll #salary #tech #platform #HR #widgets #service #saas #certified #human resources #digital #digital transformation #finance #fintech #hrtech
There Was Nothing There • I’ve been writing lo There Was Nothing There • I’ve been writing longer format poems in my own private time. They don’t make the best @instagram posts but they do have a message for those who read them. For me, this crisis has really revealed a lot, particularly about the important of who to rely on, who you can rely on, when crisis hits. Most will run for cover, many will take advantage, and few you can trust. Those few are your allies. Be a good ally to them. This is a good time to remove your faith in other men to give you the life you want. Instead, emerge as an independent person others can rely on to provide value. . . . #DB #poetry #poem #work #life #trust #reliability #leaders #leadership #independence #crowds #influence #crisis #covid_19 #storm #fire #waves
Got my Squalene supply for the month. I probably t Got my Squalene supply for the month. I probably take this more than anyone in the world! Other than eating healthy, I only supplement with protein powder, creatine, and Squalene. What’s your favorite health supplement? Any recommendations? . . . #DB #health #foodsupplement #fitness #oil #fishoil #squalene #liveroil #isshogenki #japan #antixoidant #sea #pure #natural
Imagination • It is one of the most important sk Imagination • It is one of the most important skills to develop. The ability to picture things that are not there, that are not YET there, and to hold things in the abstract, is a super power very few ever really use for business and high impact living. Cultivate imagination. I believe it’s a necessity for today’s fast-changing world. Read more on my blog. Link is in bio. . . . #DB #highimpact #necessity #imagination #picture #success #puzzle #life #mental #mind #image
Elon Musk • Hero? Crazy? What do you think? Love Elon Musk • Hero? Crazy? What do you think? Love him or hate him, he’s definitely high impact. One of my favorite quotes from him, “When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.” . . . #DB #highimpact #elonmusk #business #technology #tesla #spacex #success #heroes #courage #purpose #mission
Monsters Ahead • This poem is inspired by my son Monsters Ahead • This poem is inspired by my son, @elijahbonifacio, who likes to climb on my lap while I’m working and draw monsters on my journal and notes. . . . #DB #poetry #poem #family #fatherhood #monsters #hopes #fears #love #story #son #parenting #life #memories
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