3. My former student John
has asked me this…
“May I ask how you
discovered the right
career for you and the
path of happiness you so
often walk today?”
5. SNAIL FACT #1
Snails do not move fast, but they do move at a very steady pace.
And they do hibernate.
“…enjoy your mornings
instead of rushing off to
work in a frenzy; taking
time to enjoy whatever
you are doing; taking a
break to appreciate the
outdoors; and actually
focusing on whoever
you’re talking to or
spending time with,
instead of always thinking
about work tasks and e-
mail or being connected to
a Blackberry, iPhone, or
laptop all the time.”
Leo Babauta
LESSON #1
LIKE THE SNAIL, TAKE LIFE SLOW AND REFLECT ALONG THE WAY.
6. SNAIL FACT #2
Snails leave behind slime as they move. This slime is a powerful form of suction which
enables them to move upside down, around corners, and assume comical positions.
“Your reputation is in
the hands of others.
That's what the
reputation is. You can't
control that. The only
thing you can control is
your character.”
Wayne Dyer
LESSON #2
LEAVE BEHIND A GOOD REPUTATION FOR OTHERS TO TALK ABOUT.
7. SNAIL FACT #3
Snails cannot hear, so they rely on their sense of touch to interact with each other. To
find food, they use their sense of smell.
“[I]f one wants to get a
boat ride, one must be
near the river.”
Anchee Min,
LESSON #3
LIKE THE SNAIL, ATTRACT OPPORTUNITIES INTO YOUR LIFE.
8. SNAIL FACT #4
A snail takes strange routes as it moves. Instead of moving in a straight line, the snail
completes a circle before moving on its journey.
“Stay foolish!”
Steve Jobs
LESSON #4
LIKE THE SNAIL, TAKE A STRANGE ROUTE AS YOU MOVE.
9. SNAIL FACT #5
A snail has both male and female reproductive organs; hence it is considered a
hermaphrodite. However, it cannot create offspring on its own. A snail must mate with
another; then both mates will have the ability to lay eggs
“Networking is an important,
and I would say necessary,
part of gaining success.
Don't be scared to introduce
yourself and get your name
out there.”
http://www.grindandsucceed.com/2
010/03/importance-of-
networking.html
LESSON #5
LIKE THE SNAIL, SEEK OTHERS TO SUCCEED.
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11. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JOSE DAGALA is an idea enthusiast. He loves to do three things – think, read and
write. His thirst for new ideas, concepts and insights makes him a book lover and a
passionate driver of change. His favorite authors are Malcolm Gladwell and Daniel
Pink. He just recently founded GruppoSocial – a training & consultancy firm in the
mining industry. When he’s not busy with serious works, he does amateur
photography with his wife as his favorite subject. He obtained his Bachelors degree
in Education major in Social Science from PNU and his Masters Degree in
Development Studies from DLSU. He has also completed a short course on Social
Marketing for Development Managers at AIM. He has seven broad years of
experience in Stakeholders and Community Relations.
