Opening Night Jitters
May 5, 2002 | 12:00am
The premiere presentation of my first seminar entitled "Make Your Impossible Dreams Come True" rolled off to a great start last Saturday. The venue was the roof deck of the IPI Buendia Tower on Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), two blocks from the Taft LRT station. Being on the top floor of the building, the deck has a magnificent view of Metro Manila at night when the city sparkles with infinite clusters of lights that twinkle like a million diamonds below.
I chose this venue because it gives you a "penthouse moment" or what Millennium guru Iyanla Vanzant calls "an exhilarating high that makes you feel like you are on top of the world, that you are capable of doing almost anything." It is especially beneficial and empowering for people who feel like they’ve been having nothing but "basement moments" lately. And the wind up there is strong, bracing and fresh.
Another reason I chose the venue is that the room where I held the seminar is small and cozy. I prefer talking to a small group; rapport is easier to build because of the closeness, the intimacy. We can question and search for answers together, and marvel at the little revelations that come our way as a close, tightly bonded unit.
Like a performer at a premiere show, I had my share of opening night jitters. Like a parent expecting a first-born, I had my own pre-delivery apprehensions. For isn’t a piece of work, whether a song, a play or ballet, a sermon or a sales presentation, conceived just like a baby? There is a period of conception, gestation, and anticipation that peaks on the opening night or delivery moment.
But the whole show was pretty much set. I knew my material well enough that I could recite it without difficulty even if Jennifer Lopez were sashaying and grinding right in front of me.
What a motley, enthusiastic crowd we had! There were business people, entrepreneurs, writers, showbiz folks, mothers, college students, sales persons, computer enthusiasts, artists, a gentleman farmer, a physics professor, a Korean businessman, even a little boy of ten! It was a bright-eyed bunch eager to learn and absorb.
Make Your Impossible Dreams Come True" is the first and only success seminar of its kind in the Philippines and possibly the world. It employs computer and video technology to present ideas and concepts that are mind changing, life enhancing. This seminar will change the way you look at seminars forever! Gone are the days of boring professorial blurb that puts you to sleep. It is a fast-paced audio-visual treat with no idle, boring moments. I believe that when people are kept entertained and alert, they learn better, faster.
In this dynamic four and a half-hour seminar you will learn the 12 Failure Anchors that keep you from being successful, the 9 Secret Universal Principles that you can use to achieve your impossible dreams, the 5 powerful Dream Achievement Techniques including Creative Visualization and Emotioimagineering, Man’s 12 Ultimate Goals in Life, Pedero’s 3 formulas for guaranteed success, plus many more effective success tips and proven techniques. I did all the work and the research, and collated them all into one sweet, neat package; all you have to do is sit and listen!
Unbeknown to me, there was an angel among the participants of the first seminar. She called me the next day and scheduled a meeting to talk about how she can help with the upcoming repeats. When we met, I remembered her as the quiet, nodding, smiling lady who did not call any undue attention to herself during the session.
She told me how elated and empowered she felt after attending the course and that great effort must be taken to make more people come and learn all the success techniques I teach in the seminar.
"Unfortunately," she said, "these are not the best of economic times. You will have to lower your enrolment rates."
My natural reaction was to justify to her that good things don’t come cheap. I started to assemble in my mind all the reasons why it is such an expensive seminar. The production is expensive. Just the computer programming alone took a long time and a big chunk of the budget. Then there’s the venue to pay for, the sound system, video and computer projection rentals, technicians’ fees, janitorial fees, secretarial and printing fees, and the food bill (dinner comes with the session; in American seminars they don’t even give you water!). I was about to open my mouth but her enthusiasm calmed me down.
She said, "Schedule four sessions and I shall take care of your basic expenses. Simplify the food preparations by downsizing the present menu from six courses to three. People don’t come for the food, they come for what they can learn and apply in their lives."
I was dumbfounded and puzzled as to whether the lady was for real or just another character with attention deficit syndrome. But she was for real. And a real angel, too! And like a true angel, she demanded that her name not be mentioned at all. I became misty-eyed realizing that people like her still exist.
So, thanks to our "dream angel," we have a new, more affordable enrolment fee of P1,800 (it used to be P2,800). The amount P1,800 can’t even buy you half a pair of designer shoes yet what you will learn from this seminar will stay as powerful life tools in your mind for as long as you live! A light dinner will still be served and you will also get a delightful certificate of attendance after the session.
Upcoming seminars are scheduled on May 22 (Wed), May 23 (Thu), May 29 (Wed) and May 30 (Thu), all courtesy of our dream angel! This is how it will work: as long as there are at least 15 enrollees, the seminar will push through. If not, those registered for that day will be merged with the next scheduled class. E-mail deroseminar@yahoo.com for inquiries text or call Dinna at 0920-4053233 (Smart) for seat availability and other details. Enrolment will be on a first-come, first-served basis at Buendia Towers Roof Deck, Buendia Avenue across Houseware Square, Tuesdays to Fridays from 2-6 pm. Look for Cecile Ascalon.
For once in your life, treat yourself to something that will enhance and change the way you think and live, and provide you the universal secrets and proven techniques to bring about fulfillment and prosperity into your life. You are worth it! Life is hard and most of us languish through it with all our heavy emotional baggage and negative mental attitudes. This success seminar provides the boost we all need to ride the crest of the wave confidently through these rough times.
Those of you who have been following my articles know that I have spent a major part of my life in search of answers on how to make life better, more beautiful, fulfilling and more bearable. I have made it my life mission to make people see their own immense potential and possibility. With this seminar, you will realize that you hold within you the power to dream, to change your life, and alter your destiny!
To fan your curiosity, here are some comments about the seminar from the participants. No one was paid for these statements:
I knew I wanted something more in my life and it was this seminar that helped me pin it down. I really wonder why I was never able to pinpoint before what I wanted most in life. The production is so synchronized. The colors, the sounds awake you. It’s like watching a movie and learning from it. Dero is very candid! This seminar is one in a million. The whole Philippines has to take it! – Maricris Bermont, singer and born-again Christian
It opens, it inspires, it moves. It’s the ultimate audio-visual seminar that’s sure to change the way you see life. Dero is indeed a success guru! – Randy Torrecampo, staff writer, The Manila Bulletin
This seminar is a culmination of all of Pedero’s years of learning and wide experience in different fields and disciplines – the arts, music, architecture, literature, show business and advertising. You can see the richness of his experience and the breadth of his expertise. He has this rare ability to convey messages in picture words that are easily understood and readily absorbed. The seminar is very inspiring. You become motivated to use the techniques in day to day life. It’s nice to know that this seminar is here and is available to every Filipino to use for himself and share with his community. Pedero does not only succeed; he excels! – Anthony Castelo, balladeer-songwriter
Dero had great rapport with the participants. It was more like watching a show, not attending a seminar. Hindi nakaka-antok! I was on the edge of my seat! – Rolando Javelona, freelance tour guide
The event will surely help you turn your dreams into reality. Splendid work, Dero! – Jevon Ong, economics student, De La Salle University
Dero is my hero! – Dea Sto. Domingo, consultant, Asian Development Bank
Dero is such an engaging and energetic speaker, we didn’t notice that the seminar lasted almost 5 hours! The presentation and pacing were perfect! I’m sure all the participants went home with renewed hope in their own abilities, with more determination to make their dreams come true. – Edna Ledesma, corporate executive
If Dero’s Life Enhancing Seminar were a movie, it should be categorized under "must-see". It’s that good! – Tess S. Gillet, businesswoman
It was one of the most positive and enriching four-plus hours in my life. A must! – Elaine O. Kintanar, entrepreneur
Dero is bello, bravo and simpatico! Consider me booked for your upcoming seminars! – Tom Soliman, Filipino artist based in Rome
I never realized I needed a vision for me to be a success. Now, I know what I really want and thanks to Dero, I know I am going to get it and be successful! – Pia Schuck Velasco, events marketing manager, Miss Earth Beauty Pageant
Dero’s seminar resurrected my dreams. Not only did he do that, he gave me the tools to use and achieve them. Now, my mental state is that nothing is impossible! – Richard Ching, gentleman farmer from Bukidnon
This entire thing sure sounds like a one-sided promotional gimmick. You don’t have to believe every word printed here. Check out the seminar yourself and find out all the benefits you can gain from it. And this much I can assure you: If you like my articles, you will love my seminar! Plus you get a chance to be empowered to change your life forever!
Should you decide to enroll, register early. There will only be 20-25 participants in each class. As I’ve mentioned, the smaller the group, the more involving and effective the seminar will be. See you all at the seminar. Can’t wait to meet you!
The readers who e-mailed in the right answer to the previous week’s anagram puzzle are Dennis Zulueta, Joan Tolentino, Sandy Ordinanza, Mary Anne Mallari, Mia Banzon, Mart Talampas, Elsa Almazan, Jun A. Garong III, Mommyette, Rowena R. Salido, Peter Louie Pinlac, Randulf Arce, Mae Ledesma, Richard Chua, Apollo de Guzman, Milou von Einsiedel, Carol Angustia, Maryann Premacio, Ferdz P of Tacloban City, Queenie Gaw, Elvie B. Razon, Angel Abad Barnes, Jr., Tess Grangos, Reya Cajurao, Yolly Valerio, Jovita Ramos, Dit, Romil Relingo, Gabriel Vallecera, Tess Ausejo, Opel Descutido, Gladys Ocfemia and Stephanie Tan. The answer is Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, the "powerful Hollywood ex-couple."
Now let’s see how good you really are. Solve these anagrams by rearranging the letters to come up with two well-known phrases (they are actually related to each other!): "up to date noblesse whatever to men" and "two trend declarer." Good luck!
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I chose this venue because it gives you a "penthouse moment" or what Millennium guru Iyanla Vanzant calls "an exhilarating high that makes you feel like you are on top of the world, that you are capable of doing almost anything." It is especially beneficial and empowering for people who feel like they’ve been having nothing but "basement moments" lately. And the wind up there is strong, bracing and fresh.
Another reason I chose the venue is that the room where I held the seminar is small and cozy. I prefer talking to a small group; rapport is easier to build because of the closeness, the intimacy. We can question and search for answers together, and marvel at the little revelations that come our way as a close, tightly bonded unit.
But the whole show was pretty much set. I knew my material well enough that I could recite it without difficulty even if Jennifer Lopez were sashaying and grinding right in front of me.
What a motley, enthusiastic crowd we had! There were business people, entrepreneurs, writers, showbiz folks, mothers, college students, sales persons, computer enthusiasts, artists, a gentleman farmer, a physics professor, a Korean businessman, even a little boy of ten! It was a bright-eyed bunch eager to learn and absorb.
In this dynamic four and a half-hour seminar you will learn the 12 Failure Anchors that keep you from being successful, the 9 Secret Universal Principles that you can use to achieve your impossible dreams, the 5 powerful Dream Achievement Techniques including Creative Visualization and Emotioimagineering, Man’s 12 Ultimate Goals in Life, Pedero’s 3 formulas for guaranteed success, plus many more effective success tips and proven techniques. I did all the work and the research, and collated them all into one sweet, neat package; all you have to do is sit and listen!
She told me how elated and empowered she felt after attending the course and that great effort must be taken to make more people come and learn all the success techniques I teach in the seminar.
"Unfortunately," she said, "these are not the best of economic times. You will have to lower your enrolment rates."
My natural reaction was to justify to her that good things don’t come cheap. I started to assemble in my mind all the reasons why it is such an expensive seminar. The production is expensive. Just the computer programming alone took a long time and a big chunk of the budget. Then there’s the venue to pay for, the sound system, video and computer projection rentals, technicians’ fees, janitorial fees, secretarial and printing fees, and the food bill (dinner comes with the session; in American seminars they don’t even give you water!). I was about to open my mouth but her enthusiasm calmed me down.
She said, "Schedule four sessions and I shall take care of your basic expenses. Simplify the food preparations by downsizing the present menu from six courses to three. People don’t come for the food, they come for what they can learn and apply in their lives."
I was dumbfounded and puzzled as to whether the lady was for real or just another character with attention deficit syndrome. But she was for real. And a real angel, too! And like a true angel, she demanded that her name not be mentioned at all. I became misty-eyed realizing that people like her still exist.
Upcoming seminars are scheduled on May 22 (Wed), May 23 (Thu), May 29 (Wed) and May 30 (Thu), all courtesy of our dream angel! This is how it will work: as long as there are at least 15 enrollees, the seminar will push through. If not, those registered for that day will be merged with the next scheduled class. E-mail deroseminar@yahoo.com for inquiries text or call Dinna at 0920-4053233 (Smart) for seat availability and other details. Enrolment will be on a first-come, first-served basis at Buendia Towers Roof Deck, Buendia Avenue across Houseware Square, Tuesdays to Fridays from 2-6 pm. Look for Cecile Ascalon.
Those of you who have been following my articles know that I have spent a major part of my life in search of answers on how to make life better, more beautiful, fulfilling and more bearable. I have made it my life mission to make people see their own immense potential and possibility. With this seminar, you will realize that you hold within you the power to dream, to change your life, and alter your destiny!
I knew I wanted something more in my life and it was this seminar that helped me pin it down. I really wonder why I was never able to pinpoint before what I wanted most in life. The production is so synchronized. The colors, the sounds awake you. It’s like watching a movie and learning from it. Dero is very candid! This seminar is one in a million. The whole Philippines has to take it! – Maricris Bermont, singer and born-again Christian
It opens, it inspires, it moves. It’s the ultimate audio-visual seminar that’s sure to change the way you see life. Dero is indeed a success guru! – Randy Torrecampo, staff writer, The Manila Bulletin
This seminar is a culmination of all of Pedero’s years of learning and wide experience in different fields and disciplines – the arts, music, architecture, literature, show business and advertising. You can see the richness of his experience and the breadth of his expertise. He has this rare ability to convey messages in picture words that are easily understood and readily absorbed. The seminar is very inspiring. You become motivated to use the techniques in day to day life. It’s nice to know that this seminar is here and is available to every Filipino to use for himself and share with his community. Pedero does not only succeed; he excels! – Anthony Castelo, balladeer-songwriter
Dero had great rapport with the participants. It was more like watching a show, not attending a seminar. Hindi nakaka-antok! I was on the edge of my seat! – Rolando Javelona, freelance tour guide
The event will surely help you turn your dreams into reality. Splendid work, Dero! – Jevon Ong, economics student, De La Salle University
Dero is my hero! – Dea Sto. Domingo, consultant, Asian Development Bank
Dero is such an engaging and energetic speaker, we didn’t notice that the seminar lasted almost 5 hours! The presentation and pacing were perfect! I’m sure all the participants went home with renewed hope in their own abilities, with more determination to make their dreams come true. – Edna Ledesma, corporate executive
If Dero’s Life Enhancing Seminar were a movie, it should be categorized under "must-see". It’s that good! – Tess S. Gillet, businesswoman
It was one of the most positive and enriching four-plus hours in my life. A must! – Elaine O. Kintanar, entrepreneur
Dero is bello, bravo and simpatico! Consider me booked for your upcoming seminars! – Tom Soliman, Filipino artist based in Rome
I never realized I needed a vision for me to be a success. Now, I know what I really want and thanks to Dero, I know I am going to get it and be successful! – Pia Schuck Velasco, events marketing manager, Miss Earth Beauty Pageant
Dero’s seminar resurrected my dreams. Not only did he do that, he gave me the tools to use and achieve them. Now, my mental state is that nothing is impossible! – Richard Ching, gentleman farmer from Bukidnon
Should you decide to enroll, register early. There will only be 20-25 participants in each class. As I’ve mentioned, the smaller the group, the more involving and effective the seminar will be. See you all at the seminar. Can’t wait to meet you!
Now let’s see how good you really are. Solve these anagrams by rearranging the letters to come up with two well-known phrases (they are actually related to each other!): "up to date noblesse whatever to men" and "two trend declarer." Good luck!
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