Life is unfair. Sometimes, you don’t get the promotion, the economy can be bad, your emergency expenses can overwhelm you. In times like this, the temptation is to default to a victim mentality and blame everyone around you.
Here’s a better path forward and what it could bring to you.
AI is getting faster, smarter, and cheaper—but there are three things it will never replace.
In this episode, we explore why these 3 important and deeply human skills are the new competitive advantage in the AI age, and how you can sharpen them to stay relevant, thrive in your career, and create more freedom in your life.
Our company was making ₱1,000,000 in a month, but I still found myself saying, “I was happier earning less.”
How much money do we need to earn to be happy? Will more money bring more happiness?
This episode dives into a blueprint for finding your Enough Number so you can buy back your time, not just your toys.
What’s inside:
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In this episode of Workaholic, I take you on a roadside-rescue tour for your work life— starting with that sinking feeling of being lost in the middle of nowhere.
We'll discuss
The three warning lights: Promotion Plateau, Income Flatline, and Purpose Drift—why they show up and how they quietly drain motivation.
The hidden price of staying stuck: disengagement that bleeds ≈ $1.9 trillion from businesses each year and the mental-health spiral that follows.
A breakthrough on Kyoto’s Torii trail: Kiko’s moment beneath Fushimi Inari’s bright gates and the note-scribbling flight that birthed a way out.
The G.A.T.E. Framework: four crisp moves—Get away from autopilot, Audit your roles, Talk to yourself on paper, and Embed one change—that turn clarity into momentum with just one day, one list, two pages, and one weekly habit.
If you’ve spent five years wearing the same mid-level title, watched your raise shrink under inflation, or wondered why your work still matters, this is your map out of the wilderness.
What really creates wealth: your network, your IQ, or sheer grit? In this episode, we unpack the one factor almost everyone overlooks—money is imaginary.
We’ll explore:
Why your internal money narratives hold you back. If you believe “I’ll never have enough” or “Rich people are greedy,” you’ll unconsciously sabotage your own success. Learn how to spot, challenge, and rewrite those stories.
How to see money as a neutral tool rather than a status symbol. When you shift to an abundance lens, decisions become opportunity-driven instead of fear-driven.
Why investing in high-leverage skills and social capital beats any savings account. Skills and networks compound over time, opening doors that cash alone cannot.
I share concrete actions to transform your money mindset: keep a “money thoughts” log, reframe scarcity triggers with an abundance mantra, and dedicate focused time to building a high-leverage skill or relationship each week.
This episode is for those who want to change their relationship with money so it becomes a tool that works for you—rather than a source of anxiety.
Tune in and discover how the story in your head can either trap you or set you free.
Are you constantly wondering why your big dreams haven't materialized yet? Let's tackle the uncomfortable truth about personal growth.
I break down the practical reality that your income ceiling, relationship quality, and overall life satisfaction are directly tied to your willingness to evolve and adapt.
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Explore why the most painful experience is dreaming big without a matching commitment to personal growth—and how you can avoid this common trap.
Why do most OFWs struggle to experience financial freedom despite earning a lot of money?
I sit down with Singapore-based Executive Wealth Manager Rico Desengaño , who transformed years of overseas sacrifice into financial freedom. In this eye-opening conversation, we tackle the real retirement struggles facing Filipino overseas workers and practical strategies to overcome them.
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Do you feel like you're living in back-to-back meetings with nothing to show for it?
In this episode, I break down my exact system for reducing meeting overload without missing important conversations or opportunities.
You'll discover:
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What do we really want out of life? More money, power, success? Or do we just want more freedom?
I share my two cents on what true freedom looks like, the myths we believe about freedom, and the three types of freedom we should pursue if we want to live happier more meaningful lives.
Let's dive in!
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In this video, we dive into the essential skills of setting boundaries, learning to say “no,” and managing toxic relationships.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by people who drain your energy or just want to create healthier dynamics in your life, this video is for you.
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Why do we procrastinate? We think it's because we don't have discipline or lack the right tools. As important as these are, they won't work if you don't address this one issue. In a 2013 study, Dr. Pychyl and Dr. Sirois found that procrastination can be understood as “the primacy of short-term mood repair … over the longer-term pursuit of intended actions.”
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Do you feel like you’re a slave of your work calendar?In this podcast, I’ll share 5 powerful hacks to help you reclaim your time and finally have the freedom to focus on what truly matters. These are the exact strategies top entrepreneurs and high-performers use to work smarter, not harder.
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Do you ever put off tasks—not because you're lazy? It's frustrating when we stop being committed to a goal.
You're not alone. There's one thing that's killing your accountability to your goals and holding you back from being more productive. Dive in to learn what that one thing is and how to overcome it.
Why do New Year's resolutions fail? In this episode, we dismantle the myths of New Year's resolutions and reveal effective strategies for real and lasting change in 2025.
Check out this article I mentioned in the podcast: https://patrickmabilog.com/atomic-habits-summary/
Ever find yourself feeling uneasy the second you close your laptop for a quick break, or worse, wracked with guilt when you dare to plan a vacation?
In this episode, we dive into why it’s so hard to step away from work without second-guessing ourselves and share some important strategies to overcome this feeling.
You’ll never know when a colleague could take credit for your work. When it happens, it can be quite stressful.
In this episode, we talk about credit takers, why they take credit, and how you should respond to them.
We all do what we do for different reasons, but all our motivators fall under two categories: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
In this episode, I share my two cents on these two forms of reward and which we should pursue.
If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or small business owner, you shouldn’t ignore this one sales and business growth strategy used by many of the most successful companies.
People miss out on career opportunities and growth when they refuse to show up. In this podcast, we talk about the reasons why we refuse to show up, the benefits of showing up and the 3 commitments to help you show up more.