Coco Martin, a renowned actor, director, and brand ambassador of BDO Network Bank, shares three important tips on how to succeed in life:
He shared three tips that he believes will greatly help fellow Filipinos. “Una, ang pag-iipon. Pangalawa, palaguin ang ipon. Pangatlo, mahalagang makahanap ng tamang partner-bank na mapapagkatiwalaan mo para yung ipon mo, masiguro mo na safe ito. Mahirap yung nag-iipon ka tapos tinatago mo lang sa bahay mo o kung saan man. Baka mamaya, mawala,” shared Coco.
[First, save money. Second, grow your savings. Third, find the right partner-bank that you can trust to ensure the safety of your savings. It is not good to save money and just keep it at home or anywhere else. It might get lost or stolen.]
He added, “Sa pagtra-trabaho, hindi pwedeng trabaho ka lang ng trabaho and then after that, gagastusin mo (ang kita mo). Dapat alam mo ang priority mo. Dapat may goal ka. Sa paghahanap-buhay, dapat may percentage ka na tinatabi for your future or for your emergency.”
Save Money: The first step towards financial success is to save money. Coco emphasizes the importance of setting aside a portion of your earnings for future needs and emergencies. He personally allocates 30 percent of his income for this purpose, which he keeps untouched no matter what happens. Having savings acts as a fallback plan, providing security and peace of mind during challenging times.
“Ang sina-save ko talaga, sa kabuuan ng sahod ko, is at least 30 percent. Ke-keep ko yan, kahit ano mangyari pipigilan ko na hindi magalaw yan. Maganda yung may fallback ako, na may madudukot sa oras ng pangangailangan. Yung 70 percent, yan na yung panggastos, pangtulong sa pamilya ko, lahat ng pangangailangan. Sa 70 percent na yun, hangga’t maaari kung mapapagkasya ko, dun ako kumukuha ng capital kung anoman ang negosyo na naiisip ko. Basta sinisiguro ko yung 30 percent, hindi ko gagalawin yun”
Grow Your Savings: Merely saving money is not enough; you need to make it grow. Coco acknowledges the need for guidance in this aspect, which is where BDO Network Bank comes into play. They can provide the necessary assistance and support in helping you invest and grow your savings wisely. This growth will eventually pave the way for financial prosperity and open up new opportunities for your future.
“Syempre kailangan mo rin ng mga guidance kung paano ito mapapalago. Thru BDO and BDO Network Bank, andun sila para gabayan ka at tulungan ka para palaguin yung pera mo,” the actor stressed
[Of course, you also need guidance on how to make your money grow. Through BDO and BDO Network Bank, they are there to guide and assist you in growing your money]
Choose the Right Partner-Bank: Coco emphasizes the importance of selecting a trustworthy partner-bank to safeguard your hard-earned savings. Having a reliable banking institution ensures that your money is secure and protected from potential losses or theft. Instead of keeping your savings at home or in unsecured places, entrust it to a reputable bank that can offer various financial services and options.
Apart from financial advice, Coco also stresses the significance of setting priorities and having clear goals in life. He believes that in the pursuit of a successful career, one should not simply work and spend all their earnings without planning for the future. Allocating a percentage of your income for future needs and emergencies, and maintaining a disciplined approach to financial management, will go a long way in achieving your aspirations.
Coco’s journey to success and financial stability serves as an inspiration to many Filipinos, encouraging them to take control of their finances, save diligently, and seek guidance from reputable banking institutions like BDO Network Bank to achieve their dreams.
