Many have tried and many have failed at this endeavour. Philosophy has been defined by many and many have attempted to become the masters of philosophy. But is there a finite and true one definition of philosophy. Philosophy seems to contradict itself due to the fact that man began contepmlating about it since recorded history can recall or has records of. One philosopher says according to his extensive study into the field that this is the rational analysis of the world around us in a way that is obscure to most people on this planet.

Who else can give us a true definition of philosophy then? Academics, economists, scientists, physicists…….. you can call all forms and shapes of experts from all fields of science and they will each have a definition that they see as the absolute definition of philosophy. But when you ponder on the foundations laid thousands of years ago by the world’s earliest philosophers there is no one true definition. Even after dedicating their whole lives to the study of philosophy you would still have a different view of what it is. This is why it is so difficult to define, ask a fool on what it means and he might say, ” I do not know”, but that statement is in a way an application of the fundamental theories of philosophy. Information is knowledge, knowledge and power and people in power are fools for they think they become something above everything else void of the shortcomings and failures that makes us human. Thinking that having all the knowledge in the world under your belt gives you the knowledge and thus power to say that others are wrong in their perception of philosophy is a true fallacy indeed for all of us who are part of the human race is what philosophy is all about. The science of trying to understand an individual who is different from everybody else around him thus indefinable.

So Philosophy has no one true meaning, and that any definition can be either true or false. Maybe that’s why the father’s of philosophy were treated as fools and ridiculed as such. For asking questions that only fools did and tried to make sense of the world. Maybe that’s the true meaning of philosophy, strip yourself of all the things that makes you, yourself and you might, you might just be able to define it definitely. But after that, nobody would be interested in what you say for you are now a nobody and nobody listens to nobody’s.

Ponder that……

If you were able to watch the historic dream match between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar Dela Hoya, you can pick up a lot of lessons from it. One is that you don’t judge fighters by how much they weigh or how large they look. It still goes way back to the time where we all believe the practice makes perfect. That theory will always remain and it was proven once again.

Just imagine the betting odds before the fight where Dela Hoya was practically given a 100% chance of winning over Pacquiao. Laying down the odds of how it is easier to step down to a weight level rather than move up was their only basis. Yet after all that has been said and done, we saw smaller and faster fighter prevail in what many call as an upset. For a fighter winning all but one round is hardly an upset.

Saving face for the sake that they never gave the small fella chance should not deprive him of his dedication and hard work. This is totally foul. Why call it an upset when Pacquiao practically destroyed Dela Hoya from the opening bell? This is totally unfair and goes way beyond the proper means of providing respect for people who have proven their worth.

Regardless, size is not always the reason for winning. Heart and determination are still important. In the case of Manny Pacquiao, it was all about preparation and determination. That is why he has gotten the tag best pound for pound fighter today.

The philosophy is simple. While the whole business world is having its share of hard times, price drops and special discounts particularly in the world of real estate and property sales should be carefully evaluated. This is a familiar scene all throughout the world as most developers are trying to get some sales in to help them operate for the meantime. As it seems, unless the crisis picks up, it looks like they have no choice but to offer these last option financing deals to survive.

On the side of the consumer, this can be a good sign as well. Though money may be hard to come by, it is an opportunity to which they can take advantage of. Buying or getting deals right now would be good although surely, much of these price drops and special discounts are only catered towards cash basis purchases. The philosophy is really simple. Real estate developers need cash in a hurry and by enticing cash purchases, the period of investment will be lost but not as extensive compared to a financing and installment loan.

So with that in mind, expect people who have savings to consider investing now. It is indeed the best time to invest and able people should consider this opportunity as a once in a lifetime deal. Not that we are trying to entice abuse of the current situation but as people preparing for their future, such is a something that may last as long as the crisis dwells upon us. Once it is over, all of these will be gone.

Many of us have so far been exposed to people who follow a different religion. Along with this comes different customs and traditions. While we may tag them as friends and associates, taking it to the next level such as personal and intimate relationships may not necessarily be a good idea.

For one, the count of people who get along without conflicts of interest such as religious practices or customary family traditions are rising in numbers. The ability to adjust accordingly and fit in is often the most criticized aspect of it all. There are some people who lower their pride and hit it off but the question of sincerity will often follow suit. In short, adjusting to one another is one thing but prolonging it is another.

Most people today have to deal with this, particularly for people who get drawn into the opposite sex for one reason or another. But you will see through divorces and separations that many people fail to work it out, particularly because they don’t want to give way. Hard as they may want to fend it off, it remains that such issues are easier said than done.

There is no philosophical belief that would rescind people from wanting to be with one another. There will always be barriers and often the challenge is to break them down. In marriages and relationships, that is a tough task to conquer. But there are exceptions and all of these are overcome in time.

We have heard through various news mediums that most companies are feeling the pinch of the hard times and that a lot of them are laying of workers one by one. However the good news is that there are some companies that are still opening their doors for potential jobs. The bad thing is that they are putting into priority local people rather than foreign workers.

What is the philosophy behind it all? It is really quite simple. Why turn to the foreign workers if you have local talent to fill them up? It is not a complicated theory. Local residents need to be given the priority regardless if better qualified people are available abroad.

If there is one thing that should be addressed that is to build economies with local talent. There are groups that believe that the best people for a job come from other countries which is really debatable. There are local people who can fill up these jobs and in most cases, they are overlooked.

Countries have their own educational systems which often produce good manpower options. The problem is that some of them choose to go abroad for better compensation. But this was yesterday’s news.

Today, such is a limited option and with the declaration that foreign workers will be cut, perhaps these graduates should test the local markets for the time being and put their expertise to work. This can even signal a better output in applying their various philosophies to help their local country’s current problems.

One of the things that most people have a hard time accepting is that it may take them a lifetime to accomplish certain dreams in their lives. One of the things that people often find hard to achieve is buying their own home, often being relegated towards renting or leasing to own. We have seen such dreams vanish and much of them can be seen in the growing number of foreclosures plaguing us lately. People just cannot figure out how to manage mortgages and such has resulted in losing their homes and of course their initial payments on dream homes turned into financial burdens.

Why take out a loan? Some people are taking it slow considering that loans will always be there for them to turn to. It does sound tempting but the fact remains you have to pay for it sooner or later. Once that happens, you never know how much you can spare from your daily cost of living. Some would declare that they would make sacrifices, but sadly, it does not happen.

From the looks of it, the philosophy of simply knowing your limit as far as money to spare has been overlooked these days. People are counting their finances but obviously, there is a significant number of factors when it comes to expenses that are not considered.

That is one waterloo that people fail to comply with. For some, as long as they can survive with their current income, then they can settle loans based on amortization schedules given. Taking it a bit deeper, proper deliberation and putting everything in would be better to address the ideal figures that a person can really loan.

When all is lost, do you believe that most businessmen and executives will still have the same sanity to follow proper business protocol? For some, changes in their business philosophy is not really going to be a surprise. But for some, there is bound to be a lot of changes in store since proper business realignment to help address adjusting trends in doing business thanks to the economic crisis has been a dire need to survive.

This area of change is not only adaptable to the small time players. We can see in the news that among the victims of this whole mess are the big wig companies. So if they are affected by it, one can just imagine how small fries would have to deal with the business debacle that has had most companies looking into downsizing and getting ready for the recession age of the century.

Survival is the main thing for businesses today and if in the past people were adamant at standing firm on their business philosophy, now is the time to bend. You can gamble and stick to traditional management but at the rate that things are shaping up these days, change can do good and perhaps offer more potential.

There is no promise that changes will be for the better. But considering that faltering economies have not yet considered it, there is practically nothing to lose from trying to change your usual philosophy.

The bailout trends we have been hearing and reading are indeed something worth looking into. The world is at a crisis and much as we want to do our share, it looks like the fate is left at the hands of people in power in the government and countries that control the monetary system. Businesses are desperately seeking lifesavers and from the looks of it, the bailout philosophy aims to save them from drowning in debt.

While that is a given, you would have to think where the money is coming from. You can assume that these cash reserves were controlled for a purpose and for sure, that purpose is not for crisis to which many did not initially see. These monetary reserves were set aside for something and as an economist, you would think where they would get the money in case they start to be in need.

But frantic as it may, it seems that the problem at hand needs to be addressed. Everyone is panicking and worldwide recession is imminent. So with that in mind will the bailout philosophies work? If so, for how long?

We see the current crisis we have as something that is surely pushing us to the brink of poverty. But while we acknowledge the efforts from the world leaders, when will they get the returns from these borrowed lump sums? Businesses need the boost but as far as these loans are concerned, you would have to think that we may be in for something rougher ahead.

The Philippines is indeed a gold mine for information technology professionals but the fact remains that they need to consider the fact that technology is more than purely educating people. One thing that they sorely lacking is implementation, an instance that has become one of the reasons why some countries always become last.

Locally, the Philippines fail to realize the value of Internet marketing. They pretty much discuss the importance of globalization but rely heavily on individuals using old tactics such as traditional travel or long distance communications to strike deals. By the time they agree on something, chances are that other global partner has long been a success.

The apprehension and common belief of local top executives is that they are afraid to pry away from the current trends of being successful. Current practices such as Internet Marketing and Blog Marketing are sound topics we see on the web and yet most of them choose to ignore it. One reason is that they are only looking for a local market and not the global opportunity.

It is apparent that not all people appreciate the value of globalization. They know it theoretically but the whole essence is sorely lacking when it comes to actual implementation. So in the end, it is a large opportunity lost not only because of arrogance but because they lack the confidence in allowing technology into their ventures.

The current business issues speak a lot. While many are looking at recession and possibly business closures, others are sitting comfortably and waiting for the expected boom from Internet technology. It is happening right now. They just choose to refrain from stepping out of their comfort zones.

If the US government can easily decide and fight for providing aid to the business sector, expect a lot of issues to come up. For one, any business for that matter can simply declare financial instability and seek financial assistance from the US. That is as simple as that and the value of truly engaging in business may yet lose its luster. A Bush Blunder? Perhaps. The intention was good but that fact is that if you lack the business knowledge to understand the mechanics of proper business operation ethics, chances are you have made a decision out of impulse.

President Bush cannot be entirely blamed. He is simply looking out for the welfare of his country. But while that is obvious, it is also a move which many foresee as lacking in deliberation and analysis. You can pass on the bill to Congress for approval. But wait a minute. Who are the people in congress? Political figures too right?

So if common sense were to be inserted, who in his right mind would not vote for the bill? They are part of the whole mess and if they are not careful, they may be placing themselves close to recession and economic turmoil. And if you are in that concerned country, where would you get the liberal mind to vote against it?

The world is watching and surely many sectors are keeping quiet. It is a move many are criticizing. Only time will tell on whether their own personal philosophies will indeed be ratified as far as doing business is concerned.