Entrepreneurial Management

The Filipinos are extremely passionate about their food. Despite being a developing
country, the Philippines still manages to create affordable ways for people to enjoy food.
Looking around the streets is the best way to learn about Filipino food culture if you ever
go there. There is no such thing as a poor Filipino, as they are constantly in love with
food. Nearly everywhere has street food sellers, including outside of schools, beside
churches, on street corners, inside bus or jeep stations, etc. They are well-liked by
individuals from all walks of life, but especially by those who must maintain a small
budget.

The first thing that I’ve learned from Mrs. Jocelyn Salazar says that having goals gives
you a sense of purpose. Better still, it is bigger. You don't just work for a job when you
are driven to accomplish something that matters to you; you live a dream. Your own
determination to pursue your objectives will be the only thing keeping you from
succeeding. Don't let others discourage you from trying something by telling you that
you can't.

The second thing that I've learned is that achieving your goals requires real effort. There
is a lot of street food that she sells every day and I admire those people that sacrifice
everything for their family. You have to set up certain things to improve. Mrs. Jocelyn,
who works all every day and sells her barbecue beside a road, knows this better than
most people because she prepares it to go on sell at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. It takes
time to get money, respect, and recognition; it cannot be done in a couple of weeks.
Anything worth keeping is hard to obtain.

The third thing that I've learned is that you should respect your customers, which I
learned from the street food vendors. Mrs. Jocelyn is very kind to her customers,
especially in the school. She remembers their favorite orders as she smiled at each
person. Many of her customers visit her designated place three to four times per week.
Mrs. Jocelyn's kindness keeps her customers loyal.

The fourth thing I've learned is that street food is very popular in our country and that
people can't stop eating food. People need to understand more about food safety,
cleanliness, and sanitation. There would be a better environment for everyone if
everyone understood this knowledge. Since a person's health comes first in their life,
food hygiene should be given more attention. However, I asked Mrs. Jocelyn if she
does it before or every time she sells these street foods; she also said that she keeps
her things clean before selling food.

The final thing that I’ve learned from my journey of observation is that managing work
does not come from academic resources. Your life experiences can teach you things,
particularly when it comes to coping mechanisms, attitude improvement, resilience
development, adaptability, drive training, or excitement. When you interact with others,
try to emulate the best practices and put in what you've learned from the experience.