In the long and arduous journey to the finish line, Gerald Anderson discovers that before he could run, swim and bike to the finish line, he must first learn how to walk, committing to endurance and patience, revealing the best shape (and state) of his life yet.
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning at Kerry Sports Manila at the Shangri-La Fort, and as the MEGA Man team mills around the squash courts getting the cover shoot set-up ready, Gerald Anderson is quietly sitting on a wooden bench, patiently waiting for the shoot to start. Clad in a white windbreaker, dri-fit shirt, running shorts, and black and white basketball shoes, he seems calm,focused and ready to go. It’s not because of the cup of coffee he’s clutching, though; he’s already done his morning workout.
“I was here at 6:00 AM,” he explains matter-off actly—a little cheerfully, in fact. “Sayang eh! Nandito na.” Unlike most people who talk about exercise (whether it’s at 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM) with a sense of doom or dread, Gerald talks about working out eagerly. It’s not a chore or a punishment for him, but something that he legitimately enjoys and integrates into his busy schedule. “I love it,” he declares. “It’s really part of my life. Bata pa lang ako, active ako sa basketball and different sports.” These days though, there’s a new sport that’s been taking up his time—triathlons.
While basketball will most likely remain the most popular sport in the country, Filipinos often become intensely fascinated with certain sports that become trendy. Once upon a time, it was tae-bo (A mix of taekwondo and boxing— anyone born after the year 2000 may not remember this at all). Then, it was badminton. Then, there came the rise of CrossFit.
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I’ve been an employee and a business owner for nearly two decades now and during one of the long nights of 2020, I asked myself, “What kind of leader do I want to be?” This is a question that can easily be answered by, “I want to be a good leader.” But the truth is, it is so difficult to even come close to good. You see, many if not all of our jobs is a business, a business that has to keep spending at bay, one that has to increase profits year over year, and one that has to keep workers happy and motivated. Those things are polar opposites of one another and to find the perfect middle is challenging. For months, I’ve mulled over my own question and I think I’ve found the answer. I want to be that leader that inspires personal growth.
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