What we’re about
## Meetup Philippines
Meetup Philippines is a dynamic community platform committed to bringing people together through a diverse range of engaging events. It is the parent organization that fosters collaboration among hosts.
The key to Meetup Philippines' success is that all of our hosts are friends who met through other Meetup Philippines events. We respect and support each other in our shared passion for creative expression and meeting new and interesting people.
Because we love attending each other's events and are excited about our self-development as hosts, the practical benefits of the network ensure that our sessions never overlap in a given region, and we always have other hosts to talk to about ideas for improvement.
## Vision
Think of Meetup Philippines as a franchised brand of community-driven gatherings.
Our vision is to expand our reach across the Philippines, offering a variety of events hosted by individuals passionate about their chosen subject matter.
We want Meetup Philippines to be the first place you go when looking for community in a new city.
If you have an existing event or want to host one that aligns with our mission and would like to cross-market to our extensive membership, please get in touch with Tom at tpenman7@gmail.com
## Events We Host
- Psychology Society: Explore the mind and diverse perspectives in a space for thinkers and open dialogues.
- Makati Book Club: A haven for bibliophiles to discuss literature and share recommendations.
- Makati Art Club: If you have a taste for culture or want to learn about artistic expression, this club is where we discuss all things creativity.
- Manila Writers Club: Have you ever wanted to try putting pen to paper? Join this club if you're interested in all forms of self expression with words.
- Dumaguete Meet New People: We're excited to grow into a new region and hope that whether you're a local or are visiting the city, you'll have a community waiting to greet you.
- We're always in the process of experimenting with new types of events and styles, so stay tuned for more!
## Ethical Mission
In identifying the truth of reality, we find purpose in helping others recognize the rationality of valuing one's happiness and the virtues of one's children and loved ones. By consciously acting upon this purpose, we are building a prosperous future for ourselves, our tribe, our country, and our species.
## Come and meet your people!
So whether you're a deep thinker, a go-getter, or seeking genuine connections, Meetup Philippines has got something for everyone.
Join us and become part of an ever-growing community where ideas flourish and friendships are made. We look forward to welcoming you to our next event!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Intro to: Financial Independence Retire Early - [FIRE Reading Club]Link visible for attendees
Hi, I'm Tom; I retired at the age of 28 thanks to the personal finance ideas I discovered in the FIRE movement, specifically from Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa on the ChooseFI podcast.
I discovered the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement at the age of 24, following a pregnancy scare with my then-wife. I wasn't frightened by the prospect of having a child—in fact, I've known I wanted to be a father since I was 17. My concern at that time was my financial situation.
FIRE isn't about making tons of money, though you do need to earn money; it's about making smarter value judgments and setting realistic projections to achieve financial goals by a certain date, usually before age 60. I did not want to be an absent father, so the value judgment I made was to maximize my time with my kids.
"The externalization of the internal is of the very nature of successful life."
Nathaniel BrandenIn this event series, I will talk about my financial formula and more importantly, the way I thought about the opportunities unique to my life. Some will hear my formula and tell themselves, 'you need to be rich,' or some other limiting belief, but understand that this was not a predetermined outcome; I could have settled for a lifestyle of playing video games while living on 14,000 pesos a month working at Teleperformance.
I’m not suggesting that you copy my formula, only that you can learn new ways of thinking from Brad and John, alongside someone who has tried and had some success in implementing their lessons.
The point of this event is comprehension—actually learning the theories and applying them to improve your life. Socialization is welcome, and the call will be left open after the reading if you would like to continue the discussion or just hang out with fellow attendees.
Within the financial limits you set for yourself, what you choose to do with your time and money is up to you. I've found time to pursue a love for philosophy and writing without sacrificing the things that are truly important to me. I am now 30 and still believe my most productive years are ahead of me. While I don’t know exactly how to forge a career in science fiction writing or philosophical counselling, I now have the time and energy to figure it out.
I don’t have children yet, but I am much better prepared and confident about the future. When the time comes, these pursuits won't conflict with my role as a father as a traditional job might; in fact, they compound my ability to one day share inspiring lessons in passionate oration, making my children eager to listen and develop a love for learning. You may choose to spend your time or money with your parents if it truly makes you happy. That's your value judgment; it shouldn't feel like a duty.
This is not an event for people with limiting self-beliefs such as thinking 'I'm poor' as a fundamental identity, or 'I'm practical' rather than 'intelligent', or you don't read because you're a 'visual learner' (as if we read books in braille), or that the world is going to end soon, so "who cares", or "why bother questioning tradition", after all, "it works."
Tradition will tell you to work 40 hours a week and live for the weekend, tradition will tell you that not working is laziness, that work means selling your time, that success looks like expensive things or expensive vacations. Tradition will tell you that you're sacrificing these luxuries out of a duty to those you feign to love.
To these people I offer this quote:
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it's yours.”
Ayn RandJoin this link at 10 AM on the 4th Sunday of every month to attend: https://meet.google.com/dac-vmjx-vok
If you are interested in one on one consulting for self-esteem and related concerns, please contact Mind Help via email or phone to get a free one hour consultation and book prescription.
Email: mindhelpph@gmail.com
Phone: +63 917 559 3268See upcoming events by Meetup Philippines and check out our new website for presentations from past events.
- Living Consciously: How to Introspect? - [Psychology Society]both coffee, Makati
Living consciously means being fully aware and engaged in all aspects of life, seeking truth, and acting on it, thus leading to a more fulfilling and authentic existence. A fundamental way to achieve this is through introspection. In this event, we'll explore why we need to live consciously, various methods of introspection, and participate in workshops to apply our learnings.
To see reflections and highlights from our previous Psychologist Society event, click here.
The Six Pillars of Self Esteem Series Events:
"Who am I to know, judge, or decide?" Self-esteem is vital for our well-being. In a fast-paced world, it's easy to feel inadequate compared to others' glamour and overwhelmed by information overload. Self-esteem is essential for our mental health, self-efficacy, and self-respect.In this series of events, there will be (1) a presentation, (2) Introspective Pairs Breakout Groups, and (3) Round Table Synthesis. This is to understand and integrate Nathaniel Branden's The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem:
- Self-Acceptance: Embracing and advocating for oneself.
- Living Consciously: Introspecting for higher awareness.
- Self-Responsibility: Accountability for actions and pursuit of goals.
- Self-Assertiveness: Expressing needs and values respectfully.
- Living Purposefully: Setting and actively pursuing specific goals.
- Personal Integrity: Consistency between actions and values.
PART I - Presentation:
- Why Living Consciously Important
- Living Consciously Continuum
- How to introspect?
PART II - Introspective Pairs Breakout Groups:
In this part, we will engage in one-on-one breakout groups, which will be rotated periodically. I will provide guided probing sentences related to the topic to facilitate deep discussions.PART III - Round Table Synthesis:
During this segment, we will share and discuss our internal and external observations, as well as strategies for integrating the discussed Pillar. This will allow us to learn from the insights of those with whom we did not have a direct conversation.Agenda:
5:00 PM: Early Chat
5:15 PM: PART I: Presentation
6:00 PM: PART II: Introspective Pairs Breakout Groups:
7:45 PM: PART III: Round Table Synthesis
8:00 PM: Post-MeetingPsychology Society:
A safe space where we engage in genuine, introspective conversations about nurturing mental health, with compassion and open minds.Who Should Attend:
People who are interested in psychology, philosophy, introspection, meeting genuine strangers, and having fun! 🙂
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