Page 15 - Manila Up_8-3

Cover Story

Reflecting, he understood that despite his early desires to few gems in a town known for its superficial existence.
become a star, he was currently positioned for something Between looks, achievements, clout, and – well, clowns
more significant; to make other people’s dreams come disguised with virtue signaling – and endless social
true. For them to become stars and understand that gatherings…he on the other hand has reached a point
he already has a level of influence and authority while in life where part of “home” is seeing those who are
maintaining a life that is balanced with privacy and invisible. The displaced, the frequently neglected, and
humility. Van couldn’t care less about superficial the often stereotyped into labels, like labor workers,
friendships. He is at a stage of authenticity wherein real whom he has extended hope to.
friendships are tested in the valleys and victories, and
that vetting the right people is critical in accessing you. Ultimately, Van values relationships that are genuine.
Remember, this is a man who first established the
THE TWO BIGGEST LIFE LESSONS: CPA firm Dichoso and Company, CPA, Inc. in 2001.
First, there will always be challenges in life: the loss of The practice then concentrated on small business
loved ones, discrimination, and other facets. But you startups, assisting new business owners in complying
must trust the process and things will get better over with the myriad of ever-changing accounting and tax
time. Second, value genuine relationships. Understand regulations required from the local, state, and federal
where people are coming from and adjust accordingly. government levels. The CPA firm now serves a wide
But even more important is that you must have the most variety of individuals and business industries, including
trusted circle who understands the value you put in Hollywood entertainers and movie producers, along
business partnerships and friendship. with international and multi-state corporations within
the industries of manufacturing, retail, beverage &
MILESTONE GOALS BY AGE 80: restaurants, and professional services (law firms and
Van would like to have a more harmonious life with less medical practices).
demand on his schedule. He would like to live his life
happy with the woman he can experience the totality of Evolving to become the better version of oneself is
the human experience with. The woman he can call his an ongoing growth process. His legacy message is to
own and a lifelong companionship, filled with adventure, champion empathy, really understand how it feels
love, loyalty, trust, and peace. to be in another person’s situation, suffering, and
hope. Then you might just be the answer to the direst
IN CONCLUSION: prayer they have at that moment – or bridge the gap
A long streak of extraordinary success may have afforded of giving them a renewed hope in life. Your life should
his life with the right foundations of discipline, tenacity, be a transformative message of role modeling what is
investments, business strategies, and relationships. But possible, what is hoped for, and what happens when
in the heart of this man beats a love for humanity that is dreams turn into reality. You can’t have enough ethically
genuine as well as a deep compassion. He is one of the sound people around you. n

manilaupmagazine.com 15