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The concept of having money has evolved over time, from being silent about it in the past to openly wanting it in the current economy. Certainly, what it provides to people is unique.Some people believe that having it will bring them a lot of happiness, while others believe it will cause them more problems. Is money capable of saving humanity, or will it change someone&#x27;s behavior?<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759448234148image1 (1).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/>Success coach John CalubIn an interview with ABS-CBN News, Pinoy success coach John Calub, who was a pioneer before the term &quot;success coach&quot; existed and has conducted jam-packed wealth talks and seminars before it was a thing, discussed money and what it means.</div>Does money truly bring happiness? “Not necessarily. I would always say that money doesn&#x27;t make you happy. It makes you comfortable,” Calub answered,.“And when you&#x27;re comfortable, you have more time to think of brighter, more creative ideas kaya mas madali kang gumawa ng pera, which can make you more happy. Kapag comfortable ka, mas makakadiskarte ka.”When people run out of money, they could resort to bad behavior, he explained in an interview with ABS-CBN News.“Kasi ‘pag pressured ka, naghahabol ka. [Halimbawa], ‘pag hinahabol mo na, kailangan mo na ng pera ngayon, a lot of people, they resort to bad behavior. Magnanakaw na lang, mang-i-scam. Kasi gipit na, eh. ‘Pag may pera ka, you&#x27;re comfortable, eh. Then you can think of more creative ways of helping other people,” he explained.Calub, who emerged from poverty to become a highly successful entrepreneur, also stated that having too much money for some people may lead to more problems.“We all know that having enough is enough. More money means more responsibility. In addition, greed is bad,” he expressed.In 2020, the man behind the &quot;Money Magnet&quot; workshop series had a near-death experience when he was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with severe multiple gut health issues and a rare health condition known as non-bacterial chronic pelvic pain syndrome (more commonly known as non-bacterial CPPS).Aside from receiving the frightening news from the doctors that his condition was incurable, he felt excruciating pain every day.“Useless [ang] magkapera ‘pag tinamaan ‘yung kalusugan mo, eh. I have realized that it’s not about wealth; but having good health is what truly matters,” he emphasized. “Kasi, before, puro pera-pera na lang. It caught up on me. Inabot na ako ng time that I was too focused on business. Talagang napabayaan ko ‘yung sarili ko,” he added. After recovering from his poor health and pain, he discovered a new road to success: self-care.He went on to offer his advice to those whose lives are centered around money.“They have to balance. Actually, ang proper word ko is harmony. Balance kasi minsan nagba-balancing act tayo. ‘Yung balancing act — nagtatrabaho ka, tapos biglang nagkasakit ka, pahinga muna. Hindi ganoon, eh,” he told ABS-CBN News.He added, “Ang tawag namin [ay] harmonic development. Trabaho ka nang trabaho, wala ka palang oras sa anak mo. Then, nagre-rebel din ang anak mo. You have to really make sure that all areas of your life are simultaneously growing. ‘Yun ‘yung totoong success. ‘Yun ‘yung totoong pagyaman.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759448275267image0 (2).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>John Calub</div>And what does he say to people who merely wish to become wealthy?“You have to develop a multibillionaire mindset first because 95% ng pagiging mayaman is all about ‘yung pag-iisip at ‘yung pag-master ng emotions natin. ‘Yun muna ‘yung i-develop natin. And then, later on, we have to develop skills based on our passion. Hanapin mo ‘yung kung saan ka mahilig then turn that passion into a business,” he pointed out.The Pinoy wealth coach then explained that using one&#x27;s achievement to help others will provide them with greater clarity.“Ang focus mo dapat is giving value. Not money. Paano ako makakatulong? If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want. Kasi maraming negosyante, lalo na [kapag] nagsisimula, pera lang ang iniisip nila, eh. It’s more of how you can serve more people. Kasi ‘pag marami kang natulungan, kusang lalapit sa&#x27;yo ang pera,” he ended.Calub recently launched his FDA-approved wellness brand, Optimmune, and established a wellness center in Quezon City.

Pinoy success coach John Calub, a pioneer in the field of motivational wealth seminars, believes money doesn’t guarantee happiness — but it can bring comfort, creativity, and the freedom to pursue a more fulfilling life.

Pinoy success coach John Calub, a pioneer in the field of motivational wealth seminars, believes money doesn’t guarantee happiness — but it can bring comfort, creativity, and the freedom to pursue a more fulfilling life.

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More money, more problems? Success coach John Calub responds

Josh Mercado

Published Oct 04, 2025 01:00 PM PHT

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