- Gabriel Mikael
- Jan 12
- 2 min read
“WAITING FOR PERFECT” (It’s not safety. It’s procrastination in disguise.)
Lot owner in Cagayan de Oro, let’s call out the real enemy that’s stealing your house.
Enemy / Bad Habit: “Maghihintay muna ako… pag kumpleto na budget, pag mura na materials, pag perfect na plan.”
That mindset feels responsible. It’s not. It’s the #1 reason you’re still stuck.
1) The popular but ineffective strategy (that keeps you broke and delayed)
Endless canvassing + endless quotes + endless revisions with no BOQ, no fixed scope, no build schedule.You’re “preparing” for months… but you’re not actually moving.
2) Why it’s stupid (logic + numbers, no sugarcoating)
Every month you delay, you pay a “hidden penalty”:
Rent penalty: even ₱10,000/month = ₱120,000/year burned. Gone.
Price creep penalty: materials and labor don’t wait for your feelings. Small increases compound.
Rework penalty: changing plans late = demolition, wasted materials, wasted labor.
Opportunity penalty: you delay the one thing that should be building your family’s stability.
So no—waiting isn’t “playing safe. ”Waiting is paying extra for the same house, later.
3) The New Way (the only logical solution)
Stop planning like a dreamer. Start building like an owner.
The Build-Now System:
Lock the scope (floor area + must-haves only)
Make a real BOQ (not “estimate,” not “ballpark”)
Set milestone payments (control the cash flow)
Follow a build schedule (no guessing, no drifting)
Build fast, avoid rework (speed = savings)
You don’t need a “perfect budget. You need a controlled plan.
Comment BUILD NOW and I’ll send you a simple checklist: “BOQ + Scope Lock + Milestone Payment Plan” so you can start this month—without getting exploited.
