This March, Men's Health magazine gets the
low-down on Alfred Vargas and his tried-and-tested tips on how to enjoy,
excel, and outwork the competition—including himself.
Even after having his fair share of success, as proven by the growing list of his awards and accomplishments, Alfred reminds himself to be always on top of his game. "The trophies are reminders of what I can do and what I'm capable of doing," he explains, adding, "but I know there's still a lot of work to be done."
Alfred goes back to the time when he did his groundbreaking performance in Bridal Shower as a macho dancer. A lot of guys could have easily turned down the role immediately, but Alfred stuck to it and, in fact, did extensive character research. His hard work eventually paid off, earning him an Urian award in the process. From this experience, Alfred has learned to focus his efforts on things he can control, instead of worrying about things that are beyond his grasp.
While Alfred enjoys every moment of achievement, he does not discount the the possibility of failure.
"In the definition of success, there's always failure. That success is the ability to turn failure upside down..." he muses.
And despite the countless hours he spends on work, given his numerous showbiz breaks, Alfred remembers to keep his health top priority. "If I'm healthy, I feel good," Alfred says. He does so by sticking to a three-day workout to keep his body fit. As for his diet, he discourages the strict ones, especially those that include no-carbs. "Why go on a diet if you'll only feel bad about it?"
Alfred Vargas continues to ride the upswing by keeping a sound body and mind. Find out more in the latest issue of Men's Health, now available at magazine stands and bookstores for only P125 per copy.