PinnedYou don’t need an opinion for everythingI’ve been catching myself with a particularly bad habit — giving my opinion when I’m asked about something, even when I have no certain expertise or experience in it. Naturally, I asked myself why do I do this? Maybe it’s to keep the conversation going because if I just say…Opinion5 min readOpinion5 min read
Pinned2022 reflections, concepts, lessons learned, and moreIt’s tradition to reflect on all of the things I’ve learned for 2022 — all of the good, and bad, concepts, discoveries, and truths. I did one for 2021, and it was a long list (check it out if you want). I’ve looked back on the 2021 list and there…New Year3 min readNew Year3 min read
PinnedIt’s worth chasing excitementI believe that the ability to choose is a luxury. To be able to choose how you live your life, what kind of job you do, your hobbies and your overall lifestyle is something that not many can say. That’s why if you have to choose something, you should choose…Self5 min readSelf5 min read
PinnedWhat’s in a name?I recently took a trip with my parents over this month, and I used it to learn more about our past, our history, and our culture. One of the biggest findings was to learn about the significance of my name. What felt arbitrary now made sense after learning the meaning…History6 min readHistory6 min read
PinnedThe limitations we put on ourselvesIn a series of unfortunate events-mostly my fault- I forgot my earphones and had to go to the gym without any audible protection. Terrible gym music is one thing, but listening to conversations is downright dreadful. One conversation caught my attention; a woman complained to her friend that she doesn’t…Personal Development6 min readPersonal Development6 min read
5 days agoMemorial Day tribute: They fought for us to be lazy or productiveEvery single Memorial day, I get conflicted about being incredibly productive or lazy. On one hand, I feel terrible when I waste a holiday doing nothing, and on the other, I should try to maximize every single day. …Memorial Day2 min readMemorial Day2 min read
May 12Never take it for grantedThis article is inspired by an experience at the grocery stores with one of my older relatives. He was a bit older so we had to go at navigate slower during one of the busier times of the day. When I shop, I know exactly what I want and can…Self5 min readSelf5 min read
May 6I love being humbledI believe one of the best things that can happen to you is getting humbled often. It’s so refreshing to experience the scale of difference between where you are versus what things are. …Self5 min readSelf5 min read
Apr 29You’re not as smart as you think you areI remembered one of my earliest job working at a restaurant and encountering one of the employees that thought he was way too smart for his job. I remembered all of the rants he would go on, the typical “if I was the manager or the owner…”, and how the…Intelligence4 min readIntelligence4 min read
Apr 21Stop asking people where they see themselves in 5–10 yearsI’ve always hated the question of where do you see yourself in 5, 10 years. I’m not exaggerating, it’s a waste of a question that lacks practicality and it’s unrealistic. …Forecasting6 min readForecasting6 min read
