PinnedThe debt of not working outAt this point, it’s an understood fact that working out in any of its forms has tremendous benefits. We all know it’s good for us, but it’s often forgotten that it’s also good for others, especially those that take care of us. …Exercise4 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 read
PinnedOutrage season: Overreaction and Fickleness“When did we get so fickled and sensitive?” asked my 60-year-old uncle. “People used to be tougher and not cry every time they didn’t get their way”. I threw the question right back at him. “Why are you so fickled towards this generation?” He started to ignore that and gave…Personal Development5 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 read
PinnedDefensive listeningMy family’s favorite pastime was to watch the news — it was their number one way of finding out what was going on in the world. We would toggle between CNN and Fox depending on which network had commercials. I specifically remember a segment in which they had 5 panels…Listening4 min read
1 day agoFocus on winning or not losing?One of the things that were engrained in me during business school was a SWOT analysis- a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and Threats. Our professional breezed over all of the topics but made sure to emphasize weaknesses, citing if a competitor is able to capitalize on your weakness, you won’t…Mindset5 min read
1 day agoUnconditional Don’t listI’ve seen a lot of lists about things to do if you want to be successful, before you’re 30, etc. I’d figure a list of things of Don’t dos is just as important. The things we don’t do can prevent a lot of our troubles. I was also inspired by…Lists4 min read
Aug 5If you couldn’t fail, what would you do?I had the privilege of talking to some of my more affluent friends about their upbringing — particularly how their parent’s influence affected their decision-making and thinking. Most of the answers, even self-realization, were “they encouraged me to pursue it, even if I failed” or “ I knew even I…Failure10 min read
Jul 29Value and HappinessI’ve been thinking about finding joy, specifically in things that give people happiness while their actual value stays the same. …Happiness3 min read
Jul 22Why you need a good process in lifeMy Friends and I were walking out of trader joes with our paper bags and I suddenly realized how sturdy and comfortable the bags were in my hands. I didn’t have to adjust my body positioning or lean any which way, it sat perfectly in my arms. Another time at…Process8 min read
