Analyzing the stats behind my (not so) meteoric rise on the best writing platform in history. — Hey Brave Writers! If you’re reading this, then you’re probably interested in writing on Medium and how to be successful in doing it. When I found out about what Medium is and how it works, I felt like Neo seeing the Matrix for the first time! Insert Keanu Reeves’s iconic…

How Ho Chi Minh used the power of personal branding to evoke emotions that shaped world history. — While Ho Chi Minh may not be the most famous historical figure of the 20th century, he certainly made an immense impact that rippled across the globe and reached forward into our collective timeline many years beyond his natural life. For some, he was a hero and a savior. For…

What I learned from recognizing and overcoming my sense of entitlement. — Entitlement It seems like people from all generations use this word to describe the actions of others (although lately, people use the term to describe Millenials and Gen-Z). Maybe they’re talking about the kid who thinks they deserve a medal even though they didn’t win their soccer game. They could be…

The things I wish I could tell him if he was alive today. — Dear Papa, How’s it going? Roughly 25 years ago in July of 1995, you left this earth for whatever lies in the great beyond that we’re all moving towards. Where ever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope you’re well. Sitting down and writing this letter to you makes…

Even before the shutdown and reopening of bars in our current situation, I’ve enjoyed having a home bar for years. It’s great for entertaining guests. Assembling the ingredients for your bar isn’t hard, but it can be pricey if don’t know what you’re doing. Here are seven tips to help…

The things you tell yourself can dramatically affect your ability to achieve your goals before you even start. — Life is full of ups and downs. If you’re lucky, you’ll have more of the former than the latter. While having good times can be fun, the valleys are often more educational than the peaks. There’s a lot going on in the world now. I bet you might be feeling…

Have you ever wondered why are there so many different diets? You’d think that after hundreds of thousands of years, we would have a good idea of what we should be eating. Over the years, I’ve found things from a lot of different diets that worked for me. Chances are…

Trust me, it’s more romantic than it sounds. — Everyone deserves to spend time with someone they can love and support. In turn, you also deserve to be loved and supported. The fulfillment that comes from a genuine, honest, deep connection with another person really makes one’s life complete. So, I think we can all agree that relationships are…

Japan is famous for its samurai roots and advanced technology, but the period between the end of WWII and the 1964 Olympics is what made Japan the country it is today. — When trying to figure out what period in time defined the history of Japan, many images come to mind. …