Oct 30, 2021Member-onlyWhat To Do When Starting A New JobLessons that can help you start with the right foot. — Starting a new job can be exciting. It can feel like your embarking on a new journey, meeting new people, and creating new professional relationships. Through the years, I have tried different things when starting a new job and seen great results. Thus, I want to share these insights with…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published in Write To Inspire·Aug 1, 2021Member-onlyFeeling Lost In Life? Just WriteHow to find your north by using writing as a vehicle — A student, a software developer, and a teacher. Very opposite worlds, right? Yup, these are phases I have experienced during my career. My career path has not been linear. There were times where I didn’t know what the next step was. Does this happen to you? However, there is always…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jul 30, 2021Member-onlyWhy You Can’t Learn EnglishIt’s not your fault. — I can’t learn English. It’s too hard! I don’t have what it takes. I am too old. These are things I heard all the time as an English teacher. As I have worked with various students, I have heard all kinds of reasons why students can’t learn English as a…English4 min readEnglish4 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jul 22, 2021Member-onlyNow That Schools Are Opening Up? Is Online Learning Obsolete?Not so fast. — Online learning does not work… My child does not learn properly. He/she can’t focus. I hear this constantly as a teacher. I understand where these parents are coming from. The abrupt process we experienced last year, thanks to the pandemic, was tough. From one day to another, we had to…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Jul 22, 2021Member-onlyHow To Bounce Back From A Failed Job InterviewFrom being down to getting the job that you want. — They are not calling me back … It was 9:47 AM, and I just finished a Zoom interview. It was for a teaching position, which is my passion. I was very confident at first, but I didn’t feel as confident as the interview went on. The interviewer kept asking me…Work6 min readWork6 min read
Jul 20, 2021Member-onlyWhy Teachers Should Think Like EntrepreneursIt may be the missing link to your success as a teacher. — I help and inspire hundreds, even thousands of students in my career… What a great job. Right? Yeah, it is. It is very rewarding, and I feel like I do something useful in my life. But, there’s a catch. When the rent is due, you can’t pay with inspiration. The…Entrepreneurship8 min readEntrepreneurship8 min read
Published in The Startup·Jul 15, 2021Member-onlyHow to Market Yourself as an Online TutorGenerating leads and serving the most students as possible. — Thanks to the pandemic, people have been trying to find ways to generate income online. Also, students have been studying at home and need help understanding concepts. On one side, we have tutors offering their services online, and on the other, students who need help. It’s a great opportunity. As…Entrepreneurship5 min readEntrepreneurship5 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jul 13, 2021Member-onlyLife Sucks Right Now? Read This.What I do when everything is breaking down. — Oh, not again… As I grasped the key firmly and turned it. I faced the truth. The car wasn’t turning on again. It was 10:10 PM, and we were stranded at a random gas station. On top of that, we were in a bad part of town. But, why? I…Life7 min readLife7 min read
Jul 2, 2021Member-onlyHow Ben Simmons Will Become The Best Player In The NBAYeah, even better than LeBron James. — The ball is in Ben’s hands, he is guarded by Danilo Gallinari. Its game 7, the series is tied 3–3. Atlanta is winning up by two points. They are playing at home. Thousands of fans are watching. If the Sixers lose, it’s over. …Personal Development6 min readPersonal Development6 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Apr 3, 2021Member-onlyHow To Have And Practice Personal Boundaries As A TeacherI can’t take this anymore… It’s what many teachers might think after feeling burned out. Teaching students, meeting with parents, preparing lessons, and grading assignments may take a toll on you. Are you a teacher and feel this way? I can relate. Don’t get me wrong, being a teacher is…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
