“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things…
Work plans, strengthening creative cognition, and more.
I was sitting down last week with a friend for lemongrass and ginger teas — because that’s…
“Making more money will not fix your life — it will just make you more…
It’s frustrating isn’t it?
“You know how hard it is…
This post is about how to become more than a ‘coder’ — how to make more of your potential, to stretch…
I wasn’t there when she died. As a matter of fact, I wasn’t there any of the times she died. Not one of her…
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Life can whiz by at such a blistering pace, sometimes I find it difficult to keep up.
There’s one way to find your own identity, and it comes from no else.
Edit: This is part of a series that culminated here, Next post here.
Edit2: I consolidated all the posts of the piscine daily posts here
Edit3: You can read up about what it’s like as a cadet at 42 here
Nine steps to success
Actually, I am self-sufficient.
Many people think that being alone is a bad thing because it means that you are asocial or unloved. But being alone is not necessarily wrong since there are so many benefits when you…
With what is happening in the world these days, it sometimes seems very difficult to be a kind person. People say all…
As I swim deeper into the depths of the Quadrants, and if you don’t know them, you…
Okay, okay… I get it. You’ve been here a thousand times before, listening to someone ramble about how it’s a great idea to quit your job and go live in the mountains, transforming yourself from the normal and functioning cog that you are, and making the switch to become a philosophical…
So why do you continue to leave your personal and corporate life to chance?
Everyone’s good at something.
Having just completed my first week at Birdie, I have learnt and observed many things about working within a healthcare tech start-up, more specifically, a startup who’s core concern is to make a difference. After contacting and visiting several care agencies I realised not…
To be beyond doubt is to be more, or perhaps less, than a man — so where did that thought come from? It came from the kind of…
I want to open by saying that there are many levels of adversity and there are also as many outcomes as there are stories. I’m not trying to understate anyone’s suffering or the effects that it may have had on their lives. I know too that there are individual stories of triumph over…
How admitting your weaknesses can make you more likeable.
The Life of God formed this universe and everything therein including our body and Life itself maintains and sustains everything it formed including our body. In other words, Life, God, Something, is the creative principle of our body and It’s…
Houses, trailers, apartments, hotel rooms: does where you live really matter?
I was grateful for my work. Passionate about my work. But I was tired — literally exhausted from the…
In my 23 years of life, I have met a variety of people. Happy, sad, caring, rude, selfish…
If I could say one more thing it wouldn’t end there.
I recently finished reading a book titled, “Adventures for your Soul” by Shannon Kaiser. In her book, Shannon uses her personal story to describe 21…
Does law of attraction work? Does believing in a future event increase its…
It didn’t end in high school.
When we look back to the ‘ol HS days past their “glory” and evaluate the hierarchy, it seems almost primitive — right? “Society” forming in its natural state of selection — weirdos coupled with…
Wisepass saved my life.. Ok, that’s a bit too extreme. It didn’t save my life but it has definitely had impacts in ways I never expected. Its benefits manifest in ways you can’t…
This past month, my business celebrated TWO years of grinding. Two years of muddy shoes, sweat (and some blood)…
I had an urge to write down TEN things that I have learned in the past TEN years. Some of this is work related but relatable to all creative professions. I have learned these from teachers around me and practice them to the best of my abilities (it’s a work-in-progress).
I’ve always had an odd longing for ‘TV sitcom reality’. While it differs from show to show…
Our whole educational system is unpersonal and standardized. Most of the work that is done today is monotonous and…
It’s been 5 years, 9 months and 19 days since we began this consumer finance journey and we’ve learnt a lot in this time. We’ve…
Basketball pioneer and innovator George Raveling provides timeless wisdom on the art of creating a great bench.
Coaching U Live Clinic 2014 Notes
After a relatively calm couple of days (I did say relatively) it’s all change today…
UNDER THE SHADE OF THE DEODAR
The road curved yet again but this time the bend opened up a stretch of road more crooked and bumpier than before. As the car…
You ever just get a wild hair to do something you’ve never done before? That happened to me when I looked at the front of my house and determined that, from the roadside, it appeared naked. Thus, on a whim I decided to take it upon myself to do something I had never…
The stoic mindset consists in two principles:
« Their choices are seen as extreme. Their abilities as exceeding nature. Yet their lives are characterised by near constant disappointment. And effort to build a foundation for later success. To be worthy representatives of us all, they must know defeat and humble…
Motivation is described as interactions of both conscious and unconscious influences.
Jealousy. It was a new emotion for my 6 year old self, or at least the first time I had ever been aware of it. My best friend, and next-door-neighbor at the time, had just driven over to my house in a brand new, bright pink Barbie jeep. It was the first time I…
I am an incredibly stubborn individual. When I was a kid, if I did not get my way, I would hold my breath until I passed out.
Although this scared my mom to death, my stubbornness has turned out to be one of my best skills.
Sometimes working from home and working solo, handling personal and professional commitments can be quite overwhelming. Today was one such day. The multiple deliveries of projects, online mentoring and reviewing of students, hundreds of mundane household chores, and above…
I missed a friend earlier today. There is something to be said about missing friends as you get older.
Recently, I’ve had the honor of being gifted with three sponsee’s. They’ve each seen, felt and lived in…
Fishes we are of the pots we live in
Pots we don't know we made
10/11/2016
I got that Harrison Ford smile,It looks like it’s been pinned up,Tacked in -and barely hanging on,Like a memory from a long long time ago,And I can see it from far far away;The appeal that I can’t seem to understand,I guess I’m somewhat private -and I like it like…
Hey there next generation,
It seems unreal that I was in your shoes so long ago. In middle schools… high schools. Full of confusion/anxiety/excitement/hope. How did the time pass so quickly? How did I end up in the…
I have written an article on You are not Born with a Passion — it’s Chosen where I…
Do Not Fear the Cracks in Your Heart
If you’re able to get just one person a day to like your product, to read your book, to support your idea or to share your blog post, you’ll have 365 people who support your work at the end of the year.
Growing up my parents always taught me that people will dislike things about you they wish they had…
by Guillermo Vidal | Aug 6, 2018 | Aging Successfully, American values, Life, Life Lessons, Self Fulfillment, Spirituality, Uncategorized
On December 31, 2015, I made the quantum leap of pursuing my dreams to be a…
I managed to land my family and I in a very undesirable situation, with only my…
One of the many things I enjoy about my job (marketing/brand strategy) is that it can be intensely creative. Crafting compelling narratives, telling stories (not the same, read more here), building integrated campaigns, helping companies define brand and discover what I call their “Deep Truth”…
In my career as an entrepreneur, I have seen people change once they achieve great success. I have seen…
Searching for Anna’s Surname Through Genealogical Research
The one who conquers — Sensei
I am often told that I have been very brave in sharing my life, my private issues and their intricate details on a public platform.
When I come to think of it, a smile rises to my lips. Not because I feel proud of being considered brave, but…
There is writing about self-improvement and then there is those who do the work of self…
How important it is to sing praises to our God, even when we are not proficient in the…
I see her now, and my heart breaks thousands of times — over and over again.
I remember how things were in high school, how I struggled to accept reality.
Practice Being Imperfect
I’m tired of trying to be perfect. Day after day we’re bombarded with images of the life that we “should” be leading. According to…
A few days ago, a friend of mine asked me, “I want to ask you a question. Will you please tell me how to deal with people?”. Well, actually I did not know how to answer that — I still in progress to learn that, besides he is better than me in social things. He…
It’s been a couple months since I last wrote something.
This is real shit here. These are truth bombs people need to know. There is art in disobeying…
When we climb out of the deep valleys, and arrive up to a peak where we can consider things…
Is it possible for an enemy to turn out to be your best friend?
Hello everyone, Today I will talk about a possibility in which your worst enemy becomes your…
Don’t you understand that the dreams you have are just so different from most people? Don’t you see that you…
Chris, I can’t agree more with this. Most of my relationships were based on my ideal setup and I end up getting extremely disappointed when it doesn’t go out my way.
I love this quote. Sometimes when I hear people ask, what’s wrong with you I think what they really mean is I’m not like them.
There is a hilarious image I have in mind of a cartoonish, slightly more balding version of me, giving myself a Homer Simpson slap on the forehead and exclaiming “DOH!” as I think back on just how many things I got wrong as I was…
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I seem to only hit the keyboard when I’m in…
A short compendium of poems on words
For as long as I can remember I have obsessed with life itself: understanding it, milking every ounce of potential out of…
I wanted to express through this blog what I went through these past 2 months, which totally changed my approach to life. A…
Its not you its me.
We’ve grown apart.
I just need to focus on my career.
It started off so strong. You were a great way to connect with friends. You became the high school reunion platform and replaced the awful…
As an entrepreneur, you need to read — a lot. And I’m not talking about Jane Austen novels. I mean you should read the real information available in media and blogs. Successful people keep themselves informed about what’s happening in the…
Change.
It happens TO us. It’s triggered BY us.
Either way, it’s usually VERY uncomfortable.
Recently, I’ve talked to a lot of clients and friends about BIG changes in their lives. Divorce. Getting laid off. Starting…
“My dream is gone.” Not only does this thought cross the minds of many, every single day, but it might be going through your mind right now. Everyone has a dream, but not everyone can see it come to fruition. Someone may have distracted you from…
You know what’s great? Being weird.
In other words, don’t focus so much on the thing you’re trying to overcome.
Ever had a rough meditation? You’re not alone. Whether it’s the chore of actually making…
Outstanding piece Jake. Thank you for posting.
I believe what’s being missed in a lot the references is the importance of purpose. The need for inspiration and definition of one’s why” .
Once someone is truly inspired, their goals are irrelevant. They remain fluent as we evolve closer to…
First posted on moodcheckin.com/blog
In June 2018, I sat for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level 2 exam. As I sat in a large exhibition hall among budding financial professionals, I realized I had no idea why I spent the last ten months…
There’s a lot going on these days. We live in a me-focused society and culture and that doesn’t serves us good. Actually makes things worse. A lot of times complicates the narrative and makes us go on a whirlwind of plots and hidden agendas. Everywhere we look we see the promise of…
The journey of life seem challenging because we often find ourselves in the imagination of a perfect…
Something I’ve been wrestling with this week is accepting my heart’s desire to need others. My whole life the people I’ve “needed” proved time and time again that they weren’t reliable so I told myself a long time ago that I don’t need…
Why we need to stop thinking of our health goals as a sacrifice and instead view them as an investment.
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Relationship Patterns
This evening the Intern Goddess stuck a notebook and pen in her backpack and popped of to Neal’s Yard for a talk on RELATIONSHIPS. Having been to the The Yard last week I was prepared for the fact that I’d have to say my name and something personal in public. Give me a conference room and a topic…
Just recently, someone asked me why do I like Madelaine so much even when she doesn’t even know much about me.
The thing is that, in my entire, in all the humans, I saw the ones who had beauty but never had the brains.
If you are reading this then you have already convinced yourself that you probably can survive cancer and that is in fact the…
Each time we hear this, we are shocked, as if they had a special type of immunity against sadness. Everyone deserves to feel good.
Lately, I have been reading a book on healing and moving on. And I must confess it's the best time of my life. This book is for everyone that's trying to move on from where they are to where they ought to be. I have been reading this book since June and it's been amazeballs 😂😂.
Hello everyone, Today I will talk about how you can stay happy during tension. Let's begin shall we.
Kay,
I love this. Not that you had to do it but that you have written about it. Since I am Canadian I was happily going to high school during that time — with mostly white kids but we did have one black. I never thought much about it. in university things changed — more of a mixture in downtown Toronto. But I never saw…
So true, sometimes it feels like life is just jam-packed full of things we must do, instead of having a choice in the matter. Curiosity is an awesome gift of spirit.
This is so inspiring! Being 21 years old I have many goals for my life and clear paths in my mind when it comes to some fields of my life. Nevertheless sometimes I try to consider the possibility of things not going as I expected and wonder if I would manage to still be happy. Your story is so great. I guess there is no bigger blessing in life than…
Learn to Let Loose
Throughout this week, I started to see that I am still finding myself tired at times. I started to realize that my tiredness is related…
Everybody wants to be successful, everyone wants to be validated, paid attention to and listened to, status and to feel better about themselves.
My #1 problem: I’m usually writing when I should be doing something else. My two most productive times in my life so far were both when I was working hyper-stressful jobs that I hated going to every day, and even then none of it was really readable material for an audience. Maybe writing is just a coping mechanism for me rather than a career path…
No One Succeeds Alone — A Bold and Frightening Statement
If that’s true, I’m in trouble!
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
The concentration shattering email comes through from the Office Manager. “It’s Johns birthday in a few days, could you get…
Eric,
I was happy — I had everything I ever wanted — great family, good business, loving husband — but all of a sudden I felt empty. When that happens — talk to me again. In the meantime be thankful for all that you have.
Blessings
Janis
It is a disappointing Monday for bitcoin owners, with the leading cryptocurrency having…
