Self Improvement

Doing “nothing” can be very productive work. — I Failed I have failed. I didn’t publish anything for two weeks. I didn’t meet the writing requirement I had set at the beginning of this endeavor for the rest of the foreseeable future. I have brought shame to my family, and shall carry this burden for the rest of my life…

I’m a pretty happy person, I always have been. This past year though, has challenged both my sense of self and my overall happiness. This past year has been HARD. We had a baby who turned one in March (2023), and a four year old who started pre-school in the…

Did you know your life is getting hijacked daily without your consent? Read on to find out who the hijacker is and how you can reclaim control. Picture an alien, not the green ones with the googly eyes, but the chic, fashionable ones from the next galaxy over, observing us from their floating avocado-shaped spaceship. They’re studying our species, trying to decipher our complex minds. After months of scrutiny, they finally arrive at a conclusion: Humans have some peculiar, self-sabotaging habits.

The legacy of my great-grandfather Mohamed Said Kamoun lives on. His principles transcend generations and serve as guiding lights for anyone seeking success, whether in business or personal life. A recent trip to Tunis, filled with the flavors of fresh, authentic Tunisian cuisine, gifted me with a journey into my…

Hi, I am Aliya. I scribble words for my own solace. I am writing this piece with a heavy heart — a reflection of my innermost turmoil. As a kid, I would often get caught in fantasies of adulthood, where I imagined having the courage to stand up for myself. …

The one you least want on your deathbed. — My friend desperately wanted to quit his job. He hated it, the environment drained him of energy. The people were not his tribe. But he clung to it, afraid to let go of the income, afraid of life on the outside. Just another year, he said. Just another month. Then…

And a lesson in why you should always read your contracts. — There are so many examples. Gamestation is one. They intentionally tested customers in 2010. They wanted to see if people read the fine print, so they added an “Immortal Clause” to their gaming platform. The terms and conditions stated, “By signing this we own your soul for all eternity.” And…

All of them made it easier to wake up smiling — A few years ago, I genuinely believed a gym membership and expensive groceries were necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle. I also thought I needed to spend thousands of dollars at Whole Foods to improve my diet. After all, that was the impression I got from popular fitness YouTubers. But…