If you’re having a bad day, it’s easy to think your life sucks. Because nobody wants a bad day — we only want good day. But how can you say it’s a good day if you don’t know what a bad day is in the first place? And how can you appreciate a good day …
Will Your Worries End?
What we worry about… everything starts in the mind. Our mind is processing all the information we consume. We can’t help it. That’s the mind. If you always consume information about the global crisis, job loss, business shutdowns, hatred and wars, and social issues, then your mind will process and store that information in your …
12 Truths I Learned at 32
Last August 2021, I turned 32. As usual, it took me sooooo long to distill the things I’ve learned. This one took more than a year! I’m wondering whether it’s possible to post these on my exact birth date. It’s March 2023 as I’m finalizing this. And I just turned 33 last August 2022! Yikes! …
Amidst the Chaos
Find your center. Your center is the most important thing in your life. It’s the one that keeps you grounded. Gives you meaning. It holds everything. It’s your axiom. Your panacea. Your source. Without it, you are lost. Every time you complain, you are not in touch with your center. To complain implies you are …
Change, Don’t, Change, Don’t
Changing something is tricky. But changing yourself is trickier. If you want to change something, there are hundreds of “how-tos” you can find. But if you want to change yourself, there’s no specific “how-to” for it. People who follow others’ advice on how to change themselves are often bound to fail. That’s because they can’t just …
Colors of Life
Things in life are not black and white. Anything believed as truth can be nuanced. It can be personal. And different for every person. Assuming all things are the same (or different) only leads to unwanted problems. Believing that something is true doesn’t mean it’s forever true. Believing that something is false doesn’t mean it’s …
A Different Outcome
Many people believe that deciding quickly is the way to go. But that doesn’t apply to every situation. Sometimes thinking deeply many times before deciding is more practical. Doesn’t matter how smart you think your decision is. Because nobody truly knows the outcome. There are so many things beyond control. A once smart decision could …
Courage Plus Curiosity
Doesn’t matter where you graduated or what college degree. Doesn’t matter how many books you’ve read or what books Doesn’t matter how huge your monthly income is or how profitable your business is. In fact, it doesn’t matter whether you have all these things. They can be helpful. Of course. But they are not everything. …
Accept, Forgive, But Never Tolerate
Accepting someone for who they are. Forgiving someone for their shortcomings. That’s fine. Nobody’s perfect. But tolerating their unethical behaviors; Allowing their dramas to disrupt your life; Welcoming their negativity. Unacceptable. You must, by all means, protect your life. Defend your fortress at all costs. And make sure your loved ones are safe. Through and …
Protect Yourself First
People will always demand something from you — time, money, attention, etc. Our tendency to give (or ask for) everything is so strong we forget our limitations. But resources are finite. You have to create a clear boundary. Learn to say “No.” “Enough”. Otherwise, you’ll never achieve what you’re meant to achieve while you’re still …
Not Strong Enough
Everything starts with “desire”. A desire to build wealth. A desire to serve people. A desire to make your life better. A desire to become great at your craft. Desire ignites everything. Since most things in life are unpredictable and beyond your control, your desire will keep you going. It’s the main reason you want …
What is Causing Our Miseries?
All our miseries are caused by one thing: Mind I know you wouldn’t believe it. Sounds stupid. It probably is. But that only proves my point that the mind causes our miseries. Because the mind always works against us. It is designed that way. From the very beginning. Why? So we can stay alert, survive, …
Everything is in the Present
Your life is happening right now. Not when you get that promotion. Not when you get that dream job. Not when you get that client. Not when you finish school. Not when you become a millionaire. Not when you become famous. Not when you achieve something. Stop fantasizing. Do what you need to do. Prepare …
“Problems” and How We Interpret Them
All problems you have right now can be solved. Even the biggest problem you imagine, there’s always a solution to that. Of course, everybody knows there’s always a solution. Where most of us differ is how we interpret these problems. Two groups of people: Group 1: People interpret problems as a challenge for them to …
A Healthy Person Wants a Thousand Things
A healthy person: I want to get rich. I want to live in a mansion and own luxury cars. I want to be recognized. I want to be admired and become famous. I want to inspire and help people and become an influencer; a celebrity. I want to change the world. A sick person: I want …