A group of kids laughed. I had no idea until one of them shouted, “Jesus Christ!” Oh, it was my face. I tried to smile. And it wasn’t the first time. Last year, an audience screamed, “Jesus Christ!” while I was on stage playing with a band. Again I smiled. Do I have a choice? … Continue Reading →

When people mocked how a failure I was as a writer, it made me realize my shortcomings. I need to learn more about grammar. I need to develop a unique style. I need to read more and write more and learn from other writers. When people mocked how a failure I was as a musician, … Continue Reading →

Your friend posted photos of his brand-new car. A high school buddy landed his dream job. Another one celebrated her company’s first anniversary. Hooray! Scroll. Ah, she finally got married to a wealthy man. A street vendor was so lucky a rich family helped her. Your former officemate is now earning a lot through a … Continue Reading →

When life gets in the way, it’s easy to forget all the good things. At times we wonder what could have happened had we chosen a different decision last year, or followed our parents’ advice, or followed the rules and never tried something new. These narratives arise for one reason: We compare ourselves to others.  … Continue Reading →

In business: Some business owners don’t care about their customers or their staff. I’ve met some of them and I wonder what the hell happened. The reason? Money first. In politics: During electoral campaigns, we hear a lot of promises. So many promises we all get excited. But when they won, what happened to the promises? … Continue Reading →