Learn From People You Admire

Albert Einstein was known as one of the most brilliant thinkers of all time — and we love him for that. But what about the person who influenced him? His teacher Konstantinos Karatheodoris. Legendary musician Jimi Hendrix learned from Johnny Jones. Phenomenal writer Lewis Carroll learned from George MacDonald. And the great Pablo Picasso had Edvard … Continue Reading →

 

Your Life is Yours, Not Theirs

They will try their best to stop you from achieving your dreams. They will keep saying you can’t do it. They will do everything to prove that you’re wrong and they’re right. But that’s okay. Because if you can see the bigger picture… It’s not their life — it’s yours. It’s not them who know … Continue Reading →

 

Different Dreams, Different Perspectives, Different Journeys

I’ve always been intrigued to hear a friend’s story who pursued a career because his parents told him to do so: “Do this and you’ll be successful. Do this, it’s the right path. It’s the best choice.” Also, these stories:  Marriages who wanted their spouse to follow a certain path believing it’s the only way … Continue Reading →

 

A Tweet That Changed My Life: Complain by Making Something

We all complain. It’s part of our system — though I wish to stop it, or if not, minimize at least. I’m still practicing, trying my best, trying to understand. There were days when I don’t complain amid an annoying situation. Instead, I respond not react. And it feels good, it feels liberating. Then again, … Continue Reading →

 

You Have a Choice

When we’re in a dire situation, it’s easy to forget the barrage of choices we used to consider — finding a better job, running to our families, asking help from our most trusted friends. The list goes on and on. Complains and blames, then, become our new mantras:  “I hate doing this, but I have … Continue Reading →