If you’re having a bad day, it’s easy to think that your life sucks. That you are unlucky… punished by the universe or some powerful being (you must repent!). Nobody wants a bad day. Everybody wants a good day. But how can you say it’s a good day if you don’t know what a bad … Continue Reading →

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 … Continue Reading →

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! … Continue Reading →

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 … Continue Reading →

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 … Continue Reading →

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 … Continue Reading →

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 … Continue Reading →

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. … Continue Reading →

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 invade 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 … Continue Reading →

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. Creating a strong boundary is a must. Learn to say “No.” “Enough”. Otherwise, you’ll never achieve what you’re meant to achieve while you’re still … Continue Reading →