I play in two bands: Jonah and Remnants of Catacombs (ROC). The interesting part is when people — strangers or relatives — ask what my band name is. What should I say? In most cases though, my answer is Jonah. When they asked about the meaning of Jonah, I said it’s a bible character because …
Consuming Mainstream Media: The Side Effect and Why It Makes Me Feel Like Shit
For the past 3 years, these are the things I’ve intentionally consumed on a regular basis: Content from my favorite writers/thinkers (they are my heroes) Points of view from different people (during conversations) Podcasts or interviews from people I admire TED talks or any didactic videos Books/Blogs Documentaries Movies with superb storytelling (or anything that …
30 Important Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want to Live a Good Life
I have a habit of asking myself questions every now and then. Why? Because I want to know whether I’m living the life I want to live. And funny it works. Three things happen every time I ask myself questions: I think deeply. I explore different points of view. I try to be brutally honest …
How Can We Add More Years to our Lives? Maybe 5 Years More
The best way to add more years to our lives is to stop spending time on trivial matters or things that don’t give us purpose and meaning. And instead, focus more on things that truly matter to us. Now, don’t get me wrong. I understand how hard it is to focus on the things that …
Your Happiness Or Other People’s Happiness? (Try The Middle Path)
When making big decisions in life, we often end up with two paths to choose: For our happiness For others’ happiness But it’s confusing. If we choose our own happiness, people may think we’re self-centered. And if we choose the other way, ah, who knows what’s gonna happen. And because we are so confused, we …