How Freelancing Helps Progress My Craft

Year 2014, I was working as a full-time ghostwriter in an online marketing company when I read Elle Luna’s life-changing essay, The Crossroads of Should and Must.  But then, I realized reading is pointless if I don’t take action to pursue my dreams. Action is the catalyst. Not reading.  After weeks of reflecting, still, I wasn’t sure which path … Continue Reading →

 

What if Society Has No Money (And That’s Real Society Supposed to be)

I don’t buy the idea that people should work hard to earn money and pay the bills, save for retirement, buy the things they want, travel, and have fun. Working hard, I mean, nothing’s wrong with it. We spend almost all our waking hours working. And if you love your job, great. But let’s be honest, … Continue Reading →

 

You Work For Money and Prestige, What About the Things You Love to Do?

If you work for a company at least 8 hours day, you’re in good position. If you, however, spend almost all your waking hours working for them, it’s time to step back and reassess your dedication. You should never forget that it’s just a job. It’s not your (only) life. It’s the company’s life. It’s … Continue Reading →

 

If You Want to Make the World a Better Place, Don’t Follow Everything

There are people who always follow traditional rules and never question the status quo. And there are people, on the other hand, who do the opposite — they don’t follow rules and they challenge the status quo. They can’t stand the rules because they want to do something extraordinary. They want to leave a legacy. They … Continue Reading →

 

Morrie Schwartz on Living a Meaningful Life

If there’s one book that changed my life, it was Mitch Albom’s “Tuesdays with Morrie”. As far as I remember, it was the first book that shifted my perspective on living a meaningful life — it’s not getting rich, being famous, and hoarding material possessions. Our society has conditioned us to follow certain standards of what a … Continue Reading →