She’s an artist — in fact, a great artist. But she believes she’s not good enough, that she needs more money to improve her projects, or more time to tweak them until they reach perfection. So she hides her art, waiting for the right time, waiting for the perfect moment. Waiting. Hiding. The problem is not because … Continue Reading →

I have a few intimidating creative projects right now, which I have no idea whether will be successful or not. And like everyone else, I’m afraid to fail. I’m afraid of the critics. I’m afraid no one will appreciate my work. But I have 2 choices: Give it a try Continue living a safe life (and wonder what … Continue Reading →

After two years of working from home, I finally met the talented individuals behind the company I’m working for. We, together with my wife, spent a four-day vacation in Puerto Galera — a trip made possible by Damon Burton (lucky folks, thank you). The Takeaway: Spending time with these people building meaningful relationships — strolling the … Continue Reading →

Albert Einstein once said, “If you’ve never failed, you’ve never tried anything new.” The truth is if you don’t have any failures, you’re playing it safe. You’re just doing what anyone else is doing — conform, follow traditional rules, or live paycheck to paycheck. Sure, we all want safe, stability, and security. But just like … Continue Reading →

I don’t understand why we spend so much time earning more money only to spend it on entertainment and hoard material possessions and buy more properties. I don’t understand why we’re dissatisfied with simple living and why we want the latest gadgets and why they advise, “Don’t settle for less.” What’s wrong with settling for less? I don’t understand … Continue Reading →