One of the key issues with bad communicators is they treat listening as simply a time to “tune out the other person and wait for your turn to talk.” Extroverts, especially, have this tendency of bull-dozing through a conversation with their thoughts, turning it into a one-sided speech. It’s no wonder why the other person… Continue reading The Power of Active Listening
Category: Inspiration
Who is Jordan Peterson?
Before Andrew Tate, many young men were obsessed with this individual called Jordan Peterson. I had no idea or interest in who he was until I noticed he was attracting hundreds of thousands of followers through social media through his content on improving your life. What makes him so special when plenty before him have… Continue reading Who is Jordan Peterson?
“Knowledge is Power” Is Terrible Advice
“The more you learn, the more you earn.” That’s a quote from Warren Buffett I still believe in. However, lately, I’m starting to notice a lot more experts on the internet talk about how knowledge isn’t power; it’s execution and action that matters. They say that so many spend too much time absorbing content online.… Continue reading “Knowledge is Power” Is Terrible Advice
How to Travel and Work Remote – The Digital Nomad Playbook [Podcast]
In this podcast episode, I discuss and document my journeys and experiences reaching the digital nomad lifestyle that allows you to travel while working. Many people dream of this life; “Travel” is often the first world that comes out of people’s mouthes when asked what they could do if money wasn’t an issue. I am… Continue reading How to Travel and Work Remote – The Digital Nomad Playbook [Podcast]
How to Not Let Something Ruin Your Day
It was beautiful morning in Miami. The sun was shining. I slept in since it was a Saturday. I drove to a Chipotle for brunch. The day was off to a good start. Then, out of nowhere, the person taking my order was making it difficult. She didn’t speak English. She didn’t understand stuff I… Continue reading How to Not Let Something Ruin Your Day
What to Do If You’re Bored with Life
If you’re bored with your life, it’s not because you’re doing the same thing every day. It’s because you’re doing the wrong thing. – Matt D’Avella That quote was the major theme of a new YouTube video by Matt D’Avella that I recently watched. The video got me thinking because it points to the idea… Continue reading What to Do If You’re Bored with Life
Research Reveals Who You Spend Your Time With Across Your Life
Many years ago, this blog writer Chris Guillebeau wrote this short blog post about how the simple, boring stories in our lives can have as much meaning as more amazing moments in our lives. At the time, I saved the post, hoping to read it later but expecting never to get to it. Now, in… Continue reading Research Reveals Who You Spend Your Time With Across Your Life
How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
A few years ago, I did the “Less Things, More Happiness” 7 Day Challenge, so now, I want to continue with a new challenge. Nowadays, it feels like there’s so many things one can improve upon and spend their time on: fitness, health, focus, willpower, meditation, productivity … it’s overwhelming. For at least the next… Continue reading How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
How To Not Care What Others Think (As A Nice Person)
Today, we’re going to cover how to get through a common life struggle: anxiety and not caring what others think. I believe the two are related. Most think of not giving a crap what others think as something that protects you from people who say nasty things about you online or at school or after… Continue reading How To Not Care What Others Think (As A Nice Person)
My Experiences Going The “Free Way” vs. The “Frustration-Free Way”
As someone raised with Asian immigrant parents, I was taught by example to save. Our family made our own dinners every night. A trip to McDonald’s was a special treat once every few weeks. Clothes were given as hand-me-downs. As I grew older, my family became gradually wealthier, but these habits stuck and were re-enforced… Continue reading My Experiences Going The “Free Way” vs. The “Frustration-Free Way”