
Blogs
Since my brain runs 24/7 without a break, I thought I’d give you a look under the hood to see a sample of what goes through my mind on a daily basis. I write about things that I found helpful in my life and what I believe can provide value (and hopefully a good laugh) to you. If you don’t want to miss any updates, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter.
Without further ado, allow me to impart my experiences and infinite wisdom upon thee, my fellow homo sapien.
Money doesn’t make a man
Saving money is one of the best habits you can get into. But what happens when you take it too far?
How I destroyed my confidence
Building confidence is not an easy task. But what happens when you use the wrong tool to build it up, and it ends up backfiring instead?
Animation is Cinema
“Cinema” is a term often reserved for live-action media. Well, I’m here to argue that animation is just as deserving of that label.
Even a 70-year-old can learn a new language.
Learning new languages can be daunting, but it’s not impossible. As the title suggests, it has nothing to do with age—it just involves the techniques we use to learn.
No one cares. Seriously.
We seldom share our work and what matters to us out of fear of being judged. That is until we realize that no one cares enough to judge us.
Do it with a smile
Our default as human beings is to avoid discomfort and resistance. When we push through it and do it with a smile regardless, we become human cheat codes.
Afraid? Jump out of a plane.
Getting out of our comfort zones and facing our fears can be paralyzing. When we push through the resistance though, we will look at a new person in the mirror.
Why being wrong is a superpower
Admit that you’re mistaken enough times, and you are well on your way to being a much more humble person.
C’est La Vie
Making decisions is difficult. It’s even more difficult when you realize you made the wrong decision in retrospect. Thus, learning to make peace with it is a crucial step to moving forward in life.
In Pursuit of Happiness
Every human being wants to be happy, but life sometimes has other plans. How, then, can we be happy in spite of hardship?
5 Habits I’m Bringing into 2023
The pandemic provided a great opportunity for many people to reinvent themselves. Others, like myself, had different plans.
It’s Time to Grow Up
Our childhoods have some of our fondest memories and experiences. But what happens when it’s time to become an adult? And how do we do it?
Why I Switched My Career
As we cross the line between student and adult, we’re expected to have everything figured out by then. For many people like me, however, that’s not the case.
The Fear of Starting
Starting anything is always the most intimidating part of the process. Once that fear is overcome, though, you will find magic.
F*ck Perfection. Embrace Mediocrity.
Nothing hinders growth more than the facade of perfectionism. Yet the only way to “perfection” is to create mediocre work.
The Long Game
In the age of instant gratification and short attention spans, patience can be a rare quality for many. Yet, when patience is coupled with consistency, magic happens.
Why I Love Confrontation
We usually strive to get along with others. Unfortunately, that can lead to some people taking advantage of some. Enter: confrontation.
Nope. Not Even Water…
While physically fasting during Ramadan is a battle on its own, the real challenge is creating and maintaining a disciplined routine throughout the whole month.
As The Journey Continues…
Embarking on a journey is one of the most exciting and complex things we can do. The question always remains: where do we start?