Society tells us that when you are distressed, the proper response is a swear word. But, if you hang out with me for extended periods of time, you will know that I truly don’t swear. MOTHER F-ATHER, that is unfortunate! SON OF A B-AD LUCK, that hurt! HOLY SH-PIRIT, that was funny! Thanks to Ryan… Continue reading

Someone asked this question on Quora, a social media platform based on Questions & Answers: Is it too late to go after your dreams at the age of 15? This was my response: This is Richard Turner. He started Karate when he was 17, two years old than you. He now holds a 5th-degree black belt. He was… Continue reading

David Chilton sounds like me trapped in a 40-year-old body. His writing style is extremely informal, and he often uses sarcasm, puns, and incredibly badly timed & cringe-worthy jokes… Basically me! Either way, his books, The Wealthy Barber & The Wealthy Barber Returns are both great finance books. As the name suggests, the book teaches you how… Continue reading

They always say “You don’t fit in this shirt” instead of “This shirt doesn’t fit you” People are expected to be average. Mass production of one size clothing is expected to fit everyone. You are either supposed to be an S, M, L, or maybe XL, but what if you have broader shoulders, but a slim belly?… Continue reading

Because that part of your life…you need to walk away from Because some people are toxic Because it takes more strength to burn bridges and walk away from something you know is a dead cause Because maybe the stars just didn’t align with this project Because sometimes you need to move on And it’s okay… Continue reading

A rookie mistake to make when you start learning a new skill is setting any sort of expectations for yourself. It’s called learning, meaning 1) you are not a master…yet and new, meaning 2) you’ve never done this before! There is no way you can possibly expect any specific result…because you are trying something new Any predetermined expectations are just… Continue reading

Do you ever feel like you know someone, simply by reading their writing? Well, today I met a total stranger who I felt like I knew. Her name is Dushka Zapata And she has over 155,000 followers & 100million views on Quora, a social media platform based on questions and answers. She also has 4… Continue reading

Watching these amazing Olympians perform is not only fun because we get to watch excellence but also because some of these athletes are creating history From the first Asian-American ice dancers to medal, to the 17 year old snow boarder who gets gold, to the Canadian figure skaters who are now the most decorated, and… Continue reading

Everyone feels nostalgic We miss the old Our childhood The “good old days” The safety days When everything was familiar When your friend groups weren’t torn apart And you could go to the same restaurant every weekend with the same group of friends. But maybe now you’ve “grown up” Maybe you live halfway across the… Continue reading

After you graduate from college or move away from home, you will have already spent roughly ~80% of the time you will spend with your parents That is a very scary thing to think The day we millennials (or Z generation) officially move out from home will definitely be a momentous step forward to adulthood… Continue reading