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Big fish, small pond
When granted the opportunity, it’s much better for your own self-esteem and personal success if you choose to be a big fish in a small pond, rather than a small fish in a big pond. Here’s the issue with being a small fish in a big pond. Sure, you’re in the big pond now, but you’ll get eaten. Continue reading
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Here
I wrote a poem. “Here” I hope you like it When the ghosts of my past have left my body When my dreams no longer keep me up at night I will notice That I Am here Here The human sound we make is everywhere I hear it at the restaurant I go to every Continue reading
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First full week
This first week back from school I’ve been the most productive I’ve ever been while at Villanova. My classes don’t start until 11:30 and 1:30 PM on the 4 days I have class, But I got up before 9 AM every day. I did my morning routine, which consists of making my bed, “washroom essentials,” Continue reading
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Live to trade another day
Often when I’m day trading stocks and I profit for the day, I want to keep going. I want to use the positive momentum. But what I’ve learned is that often in those instances I start trading with emotion and I end up losing partially the gains I made earlier in the day. Even with Continue reading
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Book for 2019: The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
I was inspired by my high school teacher to share the books I’ve been reading and plan to read for 2019 here on my blog. Last year I finished 50 books, and although I did discuss a few of them, I think it would be good for me to reflect on each book I finish. Continue reading
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Golden Mean
Aristotle has this theory on virtues called the “Golden Mean” Virtues are things we strive to have. However, we can have excess and deficiencies of each. Too much courage and you have hubris. A deficiency of courage results in no action. An excess of kindness results in obsequious behavior. A deficiency of kindness and you Continue reading
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