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Daily Musings

This is where I dump curiosities, lessons, and reflections for the day—like a diary, only it's public. I like to keep a daily writing practice, for clarity of the mind and for habit's sake.

Plan and Do

A brilliant plan is wasted without execution. Nothing will come of it. Execution alone may or may not move things forward. And if it does, many mistakes and wasted resources could have been avoided with a plan. Planning and execution have different purposes, but they must work together. We, however,

First Impressions

You can deduce a lot from meeting someone for the first time. In how they talk, how they treat different people, how they carry themselves. You can spot those who are me-centered in how their sentences are filled with "I" and "me" and "mine."

Use the Difficulty

In this interview, Michael Caine shares an acting advice he received, which became a philosophy in his life: "Use the difficulty." You don't let difficulty hinder you from pushing through. You use it to your advantage. What can you get out of it? What can you

Adaptability

It's an underappreciated attribute. It's not as sexy as courage and toughness and indomitable will, but it's just as valuable. We know that "change is constant." It's inevitable. The world is ever-evolving, and we never know how future events will

Pockets of Quiet and Stillness

Here's your reminder to create pockets of quiet and stillness in your days. There was a time when I tried to be productive every waking moment. I'd always listen to podcasts when washing dishes, cooking, doing the laundry, walking. Three things happened: 1. I felt maxed

4 Ways to Help Yourself Eat Healthy

It isn't easy to eat healthy, even when you love fruits and vegetables. Sometimes, you don't have the time nor the energy to prepare clean, healthy food. Sometimes, temptations are too strong, especially when you're tired and stressed. Help yourself choose healthy. Below are

The Rollercoaster

There are good times and hard times. Everyone has them. We just have to get through the hard times to get back to being comfortable and stress-free again. I've seen it happen many times. The rollercoaster. The sacrifices made when times are tough, and the happiness and freedom