Admittedly, learning “soft” skills from narcissists and manipulators might seem like a bad idea. But I’ve always loved the saying, “Lord, protect me …
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Coming Home Doesn’t Always Have to Mean Arriving at a Special Place
In 1993, right after graduating from high school, I spent 11 weeks in Nodashi, Japan—about an hour by train from Tokyo. It was my first time in Asia. …
Why ‘Fear of Missing out’ Is a Curse and How It Can Be a Tool
Over the years, I’ve seen countless people—myself included—hold themselves back in more ways than one. Self-sabotage is a widespread phenomenon. It …
How Would Your Life Change if You Decided to Be Fully Alive and Engaged in Life for the Rest of Your Life?
When I meet someone new, I’m curious about two things: what they do in life and—more importantly—what they’d do if they fully trusted themselves. If …
Time, Truth, and the Stories We Live By
In the movie “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”, Hermione Granger says, “Awful things happen to wizards who meddle with time.” I disagree. …
13 Not-so-Shiny Pearls of Wisdom I Wish I Had Come Across Much Earlier in Life
Every once in a while, it’s important to look back on your life and ask a simple, yet profound question: What message could I send to my 10-year-old …
Good Days by Design— How to Never Ever Just Leave Your Life to Chance
Think about the last bad day you had. Better yet, recall 10 below-average days you’ve experienced lately. What made them underwhelming? Most people …
Conquering Bad Days— Finding Comfort in ‘Growing Pains’
There are good days, and there are better days. Then there are days that could be better, days that are just okay but not worth repeating, and days …
How You Do One Thing You Do Everything— Like It or Not
Every once in a while, I come across a “piece of wisdom” or “life principle” that bothers me for years—in a slightly painful yet advantageous way. One …
Why Ignorance Can Be Bliss When It Comes to the Art of Following Through
A few days ago, I was on a video call with a friend. Right at the beginning, she asked me a question that caught me off guard. I don’t remember her …