“I was gonna…” If there was one phrase that defined my teenage years, that was it. I had a knack for verbally committing to actions without ever following through. Of course my parents didn’t take too kindly to that. And I remember quite a few scoldings that were sparked by my unreliable nature. It wasn’t so much … [Read more...]
The Two Words Every 18-Year-Old Needs to Hear
If I could deliver a message to my younger self—no, scratch that. If I could only deliver two hand written words to that guy, these would be it: Care more. Care more, care more, care more. Every blog post I’ve written, every job I’ve worked, every exam I’ve aced, every hole I’ve escaped from, and every person who’s … [Read more...]
Take These 20 Actions to Bounce Back from Devastating Mistakes
If I had to name the most important skill I developed in the last 3 to 5 years, it would be the ability to bounce back. Having the fortitude to not only recover from a devastating experience, but to go on and thrive afterwards is a lost art in today's coddled world. Sure no one wants to be in a position where they have to … [Read more...]
How to Cure “Can’t Wait” Syndrome and Appreciate Life
Have you ever met someone you loved being around? And no matter how long you've been apart, that same feeling comes back the moment you see each other again? It has to be the glowing smile they can never hold back, or maybe it's their contagious laugh that makes them so fun to be with. But no matter how many people you … [Read more...]
Defecation, Greatness, and Humility: A Loser Making Sense of it All
Have you ever been pooped on? And no, I don't mean in the metaphorical sense. I'm talking feces, excrement, the real stuff. Well I have. And as you would imagine, it’s not a pleasant experience. I was walking to my car after a particularly good day at work, when suddenly, I felt a thump against my chest. “No way did … [Read more...]
Better Than a Party
Sometimes I feel like an alien on this planet. Much of what makes others happy brings a tremendous feeling of indifference to me. I don't know. Maybe it's just how I'm wired. One of the events that has this effect on me are idle gatherings---or parties, as most people would call them. Now don't get me wrong, I love a … [Read more...]
The Most Satisfying “Revenge”
I try to limit my social media use. I'm a dinosaur when it comes to Facebook, Instagram, and all the other sites my peers are into. For the most part, I only use them to promote projects I'm working on or to connect with like-minded people. But anyway, I was scrolling one of my feeds the other day when I saw a reposted … [Read more...]
How to Stay Hungry in a World Chained to Comfort
Wanna know the quickest way to fail at anything? Only work when you feel like it. That right there is how you fail every…single…time. But it’s what most people do every day. You're probably guilty of it yourself. Out of the 40 hours you work each week, how long do you actually spend doing don't-bother-me-right-now type … [Read more...]
Why You Should Care Less
I love the internet. Sure it's a cesspool of some of the worst filth humanity can imagine, but if there's one thing the internet does do right, it's that it toughens you up. Talk to anyone who's produced content online, and they'll tell you that one of the most important skills they developed was knowing when to ignore … [Read more...]
Keep The Peace
I love winning. I’m very quiet in person, but give me a competition and you’ll see a side of me that isn’t always the nicest. Even as a kid I had a deep need to compete hidden under a calm exterior. And I guess that's why my other side is so surprising when it comes out. You're probably the same way—you love to win … [Read more...]
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