Are you a late bloomer? To clarify, I’m not asking if you hit puberty late or if it took forever to see your last growth spurt. I mean in regards to life. A late bloomer is someone whose talents, personal growth, or achievements aren’t realized—or at least, aren’t apparent—until later than we expect. The 30-year-old … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why I’m Glad I Was Overweight, Had Acne, and Fought for My Mental Health at a Young Age
A younger me would be disgusted right now. “GLAAAD?! What do you mean glad?! Glad as in ‘happy’?! Glad as in ‘thankful’?! You sir, are out of your mind!!!” That’s probably how he’d respond. To be honest, I had a hard time writing that headline even now, but the fact is, it’s true. There’s no way I'd be the person I am … [Read more...]
The Ego-less Servant: How to Provide Irresistible Value with None of the Headache (Going Great #4)
I hate pride. There aren’t many things that bother me in life, but when people delude themselves into thinking they’re better than another human, it takes all the power within me to not snap. I’m not sure why this upsets me as much as it does. Maybe it’s because I’ve stood on the opposite side too many times. Maybe it’s … [Read more...]
Just… Stop… Talking
“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...]
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...]
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...]
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