Category: Personal Development
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How To Win The Day In 10 Mins Or Less
I’m a huge advocate of using technology to improve your life. I personally have a circulation of mobile apps that I rely on to improve the quality of my day and interactions with people. One of my favorite discoveries is this app called Headspace.
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The Struggles Of Writing
This year, I finally got to start writing for my blog. It’s something I’ve been meaning to do for quite some time now. So far, it’s been really insightful. I think it’s an amazing way to share my life with family and friends while developing skills I need for work. I’ve had some great hits…
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Five Things Every Teacher Struggles With
I’m just about about to wrap up my second year of teaching. I’m happy to say that it is still what I want to do for the rest of my life. However, just because I love it doesn’t mean it comes easy. Like many other professions, teaching has its own set of challenges — many of which…
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The Privilege of Chasing Your Dreams
“Go and chase your dreams” is a popular piece of advice heard in many toasts, workshops, and speeches. It is also reckless and disconnected with the reality of life. We all aspire to be or do something extraordinary. We all want to make our own money, win a championship, or perform and live out an…
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The Mobile Apps I Use For Optimal Productivity
You are the average of the five apps you spend the most time with. Yes, it’s the wrong quote but it still makes a lot of sense! There are millions of apps available at your disposal. Having the right ones can help you live a more productive life. Here are my favorite ones: FOR WORK Asana – My…
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You Make Too Many Damn Excuses
About two years ago, I wrote down all the excuses I made for not completing a task or project. It was a short 2-day experiment. Yes, I was that bored. Initially, I just wanted to see what excuses I made most often. What I learned however was much more profound than “how many times do I…
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Your Long Hours Don’t Impress Me
Back in college, I found myself in an environment where sleeping less than six hours a day was a source of pride. I thought studying longer meant increasing my chances of success. I happily paraded my ability to study or write a paper until after midnight because hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work…
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How To Clear Your Monkey Mind
One of the most profound concepts I picked up last year was the “monkey mind”. It is a Buddhist term coined over 2000 years ago but is still relevant today. The “monkey mind” came from the observation that our minds’ natural state is one that is unsettled, indecisive, and easily distracted. Buddha said that there…
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To Teach Is To Learn Twice
Many people spend years finding their passion. Many more don’t find it at all. I’m quite fortunate because the search ended early for me. I realized during my sophomore year in college what it was that would give me the most meaning. And that is teaching. I want to do it for the rest of…
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Advice I Wish I Had In High School
Today I had the honor of speaking at the Ateneo Senior High School’s Reading of Honors ceremony. It was particularly significant for me because I never got an academic award in high school. My younger self is out there somewhere laughing his ass off at the irony. Below is the speech I gave to the awardees AND the…
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