Growing up, I always believed that in order to inspire & create impact, you had to be big or have a position of great power. But that's not true. Read More
Have you ever felt uncertain whether to start a venture, or in too deep with a venture to be able to quit? The Dip help's to work through that! Read More
Going back and forth, finding balance seemed impossible to achieve, and it never seemed to end. But there were moments when I achieved serendipity. When I experienced balance while facing the two opposing views. Read More
For me, before knowing extreme ownership, I found myself wanting to blame others when issues arise. To point at otherâs faults. To not take responsibility. What I learned, though, is that extreme ownership challenges us to not blame others, have humility, and take greater ownership to change. Read More
Many times, we find ourselves yearning for a specific vision to be fulfilled. There is an end goal we want to achieve. Focused on the hustle, we can find ourselves wanting to break our way into the top. But success never happens overnight. Read More
The impact that changes lives and captures souls requires a willingness to do what isnât easy and to do whatâs right. For me, even as I write this, I canât help but know that talking the talk is so much easier than walking the walk. Read More
An âUnfair Advantageâ is anything that cannot be easily copied or bought by other stakeholders. This can be technical knowledge, unique skills, connections, patents, or a large sum donation from a distant uncle. Read More
I was listening to an audiobook called Tribe of Mentors, a book by Tim Ferris in which many inspirational people answered 11 questions to give insight to readers on lifelong living. One of the mentors who spoke, Debbie Millman, quoted something, that hits really hard. 'Busy is a decision.' Read More
We are making decisions every single moment of our life; what food to order at a restaurant, which YouTube recommended video to watch, or what color mask (if any) to wear before heading out. Read More
When planning out your life, knowing your beliefs, your perspective, and how you approach certain aspects of life will help you assert where your true 'Your location' is, ensuring you wonât plan your life out from the wrong starting point. Read More
Life is not a finite game, where a loss in a year means a loss for the rest of our life (though sometimes, it may feel that way). Rather, it is an infinite game where we are not be tied down by a single outcome in our lives and can continue to learn & grow. Read More
Whether itâs spent working on a project, exercising, leisurely watching some shows, or reflecting on the purpose of life (a timely activity I partake in), being able to know where your time goes allows you to know how youâre using your time. Read More
Iâve always believed that more is better. The more resources, experience, or time you have, the better youâre able to do things. That extra dollar, extra skill, and extra hour can go a long way. But sometimes, having more can be a hindrance. Read More
Each season brings a new set of priorities. Recently, I started to shift my attention from my priorities to understanding my faith calling (a.k.a. values). Read More
At work, I started to turn my camera on at big company calls đ· (as in 100+ or all-company gatherings). The reason I started to do it was because I listened to a podcast that mentioned a perspective to take in order to achieve success. "To achieve what nobody has, you must do what nobody else does." Read More
I found myself forced to do one of the things I disliked most: asking for help. When it comes to sending a message to ask for help, I struggle with formulating the right words to ask a question. Overanalysis, overthinking, and obsession over the intention of what I send stops me from moving past my discomfort of sending the question. Read More
Have you ever thought about how when we die, how many unfinished things weâll have? đ€ Whether itâs small things like organizing the closet, or big things like finishing a side project or hobby, in the end, we will have much-unfinished work. Read More
When I lead, many times I feel like I need to uphold an image. Though it is fun playing around with the idea of becoming like these leaders, the problem with chasing after so many different ideals was that I easily lose myself and forget who I am. Read More
Leadership is hard. As someone who is obsessed with leadership topics, I find myself burdened by the never-ending list of expectations that I feel are implicitly expected of leaders. But people would rather follow a leader thatâs real, than a leader thatâs right. Read More
As someone who personally struggles with leadership, whether itâs leading a bible study or making decisions in a startup, Iâve been inspired to keep the end in mind. Read More
There have been many people who have inspired me through their words of encouragement. Words that motivated me to pursue coding, enter into entrepreneurship, and serve as a leader in my church. Read More
A reminder that life can bring storms, and they are challenging, but they will end eventually. In hindsight, everything will make sense and it will be a growing experience. Read More
After the workout, and a chill nights rest, I woke up feeling stiff and uncomfortable. I tried to lift my arms up to stretch, and felt the sharp sting of pain enter my right elbow. I looked down and tried to bend it, but it wouldnât budge. Read More
I learned a lot about tennis rating systems from my friend, as well as the competitiveness of tennis. Essentially youâre ranked against the world, and most people who try to get into the field start as early as their teen years, skip college to compete, and only the top 100+ people can maintain a tennis career as a salary. Read More
I tend to look at myself with a low regard, and expectations that seem almost disgusting. What is it about this juxtaposition? Why do I do this to myself Something is wrong with how I approach this insecurity. Read More
How can we chase after pointless and empty dreams that lead to despair? Why do we mindlessly pursue after the many broken pieces in life that are insignificant â like grains of sand that struggle to fill the gaping hole of desire in our hearts â when there is a spring that brings about the living water of life which desires to completely engulf the darkness and fill us with peace, joy, hope, and love? Read More
Have you ever felt those moments where you donât want to exert energy to be noticed by people? To be isolated and alone. At the same time, the embracing feeling of loneliness sparks a desire to be reached out to, even with the paradox of running away? Read More
Have you ever felt those moments where you donât want to exert energy to be noticed by people? To be isolated and alone. At the same time, the embracing feeling of loneliness sparks a desire to be reached out to, even with the paradox of running away? Read More
I see my imperfection so clearly. Whether itâs maintaining friendships, finishing my work, cleaning my apartment, cooking meals for myself, following after God, or living life day by day, I see so many ways I couldnât meet a certain standard. Things I shouldâve improved on, but became after-thoughts that were never acted upon. Read More
Prayer is our communication with God. As communication is important in any worldly relationship, prayer is important in our spiritual relationship with God. Many things can hurt or further grow our relationships: whether itâs having small talk, sharing a story or life update, telling about your day, fighting over a belief or value, or making amends and asking for forgiveness. Read More
With all these thoughts on my mind, you can tell one of the hardest things I wrestle with during this 2-week period is knowing where my heart is at. The question I always have to ask is: What is my intention behind this fast? Read More
Honestly, standing in front of a group of people and being able to relay ideas, thoughts, or concepts is so difficult, especially when there are so many distracting factors that come into play. Here are 7 insights that inspire me to speak publicly. Read More
When I went up to Michigan in the middle of September, I was so excited! But something was wrong. Michigan holds a special place in my heart â a place where I think about friends, food, and memories. But nowhere during the time had I thought about Him. Jesus. God. The Father. The Creator. Read More
The hardest struggle regarding my faith is making sure my intentions are clear â where is my heart at when I do something? Whether itâs worshipping, praying, or fellowshipping with others, I wrestle with being fully present in the moment and wholly dedicating my time to God. Read More
This past summer, I spent time up in Michigan doing a missions trip, doing an after school program for a high school in the Southeast part of Detroit During that time, I was challenged a lot in my faith, facing faith-crises and working through many insecurities that God revealed in my life. Read More
One of the things I dislike the most is unstructured free time over break. As much as itâs relaxing and I get to sleep in for more than 8 hours a day (which I rarely get to do at school, if at all), it can be mind-numbing for me to not have something to look forward to do for the day. In fact, many times I feel very lonely during this free time. Read More
I found that my lack of experience and knowledge when initially working in JavaScript had stopped me from wanting to work with it. I realized that if I hadnât been forced to program in JavaScript, though, I never wouldâve opened myself up to working on the language in the future, if ever. Read More
If I, who claim to be a Christian, am timid when it comes to sharing my testimony with people of the same faith, how in the world am I able to share the story God wrote in my life to others? Read More
