Your mindset controls your life. The results in your life, or the lack thereof, directly reflect your mind. Your thoughts become your actions, your actions become your habits, and your habits shape your life. “As a man thinks, so is he”. Working in the creative space, results are very tangible, and a person’s creativity can …
A couple months ago, I picked up “Storyworthy” by Matthew Dicks for two reasons: One, Ali Abdaal recommended it. I personally think he has some of the best book recommendations, and I’ve got a good number of his recommended books on my reading list. Secondly (and why it made it out of my ever-extending reading …
It’s the first day in May, and I’m sitting at my kitchen table facing a blank screen, unsure how to begin this post. I’ve got headphones strapped to my ears with soft jazz instrumentals filtering out of them, and in front of me is an empty cup that, not too long ago, held a generous …
Imagine a utopian world where everything worked faultlessly and everyone lived in perfect harmony. If only life were a bed of roses and every day came with all things bright and beautiful. Unfortunately, that fairy tale doesn’t exist. Such a reality only existed in the Garden of Eden before the fall. For a more fitting …
Fun fact: Today is the 183rd day in 2023, which happens to be the year’s midpoint, with 182 days on both sides of the divide. I think it is significant enough to have its own special recognition, just like New Year’s Day. This information is unrelated to today’s discussion, but I thought it was interesting …
Shortly after a relatively productive summer that had me working on a few projects simultaneously, I suddenly slipped into what seemed like a burnout phase. It was so bad that I had to temporarily force-stop all my projects, including the blog, and only gave attention to external responsibilities that couldn’t be avoided. It totally came …
*Clears cobwebs and dusts the space* Hi fam! Been a hot minute in here… I’m not quite sure how to begin this post, but I guess it’s safe to start with some pleasantries. So, here’s me wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I know it’s overly belated with a quarter of …
It’s been over three months (98 days, to be precise) since the last post was published on this blog. I really didn’t plan to make a post today, but I woke up this morning determined to break the silence before it hits the 100-day mark. Where have I been? I’ll start by stating that it …
As we strolled through the length of the ever-busy pedestrian street, heading for the bus stop, I suddenly became hyperaware of my surroundings. Time slowed down by a fraction, and the excessive busyness of the area seemed to fade as my focus sharpened. Situated in the city’s central area and leading up to the Kazan …
It was the final action of the game. The tension in the atmosphere was palpable—the drama in the last 15 minutes of the match culminated in this decisive moment. Everyone in the stadium was up on their feet and held their breath in anticipation as the player stepped up to take the penalty kick. The …
