How I’m moving forward during uncertain times — Recently, I’m going through some kind of midlife crisis. Maybe that doesn’t speak to you right now, but I believe at one point or another, we all go through something similar: a feeling that what we do just doesn’t matter anymore. I’m not in my midlife yet, but I see…

The Hidden Rewards of Seeking Discomfort Abroad — As I’m writing this, I live in a country that’s very far away from my home country. I escaped the very fun summertime with my family to go on the other side of the earth where it’s the heart of winter. It’s cold, and I’m sure, much less bustling than…

My First Attempt at “Cloning” Myself — Back in 2017, I was working 12-hour days from a co-working/co-living space in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I was working on a (way too ambitious) video game project for my startup. Even though I was working remotely abroad, I really didn’t have a life. …

My Journey with Motivation and the Secrets Behind It — Ever felt like you’re sprinting on a hamster wheel? Been there, done that. As someone constantly on the move, I’ve realized the hard way: deliberate learning isn’t an option — it’s a survival kit. Without it, you’re basically playing an endless game of catch-up. Let’s break it down. Deliberate learning…

As adults, we’re always too “busy”. We don’t make time up for things that aren’t urgent to do. This means we do our work and our routines, watch TV, play games, or read a book, then go to bed. Rinse and repeat. *YAWN* I personally find this boring and unsatisfying. …

Observations from my community of thousands of learners — Years ago, I was leading an online community of learners. It was a group of people who wanted to learn specific skills. Some people wanted to learn a language, others wanted to learn an instrument, others wanted to learn programming, and more. Most wanted to learn a couple of skills…

I can’t remember the last time I was that excited for change — Two of the things I’ve enjoyed doing that most for the past decade are already on the path to be changed forever — coding and writing. That shift has been quite obvious in 2023. There are certainly no shortage of articles being written about that on Medium. Just this morning…

If this year isn’t what you want it to be, make it be — I started going back to the coworking space this week for the first time this year. Even though it has only been about four months, you could tell something changed. Some people had lost their jobs, others closed the companies. Those doing freelance work have hardly any clients anymore. When…

Courtesy of ChatGPT — “According to AI?” you ask. That’s right, like some other writers, I decided to see what AI in 2022 could do. So, with the exception of some word replacements in the introduction and the conclusion, this whole post is AI generated. Is it fun to read? To some degree. Is…