I am a certified coffee lover. It may have started when I was in 5th grade. My mother asked me to prepare coffee for her. […]
Mighty
The Challenge of Minimalism
In March 2015, we let go of about 80% of our possessions. With some misgivings, I gathered my books and sold some, and then gave […]
Relearning the (Lost) Art of Listening
My elementary teachers often told us that we have two ears and only one mouth so we could listen twice more than we speak. This […]
7 Simple Hacks to Achieve Goals Effectively and Efficiently
I thank God for the New Year. It’s a great reminder of the circle of life. The previous year might have been great for you. […]
The Price of Success and Achievement
I’ve been fascinated with the lives of people who have achieved significant success and made a big impact in the world. I’ve read Walter Isaacson’s […]
Wanna be a father? “You lose a book for every child…”
Originally published on 21 Feb 2020 at my other blog. After having two kids, and another one on the way, by now, I should be […]
A Review of My mid- to late Thirties
This post was originally published on Feb 28, 2020. I turned thirty in 2012. It was a huge milestone. I didn’t become depressed or anything. […]
Navigating Remote Work & Productivity
A few months after the pandemic in 2020, the leadership of our organization decided it was best to adapt and move to a fully remote […]
The Over-Committed Person’s Guide to Streamlining Commitments & Simplifying Life
Bambang LRT Station, circa September 2012 She turned from me and wiped her eyes as the train sped away from the platform of Bambang LRT […]
Sometimes fatherhood feels like pulling your own teeth with pliers
At Malcolm’s karate class last week I saw a dad packing up his 5-year old son’s karate gear while asking his 3-year old daughter to wear […]