Blogs

  • Embracing Innate Knowledge

    We instinctively learn our mother tongue, or native language, through a process called language acquisition. We learn through exposure to language in our environments.

    I think we instinctively learn many other things besides language. There’s a good chance that you’re knowledgeable about something that you may not realize. This knowledge can help you in any area of life.

    Don’t underestimate what you know and how it can be beneficial in many areas of your life.

    Embrace your innate knowledge and use it to your advantage.

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  • Prioritize Joy

    We never outgrow having fun. Some just choose not to have it as much as others.

    There’s a good chance that there’s something you do daily that you really don’t enjoy, but maybe it’s a must. Doing things that you enjoy and that bring you happiness should be one of them.

    Making time for joy and pleasure in our lives is essential for our well-being. Even small moments of fun can have a big impact on our mood and outlook.

    Prioritize your happiness, and make sure to incorporate activities that bring you joy into your daily routine.

  • Avoiding Assumptions

    No matter the situation, I try not to assume things. When interacting with others, I know things are not always as they seem.

    The intentions of others can be misunderstood. I try to never assume things and definitely try not to accuse others of things I’m not sure of.

    I believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt and approaching situations with an open mind. This helps foster understanding and positive interactions.

  • Inspired Growth

    The motivational speaker Jim Rohn often said, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”

    This means that your character and behavior are heavily influenced by the people you interact with most frequently.

    I agree.

    One of the five people I spend most of my time with is my baby daughter. Before having kids, I underestimated how much they can positively influence you.

    All kids are constantly learning. They learn and develop daily. They have a natural urge to learn, are eager to show what they’ve learned, and are proud of themselves when they accomplish a new goal.

    So, being around my daughter makes me want to do the same as her. I want to learn daily. I want to constantly grow. I want to enjoy myself in whatever I do. I want to be proud of the things I accomplish, and so on and so forth.

    The cool thing about being around the right individuals is that you will both grow from each other. When your purpose or energy aligns with those around you, things become much easier and more enjoyable.

    Surround yourself with people who inspire you to be the best version of yourself, whether that’s mentors, friends, colleagues, or, if you’re lucky, your wife and daughter.

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  • Deliberate Achievement

    Whatever you set out to achieve requires deliberate actions. There’s a blueprint or paradigm for everything.

    We can’t expect to get the results of following a particular blueprint if we didn’t actually follow it. If you look at the things you’ve already achieved in your life, you’ll see you took the right deliberate actions to get there. Not often do we just luck into things.

    Conversely, if you look at the things you wanted to achieve but didn’t, there’s a good chance your actions didn’t properly align with the goal.

    By ensuring our actions align with our goals, we increase the likelihood of success.

  • Balanced Actions

    Whether in sports or real life, it is essential to be able to effectively act offensively and defensively.

    Being good at only one will be counterproductive. A good offense is nothing if the defense is not good, and vice versa.

    Many times in life, we encounter situations that seem more difficult than they are because we should be acting offensively but are acting more defensively, or vice versa.

    Do not be afraid of challenges, confront them. Also, sometimes it is better to act a little more defensively with thought-out actions.

    Embrace the balance of offense and defense in all aspects of life, and success will follow.

  • Live Your Way

    Live your life.

    Do what makes you happy.

    Do things that you find purpose in.

    Receive the guidance and advice of others, but ultimately do what you feel is best.

    You can’t get caught up in what others think. They aren’t you, after all.

    We all have one life to live, so live it to the fullest, the way you want.

    Remember that in the end, it’s your life to live, so make the most of it.

  • Uncovering Hidden Dirt

    A floor may look clean until you sweep it and notice all the things that were on the ground. The floor may look clean after sweeping it, but if you mop it, you’ll realize there was still a lot of dirt to clean.

    Just like cleaning a floor, sometimes the true extent of a problem is only revealed after we put in the extra effort to address it thoroughly.

    Remember to always strive for completeness in your tasks and endeavors.

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  • Motherhood: A Sacred Role

    Mother’s Day is often compared to Christmas, but a gift is only received if a baby has been birthed, lol.

    While somewhat true, I believe Mother’s Day is for all women who have fulfilled a maternal role in a child’s life. It is one of the most crucial roles for a child to have present in their life. Something that truly shapes us.

    I am grateful to have a great mother, as well as a great wife and mother of my child. Witnessing all that mothers are capable of is amazing.

    Mothers help deepen my faith in God. Witnessing the miracle of birth and all the natural gifts God has bestowed upon mothers is astounding. One day could never be enough to show appreciation for all that mothers do, but it is a much-needed day nonetheless. Mothers are truly extraordinary.

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. You are appreciated.

  • Growth Through Consistency

    You never know when the results of the compound effect will come.

    The compound effect is when small actions done consistently over time can add up to significant results.

    It may take days, months, or years, but it will come soon enough if you are consistent. Whatever it is you’re doing or want to achieve, keep going. Keep putting in those small actions. They will pay off.