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Category: Thoughts
A Better Way To Pay Debt of Gratitude
The debt of gratitude or “utang na loob” is one of the most difficult, if not impossible, debts to pay. One reason is that it
I Unfollowed Most Of My Facebook Friends. Here’s What Happened.
We need relationships and inspiration, but most importantly, we need connections — genuine connections.
Pondering About the Future of Jobs and Education
“I think there will be changes in our jobs and education in the near future. The only question is, “Are we ready?”
When Do We Lose Our Smile?
When I was in high school, I always thought it was weird that my father never smiles in his pictures. It was always curious that
8 Lessons I Learned from Playing Computer Games
For the longest time, I’ve been a computer gamer. I started playing when massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) are just beginning in the Philippines,
We May Be Losing The Level Playing Field in Education
As educational institutions tried desperately to keep the schools open and keep students engaged in learning, teachers can only do so much for their students.
The Funny Thing About Adulthood
Now that we entered adulthood, we began to understand many things about growing up. When we were in elementary, we often look at the older
Turning Thirty: 30 Lessons From 30 Years
Entering our 30s is one of the most significant checkpoints for many millennials because we think that we should have done many things or achieved most of our goals by this time. Well, at least that was what’s portrayed in social media.
Learn From Other People’s Mistakes. It Is More Efficient.
“One of the most important lessons I learned early in my adult life is to learn from other people’s mistakes.
This tip is applicable in most areas of our lives, whether it be in relationships, personal finance, business, or life in general.”
10 Lessons From 52 Weeks of Consistent Blogging
After a year, I already published 54 posts and several articles on schedule. It is still hard to believe that it’s already been that long, and I’ve become more consistent over time.
Minimalism and The Beauty of Simple Living
“We live in a consumerist society. Everywhere we go, and wherever we look, we are always bombarded by advertisements about all the stuff that apparently we “need.”
But do we need to subscribe to this consumerist ideals?
I’m trying out digital minimalism, and I think you should too
Last January, I started reading Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, and it has been an eye-opener.
It revealed the dangers of our overindulgence to the attention economy, primarily through our smartphones and social media.
Pondering About Love, Relationship, and Singleness
I avoid talking about relationships as much as possible because I have nothing much to say, given that I’ve been single for a long time.
The Pros and Cons of Living Closer to Your Work
When I was still in my previous job, I lived two cities away from my work. And anyone who’s ever lived in Metro Manila in
Why We Should Always Ask Questions
Years ago, my supervisor gave me a simple tip when talking with my foreign counterparts (on-shore). He said that after they give instructions, that I
Why I No Longer Make New Year’s Resolutions
Making a new year’s resolution is an annual routine after the Christmas vacation when we will write the things we think need to change.
Communicate in the language of the people
“Communication is more than just words spoken and heard. It is the connection established between individuals that cause understanding.”
Life Is A Constant Tug-Of-War
We often use the race metaphor when describing life. But I think we often use it as an inaccurate comparison. Life is not a marathon.
Did I Run From One Rat Race To Another?
As time goes by, I can’t help but feel that I am slowly getting absorbed by another rat race, this time, the government rat race.