A tweet by David Perell inspired me to write this post, but before I share the tweet and my thoughts, I have a confession. I struggled for years to fit in specific spaces, but it was not until August 7th that I realized it was time to stop trying to fit in and start doing what came naturally to me. The Consultation On Monday, August 7th, I had a 20-minute consultation … [Read more...] about Amazing Things Happen When You Actually Use Your Gift
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Standing Alone is Sometimes Better in the Online World
I promised myself that I would show up on my blog every Thursday, and although I had every excuse not to be here today, I am here. Always keep promises to yourself, no matter what. A few weeks ago, I wrote about why I quit my YouTube channel with over 4K subscribers, but I have figured out how to pivot the content—more on that in a future blog post. Online … [Read more...] about Standing Alone is Sometimes Better in the Online World
Why You Need to Have a Hobby Now
Do you have a hobby? Is having a hobby even a thing these days? With the rise in smartphone use, social media, and having information at your fingertips, it is a wonder anyone has time for hobbies. I recently asked a family member if he had any hobbies. He looked at me like I was crazy and paused for an eternity but eventually said no. I guess he had to think about it, or he … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Have a Hobby Now
What Are You Grateful for Today?
It’s that time of the year again to reflect on your gratefulness. We should make gratefulness and express our gratitude priority each day. Sometimes, I forget to do it, so I’m guilty of not being as grateful as I should be. Also, I’m guilty of looking at what I don’t have and also looking at the experiences of others, wishing that things were a little bit different in my … [Read more...] about What Are You Grateful for Today?
Digital Minimalism Final Update
On September 9th, 2021, I stopped using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. I logged into Instagram on October 19th to add a post to my feed. Later, I logged into Facebook, and then a few days later, I logged into TikTok (after recovering my password). I haven't logged into Twitter. So, I'm officially back using social media. Below is what I experienced while away from … [Read more...] about Digital Minimalism Final Update
Have You Accomplished Your Goals for 2021?
Where did 2021 go? It seems like yesterday; we were saying Happy New Year, but soon we will celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This year sped by so fast, and I think I missed a few months because I do not know where they went. Have you accomplished everything you wanted in 2021? Big Goals I set out to get fit and drop some weight this year, but I got … [Read more...] about Have You Accomplished Your Goals for 2021?