Category: Diary

  • My one and only advice for building an online presence

    Be trustworthy. Trust is something that takes times. Trust is something you can’t buy. But nothing beats trust in the long run. To build trust, talk about something you understand. Be passionate about it. Share it with the world. But you’re human. Share your human side too, if you’re open to that. You don’t need…

  • Online tools and trust

    Much of the decision making process is taking pros and cons of each solution, then deciding where to draw the line. It’s rare when a solution is all pros, no cons. This is true for online tools too. On one hand, they require minimal setup (if any) and they sync data easily between devices. On…

  • Reader or Listener?

    Are you a reader or a listener? Do you process information better in written form or when it’s conveyed to you verbally? I used the written format for years to help me learn, think, and decide on things. But this is the first time I’m learning about this concept of reader vs listener. Instead of…

  • The moment you open Twitter…

    … AI is killing your job. Time to be a farmer. … You’re stupid if you don’t make $2,000 a day from YouTube. Here’s a method I’m not using but can be helpful. … How this billionaire built his empire. And 7 unrelated lessons you can learn. … 5 things to do before turning 30.…

  • Deferred sharing

    What’s the difference between sharing something RIGHT NOW or a WEEK LATER? Chances are it’s not that much. Yet we treat it as if the whole world should know I’m eating an ice cream, right now! I don’t buy the idea of live sharing. It’s not beneficial for the one sharing (can you enjoy the…

  • Unfinished business

    I have a confession: I hate starting a project and not finishing it. But at the same time, I struggle to define what I mean by “a project”. For example: I think a project for me is something I make, like a creation, or an endeavor. But maybe I’m just trying to make links between…

  • Bad days count more than the good ones

    Here’s a relatable story: You want to seriously start taking care of your body, so you’ve decided to hit the gym every day for a 30 minutes session. – Every one of us at some point in their life As any new goal, you’ll probably do it for the first few days. You’ll crave the…

  • 740-30-12

    I have a new addiction. A good one, I think. I used to wake up every day and think about work, chores, and errands. But now, all I can think of is closing my Apple Watch rings: burn 740 calories, do a 30-minute exercise, and stand for 12 hours. 740-30-12 for short. At least, that…

  • Half marathon

    I always had a love-hate relationship with running. I used to run a few kilometers here and there, but I feel tired quickly. My longest run was a 10K run that felt like hell btw. So, at the end of 2022, I decided to start running every day. I wanted to work on this relationship…

  • How I accomplished 100 projects with simple productivity methods

    Just a plain old Kanban board, following a simple formula, and getting things done. Here’s how it looks: Some project names and descriptions were changed for personal reasons. But you can see that 108 projects were archived (ie, done). In addition to this board, I have a list of future projects/ideas above it (not in…