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Personal Writings
You need difficulty
Struggle, ChatGPT replacing creativity and finding meaning in the process
March 24, 2024
Personal Writings
You need to write
Reminding myself why I need to write
June 6, 2025
Personal Writings
You never know who's paying attention
Meeting an industry hero of mine through my blog
May 8, 2022
Personal Writings
You need people
Why people and relationships are the bedrock of happiness
April 1, 2024
Personal Writings
You can't have it all
My parents meeting Shah Rukh Khan, being trapped and the downsides of celebrity
April 10, 2023
Personal Writings
You are all your emotions
Reflections after watching 'Inside Out 2'
July 22, 2024
Miscellaneous Musings
Year in Review - 2022
2022 Year in Review - Favourite books, movies, TV shows, restaurants and trips
December 29, 2022
Personal Writings
Writing Is Hard
Writing is hard: successful people, why we like the things we do, unlearning, questioning yourself, and reckoning with privilege
January 30, 2021
Personal Writings
Worry about the valleys, the hills will take care of themselves
Thoughts after watching 'Quincy'
February 14, 2024
Personal Writings
Words to describe Summit
Poem on words to describe Summit
May 22, 2023
Personal Writings
Who are you really?
Identity crises, finding yourself and nuance of opinion
August 8, 2021
Miscellaneous Musings
Where are the role models?
Learning from better role models, the West's reign over the world collapsing and our generation stepping up
September 9, 2022
Personal Writings
When it rains, it pours
Dealing with death, Charlie Munger and soldiering on
May 3, 2024
Personal Writings
When people tell you you're hot, doubt yourself
Working harder in success, not believing your own BS and committing to the work
February 24, 2022
Personal Writings
What's Wrong With Cancel Culture
Why are we so caught up in 'cancelling' people?
March 23, 2021
Personal Writings
What happens, happens - and then we are gone
Lessons from Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
January 22, 2023
Personal Writings
What are the risks with AI?
Essay about the risks as we enter the AI revolution
November 1, 2023
Personal Writings
We're all figuring it out
Thoughts after finishing Selena Gomez's documentary 'My Mind and Me'
November 14, 2022
Personal Writings
We're all a mess
Takeaways from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'
June 5, 2022
Personal Writings
We are not alone
Recent disclosure about UAPs, connecting them to the Telepathy tapes and seeing connections between these subjects
January 23, 2025
Personal Writings
Watch out America, the world is coming
The future of basketball being international, Vince Carter and the next generation of superstars
October 12, 2022
Personal Writings
Watch excellence
Reflecting on watching 'Fred Again'
October 5, 2024
Personal Writings
Was I even there while it was happening?
Words from Scott Galloway, rushing through life and never wishing for less time
February 4, 2024
Personal Writings
Voices to follow
Voices I respect and listen to, especially as we enter a 1984 world
June 21, 2024
Personal Writings
Tucker and Putin shook the world
Thoughts after Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson
February 9, 2024
Personal Writings
Trust the Process
Process vs. goals, patience and why I started writing
February 15, 2021
Miscellaneous Musings
10 Books that'll change the way you see the world
Top 10 Non Fiction Books I've Read
January 14, 2021
Personal Writings
Time alone
Facing yourself, asking yourself questions and playing the single player game
July 23, 2024
Miscellaneous Musings
This Means More
One fan’s journey through how the Raptors went from being the laughing stock of the NBA to World Champions
June 14, 2019
Personal Writings
This is how you get distracted
Distracting myself with making sense of the recent news about aliens
March 28, 2025
Personal Writings
There is no overnight success
The myth of overnight successes, having purpose and Mo Salah's journey
January 18, 2022
Personal Writings
There is something else out there
Having my mind blown, the Telepathy tapes and knowing there's something else out there
January 2, 2025
Personal Writings
There is no secret ingredient
Lessons from 'Kung Fu Panda'
August 25, 2024
Personal Writings
There is no happy ending
Reflecting on watching 'RoadRunner' - a documentary about the life of Anthony Bourdain
June 14, 2024
Personal Writings
There are many sides to the same story
Other sides to the Russia/Ukraine situation, energy markets and finding other points of view
March 18, 2022
Personal Writings
There is no blueprint
Your parents' blueprint, learning a new blueprint and advice from the best
March 2, 2024
Personal Writings
The Wild Robot
Lessons learned while watching 'The Wild Robot'
October 22, 2024
Personal Writings
The Whole System is a House of Cards
The lie that is the US stock market & the power of the Internet
April 21, 2021
Personal Writings
The pace of creation is what matters
Creating for yourself, producing many creations and letting go of outcomes
April 19, 2022
Personal Writings
The Next Media Revolution
Shift from legacy media to influencers, independent voices and the social media kings
August 8, 2021
Personal Writings
The media silence is loud and clear
Media silence, the fall of the mainstream media and independent sources winning
October 10, 2021
Personal Writings
The greats are
Poem on traits of the greats
March 17, 2023
Personal Writings
The future is about ownership
The Great Taking, how you don't own what you think you do and giving people ownership
March 10, 2024
Personal Writings
The Deepest Breath
Thoughts after watching 'The Deepest Breath'
July 25, 2023
Personal Writings
The best story will win
Thoughts after watching the documentary 'The Rise of Jordan Peterson'
July 27, 2023
Personal Writings
Thank you Ted Lasso
Poem on the ending of Ted Lasso
May 31, 2023
Personal Writings
Surrender to the flow of life
The River Runner, dealing with trauma and finding your light
December 7, 2022
Personal Writings
Thank you Mr. Rogers
Thoughts after watching 'Won't You Be My Neighbour' about Fred Rogers
September 26, 2023
Personal Writings
Thank you Jurgen
My love letter to Jurgen Klopp on his final day
May 20, 2024
Personal Writings
Tell your story
Owning your story, having a voice and creating for yourself
January 18, 2022
Personal Writings
Take the leap
Jumping into the unknown, taking risks and asking out Taylor Swift
December 11, 2023
Personal Writings
Take initiative
Taking charge of your life, Timshel and deciding what you want
December 23, 2024
Personal Writings
Study success
Successful people, learning their stories and the road to success
March 22, 2023
Personal Writings
Stop being a victim
An inspiring friend, adapting to circumstances and stop being a victim
June 19, 2023
Personal Writings
Stand
Standing for what you believe in, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and sitting for the anthem
February 17, 2023
Personal Writings
Social Media Is Ruining Our Attention
Social media - people's stories, social media, Zuckerberg's power, Trump's ban, and diversity of thought
January 30, 2021
Personal Writings
Representation Matters
Western media, diverse perspectives and the Meghan Markle interview
March 10, 2021
Personal Writings
Shoutout to Uber drivers
Reflecting on a great conversation with an Uber driver
September 11, 2024
Journal Entries
The Queen's death
Day 1440 - Sep.8.22 - The Queen’s death
September 8, 2022
Journal Entries
Ted Lasso
Day 710 – Day 205 Quarantine – Sep.30.20 – Ted Lasso
September 30, 2020
Journal Entries
We need more Fred Rogers
Sep.25.23 - Day 1823 - We need more Fred Rogers
September 25, 2023
Journal Entries
Read
Day 703 – Day 198 Quarantine – Sep.23.20 – Read
September 23, 2020
Journal Entries
Prove your vision
Sep.19.23 - Day 1817 - Prove your vision
September 19, 2023
Personal Writings
Say hello to people
Focusing on the good, being grateful and learning from positive people
February 12, 2022
Personal Writings
Ran a marathon in 4 months
Reflecting on running a marathon after 4 months
May 7, 2023
Personal Writings
Propaganda is a deadly weapon
Essay on the father of propaganda, Israel Palestine and how the western media has been brainwashing society for generations
March 10, 2024
Personal Writings
Price Vs. Value
The difference between price and value
July 22, 2021
Personal Writings
Play the game
Thoughts after watching 'Quiz Lady'
January 4, 2024
Personal Writings
Persist
Poem about persisting
February 12, 2023
Personal Writings
People are so Petty
People being petty, miscommunication, mental health pandemic and experiencing the present
February 3, 2021
Personal Writings
Past Lives
Thoughts watching 'Past Lives'
August 23, 2023
Personal Writings
One day
Thoughts after watching 'One Day' on Netflix
February 14, 2024
Journal Entries
Appreciate other's writing
Day 1105 - Oct.26.21 - Appreciate other’s writing
October 26, 2021
Personal Writings
Nuclear is our answer
Nuclear being the answer to our energy problem, the benefits of nuclear and how it compares to other forms of energy
July 5, 2023
Journal Entries
Believe in the dream
Nov.14.23 - Day 1873 - Believe in the dream
November 14, 2023
Journal Entries
Prioritize positivity
Day 1506 - Nov.13.22 - Prioritize positivity
November 13, 2022
Personal Writings
No one cares about young men
The West leaving young men behind, successful women and problems for society
October 6, 2023
Personal Writings
No human is limited
Reflections after watching 'Kipchoge: The Last Milestone' about how Kipchoge ran a sub 2 hour marathon
May 8, 2025
Personal Writings
Night before the marathon
Reflecting on the night before running my 1st marathon
May 6, 2023
Miscellaneous Musings
My Bucket List
My bucket list as of Apr.5.21
April 5, 2021
Personal Writings
My business is to create
Thoughts after watching 'P.S. I Love You'
January 13, 2024
Personal Writings
My Summit experience
Initial thoughts after attending my first Summit event
May 22, 2023
Journal Entries
Own your story
Day 564 – Day 53 Quarantine – May.7.20 - Own your story
May 7, 2020
Journal Entries
The end of Ted Lasso
Day 1705 - May.31.23 - The end of Ted Lasso
May 31, 2023
Journal Entries
Appreciate greatness
Day 1337 - May.26.22 - Appreciate greatness
May 26, 2022
Journal Entries
The present is all you got
Day 1701 - May.27.23 - The present is all you got
May 27, 2023
Journal Entries
It's fun to be wrong
Day 952 - Day 443 - May.27.21 - It’s fun to be wrong
May 27, 2021
Journal Entries
Kawhi Game 7 shot
Day 247 – Kawhi Game 7 shot – May.12.19
May 12, 2019
Journal Entries
Be inspired by others' success
Day 1685 - May.11.23 - Be inspired by others’ success
May 11, 2023
Journal Entries
Show up when you don't want to
Day 868 - Day 358 Q - Mar.3.21 - show up when you don’t want to
March 3, 2021
Journal Entries
Inspiration is everywhere
Day 1264 - Mar.14.22 - Inspiration is everywhere
March 14, 2022
Personal Writings
Look at my perfect life
Social media, trying something new and finding yourself
August 20, 2023
Personal Writings
Life Is Not Fair
Different types of luck, the rat race and knowing your circle of competence
March 4, 2021
Personal Writings
Life is about risk
Taking risks, improving your life and making good art
January 13, 2024
Personal Writings
Life is full of randomness
The randomness of life, seeing opportunity and not planning your life
September 15, 2021
Personal Writings
Life Is A Rollercoaster
Imposter syndrome, looking at yourself, and circle of competence
March 6, 2021
Journal Entries
Show your gift to the world
Day 960 - Day 451 Q - Jun.4.21 - Show your gift to the world
June 4, 2021
Personal Writings
Let Magic Happen
Daft Punk, showing up as an artist and creating the environment for magic
November 26, 2022
Personal Writings
Let history be the judge
Showing up, work compounding and letting history be the judge of you
March 30, 2022
Personal Writings
Keep putting your art out there
Creating stuff you enjoy, Lizzo and staying consistent
January 23, 2023
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