deepthoughts
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The Ethical Dilemma of Distributing Wealth
If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? The perception of money is relative. Money is a human invention designed to ease commercial transactions between parties that do not trust each other. It… Continue reading
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Starting Over: Rebuilding After Loss
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Same as last time. Start again from scratch. Get the finances in order. Spend only on essentials. Block credit cards. Reduce debt. Step out of the comfort zone. Lower the… Continue reading
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Spiritual Transformation
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I was raised in a conservative and deeply religious household. From a very early age, the existence of God was explained to me through the lens of religion. Similarly,… Continue reading
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As Life Moves Forward
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. As my life progresses, the city moves at a dizzying speed. It makes me feel it’s not where I want to be. More and more, I sense that the… Continue reading
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We Work To Live
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? It’s comforting to come home after a long day of hard work and know that things are going well. Little stress in our lives is OK. Yet, hard work is… Continue reading
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Ordem e Progresso
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Order and Organization Everything in its place, fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. If it no longer serves a role or is too old to do so, it’s discarded. Every… Continue reading
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Ikigai
List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. According to Japanese philosophy, we should all strive to find what they call Ikigai. It is our reason for being. It is the reason we get up every morning. There… Continue reading
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Preserving Ancestral Traditions in Modern Society
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? In Latin America, our cultural heritage is not entirely our own. The shift toward “civilization” and “modernity” began 500 years ago. In the 16th century, Spanish… Continue reading
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No Brands, Justs Things
What brands do you associate with? I align myself with the brand that delivers on quality, price, and functionality. I don’t have a specific preference. If it works well and meets my needs, that’s the brand I choose if it’s… Continue reading
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How to Measure Your Daily Achievements
What could you do more of? There’s always more we can do. We can always become better people—better professionals, fathers, sons, friends, brothers. We can always be kinder, more generous, eat better, sleep better, exercise more, or read more books.… Continue reading
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