life

  • Defining Success: A Personal Journey

    When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? I’m going to be very honest. It sounds egocentric. The first person who comes to mind is me. At 50 years old, I… Continue reading

    Defining Success: A Personal Journey
  • Key Traits of a Good Neighbor

    What makes a good neighbor? Respect and empathy. We should put ourselves in the shoes of those who live near us. We should ask: what if what we do to others were done to us? The cleanliness of our sidewalk… Continue reading

    Key Traits of a Good Neighbor
  • Medical Chek-Ups

    What have you been putting off doing? Why? There’s no excuse—just pure procrastination. I’ve been putting off my glaucoma screening and my general dental check-up. There’s no reason why. Continue reading

    Medical Chek-Ups
  • Leaving the Nest

    When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? To me, anyone who continues living at their parents’ expense is still a minor. It doesn’t matter how old they are—18, 24, or even 50. If… Continue reading

    Leaving the Nest
  • Capturing Beauty Through a Lens

    What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. I would dedicate myself to telling stories through photography. I am especially interested in fashion modeling. Interior design and decoration also intrigues me. But, my real passion is… Continue reading

    Capturing Beauty Through a Lens
  • Forget the Hearse, ’cause They’ll Never Die

    Who are your favorite artists? There are so many great artists—in music, literature, film, and beyond. I will name a few legends like Clint Eastwood, Stephen King, John Williams, or Jimmy Page. But today, I opened a news site and… Continue reading

    Forget the Hearse, ’cause They’ll Never Die
  • 5AM Club

    What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? They say that if you do something for 21 days, it becomes a habit. If you stick with it for 3 months, it becomes a lifestyle. Last year, I set… Continue reading

    5AM Club
  • Too Much Fun

    What is your favorite hobby or pastime? There are three. I’ve devoted more or less time to each over half my life. They are my electric guitar, photography, and cooking. I’m not an expert in any of these three, but… Continue reading

    Too Much Fun
  • 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

    Starting Over: Rebuilding After Loss
  • 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

    Spiritual Transformation