Twenty Things I've Come Across This Week
My new weekly running list of what is actually happening in the world — twenty stories from AI, medicine, senior care, money, and the bigger picture that caught
Twenty Things I've Come Across This May
A running list of what is actually going on in the world right now — twenty stories from tech, AI, medicine, and senior care that caught my attention in April a
Reading Steve Jobs at Forty: What Walter Isaacson's Biography Taught Me
I am rereading Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs. The first time was in 2011, fast, slightly stunned. This time, in my forties, with a pen. These are my
Our Deepest Fear: What Marianne Williamson and Akeelah Taught Me
Marianne Williamson wrote that our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. I first heard the line i
The Process Is the Reward — What Andrew Huberman Got Right About Motivation
Dr. Andrew Huberman's research changed how I understand motivation — dopamine rewards the pursuit, not the finish line. The process is not something to endure.
The Books That Changed How I Think — A Reading List for Builders
These books arrived at the right moments in my life and changed how I see the world. Not a listicle — a story about how reading rebuilt me.
Energy Management Over Time Management — Why I Stopped Chasing the Clock
I used to be proud of how many hours I worked. Then I discovered that the real currency of high performance is not time — it is energy.
Why I Read 40 Books a Year
It started with a reading competition in elementary school and a stack of books I was not supposed to finish that fast. It never stopped.
What Gives Me Energy. Secret To Time Management
The ultimate life hack: Energy Management instead of time management. Stay on tasks and activities that give you energy instead of draining it.
The Basics of A Productivity System
A summary of the Ultimate Productivity System inspired by Ali Abdaal. Get everything off your brain so it can be free to be creative.
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
The Michigan Wolverines' motto transcends athletics. It's about grit, perseverance, and staying the course even in extreme adversity.
Mastery: 12 Key Lessons From The Book
Robert Greene's Mastery provides a clear roadmap for achieving excellence. Here are 12 key lessons that stood out to me personally.
Master of My Fate, Captain Of My Soul
Growing up in the Philippines and finding my way to Michigan has shaped my unique perspective. The poem Invictus captures my philosophy on life.
Things I've Come Across
Inspirational wisdoms found across the internet, with reflections on overthinking, failure, and the importance of trying.
Courage Is A Muscle
Like most things in life, the more you use courage the easier it becomes. Courage is a skill that we can hone, nurture, and grow.