Category: Life

  • Self-Constructed Boundries

    I believe there’s such a thing as over-respecting a person’s boundaries — especially when those boundaries are imaginary ones we’ve constructed ourselves. Boundaries are essential for personal well-being and mutual respect. However, there’s a delicate balance between respecting someone’s space and recognizing when our hesitation is more about our own fears than their needs. Often,…

  • Breakfast Vs. Productivity

    For years, I’ve typically skipped breakfast, mainly because I like to get to work immediately after waking up, when the mind is still fresh. Plus, its easier to enter deep work mode in the morning hours than it is later in the day. But recently, I’ve learned just how valuable a good breakfast can be.…

  • Bad Running Shoes

    One Sunday, I sat in church, listening to the pastor deliver a message that struck a chord. He challenged every man present to get his act together — from work to exercise. It wasn’t the kind of motivational speech that made you feel good; it felt more like a scold. And I needed it. Right…