Reflection after being home for two weeks
Taking a moment to reflect on the past 8 months of travel.
I'm one-third through my life (if I'm lucky)
Visualizing your life in weeks to see how many weeks have past and how many you have left is a sobering reminder that life is truly precious.
Rejection always hurts but it no longer dictates my happiness
I got rejected from an opportunity I was really excited about but nothing has really changed.
The makings of a good life
A summary of nine things that I think contribute to a good life.
Trepidation about which path to take
I grapple with the question of returning back to a 9 to 5 job, which feels almost impossible after the past year.
What is your passion?
Sharing why I hate this question and how it has and continues to haunt me.
Daily practices to enable exponential growth
How small practices lead to much bigger and better things, greater than the sum of the parts.
Why we fail: a lesson from startups
Drawing on my startup experience, I discuss what causes us to fail—in the case of growing businesses and as people.
One month countdown until I return home
Discussing the mixed emotions of leaving Korea and returning home in the next month.
Getting outside in nature is good for the soul
Spending time outside in nature has been so incredibly refreshing, especially as a I explore some of Korea’s most beautiful natural landscapes.
Waiting is the hardest part
Patiently waiting for news, updates, and someone to say yes is challenging, but we can’t put life on hold.
Consistency is the not-so-secret "secret sauce" to success and is also my nemesis
Getting real about one of my biggest challenges—staying consistent.
Two month countdown until I go back home, pt. 2
Sharing some of the things I’ve done, experienced, and accomplished during my mini retirement so far.
Two month countdown until I go back home, pt. 1
I’m getting closer to the end of my mini retirement and feeling the pressure.
Looking in the mirror: a few brutally honest self reflections
Getting honest with myself and it isn’t all pretty.
A guide to negotiating and dealing with medical bills
A guide for negotiating medical bills after helping a family member negotiate a surprise bill by over 90%.
Reflecting on the unexpected year of 2022
Taking time to reflect on the past year full of ups and downs.