Category: Personal
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Not Dying Is Not the Same as Living
Injuries, compounding damage, and the things we carry in our lower backs. The Snap I heard it before I felt it. A single pop, internal and sharp, the kind of sound that does not belong inside a living body. One moment I was mid-air, launching into a skater jump at the corner of the badminton…
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Things I Realized After Retiring
I used to post everything on Facebook. Every highlight, every milestone, because validation felt like survival. Now I barely post. Instagram is my silent library. The “Day in a Life” stories are bookmarks for me. I scroll back through them sometimes. That is enough. Each year meant something different: 2021 – Surviving 2022 – Struggling…
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Opinion: War on Drugs and Political Divide in the Philippines
The future of the Philippines lies beyond political factions—it depends on our collective will to demand justice, accountability, and true leadership. This is not about choosing sides but about safeguarding the nation’s integrity and ensuring governance that serves the people, not political interests.
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From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Leap Without Feeling Lost
Leaving a stable job for entrepreneurship is scary—financial uncertainty, self-doubt, and the fear of failure hold many back. But what if you could transition strategically instead of making a reckless leap? This guide breaks down real-life steps from people like Jenny Griffiths, who built a thriving business while still employed. Learn how to test your…
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Why You’re Stuck in the 8-5 Trap (And How to Escape)
Escape the 9-5 trap and build a life of freedom, Discover why job stability is an illusion and how to create real security, Learn how to break free from trading time for money, The biggest fear keeping you stuck in the corporate cycle (and how to overcome it), Find out how digital entrepreneurs achieve both…
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From 9-6 Grind to Global Freedom: How I Left Stability to Travel and Work Anywhere
The author reflects on leaving a corporate career to pursue a life of freedom and fulfillment. After years of routine, he embrace travel and flexible work, redefining success beyond titles and paychecks. Each experience brings personal growth and meaningful connections, emphasizing that life’s worth is measured in moments rather than material gains.
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Job Termination in India vs. Philippines and the Value of Standout Resume
September 2024 – On my first day back at work in India after renewing my visa, I faced a significant task: I had to fire four senior employees. In my seven years in a managerial role in the Philippines, termination was rare and carried significant weight. Labor laws, such as the provisions under Republic Act…
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A breakdown is a good thing…
Lesson from one of my mentors: A breakdown is a good thing. “Remember working out so hard in gym where you can no longer move and it literally hurts standing up? It’s the micro tears in the muscles. There is destruction, that when it heals, it grows stronger. If you want to create bigger muscles,…
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Isolation and Recovery: My Pandemic Story
Heart’s pounding, mind racing, in the middle of pandemic, I found myself having difficulty breathing. Something must have gone severe like an internal bleeding. It needs immediate care before it gets critical and life-threatening. I drove 20 miles away, 932 miles above sea level, and disconnected to the world. Shut down all the lines, I…
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Can I hold on for another night?
Late night, the road was cold and empty. It was a long lonely ride home, heart was heavy. For the first time, I felt as if I don’t belong to the group I founded heartily. That Friday night after a spirit-draining workday seemed to be a perfect time to breath relaxation with my inspirations. It…
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An Open Letter to All Singles
I’m on the verge of tears… Been single for around 3 years now. And I can’t help but reflect how I’m alone again this Valentine’s Day. People are single for different reasons, but all reasons deserve respect. My way of life doesn’t allow me to commit into a relationship that is more stable than flirting.…
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6 Lessons We Can Learn From Children
It was one ordinary Saturday when Capt. America was craving for sunset as I woke up after a midday nap. And there’s no better way to witness the twilight than in the sea line. With camera and Frisbee disc on my bag, my motorcar brought me to an abandoned port at Brgy. Ipil of Asgard.…