PinnedTo Stop Procrastination, Do NothingIt’s a counter-intuitive productivity hack that work wonders for me During my graduate school days at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, one of my classmate, Tameka, was telling me how she tackled her homework. She said she literally dragged herself to finish it. Nothing new there. But what caught my attention was how she dragged herself (technical term…4 min read4 min read
PinnedIf You Pray For Rain, Shouldn’t You Be Bringing an Open Umbrella?In a small farm community, crops were dying because the summer turned into an inferno. The farmland turned from green to brown, and leaves dried and crumbled. When the wind blows, the place turned into a dust bowl. …Woohoo5 min readWoohoo5 min read
Jun 10, 2022What does tough confidence really means in real life.Lessons on how to bull rush your fear. June 6, 2022 Monday. Dear Koji, Last week, you played high school basketball. I saw you scared to take the shots. I understand, it’s your first time playing high school basketball. And it’s a new team. But as the summer progress, you have to build your confidence. When I asked…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Jun 2, 2022Graduation message that I heard before: Lessons on learning, and some more.Friday 27, May 2022 Dear Koji, Yesterday was your 8th grade graduation day. But let me backtrack a little. In 2017, I attended a Baccalaureate mass where 8th graders at that time graduated. …Graduation2 min readGraduation2 min read
Jun 2, 2022The cup was full, but the master kept pouring. Lessons on ego1 June 2022, Wednesday. Dear Koji, Last week was your Baccalaureate mass after your 8th grade graduation. The catholic priest, who celebrated the mass made a good point. He told the graduates to continue learning. That message resonated so much to me. In order for you to understand his message…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
May 27, 2022Ninjas wait, wait…., and wait more, before they attack: Lessons on being patient.Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Dear Koji, I’m writing this letter while I am waiting for Mommy to finish her work at her office/laboratory. I am park near the engineering building of the University of Florida. It’s hot and humid. It’s around 90 F. I am also waiting for you to…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
May 24, 2022Humans are Dumb (in task switching): Lessons on FocusMonday, May 23, 2022. Dear Koji, It’s your final exams as 8th grader. I reminded you to study. But every time I check on you, you are on your phone. You are distracted. …Self Improvement1 min readSelf Improvement1 min read
May 22, 2022Arnold Schwarzenneger Broke a Window to Work out: Lessons on Hardwork.Saturday, May 21, 2022, Dear Koji, Last Tuesday, your basketball team played a team from Denmark. Your team won, against a taller team. Your coach gave you more playing time, but you didn’t score. I know you are frustrated. Last week, when I was listening to a coach outside the…Hard Work2 min readHard Work2 min read
May 14, 2022Lessons from being wet in the rainMay 13, 2022, Friday Dear Koji, I am writing this while waiting for you outside the gym. You are still practicing basketball. You don’t see, but I am wet. Blame it from the Florida rain that usually happens during this time of the year. …Rain2 min readRain2 min read
May 13, 2022Lessons on not be pissed offHow being late taught Koji the lesson of being patient May 12, 2022, Thursday Dear Koji, Today, you were going to a serene retreat somewhere in the middle of North Central Florida (It was showing that you were at Fort White, Florida in my 360 app). …Meditate2 min readMeditate2 min read
