"Just start"
Surely you’ve heard something like “just do it” or “just start,” but in many cases, starting is one of
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Use technology, don’t let it use you.
I am sitting in a lounge at an airport in Mexico City. My flight is in three hours, I am
Don’t be upset, it’s not worth it.
It’s easy to be upset about anything. Whenever we browse social media or watch the news, or someone bothers
Thankful
I was born in Mexico and migrated to the United States in 1996. Thanksgiving was not something we celebrated in
A strangely boring week
This is the title I wrote back on March 1, 2021. I remember opening my word editor and typing the
Hunting for old film cameras in antique shops
About two weeks ago, my wife and I went to Snohomish, a town about 30 miles north of Seattle, where
The internet is not what it promised.
Imagine seeing something wrong. It’s clear to you, and it’s there. It’s obvious. Yet, we can’t
Paying $8 per month for Twitter Blue
I remember when I first heard about Twitter, it was already the way it is today, not just a short
Working remotely
Many people have experienced working from home for the first time in the past few years due to the COVID-19
One book every week
It’s not about reading fast. It is about reading more often. How many hours do we spend looking down
European Summer: Portugal
I can’t believe it’s been a month since we returned from our one-month European trip. It was an
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a grand arcade with high-end shopping. It is one of the most beautiful buildings I’
Adopting a three-day weekend
For over six months, I have worked four days a week, Monday through Friday, and enjoy a 3-day weekend. I
Less is more
We have all heard that phrase, right? At least most of us understand the idea behind it, I think. To
Meetings are still difficult
This year the number of meetings at work exploded, and I am not exaggerating. I have worked for the same
Does anyone still work?
The day-in-the-life trend has taken over social media apps like YouTube and TikTok. This is nothing new. People sharing their
The Bookstore Project
I have liked books for a long time since I was a kid. I remember getting Jules Verne’s book
Ya no te quejes
Mientras más tengo, mientras más me supero en la inalcanzable escalera del éxito suficiente, más me quejo. ¿Les pasa esto
Las redes sociales son como los estadios de fútbol
Recuerdo cuando era niño y veía como la gente se apasionaba viendo juegos de fútbol, eras superamigo de todas las
Life Bubbles
People talk about parallel worlds, living in a simulation, etc. The interesting thing is that we all live in different
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