technology
From Check-Ins to Chatbots
Fifteen Years of Blogging Through Tech Shifts
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election
Election Night Thoughts
It’s the night before the presidential election in America—just hours before Election Day. I’m eager to find out who will be the next president of the United States so we can move forward, at least for the next four years (or realistically, three, given that politicians start
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Distractions will ruin your life
Everyone has goals and dreams. We are all looking to achieve something, start something, or complete something. Some of us get there through hard work, enthusiasm, focus, and luck. But many of us fail to achieve our goals and some of our dreams. It’s easy to start things, and
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Traveling light (Yes, it's possible)
I know, I know. You’ve heard many people talk about this, but the idea of traveling with only one bag and bringing fewer items horrifies you. Back in December 2021, I decided to bring just one piece of luggage and a small backpack on a trip to Vancouver and
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Rediscovering the Joy of Learning
When I was in middle and high school, I didn’t care much for exams, getting good grades, or many of my classes. Some topics were interesting, but the way most teachers presented them was boring to me. I was also against homework and still am, to some extent. The
colonoscopy
It doesn’t have to be difficult
My doctor recommended that I get a colonoscopy almost two years ago. At the time, he mentioned that it is now recommended to get your first colonoscopy at the age of 45. The thought of it bothered me, even though I knew that a colonoscopy is a preventative procedure that
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Stress is killing us
How do you manage stress? Most of us don’t; we unconsciously welcome it. In America, we seem addicted to stress. From childhood, we are told that we must achieve certain goals and always reach for more. Wanting more out of life isn’t bad, but the problem lies in
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Paper books, ebooks, or audiobooks?
Do you enjoy reading books? What’s your preferred format—paper books, ebooks, or audiobooks? I personally favor paper books. I appreciate that I can annotate them and don’t need to rely on electricity or batteries. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere, even during a zombie apocalypse—I’
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Why The Icarus Deception Is a Must-Read
I just finished listening to Seth Godin’s audiobook The Icarus Deception. It was a great listen, albeit uncomfortable at times due to the many truths Seth shares. The book was released in 2012, and I regret not having discovered it until recently. Although I’m a subscriber to Seth’
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Discovering Life One Step at a Time.
Is it possible that by walking around a city or neighborhood, you increase your chances of connecting with unique individuals and experiences? I believe so, and this has been my theory for many years now. This is why I enjoy taking long walks around a city, especially when I visit
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Digital Amnesia: Why We Forget the Little Things
Have you noticed how fewer people now remember names of top players from sports they don’t follow? Or how people don’t remember their favorite movies from one or two years ago? For example, our son was talking about the upcoming Olympic Games and more specifically about the U.
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Finding Joy in Life's Unexpected Moments
My daughter is visiting us from New York for my son’s birthday. She arrived a few days ago, and it was a pleasant surprise. We have two older kids, both living in NYC, while our third kid, my wife, and I live on the West Coast. Despite the distance,