Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyHow the Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Almost Screwed Up on His DeathbedYou can break a habit, but you’re unlikely to forget it. — James Clear — Bill Wilson was the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a 12-step program for recovering alcoholics. He founded the most successful community-based self-help group of all time. AA is an international organization where groups meet regularly to support one another. …Self3 min readSelf3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWho Me?Just an ordinary guy… — Who I'm not I am not a guru. I am not filthy rich. I don't work four (4) hours a week. And I am not the kind of person who sits behind a laptop, sips pina-colada beside a pool, and earns 6–7 figures a year. I don't live in a mansion, I don't…Unstuck Your Life3 min readUnstuck Your Life3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyYou're Not Stuck, You're Just Sticking Your Head in the SandObviously, you want to make a million dollars, but are you ready to put in the work to acquire it? — I've been an employee for more than 20 years, and it fascinates me to see how the payment system works. You work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. …Self3 min readSelf3 min read
5 days agoMember-only5 Simple Things Smart People Do to Keep Them SmartThe fastest way to become smart is to surround yourself with smart people. — So you want to be smart, clever, keen, witty, and amusing, whom people will love being around. It’s not that hard to become that guy, and hey, I’m pretty sure you are already smart. But you want to become smarter. That’s the reason why you are reading this post. So…Self5 min readSelf5 min read
Nov 21Member-onlyTurning 50: The Turning Point in One’s LifeTo all who would be turning 50, here is my reflection as I turn 50 very soon. — Turning 50 is a big deal and should be taken seriously. It is a reminder that the amount of time we have here on earth is nearing an end. It’s a time to reflect on our lives and start thinking about what we want to do with our remaining time. …Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 30Member-only10 Benefits of Traveling: Why You Need to Travel More OftenThe benefits of visiting other places. — We recently visited Arizona which was halfway across the globe from our place here in Saipan. I have only seen the Grand and Antelope Canyon in photographs, postcards, and digital wallpapers, and I am always awed at their magnificence. …Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Published in Nuggets·Jun 16Member-onlyEither Commit 100% or Don’t Commit at AllPeople who hit rock bottom are usually the… — Self1 min readSelf1 min readPhoto by Gordon Cowie on UnsplashEither Commit 100% or Don’t Commit at AllPeople who hit rock bottom are usually the…----
Published in Nuggets·Jun 5Member-onlyHow to Make Better Decisions When You Can’t Predict the OutcomeSome outcomes you can predict some you cannot. — Men throughout history have taken decisions that have written the history of mankind. Some for the better and some for the worst. Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Putin, Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Darwin, and Martin Luther King Jr., to name a few, are people who carved our history. We can’t…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published in Nuggets·May 18Member-onlyGrammarly Finally Supports Scrivener: I Just Recently Found OutIn case you are not aware, the Grammarly app now supports Scrivener. — I was surprised yesterday when I got a notification from Grammarly saying to download and install the Grammarly app for windows ( I am using a PC). It mentioned briefly that it can now assist me with my writing using other writing apps. …Personal Development2 min readPersonal Development2 min read
May 13Member-only5 Proven Steps to Become a Better Writer in 30 Days or LessIt pays to improve your writing skills, even if you don’t want to become a professional writer, — Writing is a part of life. Ever since you became consciously aware of your existence, you realized that reading and writing are activities you simply cannot go without. Writing does not end at school. Writing plays a large part in your professional career. …Coffee Times Movement8 min readCoffee Times Movement8 min read
