September 2025
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Do You Have a Hater Who’s Doing Better Than You?
Think about it for a moment—do you have a hater who’s actually doing better than you? The answer is simple: no. Why? Because people who are truly doing well in life don’t waste their time on hate. They’re too busy building, creating, chasing dreams, and working on themselves. Progress leaves little room for bitterness. Growth Continue reading
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Effort-Oriented vs. Result-Oriented: Two Ways of Living and Working
Most people move through life following what I call an effort-oriented mindset. It sounds noble: “I’ve done my part.” You come to work from 9 to 5, you sit at your desk, you attend meetings, you complete the tasks assigned. By the end of the day, you feel satisfied because you’ve put in your effort. Continue reading
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Don’t Be a Leader, Sell Ice Cream
There’s a quote that goes something like this: “If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader—sell ice cream.” It sounds witty, but it carries a hard truth. Leadership is not about pleasing people. In fact, it is often the opposite. Being a leader is a lonely job. It means carrying the weight Continue reading
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Actions Make the Man
There’s a simple way to tell the difference between a man and a boy: look at whether his actions match his words. If a man says one thing but does another, if his promises are empty, if his words are nothing more than pleasant noise—then he’s not really a man, no matter how many years Continue reading
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I Know What I Bring to the Table
I came across a quote online that struck me deeply. I don’t remember the source, but it said: “I know what I bring to the table, so believe me—I am not afraid to eat alone.” There’s a quiet strength in those words. Most of us grow up fearing loneliness. We crave belonging, approval, and validation. Continue reading
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Looking Upward, Not Around
I choose to stay with someone who can talk about the universe with me. Not gossip, not idle chatter, not endless talk about what others are doing—but conversations that expand the mind and open the heart. Anyone can talk about other people. What excites me is not their lives, but the endless possibilities within my Continue reading
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Meet Me at the Top, the Bottom is Too Crowded
There’s a saying: “Meet me at the top—the bottom is too crowded.” At first, it sounds like a motivational punchline. But if you look closely, it’s a reflection of how competition actually works in life, business, and careers. Take starting a business. If you choose to sell what everyone else is selling—cheap, common, easily available Continue reading
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Dress the Way You Want to Be Addressed
We often hear the phrase, “Dress the way you want to be addressed.” It’s more than just about clothing—it’s about presentation, presence, and the message you silently send into the world. People form impressions within seconds, and whether we like it or not, those impressions shape the way they treat us. But dressing is only Continue reading
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The Power of Crazy Ambitions
Larry Page once said: “It is easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. Since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition.” At first, this sounds counterintuitive. We assume bigger goals mean tougher competition. But in reality, most people play small. They chase the safer path, the easier option, the Continue reading
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Designing a Beautiful Life
We all dream of a beautiful life—one filled with joy, meaning, and peace. Yet, for many of us, happiness feels like an elusive goal, something reserved for the “lucky few.” But what if happiness isn’t about luck at all? What if designing a beautiful life is less about waiting for chances and more about the Continue reading
