A few months back, I reflected on my time out of Eden. I now know what it’ll take to get back in. Here’s the roadmap.
Confidence is Quiet, Insecurity is Loud
When arguing with another person, every rebuttal can feel like sweet revenge. It’s definitely the case when you feel passionate about a subject, and another person has the audacity to try to prove you wrong. It feels like you were wronged and the natural response is to fight back. Almost like we’re entitled to reply. […]
Negative Thoughts Have a Great Effect On Your Well Being
A mind is a powerful tool. You’ve probably heard that numerous times, but never really put into perspective what that really means. Have you ever just taken the time to observe your thoughts? What do you typically think about? If you do take the time to observe what you are thinking, and your thoughts are […]
How to Develop Your Personal Authority
When it comes to authority, there are two types. You have positional authority. An example here would be your boss or a police officer. Their position in society gives them a sense of authority. Some people take this power too seriously. There are plenty of bosses who believe they can tell their subordinates to do […]
5 Love Languages in the Workplace
I’m rereading the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and I’ve come to the realization that we should relegate these languages to just romantic relationships. I believe they should be used for all of our relationships. As a fairly new manager, I’m finding ways to keep the people I work with happy with me and […]
Nothing is Good or Bad… It Just Is
One thing that I’m learning to do to better myself as a person is not to make my own perceptions of what is happening get in the way of what is happening. A lot of reflection that I have done (even on this blog) has to do with something that’s good or bad. I have […]
I’ve Never Been in Love Before
The journal prompt I had for today was to define what love means to me. It’s also the day after Valentine’s Day, so love is in the air. Truth is, I’ve never really felt love, or what I would think to be love. I would guess that love is something that’s a natural euphoria. It […]
A Letter to My Unborn Child
Dear child, If I had you in my arms today, I wouldn’t know where to begin. I’m not ready for a child. I’m still trying to figure my own life. I take pride in being independent. Being able to go where I want, do what I want, and not really worry about responsibility. The new […]
What Kobe Bryant Taught Me About Life
It still grieves me to believe that Kobe Bean Bryant is no longer with us. I just wrote about how he impacted my life yesterday. I didn’t think I’d be writing about him as a eulogy to his life, but here I am. Kobe taught me a lot, so I really don’t know where to […]
The Top 5 People I Admire
They say you are the top 5 people you hang around. Sometimes I don’t think that’s the case when it comes to individuals in the same area as me. I have a good group of friends, but we all change. I’m sure you’ll get more insight into who I am based on the people that […]
Confidence Doesn’t Come from Looks, it Comes from Within
If I were to write a letter to my teenage self, I would write, “Dear Andrew, Confidence has nothing to do with your outer appearance.” I was a fat kid growing up. I don’t think I can deny that. In high school, I reached about 195 pounds. I honestly didn’t like what I saw. With […]