Blog Posts
Deliberate Practice & Self-Reinvention, Open Sourced.
Annual Review 2021: The Year of Pruning
2021 was hard and full of changes. But ultimately, what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger. 🙃
Why I’m Open Sourcing My Life: Writing Online for Self-Reinvention
This website is about personal & professional self-reinvention that is thoughtful, open-sourced, and unconventional. In this essay, I'll break down what that means, why I decided to take on something like this, and how I plan on doing that.
Why Asians Aren’t Drowning in Debt (But North Americans Are)
Uncommon Lessons & Stories on Wealth from My Filipino-Chinese Upbringing
Influencers: David Dobrik & The Power of the Modern Media Celebrity
David Dobrik is the perfect example of a modern-day influencer who built his brand without the help of traditional, big-media channels to build a colossal following.
What the Bible Really Says About Privilege, Access, & Justice
Challenging Christians to do more than just post black squares on social media and to use our privilege as children of God for others' benefit.
How White Claw Avoided Commoditization & Stood Out In A Crowded Market
4 Powerful Marketing Lessons from White Claw and Microsoft Word
2019 Annual Review
Doing annual reviews has helped me reset my brain, to be more grateful instead of dissatisfied about the year that just passed.
How I’m Learning And Breaking Down The Field Of Graphic Design
I’m not trying to be a career graphic designer, but at the very least, I want to learn design fundamentals to get better at my job.
The Value Of Writers And Other Creatives
Value is in the eyes of the beholder. And for a writer, that beholder is my audience