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Have you read the whole Bible in one year?
From my previous blog post, I explained why I read the Bible in one year (again and again and again). And if you’re wondering how to begin your own habit of reading the Bible in one year, here’s how. So now that I finished the Hebrew Bible for the 3rd time, I realized there are Read more
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Are gas stations on the decline?
Here’s a very good view from The economics of gas stations: And from the same article, the major contributors for this decline are: Natural gas is getting cheaper and more popular Electric vehicles (EVs) and driverless cars pose a long-term threat to gas sales Real estate in urban areas (NYC, DC, San Francisco, Boston) can be utilized for Read more
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“Productivity culture is a lot like a religion”
There is an implicit promise hidden in the millions of words spilled on time management, productivity, and self-help: if we could just figure out the right strategy, we’d finally be able to live a more meaningful life. Why Simply Hustling Harder Won’t Help You With the Big Problems in Life In a generation that embraces Read more
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Rain, pour
The anticipation builds up as we go through our day, humid and dry. “When will it rain?” And when it comes, relief. But sometimes, when waiting for a breakthrough, we neglect the signs. Instead of preparing ourselves for that dream or desire to happen, we yield to the uncomfortable situation of waiting — a kind Read more
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Be the change
Isn’t it uncomfortable to grow? Because to grow means that you have to grow out of what you’re used to doing. That instead of being complacent and contented with the status quo, you explore the edges. And if you are brave enough, traverse beyond the walls and make a new path for others to follow. Read more
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Seeing ourselves in the future
There are so many things we don’t know about the future. And have you noticed how it’s so easy to plan about things you’d like to do a month from now, a year, or even five years? It’s because we think of our future selves separate from our present selves. However, it’s also essential to Read more
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“A digital drug of choice”
I once asked a small group of people whether they ever missed checking their preferred social media account for a day. You’re right, they haven’t. And haven’t you too? As far as I can remember, there’s never a point within the day that you’ll never find me holding my phone. Do you also find yourself Read more
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