The beauty of existence lies in the realm of opportunities. — A few months ago, God gave me another chance in life. Back in January, I chronicled my struggle with excess weight and how, post-operation, I resolved to never revert to that state. Amidst the convalescence following my surgery, I made the determination to return to sports as I had before…

Metallica is officially part of the royalty of pop culture.” — They surpassed the artistic boundaries that others expected them to abide by. Thrash metal? That’s for mere mortals. Storytelling? That’s for the gods. Storytelling fosters emotional connections that take hold in people’s hearts. It helps us live in a heart space where others keep their treasures. The storytelling…

You can’t conquer the world if you can’t conquer your body. — The room is dark and quiet. Everyone is asleep, wife, dogs, the city; But not me. My brain is not quiet, my body is not asleep. It’s 5 am and I’m already up. I haven’t needed an alarm clock in years. I’m an early bird with a 500-hp engine. The…

Don’t wait for a Greek muse to inspire you, do it — People have always said that things work in the following manner: Motivation → Perseverance → Results But it is a big lie. In reality, things work in the following way: Perseverance → Results → Motivation → Perseverance → Results You know that writing consistently will bring you good things. Do…

Neither are you. But does it really matter? — I’m not special, Nor am I a guru. Let alone an enlightened one. Neither are you. Who cares? I’m not someone to follow, but I am someone to walk with. My goal is still out of reach, but my eyes are fixed on the path ahead. As are yours. That matters. I’m here to walk alongside you. To learn, support, and become something, anything, someday, together. It is inconsequential how your beautiful and particular mind defines success.

You can also apply them to your writing. — Back in the 80s, when I was a child and arcade galleries were in full swing, One game, Afterburner, captivated me entirely. You maneuver a combat plane across various levels in the game, eliminating adversaries. As you progress, you become the ruler of the virtual airspace. I used to go…

No list, no how-to, no advice. Just me talking nonsense. — Catharsis. A beautiful Greek concept. According to the polarizing ChatGPT, the term means “An emotional release”. One that can take place through artistic expression or as a result of resolving unconscious conflicts. Catharsis, as a process of emotional release, can have a positive effect on mental and emotional health and…

The 4 Reasons You Can’t Ignore — I will tell you a family secret: my younger brother suffers from depression. For him, it’s not an illness, it’s the dominant characteristic of his life. Sometimes he’s sad, occasionally desperate. He loses interest in activities that he usually enjoys, and he doesn’t enjoy being around other people much. …

Reflections of an Early Riser for Acquiring a New Habit. — A few years back, when I worked as a designer at a prominent furniture company, I became aware I had the desire to start a venture of my own. I wanted to work for myself, stop following the whims of every incompetent manager I had, and blaze my own unique…