Day 115 – Think Bigger
This morning, I had a realization. For much of my life, I hadn’t been thinking big enough. As I pondered this, I wondered whether I had encouraged my children to dream big as they grew up, or if I had inadvertently limited them with my own fears and concerns about potential barriers. Growing up, my […]
Day 114 – Listen
I have always been intrigued by the origins of language, writing, and various linguistic styles. One aspect that particularly interests me is how different languages express grammatical relationships. For instance, some languages, like Mandarin Chinese, are highly analytical, using separate words to denote these relationships. In contrast, languages like Russian employ inflection to convey grammatical […]
Day 113 – Power of Self-Observation
In short, if you can observe the behavior, you can change it. This is a hopeful message, especially for people like me who sometimes believe their weaknesses or hurdles are too big to conquer. If you can notice your behavior, recognize it, and understand it, then you can change it. Being aware of your actions […]
Day 112 – Setbacks = Strength
Setbacks often get a bad rap. Many of us are scared of facing them. Yet, every successful person I’ve met has faced many setbacks. In fact, most people find their greatest success right after a particularly tough setback. This makes you wonder, should we really be avoiding setbacks? Setbacks often mean you’re on the right […]
Day 111 – Please and Thank You, That’s the Secret of the Nile!
‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ that’s the secret of the Nile! -Uniqua While at a store yesterday, I approached the self-checkout line and found myself behind a man whose appearance initially gave me pause. His attire might have raised eyebrows in certain settings; it included potentially provocative clothing, tattoos in noticeable places like his neck and […]
Day 110 – Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye
A few days ago, I engaged in a conversation with a friend about a novel business venture I am contemplating. Admittedly, I harbored concerns about my capacity to seize this emerging opportunity effectively. Intriguingly, my friend, whose mother hails from Ireland, imparted a reassuring adage she often employs: “What’s for you won’t go by you.” […]
Day 109 – What is Right and What is Necessary
“Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” – Immanuel Kant. This quote, from Kant’s seminal work “Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals,” encapsulates his doctrine that our actions should be such that they could be universally applicable. It suggests that behaviors […]
Day 108 – Productivity Paradox
The primary focus of modern computing has historically centered on reducing labor costs, a concept encapsulated by the term ‘productivity.’ Following the advent of major computing machines by corporations such as IBM, there was a significant surge in productivity improvements. However, by the 1980s, these gains began to wane. The low-hanging fruits of productivity enhancements […]
Day 107: Mastering the Basics
In a world constantly chasing innovation and complexity, there’s an essential truth often overlooked: the key to success in any endeavor lies in mastering the basics. This article explores why the fundamentals are crucial and how focusing on them can lead to excellence in any field. The Foundation of Success: Fundamental Basics Success, regardless of […]
Day 106 – The Illusion of Shortcuts
Shortcuts often present an alluring but deceptive path to success. Although they have occasionally led me to temporary triumphs, their fleeting nature has taught me a crucial lesson: true progress stems from consistent accumulation rather than sporadic leaps. If my journey had been marked by steady accumulation, I would have reached a pivotal moment where […]