The gym is the best place to learn how to deal with failure
I asked a friend at the gym to spot me on the incline bench press. I told him I was going for 3 reps of 135lb. Last week, I was…
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The coffee shop effect: a real productivity phenomenon
This past weekend, I met up with a couple of friends at Scented Tea Leaf House, a Tucson tea shop, to work on our writing hobbies (I also write about…
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5 Chinese snacks that go with coffee
A snack or pastry pairs well with coffee when it balances or complements a coffee’s rich, sometimes bitter flavor profile. That’s why you often find cakes and cookies sold at…
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Hometown Cha Cha Cha Review
Watching Hometown Cha Cha Cha was like being on vacation. You have that initial break-in period where you might need to adjust to a new time zone or figure out…
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Nourish the vision of your life daily
I had this short but memorable conversation with this hotel bartender about having a vision for your life. So, my friend and I decided to go to our hotel bar…
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Congratulations Robert and Hong!
I went to Houston last weekend to celebrate my third and final wedding this year (you can read about my previous wedding here). I personally know the groom because he…
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Conversation with a stranger: Fitness, pain tolerance, and dental hygiene
I flew to Houston this weekend to celebrate my ex-roommate’s wedding. It was the final wedding of the year and I was so excited to go. I’ll be writing about…
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Dopamine Nation
I was listening to Andrew Huberman’s podcast and that’s where I heard about Dr. Anna Lembke’s Dopamine Nation book. I must say – it is a great book. It’s fluid…
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Considering leaving engineering for medicine? Read this.
I turned in my hospital volunteer badge this past week. It marked the end of my decision to leave engineering for medicine, but it also began my new journey of…
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One day in Vancouver itinerary
Some college friends and I went to Vancouver for a weekend. We spent a little less than 48 hours in both areas. I took a GoPro with me and filmed…
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