I’ve just finished watching Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, produced and hosted by Dan Buettner, on Netflix. It’s an optimistic distillation of a longevity researcher and activist’s findings on what makes for a long and happy life. Traveling across the world, from Japan to Italy to Costa Rica, Dan introduces us to…

I could have studied personal finance much early on in life. It should have even been part of my high school curriculum. While I’ve already learned more about pursuing financial independence in the past several years, still the impact could have been much better if I’d learned the lessons while in my teens. Topics such…

As an overthinker, I find mulling on things past and future an ever-present reality. And it’s both boon and bane. It’s an advantage because it keeps me on my toes. I must always learn from the past, but also plan for the future. This helps me to decide the right course of action in the…

Peace. And I don’t just mean the absence of war, but inner contentment: bliss. The thing about peace, though, is that it is fragile. You’ll get it one moment and it’s gone the next. All because of the inconstancy of life. Time passes; the world changes; we change. The key is to have a practice…

I have no use for a billboard, so I’d probably sell the space to one of the popular brands. “Just Do It.” “Open Happiness.” “I-chicken mo na dali!” It doesn’t matter. I just need to get paid. And then I can use the money for more worthwhile purchases, save some, and give the rest to…