Writing
Essays & reflections.
These essays lay down what I believe, how I act, and how I see things. They are dated, and some reflect where I was at the time I wrote them.
01Personal philosophy
- April 9, 2026Personal FreedomI’m not going to talk about freedom in the sense of civil freedom, but rather in being free from the metaphorical, metaphysical bonds (whether real or imaginary) that hold us back from various…11 min
- January 26, 2026EmotionAs a naturally calm and stoic person, I don’t perceive or express my emotions in the same way as a lot of people. More often than not, for things that trigger very strong emotions in others, my…10 min
- December 19, 2025PurposeThere is no such thing as having “one true” purpose. The common phrase “finding your purpose” is, in my opinion, misleading. Why? Because there is no one purpose to “find,” as if you were digging for…11 min
- November 10, 2025SelfishnessI’ll admit it wholeheartedly: I am a naturally selfish person in a lot of ways. I often only think about myself, and if I think about others, it’s more so in a transactional manner (not necessarily…6 min
- October 17, 2025ReligionGoing to a university in the south (Texas A&M), the topic of religion frequently came up as it was the core identity of many students who went there (specifically Christianity, but Islam, Hinduism,…7 min
- October 9, 2025Addictive TendenciesEveryone has addictive tendencies. Some to a lesser extent, some to a greater extent. But we all have them. I don’t want to spend this article talking about the science of addiction; there’s already…7 min
- October 1, 2025Doing Hard ThingsOne of the core tenets in my life is “Do hard things without being hard on yourself.” That’s what I hope to explain throughout this article (and, to a certain extent, all my articles). First, there…20 min
- September 15, 2025Clear MindAchieving great things, handling stress, and making the right decisions all require a mind that is clear of distractions, unnecessary boundaries, and self-effacing thoughts. However, to those who…8 min
- September 11, 2025SleepIn my opinion, sleep is one of the 3 big things that humans can’t live a good life without prioritizing (along with diet and exercise). Our not so distant ancestors used to sleep and wake up at…8 min
- September 5, 2025ExerciseOne of my favorite topics: exercise! I consider myself a fitness nut, and I proudly wear the title.20 min
- August 11, 2025DietWhen I think about how to think about a proper diet, I like to remember the fact that not too long ago (just 12000 years at maximum), humans were primarily eating fruit, vegetables, and meat that we…8 min
- August 11, 2025RoutineAfter setting your priorities, building a sustainable routine is vital to success, and more importantly, happiness.11 min
- August 10, 2025Finding PrioritiesThe most important things you need to find in life are your priorities Mine are: Health Family and Friends Service Company Investing Continuing Education External Presence FLOATER: Travel These are…6 min