Live as it matters.Live a whole life.Live many lifetimes in one.Live passionately. Live with care.Care about what you work on.Work on what you believe.Believe in what you make. Life usefully.Useful to yourself.Useful to others.Useful to society. Live as if nobody cares.Live for yourself.Live for your loved ones.Live life diligently. Originally posted on Tiny Letter #6.
Author: Richard
On intuition…
I got back to playing competitive soccer recently, so I went down a rabbit hole of learning the new meta, ideas, and tactics being used nowadays. The more I dug, the more I realized that there are no videos or readings that will help me more when I’m in the field than my intuition. The … Continue reading On intuition…
On work…
I was a workaholic until not long ago, but after experiencing burnout twice, I learned valuable life lessons that made me re-evaluate my approach to work. I believe that people who work all the time don't value their time appropriately, as work shouldn't be their only identity in life. Although work is important, it should … Continue reading On work…
Richard Branson on Happiness
Dear Stranger You don’t know me but I hear you are going through a tough time, and I would like to help you. I want to be open and honest with you, and let you know that happiness isn’t something just afforded to a special few. It can be yours if you take the time to … Continue reading Richard Branson on Happiness
On mental health…
Mental health is a difficult topic only when we decide to avoid talking about it and pretend things are fine, or that mental health issues will eventually disappear. We put a mask on them and keep going without addressing the deeper problems happening inside our minds. But mental health issues get deeper the longer we … Continue reading On mental health…
On quitting Instagram…
It's been over twelve years since I first joined and started sharing photos of my life on Instagram. I remember the quirky in-app filters, friends sharing food and random in-the-moment pictures (before stories came out), and all the nice people I met through the platform before it became what it's nowadays. There were no influencers, … Continue reading On quitting Instagram…
Soccer is BACK ❤️
Soccer is BACK, and I am PUMPED! 💥 The start of a new season brings a renewed sense of excitement and energy for everyone on the team. We're all starting from scratch when it comes to our soccer fitness, but I know we'll rise to the challenge and come out stronger than ever. Personally, I'll … Continue reading Soccer is BACK ❤️
Adapting to the game (soccer)
I’ve stopped running long distances after my last half marathon in July this year and have thrown myself into playing soccer full time. Soccer is something I’ve loved ever since I was a kid. Although I stopped playing it competitively when I came to the US, I never stopped following and loving the sport. Playing … Continue reading Adapting to the game (soccer)
Birthday call
It was my birthday a few days ago, then important people to me started texting me birthday wishes throughout the day. I’m grateful for having them in my life. Then during the afternoon, a receive a phone call. My mind goes, “a phone call? That’s interesting and unexpected.” I looked at the caller’s name and … Continue reading Birthday call
Paris marathon 2022 – race time! // part three
Mile 21 was when I knew the real marathon would start for me. This is when my body started wanting to give up, ask for forgiveness, and want to walk, all while my mind wanted to keep pushing. It’s always an internal battle between the two of them, in which the mind mostly wins. I … Continue reading Paris marathon 2022 – race time! // part three
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