Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Jun 22, 2021Member-onlyOne Little Reminder to Anyone Who Is Panicking About Turning 30A self-reflection in leaving my twenties behind. — Every day I will wake up with a warm cup of coffee, open my laptop, and begin my morning ritual of grieving my twenties. While they say a watched pot never boils, it seems that growing older works in a completely opposite manner. For me, the time for living a…Life Lessons4 min read
Published in The Startup·Dec 19, 2020Member-onlyHow Obsessing Over Productivity Is Making You UnhappyAnd four tips for breaking this toxic cycle. — Everywhere we look, we see people spouting trendy productivity hacks, informing us how to optimize every single minute of our lives. We read articles about how to read a book in a day and hear people bragging about finishing their to-do lists in record time. We embrace this insane productivity…Productivity4 min read
Published in The Brave Writer·Dec 17, 2020Member-onlyWhy Writers Should be Paying More Attention to SubstackAn overview of one of the hottest newsletter platforms — Since I started writing online, I have surrounded myself with the voices of industry experts. From them, I’ve learned that online writing is a constantly changing game, and it’s paramount to stay on top of emerging trends if you want to see success in this field. So whether it’s advice…Technology4 min read
Published in P.S. I Love You·Dec 14, 2020Member-only4 Ways to Reframe Financial Guilt in Your RelationshipYou aren’t a bad person for needing your partner's financial support — When you’re in a relationship, it’s easy to feel guilty about relying on your partner. Whether it’s emotionally, through acts of service, or financially, we all need our partner’s support at one point or another. …Mental Health5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 14, 2020Member-onlyAirbnb vs. DoorDash: Why Airbnb is the Favorable Long-Term Start-UpA case study looking at last week’s two big tech IPO’s — For tech investors, last week was one for the books for tech investors, as two highly anticipated companies hosted overwhelmingly successful IPO’s. The meal delivery service, DoorDash, went public, selling 33 million shares at $102 US, creating an initial value of 39 billion dollars. …Technology5 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Dec 13, 2020Member-only5 Major Red Flags that Indicate a Toxic Work EnvironmentHow workplace culture can take advantage of eager employees — It’s easy to be fooled by today’s trendy workplace environments. The standing desks option, the daily gratitude huddles and Taco Tuesdays all work to convince us that this job will be an amazing experience. However, many workplaces are highly skilled in covering up their toxic environments. They lure you in…Work5 min read
Published in The Brave Writer·Dec 10, 2020Member-onlyHow to Get Your First Article Published as an Online Writer2 traits that will make your article stand-out in a sea of submissions. — When I went from casually blogging to consistently writing online, the biggest hurdle in front of me was getting published. One year later I have permanently conquered my fear of submitting, and now, my articles are published on a weekly basis. …Writing4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 5, 2020Member-only3 Reasons Why Our System is Working Against Black-Owned BusinessesWhy it’s important to spread the love as a consumer — Alright, let’s get one thing straight; I’m coming at this topic with a lot of privilege. Not only in my race, but in my gender, wealth, and basically everything else that being a straight white male affords me. I have no intention to represent people of colour or speak on…Current Events5 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Dec 4, 2020Member-onlyHow To Avoid The Dirty Dishes Procrastination TrapUnderstanding why a messy house stresses us out more than it should. — When I think about mundane everyday tasks that stress me out, little compares to the chore of scrubbing and rinsing the dishes currently soaking in my sink. …Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Dec 2, 2020Member-onlyThe Unfortunate Truth Behind Family Culture WorkplacesA warning to all eager new employees — Unfortunately, as many of us have learned, workplace cultures never truly live up to their hype. HR will tell us they are one big happy drama-free family, where everyone is beyond excited to attend the 8:30 AM huddles. …Work5 min read
