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Looking Back: Unfulfilled Aspirations and the Weight of Regret Have you ever experienced a profound sense of sadness and disappointment when reflecting on your career, realizing that you have not accomplished what you initially set out to achieve? Perhaps your life's plan is centered around pursuing a particular profession, securing a certain job, or joining… Continue reading From Dreams to Regrets: A Journey of Life Choices
Reflecting on Gratitude in Today's World Being thankful is not always easy, especially in our present world. Many of us tend to associate gratitude and thankfulness with the things we possess or lack. It's natural to compare ourselves to others, especially when the media often highlights those who have great wealth, while rarely showing those… Continue reading Thankfulness in a Challenging World: A Personal Journey
As the holiday season approaches, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has taken the time to read my blogs and purchase my books. As both an enthusiastic reader and dedicated writer, it is truly rewarding to share my work with the world. With the tradition of gift giving upon us,… Continue reading Why Independent Authors Make Great Holiday Gifts
Growing up in Southern California, there are a few places that I would consider truly haunted that many if any get to visit or explore. Having lived in the city of Downey and Los Angeles for most of my childhood and adultlife until 2018, there is one place that exists today partially that is truly… Continue reading Ghost Adventures: Uncovering Hollydale’s Secrets
Decades ago in college, I have rememants of writting such in journals, notepads, paper scratch. This piece was written in an old journal from the year 2000, giving you a picture of my thinking at 20 years old. I felt I have always been a thinker, deep thought especially in college at the time as… Continue reading The Intersection of Business Success and Personal Growth
The Nature of Uniqueness and Societal Value I would like to believe that each of us possesses innate gifts, abilities, and talents that make us unique and special. From a Christian perspective, God sees all of us as special, each person crafted in His image. Yet, it is difficult not to notice that some men… Continue reading Searching for Value in a Media Obessed World
Revisiting a Not-So-New Story It gives me great pleasure to introduce a NOT so NEW book, which may sound unusual at first. What does that mean exactly? “A Shot in the Dark,” releasing in January 2026, is actually the original version of my debut novel, “The POX,” which was published in 2023. What Sets This… Continue reading Why ‘A Shot in the Dark’ is Essential for Fans of ‘The POX’
With only one month remaining until the release of my forthcoming memoir, "Runaway Shame," I am pleased to share insights into this deeply personal and candid work. The book explores the persistent shame that has accompanied me for many years—a weight that remains present despite ongoing efforts to overcome it, even amidst the love and… Continue reading Runaway Shame: Breaking Free from Shame’s Grip
I am pleased to announce the release of my autobiography, *The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2*, which will be available now. This book forms part of the broader work, *The Forgotten Son*, initially published in January. The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2 chronicles a pivotal period of my life following college, detailing my experiences as I transitioned… Continue reading Discover Chapter 2 of The Forgotten Son Series
Looking back, I realize that I often find myself dwelling on the past more than I should, especially when it comes to my life twenty years ago. The number “20 years” carries a certain weight and mystery—it stands out and instantly transports me to October 2005. That era, much like other periods in my life,… Continue reading What 20 Years Taught Me: Life Lessons and Choices
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