Even My Discipline Was an Escape?
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Busywork can be a clever escape hatch from your true goals. I thought I was disciplined, but I was just avoiding my real work.
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Authenticity
This category is where I am quite raw - posts like my brother's stroke, money that didn't show up when I needed it, doubts about whether any of this is working, written the way it actually happened. It's not pretty here, but it is me.
How I Lost My Writing Home
7 min read2
Leaving WordPress for GrooveFunnels stopped me from blogging for years. Buggy software made me avoid my site, but I finally found a way back.
Day Three of My 72-Hour Water Fast
3 min read10
On day three of a 72-hour water fast, keeping momentum gets tough. Here is why skipping lunch led to a surprising breakthrough.
A Traitor Lives Inside My Brain, and I Let It In
2 min read53
Learned helplessness made me freeze whenever I tried to take action. I wasn't lazy; my brain was protecting itself from past regret.
Do You Believe in Yourself?
2 min read44
Despite completing 12 months of water fasts, self-doubt stayed. Here is what happened when I chose to show up anyway.
Do You Want to Keep Him Alive?
2 min read72
Facing a heavy DNR decision for my brother tested my limits, but I had to keep showing up. Here is what it taught me.
After 10 Years, I'm Once Again an "Ex-Con"
2 min read34
I was offered a promotion with prestigious clients, but turned it down. Here is why working longer hours felt like a losing trade.
Bringing Luke to Church
1 min read19
Bringing my younger brother to church during his illness wasn't easy, especially when he wanted to stay home. Here is why we persist.
I Cried at 41 Years Old
2 min read23
Watching actors perform my brother's stroke recovery story broke something open in me. What caregiving actually looks like.
41-Year-Old Asher Photoshoot
2 min read43
At 41, I completed all 3 modules of the ACLP course. Here is how I celebrated after a sleepless night of preparation.
Showing Up Isn't As Fancy As Announcing Results
2 min read28
Fasting, a course, a brother's health scare, and a 10th year in the same stage role. No big win this week, just showing up.
Crushing Work and Course While Fasting
4 min read39
Feedback went from being called too slow to genuine praise, while juggling night classes and a fast. Here's what actually changed.
I'm Uncertain About the Future
2 min read32
Nas Academy's programs are pausing, and so am I. Stepping back from teaching to enroll as a student again, right when I need it.
I Was Told I'm Too Slow But How I Reacted Surprised Even Me...
3 min read17
On day four at a new job, I was told I was too slow. How I responded surprised even me. A lesson in asking for help.
I Quit My Job Twice Because of One Girl...?
3 min read38
A relationship that ended a decade ago led me right back to the same company. How sharing my story, flaws and all, got me the job.
Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick
2 min read48
I tracked 13 goals for 2024 and hit only 4. What I learned about sharing goals publicly versus keeping them private.
The Cow and the Tiger
2 min read14
An old parable about a cow and a tiger reminded me: not every kind suggestion is one I should take. Staying true to myself.
Thank You for Standing By Me
2 min read90
My father took a cleaning job at his age, still feeling like it wasn't enough. A hard year ending on an unexpected note of hope.
I Am Feeling Completely Defeated
2 min read196
Lost savings, missed deals, financial struggle for two decades straight. I'm not writing this for pity, just being honest.
I Wish This Photo Never Happened...
2 min read23
A healing service, a beautiful photo of my brother, and a strange truth: his stroke brought us closer than we'd ever been.
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From Video Diary Failure to Spiritual Triumph
3 min read21
A daily video project I abandoned, a brutal fast, and then my father responded to an altar call after 21 years of prayer.
40 Days, No Sugar, Done
1 min read18
I finished a 40-day no sugar fast combined with exercise, but feeling constantly weak showed me I messed up somewhere. Here is what changes.
Recovered Too Late, I Missed The Creator's Summit
2 min read8
Missed the creator meet-up recovering from COVID, but a conversation about poverty and a secondhand bookstore visit stuck with me.
What Happens When You Read Your Own Personal Development Advice 15 Years Later?
1 min read8
Writing goals down was supposed to change everything in 2009. After failing since 2008, a look at old advice shows what actually matters.
What If You Had To Speak For 5 Minutes In Front Of Speaking Professionals?
2 min read26
After finishing a 60-day content challenge, I entered a speaker competition. A misunderstanding forced me to speak unprepared...
Unfollow Now: My 60-Day Challenge Begins
3 min read48
Posting content regularly is the only thing I can control. Here is why I am committing to a 60-day challenge today.
On the Passing of Coco Lee
3 min read22
Her passing left me speechless. A personal reflection on depression, mental health, and why reaching out matters more than we admit.
My Brother Is A Fighter
1 min read59
Two weeks in hospital, damaged eyesight, a spotty memory. Yet the notes he scribbled during physio say everything about his will.
Rebalancing Duty and Crisis: Luke's Readmission to the Hospital
1 min read93
After 119 excruciating days in the hospital, 4 great days at home ended suddenly with signs of another stroke. An urgent update on Luke Aw.
After 119 Days, My Brother Is Finally Home
2 min read65
After a second stroke and 119 days in the hospital, my brother is finally home. But the journey back wasn't as simple as waiting for him to heal.
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Thank You for Your Birthday Wishes, My Final Year in My 30s
2 min read56
Small wins in his recovery, financial assistance finally approved, and Chainsaw Man reruns at the hospital. A quiet birthday.
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Throwback to 2004: My First Solo Singing Competition
2 min read14
Fearing people would mock my voice, I entered a 2004 singing contest without telling anyone. What happened on stage shocked me.
Update on My Brother
2 min read45
My brother moved to a rehab hospital after a second stroke. Here is how his recovery is going and how we are adapting.
Update Since the Fall on Dec 23rd
1 min read50
After weeks in the ICU following a severe fall on Dec 23, my brother is taking his first steps forward in a general ward. Here is where things stand.
I Lost My "Virginity" Within 20 Days In 2022
1 min read21
Taught 300 people, welcomed a new nephew, and endured my very first nasal swab test. A quick, honest recap.
How Unremembered Books Still Shape Your Mind
2 min read34
Why reading physical books changes how knowledge becomes part of you, even if you cannot remember every page you have read.
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I Ignored My Brother's Warning Signs
4 min read105
My brother is fighting to recover from a stroke. I thought his symptoms were normal, but the real challenge was just beginning.
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Update for Brother's Condition
1 min read116
We deeply appreciate every prayer sent for my brother. Please leave a comment or words of encouragement to cheer him on.
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I Cannot Be Selfish Anymore
3 min read5
I refuse to take shortcuts in my business when money is tight. But watching my father age makes me question everything.
How Did I Know I've Had a Packed Week
2 min read43
Between a workshop, ad campaigns, coaching calls across time zones, and a TV drama shoot, I fell asleep on the floor.
Hey Asher, Shut Up
4 min read124
I offered feedback nobody asked for, got unfriended for it, and I'm still giving away the resource that started it all.
The White Stuff
1 min read25
I started getting grey hair as a 10-year-old. Instead of hiding it, I attached values like wisdom and learning to it. See where it led.
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Superstar Uncle Drama
8 min read3
Auditioning for Project SuperStar taught me some lessons for a busy month of June. This is a boring post. Don't bother reading.
My Confession: 5 Minutes As Judas
6 min read18
To portray Judas, I dragged up past demons and dark thoughts. I thought I had it under control until the performance ended and tears took over.
