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On Publishing a Book and Changing the World
People assume that when you finish writing a book, you slink back in your chair, make a nice cup of coffee, breathe a hefty sigh of relief, and then go about living in bliss. I thought finishing my own...
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The Problem With Passion and Doing What You Love in Your Twenties
Creative Commons Photo by Lauren Hammond There was a time when I was driven by passion to start a movement. It felt amazing to be consumed by this passion, like the very bones in my body were held...
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Conquering the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
I’ve been thinking about home lately: how it smells of Indian spices when I walk in, the timeliness of my brothers asking to hang, the rugged recliner I have by the fireplace, and many other wondrous...
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How I Have Enough Time to Chase My Dreams
While reading a book at my seminary the other day, a person passing by stopped to say, “How do you have time to read books for enjoyment?” “Easy,” I replied. “I make time.” He walked away shaking his...
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How We Can Save Orphans’ Lives
There comes a time when we must move past simply commenting on culture to changing it. I’ve been well aware of this, shaping my blog to not only be a discourse on societal happenings, but a medium for...
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One Thing That Can Kill Your Relationships
This post was originally published on Rethink Creative Group’s Blog. At the end of my sophomore year of college, I switched out of my film major because of one, tiny predicament: I hate being dependent...
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Stop Being Depressed on Valentine’s Day
I remember Valentine’s Day when I was single. I would wake up in the morning, go about the day as if it were normal, congratulate couples, ask about their plans, and go home to cook dinner for myself....
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One Secret to Surviving Unemployment
I am currently amidst a treacherous scramble to find a job, and let me tell you, it is horrible. Many of you I feel can relate with me on this; that overwhelming feeling of anxiety coupled with a...
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Living is Better Than Being Cynical
This article was originally published on Rethink Creative Group’s Blog. I had a job that I hated once. It involved the sort of things to kill any spirit: the dulling of the brain to perform one...
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The Greatest Risk in Being an Artist
This post was originally published on Rethink Creative Group’s blog. Recently, I discovered an alarming risk being a writer. People have told me of many risks as I sought to pursue a career as a...
View Article3 Astonishing Reasons Why Joy is Necessary for Daily Life
It was after months of counseling that I reached a critical conclusion — one that would lead me to let go of my successful business and begin a journey into the unknown. I needed to prioritize the...
View Article7 Lessons Learned from Growing a Successful 6-Figure Business in 1 Year
I’ve achieved all my goals this year, tripled my income, and made more money than I ever thought imaginable in my business … so tell me — why am I not happy?” That’s how I began a conversation with my...
View ArticleThe 10 Mindsets That Prevent You from Experiencing Joy
Can you remember the last time you experienced joy? The sad truth is, many people can’t answer this. Knowing this, it’s easy to believe joy is simply a self-help term rather than an actual posture of...
View ArticleDon’t Marry Anyone
NOTE: I wrote this article several years ago when I was in the beginning stages of my marriage. I have since learned a few things about marriage and joy, and have updated this article. Happy...
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