Reflections from the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After hours of walking through lush forests, across suspension bridges, and along winding mountain paths, I found myself completely immersed in the natural world of the Himalayas.
Nairobi Through My Lens
What sets Nairobi apart isn't one singular feature but the confluence of many. The city itself may not dazzle you with standout attractions, but it captures the essence of Africa beautifully. It's the mix of modern food, affable locals, ease of transport, distinct culture, and abundant nature that makes Nairobi an ideal place to be.
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
I've been listening to the audiobook of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi the past week. Mihaly is a Hungarian-American psychologist known for his work in positive…
Why Is Self-Education So Hard?
When we talk about self-education, we can't miss the impressive genius, Leonardo Da Vinci. A master artist, anatomist, engineer, scientist, biologist, and experimenter. He never received formal education beyond basic…
Feeding Your Curiosities
After meditating this morning, my phone beeped with a Google Photos throwback of my weekend trip to the Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning 3 years ago in the Blue…
Taking Control Of Your Learning
Let's be honest: our education system sucks. It works on a cookie-cutter approach; the same style is used without due consideration to individual differences. One, we are taught things that…
Reading 100 pages a day
While listening to the Tim Ferris Show with Brandon Stanton (founder of Humans of New York), Brandon talks about his life before pursuing photography; purposeless, and not happy with what…
Being an Associate at Techstars: Reflections Part 2
I am building a habit of writing reflections after making big decisions (such as moving countries), learning a new skill, or wrapping up a big project. Writing helps me gather…
Where’s home for you?
A few days ago I was speaking to a friend in Melbourne and he asked me, “How’s being home?”. I said it’s lovely, I’m enjoying staying here after a long…