Author: ki’une
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Correcting Course When You’ve Chosen A Path With No Heart
The following is a correspondence between a reader and myself, with some additional thoughts. Edward chose a path in animation but recently discovered his passion was no longer there, and now he faces the choice of abandoning everything’s he built up until now if he chooses to venture on a new path. ———————— Ki’une,…
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Lifestyle Experiment: Rags To Riches And Back
“To know you have enough is to be rich.” – Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching February was an interesting one for sure. Feeling the need for a change of scenery, I escaped Toronto’s frosty winter to be more productive amidst Vancouver’s dreamy mountain setting. I had arranged to sublet a place I’ve never seen before. I…
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Productivity Advice From A Drug Addict Turned Self-Made Millionaire
The following excerpt is written by my good friend, George. George was a high school dropout who was caught up in drug and alcohol addictions for over a decade. At 30, he had enough – he completely abstained from all substance abuse, and started the first of many businesses. Now at 35, he’s financially free. …
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Making Dreams Happen The NON 5-Minute Abtronic Way
In my last post, I illustrated how my written goals came to fruition. However, in all honesty, it’s not so black-and-white. You can’t just write it down and expect it to happen. There’s more to it, so please read on. Often times, we tend to gravitate towards easy solutions. Remember that pseudo-spiritual film The Secret? …
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A True Account Of How Everything I Wrote Down Has Materialized
I want to share something really interesting with you today, being the first day of the New Year and all. Two weeks ago, I was going through some old boxes for another iteration of giving away or throwing out stuff I didn’t need. I found my old academic awards, accomplishments, academic books and reference materials,…
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How To Give At Christmas Minus The Stuff And Consumerism
(Note: I took the above photo in Nepal, around Christmas time in 2006.) The holiday season is upon us, and stores have notified us well in advance with plenty of advertising and holiday decor. After all, it’s the biggest time of the year for them. Like any child, I have fond memories of fun, family…
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Don’t Worry About The Competition – It Doesn’t Exist
George is the only business mentor I have, but he’s actually more like a great friend. We first met when he approached me through a Craigslist ad I posted offering dance lessons. He had two left feet and immediately took a liking to me. About two years ago, I remember we were sitting down having…
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Seeing Different As Good And Some Pleasant Things I Learned In Japan
One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. -Henry MillerWhat is it about travel that causes one to gain insight and see the world from a different perspective? And, especially upon coming back, to cherish the experience even more all the while seeing day-to-day living much differently? As an adventure…
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The Midas Effect – Make Everything You DO Turn Into Gold
To people who have just met me, it might seem that everything I have done seems to have panned out. I wanted to work for myself, and my first few business endeavours didn’t turn out so bad. I wanted to paint, and most of my art has had some gallery time as well as…
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Loss, Recovery, And Something To Read When You’re Feeling Down (Otherwise, Save For Later)
Please read this if you’re suffering from a loss. As I’m writing this, I’m feeling a little down and out from a loss right now. Still, I feel this moment is the best time to write since I can bridge space and time and give out empathy when I myself could use some comfort. Firstly,…