It is serendipitous that May 4th marks the launch of this journal as it would be considered a blasphamas mockery by any of the original masters. Life is different now and we must adjust to the societal norms of the lives we now lead. While the Jedi code is still at the core of my... Continue Reading →
Lessons from Ithaca
I recently had the opportunity to watch the epic rendition of Homer’s The Odyssey. While the film has had mixed reviews, it delivered reliability across multiple themes in every journey. All of these metaphors can quickly become diagnostic guides for exposed areas of a more personal odyssey. Four scenes from the film struck me the... Continue Reading →
30 Essential Life Lessons: A Complete Guide to Personal Growth and Resilience
I was looking for a book on great advice for young mentees and stumbled on a framework of lessons. A quick read with some gems. Chapter 1: Foundation & Integrity 1. Always keep your word. If you break it once, people stop trusting you, no matter how much you talk. 2. Respect starts at home.... Continue Reading →
Mental models
While not aligned with Jedi teachings, the following mental models are great frameworks for reasoning about people, decisions, and systems. They are shortcuts of sorts to deeper learning but useful in guiding the newer generations. 1. Parkinson’s Law — Work expands to fill the time allotted. Give a task two weeks, it takes two weeks.... Continue Reading →
The force as a guide…
Master Jedis are blessed with the ability to draw insights and directions from meditation and the force. It’s not always easy and takes constant practice to master. If you have not achieved this enlightenment consider the following exercise. You are sitting in a dark movie theatre watching a movie of your life. The de intensity... Continue Reading →
The Eight Core Virtues of Bushido
The Samurai and Jedi are frequently compared due to some share common beliefs. While there are material differences in some philosophies, the core couture the uphold are noteworthy and honorable. Righteousness (義, Gi): Striving for justice, making decisions based on duty rather than personal desire. Courage (勇, Yū): Bravery in the face of fear, adversity, or death,... Continue Reading →
The middle of the marathon
After a long hiatus from running, I’ve decided to start training again. I’ve always enjoyed the activity but dreaded the “real” or the middle miles. This segment of running is a psychological battleground and test of grit. The crowds, balloons, and adrenaline have long faded from your starting line; and you are not in the... Continue Reading →
Understanding starts when fear end…
Ironically, I often fear our current societal divide is at a historic state. Driven by a combination of deep economic inequalities, fear, misinformation and political agendas - the barrage of amplifiers continue to grow at an alarming rate. The division is seeping into our communities, families, and friendships - the stakes (and opportunities) have never... Continue Reading →
Experiences. Perceptions. Options. Decisions. Results
On this day of reflection, I think of all the successes and failures of the past year to extract a few lessons. It is vividly apparent how every experience you have shapes the outcomes in other areas of your life. When you fail to arrive at an expected destination, you must reflect on the decisions... Continue Reading →
Show me your habits, and I’ll show you your future…
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
Top 10 favorite quotes
Minds and masters of the past have provided valuable insights for every walk of life; these are often crystallized in quotes. While my favorites have changed in the different seasons of my journey, the following 10 are the most impactful. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit,"... Continue Reading →
Journal of a Jedi 