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5 Things I Learned from Sociology That Explain Today’s Major Issues

Here are 5 sociological facts that explain the society we are living in.

In high school, I would’ve never thought that I would major in sociology. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even know what it was.

But on a whim, I decided to take an introductory course because it fit my schedule.

And I’m glad I did because it was one of the most interesting courses I took.

I learned how society works and how powerful it is to understand its systems.

It’s been a few years since I graduated but here are 5 things I mustered up from my memory that I think explain some of today’s social issues: Continue reading “5 Things I Learned from Sociology That Explain Today’s Major Issues”

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7 Copywriting Rules I Learned From YouTube Videos

If you want to learn how to write copy, here are some tips on copywriting that I learned from watching a bunch of how-to-write videos on YouTube.

I’ve watched a lot of YouTube videos.

Some were productive and some were definitely not.

But one of the productive ones talked about the importance of keeping notes of things that you find educational or valuable or interesting (similar to keeping a commonplace book).

I thought this was interesting because I was constantly forgetting valuable things I heard in videos and had to continually go back to re-watch them and it was a big waste of time.

So, I took the advice and started to write things down. And, over many years of doing this, I have amassed a lot of notes.

And since I found value in them, I think they can be valuable for you too and I want to share some of them with you.

So, for the first edition of this (maybe series), I am going to share my notes on copywriting:

Continue reading “7 Copywriting Rules I Learned From YouTube Videos”

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9 Things I Learned From Stoicism

Here are 9 lessons I learned from Stoicism.

For the past few years, I’ve been studying and trying to apply Stoicism to my life.

It started when the pandemic happened. It was really stressful for me, causing me to become anxious about certain things and Stoicism helped me ease some of my pains.

After things slowly got back to normal, I started using Stoicism to cure other issues within me, issues that I didn’t realize I possessed until I started learning this philosophy.

So, here are 9 things I learned that I want to share with you: Continue reading “9 Things I Learned From Stoicism”

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Why You Should Study Philosophy

When I started learning philosophy, I thought it was meant for thinking about abstract ideas. But I was wrong. The main reason for learning philosophy is so that you can live better.

In my teen years, I was fascinated with philosophy.

My dad studied it at university (or he claims to have) and every time I overheard him discuss topics with his friends, I thought it was the most interesting thing ever.

They would talk about religion, the mind, and commentate on society and politics.

They would talk about what is right and what is wrong, and what is true and what is false.

These discussions made me think critically, even though I wasn’t active in them. I would just listen to each person’s point and analyze it in my head.

It was fun and entertaining. Continue reading “Why You Should Study Philosophy”

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12 Writing Tips from My Favorite Comedians

Here are some tips on how to be a better storyteller from some of my favorite comedy writers.

I’ve always loved funny things.

Part of it is because I grew up in a big family full of jokesters. Another part of it is because my family loves comedies.

When I was a little kid, I spent a lot of time with my uncles because, like most immigrants, my parents spent most of the day working or at school.

So, after I did my 9-3 at school, I went home and my young uncles, who lived with us (also an immigrant thing), babysat me.

And one of the things they did a lot of was pranking me. They would get me to do all sorts of stupid things to satisfy their humour.

I remember one time, I was maybe 8, they made me dress up like an ancient Chinese mystic with a fake beard made of BBQ charcoal so that they could record a parody music video.

It was like they were trying to be YouTubers (way) before it was even a thing. Continue reading “12 Writing Tips from My Favorite Comedians”

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How Reading Can Help You Be Creative like Donald Glover

Want to know how to be creative like Donald Glover? Be curious, read, and experiment.

Everyone will agree that Donald Glover is one of the most creative people still breathing.

From his music to his music videos to his TV series and movies, he is constantly pushing boundaries with his imagination and forcing the audience to think and react. Continue reading “How Reading Can Help You Be Creative like Donald Glover”

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What are Kevin Durant’s 3 Favorite Books?

Kevin Durant

Want to know how Kevin Durant is successful in almost everything he does? Hint: It’s because he reads.

Kevin Durant is a monster on the basketball court.

He won the NBA MVP in 2014, won back-to-back championship titles (along with two Final’s MVP awards), was voted to be an All-Star more than 10 times, and was the scoring champ for 3 consecutive years.

But, like his contemporary, LeBron James, he knows ball isn’t life and he doesn’t just do work on the hardwood –Durant is also a successful businessman and philanthropist. Continue reading “What are Kevin Durant’s 3 Favorite Books?”

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What are LeBron James Favorite Books?

LeBron James

Curious why LeBron James is so successful? It’s because he reads. Check out his favorite books below.

We all know that LeBron James is one of the best basketball players in the world.

He was deemed the Most Valuable Player four times and has won the championship title just as many times.

He’s also achieved two big handfuls of other accolades as well, such as being an 18-time NBA All-Star, scoring champion, and assists leader.

He’s truly a once-in-a-generation talent.

But did you know that he’s just as talented when it comes to his off-court endeavours? Continue reading “What are LeBron James Favorite Books?”

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