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Book notes: 107 Days by Kamala Harris

107 Days by Kamala Harris — a candid firsthand account of her historic 107-day presidential campaign, from Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal to Election Night. Book notes, key ideas, and my personal review.

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107 Days by Kamala Harris

Date read / Format:

February 2026 | Audiobook

Synopsis:

107 Days is Kamala Harris’s firsthand account of her historic 107-day presidential campaign — from the moment Joe Biden stepped aside on July 21, 2024, to Election Day on November 5. Drawing on personal journals, conversations with her inner circle, and her own memories, Harris pulls back the curtain on VP selection, debate preparation, intra-party tensions, and the deeply personal moments that defined her run as the first woman of color to lead a major party presidential ticket

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OTG Podcast #76: Unraveling the Mindset of Success ft. Richard Hardy

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #76: Richard Hardy – Door-to-Door Solar Sales, Mental Discipline of 75 Hard, and the Power of Self-Talk

Introduction

In this conversation, we’ll delve into the experiences and insights of Richard Hardy, a door-to-door solar sales professional with a transformative journey marked by resilience and self-improvement.

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OTG Podcast #75: From Dance to Audio Engineering ft. Herbie De Guzman

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #75: Herbie De Guzman – Dance & DJing to Audio Engineering, Aging Parents, and Learning from Breakups

Introduction

In a compelling episode of the One Thousand Gurus podcast, host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes Herbie De Guzman, a multifaceted talent with roots in the vibrant San Diego club scene. This episode unveils Herbie’s journey from dance director to audio engineer and DJ. His story is one of exploration, adaptation, and finding joy in alignment with one’s passions.

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Book notes: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule

Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule — the thrilling launch of the Star Wars High Republic era, where Jedi heroes rise to face a galaxy-wide catastrophe and a ruthless new enemy unlike any they’ve encountered before. Book notes, key ideas, and my personal review.

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Light of the Jedi (Star Wars: The High Republic) by Charles Soule

Date read / Format:

February 2026 | Audiobook

Synopsis:

“Long before the events of The Phantom Menace, the galaxy is enjoying a golden era of peace and prosperity under the High Republic. The Republic has spread to the Outer Rim, the Jedi are at the height of their power, and the newly completed hyperspace lanes allow civilizations to connect like never before. It is a hopeful time — but hope is fragile.

When a passenger freighter called the Legacy Run is destroyed in hyperspace, its debris scatters across multiple systems in the Outer Rim, threatening billions of lives. As the Jedi race to contain the disaster, a ruthless and enigmatic new villain emerges from the shadows — and a terrifying enemy unlike anything the Republic has faced before: the Nihil.” -Audible

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OTG Podcast #74: The Joy of Tidying: Insights from Marie Kondo

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #74: Book Highlights – The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

Introduction

In our podcast One Thousand Gurus, we unlock wisdom from transformative resources and insightful individuals, and today, we’re diving into a book that has undeniably reshaped my understanding of possessions and happiness—The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. This book revolutionizes the concept of tidying as it intertwines organization with self-discovery.

Era-End Reflection: Dance Covers Year in Review

An analysis breakdown and reflection for the six covers I participated in during the last era on my dance team Koreos.

If you know me, you know I love doing post-experience debriefs — because apparently my brain doesn’t know how to just vibe without also wanting to analyze everything after. So here it is: my end-of-year breakdown of all 6 covers I did this year with my dance team Koreos.

Quick context for anyone who’s not in the loop: my dance team does subunit covers each quarter (fall, winter, spring), typically two per quarter. A subunit is a smaller group within the larger team — you get assigned a song, casted as a specific member, and sometimes you sign up for a leadership role in that project. I landed in exactly 6 subunit covers this year, zero quick covers (a short-turnaround project that our group covers of a trending song), and honestly? That was fully intentional. I only want to do covers I’m actually excited about, and quick covers just haven’t been calling my name this era. No regrets.

Looking back, I’m genuinely grateful for how the year played out. There were some unexpected favorites, a few covers I was lukewarm about going in that turned into highlights, and overall — good vibes, good people, good memories. My analytical brain wanted to actually quantify all of that, so naturally I started with a ratings breakdown before diving into the thoughts. That’s just how my mind works. 🤷🏻‍♂️

OTG Podcast #73: Career Changes and Fashion Insights ft. Maximillian Navarro

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #73: Maximillian Navarro – Retail Sales to LinkedIn Recruiting, Fashion Tips, and Building a 10-Year Relationship

Introduction

In the latest episode of One Thousand Gurus, J.R. Yonocruz reconnects with his cousin, Maximillian Navarro, who shares his journey from being a college graduate seeking direction to becoming a successful recruiter, fashion enthusiast, and future husband. With the bond they share as family, J.R. and Max explore various aspects of life, including career transitions, personal interests, and the values that sustain a long-term relationship.

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What Does Your Ideal Partner Actually Look Like? (I Asked AI and It Got Uncomfortably Accurate)

I asked Claude to synthesize my ideal romantic partner based on my personality frameworks, relationship history, and life vision. Here’s what it came up with — and a prompt you can use to run the same exercise yourself.

Personal development · Relationships · AI tools

I’ve been on a bit of an AI rabbit hole lately.

It started with me using Claude to help build out a full personal profile of myself — 100 interview-style questions, synthesized into a written document. From there I went deep on shadow work, emotional pattern analysis, and a reflection on my dance team family. I wrote about the whole experience in a previous post (What Happens When You Let AI Interview You for Two Days) if you want the full backstory.

At some point during all of that, I thought: if Claude knows me this well at this point, can it synthesize what my ideal romantic partner actually looks like?

Spoiler: Yes. And it was more useful than I expected.

This post is two things: a reflection on that experience, and a reusable prompt you can run yourself to get the same output. Whether you’re single, dating, or trying to get clearer on what you need in your current relationship — this exercise is worth the 20–30 minutes.