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OTG Podcast #39: Embracing Growth and Connections: Insights from a Conversation with Hazier Rios

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #39: Hazier Rios – Improving Relationships, the Influence of Media & Government, and Cultivating More Peace

Introduction

In the latest podcast episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. welcomes back guest Hazier Rios for a deep dive into various topics, including the chaotic but enlightening journey from San Diego to deeper discussions about talent management, education, and societal influences. With laughter and genuine curiosity, both speakers explore how life’s unexpected detours can lead to insightful discussions and transformative experiences.

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Book notes: I Don’t Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real

I Don’t Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real book summary review and key ideas.

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I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrance Real

Synopsis:

“Psychotherapist Terrence Real offers an important and compelling look at the silent epidemic of depression among men and shows, with compassion and clarity, what can be done to break this vicious cycle.” -Audible

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OTG Podcast #38: Navigating Social Dynamics: A Conversation with Yerson

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #38: Yerson Ochoa – Authenticity in Friendship, How to Improve Your Dancing, and the Dark Side of Content Creation

Introduction

Welcome back to One Thousand Gurus, where we dive deep into the nuances of life, art, and human connection. In this episode, J.R. is joined by the insightful Yerson Ochoa, as they unravel the complexities of balancing professional and personal lives, especially within the realm of dance and social media.

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OTG Podcast #37: Insights from Clark Fielding: Journey of a Legal Mentor

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #37: Clark H. Fielding – Excellence in Your Career, Challenges of Being an Employer, and Having Values that Ground You

Introduction

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, J.R. welcomes Clark Fielding, a renowned attorney and founder of the Fielding Law Firm. The conversation kicks off with Clark sharing his extensive journey from law school to founding his own firm, emphasizing mentorship and expressing gratitude towards his career path and the influential people who have impacted him along the way.

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OTG Podcast #36: Discovering Authenticity and Community: A Conversation with Murphy Pines

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #36: Murphy Pines – Guerrilla Advertising, Relationship Anarchy, and Healing from Trauma

Introduction

In the latest episode of the One Thousand Gurus podcast, host J.R. had a heartfelt conversation with guest Murphy Pines, a creative artist with a unique journey of self-discovery and community building. In their dialogue, they explored transformative life experiences, overcoming personal challenges, and the importance of living authentically.

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OTG Podcast #35: Embracing Growth: A Journey from Dentistry Dreams to UX Design Mastery

Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #35: Julie Huynh – The Path to UX Designer, Mastering Your Craft, and Upgrading Our Life to 2.0

Introduction

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. welcomes back Julie Huynh, a previously featured guest from episode 20. Julie shares her life’s evolution since her last appearance, diving into her past experiences and how they shaped her current standing as a User Experience (UX) Designer. Their conversation spans Julie’s growth, aspirations, and pursuits.

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2025 Life Lessons: Love, Health, and Success

What 2025 has taught me about health, success, and love.

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📸: Alanis

At the end of every “Year in Review” mega-post, I compile a list of all the major Life Lessons I’ve learned that year. A few years ago, I started the tradition of separating this into a separate post from the main 2025 Year In Review post.

In compiling these lessons, I noticed they fell into 3 major categories. I have grouped them accordingly:

Love & Relationships
Success & Happiness
Health & Well-Being

Feel free to skip to the sections most interesting or relevant to you. Or just go through them all if you’re in the mood.

A Year in Review: 2025

Blessings, achievements, goals, and life lessons of 2025.

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📸: Bonnie Tan

Hello friends, followers, and various people on the internet 👋 Happy New Year! 🎊

2025 was such a year of discovery and growth for me personally. And in the spirit of keeping up with my new tradition of getting this published exactly on January 1st, I started writing this blog post in mid-October 💪🏼 Fortunately, I was massively productive during the summer (July-Sept) and was able to catch up with my backlog of to-do items. Once I finished everything else, I was able to start early on this and not stress out about getting it done on time. Also, it’s crazy to think this is the 10th year in a row I’m doing this yearly review! 🎉

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