Life Lessons – Page 4 – Marlo Yonocruz

TOTD: Can we be both extroverts and introverts? 🎭

Why there’s more to what effects your energy levels than simply being extroverted and introverted.

In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

Developing the skill to be extroverted
Certain situations and groups can influence your energy levels
Levels of trust plays a big part

As usual, please let me know your thoughts in the comments, suggestions for future videos, or even if you disagree! I read and respond to every comment 🙂

TOTD: Excellence doesn’t happen on accident 🌟

You’re not going to get buff working out.

In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

The weird way people think about their goals
When people talk about working out
Why you won’t be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger or Michael Phelps

As usual, please let me know your thoughts in the comments, suggestions for future videos, or even if you disagree! I read and respond to every comment 🙂

TOTD: Why I’ll never say the N-word 🙊

My thoughts on race, empathy, and self-restraint.

In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

My perspective on not saying the n-word
What the deeper meaning is for having self-restraint
How an old boss of mine had no empathy for others

As usual, please let me know your thoughts in the comments, suggestions for future videos, or even if you disagree! I read and respond to every comment 🙂

TOTD: How to have good conversations 🗣

What makes a good conversation.

In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

Why I like talking about religion and politics while many people don’t
How to approach touchy topics in a discussion
Why truly listening and empathizing is scary and dangerous for us

As usual, please let me know your thoughts in the comments, suggestions for future videos, or even if you disagree! I read and respond to every comment 🙂

10 Tips to Surviving a Dance Class

How to survive a dance class for beginners.

I’ve been teaching dance as an instructor for many years now. I’ve taught hip hop, freestyle popping, and more recently K-POP. Many of my current students are beginners, or haven’t been dancing for very long. Many times, people I know who are interested in learning how to dance will ask me about taking class and some tips I have for them.

I wish I had a guide when I first started taking dance classes and one I could pass on to my new students. Therefore, I decided to create one.

Here’s my list of top 10 things to note if you plan on taking your first dance class.

TOTD: Not saying what you believe is a form of manipulation 🙊

Why you shouldn’t filter your thoughts or beliefs.

In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

Being afraid of saying the wrong things to others
The dangers of filtering your words and beliefs
Can you be honest but not rude?
A quote from Dr. Seuss
How this relates to the movie Detective Pikachu

As usual, please let me know your thoughts in the comments, suggestions for future videos, or even if you disagree! I read and respond to every comment 🙂

TOTD: Surround yourself with people you don’t agree with 🙅🏻‍♂️

Why it is good to be in the same room with people who don’t see things the way you do.

In this video I discuss:

Homogenous ways of thinking
The negative side to when people disagree with you
What good leaders and organizations do

As usual, please let me know your thoughts in the comments, suggestions for future videos, or even if you disagree! I read and respond to every comment 🙂

TOTD: Don’t be the champion, be the beginner 🥉

Sometimes thinking like a student will lead to more success than thinking like a winner.

My thoughts on:

My sister’s approach to her goals
Why we don’t achieve the big goals we set for ourselves
Why the small wins are so important