Tag: yolocruz

TOTD: My high school classmate went to prison ⚰️

How we should respond when we hear about someone’s mistake.

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In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

  • Something terrible that my old classmate was involved in
  • How we react when someone does something we see is wrong
  • Empathy and seeking to understand should always be the first response

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TOTD: My mom makes me feel 10-feet tall 🙋‍♂️

What all good parents should do.

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In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

  • How tiny my mom is
  • What good parents & role models do
  • The power of affirming words

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TOTD: Your artwork is not your baby 🎨

Why you shouldn’t get attached to your artwork.

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In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

  • The book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Why you shouldn’t cherish your art
  • The idea of being prolific

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 🙂

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TOTD: Do you need more confidence or courage? 🔥

My thoughts on how these two relate.

In this Thought of the Day, I discuss:

  • The difference between confidence or courage
  • Which comes first between the two
  • How to become better at anything

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: 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 🙂