Reflections, experiences, and stories from my journey through life, leadership, and learning.
Unwavering Focus – The Start
I started the week multitasking without realizing. By the end of it, I was watching the light of my awareness bounce between emails, meetings, and notifications like a spinning disco ball. Learning to gently bring that light back — one task, one conversation, one moment at a time — is quietly changing how I move…
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Trip to Happiest place on Earth
After our birthday week, we headed to Disneyland. We eased in at Knott’s Berry Farm and Huntington Beach before spending three days in the parks. The stroller-as-wheelchair support made things easier for Adhruth, Avy looked after his brother throughout, and a quiet sunset at the beach became one of our favorite memories.
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Transition from 45 – 46 – 47
From 45 to 46, life redirected me in ways I never planned — and for the better. I lost 32 pounds, biked 4,400 miles, lowered my resting heart rate, and rediscovered focus and writing. As I step into 47, I’m carrying these lessons forward with clearer health goals, deeper focus, and more intentional living.
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Three Things – Relationship, Trust, Technical Solutions
Reflecting the year since leaving Atomic, three quiet ingredients shaped our success there – Relationship (50%) — the ability to connect as humans. Trust (30%) — showing up when it mattered most. Technical solutions (20%) — the final piece. Working with Jim taught me that the best results grow from people first.
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165 lbs Is No Longer the Goal…It is 155 lbs
299 days of early mornings and daily consistency paid off — I hit 165 lbs, something I hadn’t seen on the scale in over two decades. It wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it. Today I’m taking the victory lap… and 155lbs here I come.
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I Created My Own Luck – My version of March Madness
On March 3, 2025, I heard the words, “Let’s part ways today.” Just like that, I was out — with an H-1B visa, 60 days to find a new job, or my family would have to leave the country. What happened next taught me something powerful: I don’t just get lucky. I create my own…
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Life Gave Me Much More Than I Expected…
n 2015, all I wanted was a job to stay in the USA. When my manager connected me to a technology project at a new NFL stadium, I said yes without thinking twice. What started as a simple contract role on a construction site gave me so much more than I ever expected — experiences,…
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100/100: I Crushed the First 100 Days of 2026 (And I’m Not Stopping)
In the first 100 days of 2026, committed to significant health improvements, achieving daily workout consistency despite challenges. Burned 1000 calories per day, reduced weight, and improved heart rate. Looking ahead, plan to further enhance my lifestyle by eliminating sugars and maintaining regular writing.
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Ichigyo-Zanmai
Ichigyo-Zanmai in simple terms means “single task focus”. When you eat, just EAT
When you work, just WORK
When you walk, just WALK
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2025 – The Year it was…
Early part of 2025 had a “bump” and how that helped me focus on something better.
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