Darnell

Joined April 2020

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I’m a 20-year-old college student obsessed with self-growth in all walks of life and I'm here to share my views on the daily hurdles I’ve conquered so far.

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Hocus Pocus
I want you to stop whatever it is you’re doing right now, sit still, close your eyes and inhale for one second and exhale for two ten times. See, when you closed your eyes, it eliminates visual distractions; when you sat still, it relaxes your muscles (or at least most of them); when you took deep breaths, it set your mind to concentrate on that single task. That, my friend, is focus.
By Darnell 5 years ago in Motivation
Motivation: The Great Misconception
I used to believe in motivation. Not anymore. People are often unaware of just how dangerous settling or simplifying an idea or a way of life can very well be. As an immediate gratifying society, we tend to implore ourselves into mindlessly believing that everything and anything is merely seen from one vocal point, disregarding the remaining 359 possibilities it could have turned out otherwise. It is a lot like leaving an infant in the middle of the jungle, a haunting uncertainty of an outcome.
By Darnell 5 years ago in Motivation
The Awakening
One in 400 trillion is the chance of being human. How can you not be baffled by this?! You have been blessed with the opportunity and privilege to live for roughly 79 years, which is 28,835 days to seek and discover the heart's desires. According to NY Post, the average time spent sleeping is 6.93 hours, plus an average of 3.93 hours awake in bed, totaling 10.86 hours each day. Half of the number of hours given in a day and roughly 165 days in a year wasted in little to no productivity. Based on human life expectancy, that would be 13,035 days or about 36 years of sleep.
By Darnell 5 years ago in Motivation
The Real Hype Behind Patagonia
We know Patagonia as the infamous $1 billion outdoor clothing and gear brand engineered for silent sports to the outside world. But for all you new insiders, let me tell you that it's more than a mere logo. The brand has been widely recognized as a designer brand, trailblazing its way to the Hypebeast culture and movement with its timeless pieces. It's no surprise consumers have begun to become loyal followers of the brand, not just for the looks but for what they stand for.
By Darnell 5 years ago in FYI
Roots to Stand, Wings to Fly
Time is of the essence. Today, we often equate it to this proprietary note called money. It's no rocket science that we would be willing to spend bills to "buy" time.
By Darnell 5 years ago in Motivation
Own It
A wise man named Gary Vaynerchuck once said: “Comfort is a drug. Comfort is where dreams go to die.” All our lives, the default we've all known was to enjoy your childhood, go to school, get to a good university or college, get a stable job, retire at 65 and enjoy the remaining days in the hourglass.
By Darnell 5 years ago in Motivation
My Father's Inheritance
I have had the utmost privilege to have known the man for 20 long years. As a child, I’ve always looked up to him and strived to become the man that he was. I reminisced the nights when he would read me tales and parables as I tucked in for a good night's sleep or the times I went past my bedtime to watch Jason Bourne on the Sony box television beside him or the cold early jogs we used to do every sunrise on the weekends. I thought I was going to follow in his footsteps, but little did I know that life had other plans for me.
By Darnell 5 years ago in Families

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Hocus Pocus

Motivation: The Great Misconception

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Roots to Stand, Wings to Fly

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