movie review
Movies that make us feel warm and inspired; from stories about love found in a hopeless place, to heroes fighting for the greater good, and more.
The Power of Almost: How Near-Failure Builds the Strongest Version of You. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There’s a unique pain in being almost successful. Almost chosen. Almost hired. Almost ready. You’re not a beginner, but you’re not there yet either. You’re floating in that painful middle zone — not failing, but not winning.
By Chilam Wong6 months ago in Motivation
If It looks too good to be true, it is
We’re living in a time of seductive digital promises. AI, promises to 10X your personal growth, and everywhere you turn, someone’s offering a shortcut to success: the secret get ripped formula, the proven marketing trick, the “six steps to success” that will supposedly change your life by next quarter.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
Built in the Silence: Why Your Hard Work Matters Even When No One Sees It. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Success stories are often told at their loudest moments — awards, interviews, breakthroughs, applause. We see the highlight reels: the viral posts, the bestselling books, the packed stadiums. But what we rarely see is the silence behind it all.
By Chilam Wong6 months ago in Motivation
Why Every Tech Company Needs a Public Policy and External Affairs Leader—Now
We are living through a shift in how companies compete, grow, and survive. Innovation alone no longer guarantees market access. Regulation, stakeholder influence, markets changes, public funding, and public trust play just as critical a role especially for technology companies and mid-sized firms trying to scale.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
The Power of Daily Wins: How Small Successes Lead to Big Change
Introduction: Why We Wait Too Long to Start How many times have you told yourself, "I’ll start on Monday?" Whether it’s a workout routine, a creative project, or a personal goal, we often wait for the perfect moment to begin. But the truth is, success doesn’t come from perfect plans — it comes from showing up, a little bit, every day.
By KAMRAN AHMAD6 months ago in Motivation
The Quiet Climb: How Ordinary Persistence Builds Extraordinary Lives. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
We often picture success as loud — a viral moment, a big break, applause, or an overnight sensation. But for most people, success doesn’t arrive with noise. It arrives in whispers, hidden beneath the ordinary days when no one is paying attention.
By Chilam Wong6 months ago in Motivation
Chasing the Invisible: Why Your Effort Matters Even When No One Notices. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
We live in a world obsessed with recognition. Everyone wants to be seen, applauded, acknowledged. We scroll through highlight reels, compare ourselves to strangers, and often wonder: "Why isn’t anyone noticing how hard I’m trying?"
By Chilam Wong6 months ago in Motivation
"The Power of Resilience: A Journey to Success"
*The Power of Resilience: A Journey to Success* In a world where age is often seen as a barrier to success, it's easy to feel like we're running out of time. But what if I told you that some of the most successful people in history didn't achieve their goals until well into their 30s, 40s, and even 50s? The image above, featuring a quote by Eric Partaker, serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start over, struggle, improve, and ultimately achieve success.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in Motivation
The Unseen Hours: Why What You Do in Private Shapes Who You Become in Public. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
You see the standing ovation, the trophy, the viral success. You see the polished speech, the perfect performance, the final product. But what you don’t see — what no one talks about enough — are the invisible hours that made those moments possible.
By Chilam Wong7 months ago in Motivation
Zuckerberg has his AI list: But who’s building the human list?
Not a to-do list. A real list of high-stakes talent engineers and researchers poached from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and others tasked with building Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. He’s putting serious capital behind this team. Reports say some packages top $100 million.
By Andrea Zanon7 months ago in Motivation
Conversation with My Mom
The rain tapped gently on the old tin roof. The electricity had gone out again, as usual in the village, and the only source of light was the flickering lantern hanging from the ceiling. I was sitting on my mother’s charpai, scrolling through my phone, lost in the endless noise of the world outside — completely unaware of the quiet storm building inside her heart.
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Motivation
