I did these works in Dubai without pay
I did these 6 things without pay:
Created websites for humanitarian causes
Written monthly articles for a magazine
Delivered a number of key talks
Hosted a weekly radio...
Time flies fast in Dubai; live with no regrets
Do you know where you're going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Do you know that song?
Twenty years ago, did...
Can I really retire at 40?
Seeing others achieve great success in their 20s and 30s influenced that desire to retire early.
I thought when I reached 40, I should be...
The value of meeting regularly as a small community
No registration desk, no program, no fees—just a meet-up among a few like-minded people. Jon Santillan revived the idea of meeting together (again) now...
I invested in running – even if they cost so much in Dubai
I ran 35 races last year.
I wanted to get fit and feel better about myself. But every time I plan, I struggle to start....
It’s okay to be an employee, not run a business
It's perfectly okay to be an employee and not let anyone - yes, even “motivational speakers" —tell you otherwise.
In the past few years, being...
We didn’t wear our wedding rings for over a decade
For about 10+ years, we’re not wearing our wedding rings. One reason, our fingers have swollen a few years after the wedding and they...
What does it mean when someone says “I choose you every day?”
Today, I want to celebrate and honor this amazing woman who has been with me for the past 15 years - my wife. Thank...
What led me to gaining true wisdom
A few years back, my wife and I attended a seminar about finance. We signed up because the topic felt incredibly relatable, and we...
It’s not about the nationality
I've heard this one too many times. At some point during my first few jobs in Dubai, I also asked the same question.
But just...
Will Dubai make you rich?
I often get the impression that the longer we stay in Dubai, the richer we become.
But, I say (working in) Dubai alone won't make...
We shouldn’t judge a nationality by the actions of a few
"Angelo is late again. I think all Filipinos are always late." “Diego is rude! Maybe all Mexicans are rude too.” “Joe is lazy, so...
How do we “unfrustrate” ourselves?
I brought the car to a service today and was promised to wait for 3 - 4 hours only. It ended up taking 9+...
Meeting new people inspires us to become better
Do you believe that?
I do.
That’s why I show up when there’s an opportunity - IF AND WHEN my priority allows so. Even at times...
We’ve been buying second hand and we’re saving money
I used to not like second-hand stuff for personal reasons but surprisingly, there are many Dubai residents selling pre-loved items in really good condition.
The...