Insight 91 | Did you know that? I had never really thought of it, but when I did, it seemed counterintuitive. Generally speaking, most of us conjure mental images of “waiting” that, in some form or another, connect to ideas of lingering, standing around, and twiddling one's thumbs; pictures that all communicate the passage or movement of time while we, instead, stay stuck in place. Our understanding of “waiting” has morphed into equating to doing nothing  while someone else  

Insight 90 | 3 Lessons From Becoming A Writer: Gardens, Graves, And Thieves. I would like to begin with a thank you. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just last week, I am eternally grateful that you have decided to join me on the lifelong journey of pursuing wisdom. That said, I do have some very exciting news to share… by the end of today's article, there will officially be  86,733  words published under the Wednesdays of Wisdom (WOW) Newsletter 😱. It is quite humb

Insight 89 | You. Me. And Us. All have one thing in common. Guaranteed. We’re all human :) It's my favorite word for a reason: it's raw and honest, communicating so much in so little. The beauty of this word lies in its simple complexity. If you are seeking to live life to the fullest, die with no regrets, and enjoy the process of writing your story on this side of humanity, then here are the three principles you must remember: Be Charismatic, But Never Corrosive. Remember: “

Insight 88 | The Danger of The Main Character Mindset. In today's culture, where self-empowerment, independence, agency, and autonomy are being hailed as essential to living a meaningful life, many of us have bought into the narrative of being the “Main Characters” of our own stories. Naturally, we use that type of reasoning to fuel bold decisions and inspire us to take matters into our own hands. While many good things come from this form of self-equipping philosophy, some o

Insight 87 | The words “brother” and “bother” differ by only one letter. Did you know that? Although sometimes it does feel like a brother  can be a bother  (we’ve all been here), it’s that little “r” between the “b” and the “o” that entirely changes its meaning.  But here’s the thing, perhaps those two words are more similar than we think. In its truest and most beneficial form,  relationships aren't supposed to be easy “all the time”; they are meant to be growth-inducing. A

Insight 86 | A few months ago, I tried “pilates” for the first time. I did it because I thought it was a joke, just a fancy form of yoga… I was wrong. Very wrong.  All my laughing quickly turned against me as I found myself profusely sweating after only the warm-up. The instructor was smiling and singing through it all, and I was over here barely able to breathe. I loved  it. I’ve also picked up biking, another activity I thought was fun and games until I tried it myself and

Insight 85 | From a young age, my mother would assist me in my writing. Whenever I took the time to ask, she graciously reviewed my essays, listened to my presentations, and carefully dissected my speeches. Afterwards, she would pray for insights on how to improve them. Beyond the many spell catches, word swaps, and upgrades to the message itself, there was always one note she never failed to bring up. So much so that it has become a fundamental guideline I refer to whenever

Insight 84 | Last week's article was for those willing to wrestle with raw, real, and timeless truth. A principle anyone looking to safeguard their peace should be applying: “Don't share your big dreams with small-minded people.” While previously we defined the concept and analyzed just what makes a dream , today we are exploring the reality that goes hand in hand with this idea… Dreams are treasures. They need safekeeping. There’s a word for this; Discernment.  There once w

Insight 83 | Sometimes a good reminder goes a long way.  So, in case you haven't heard it recently, allow me to remind you: You have the right to remain silent. Indeed, you have permission to stay quiet . Why? A variety of reasons, but principally one guiding thought that will fundamentally change  how you view your hopes and goals, the language you use regarding them, and just who you allow to step into that inner and private world you call your dreams . If there is only one

Insight 82 | This past year, I had the tremendous blessing of studying abroad in the incredible city of London.  It was a unique season brimming with beauty, many side quests, and a serious taste of what the “real world” is like. Since then, I have returned to the wonder of a campus I call home, which has often prompted friends and family to ask, “How was it?” The typical response includes anecdotes of adventure, small, quiet moments of God's faithfulness, and a whole lot of

Insight 81 | If you are reading this week's newsletter, it means you survived the two most difficult weeks that were in store for your New Year's resolutions. It also means you are the type of person who is curious and interested in learning more. If this is the case, today's writing is something you will likely refer back to. Looking in anticipation for an incredible 2026, here are my personal “Top 007” recommendations and their biggest takeaways in the form of my favorite q

Insight 80 | Did you know that this Friday, January 9th, 2026, is National Quitters Day in the United States? I only found out about this recently, but it turns out that the second Friday of the first month of the year is the unofficial day when many people abandon their New Year's resolutions! This term originated from the noticeable annual drop in activity on Strava, the widely popular running-tracking platform, but became a mainstream realization because of its relatabilit

Insight 79 | There aren’t many “new” things one can say about how to prepare and proactively go into a “new” year. Every January is filled to the brim with advertisements promising proven methods for attaining your goals and secrets to success that will surely work for you this time around. I am not here with any of those. Instead, I’d like to bring to your attention something old and forgotten—a simple but reliable formula for getting where you want to go. It’s something I

Insight 78 | I am a bit torn while writing this week. While in one sense I hope you are resting and far away from your email, in a another, I am fully convinced there is nothing more important than the subject of today’s newsletter. ​ Although it’s in the name and many of us have grown up hearing it before, there is no Christmas without Christ. And yet, if you’re anything like me, it’s quite easy to get caught up in the presents and lose sight of his presence in the midst of

Insight 77 | Has anyone ever told you to “trust the process” or said “you’ll understand when you're older”? Growing up, these two phrases would irk me quite a bit. I often found myself frustrated with those who gave it as an answer because it seemed like an easy way out of difficult conversations. The funny thing is that now that I'm a bit older, it seems to me that they may just have been a little right. For whoever needs to hear this today, please remember: “Just because Go

Insight 76 | Work, Mission Focus, and Gratitude. I wrote this poem some time ago, and I’ve held onto it as I have waited for a proper moment to use it. It speaks to a mindset of self-directed initiative, discipline, and gratitude. It goes like this: I’d like to learn how to grow lemons So I can harvest a garden full of them Then give some back to life as a thank you For all the lemons it gave me first. The Lemons are metaphoric, of course, and their exact form might change fr