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I'm at 199 followers today. But I know 30% or 50% are bots. It feels like a perfect day I to quit. But a few months ago? I was stuck 25 followers. I was a nobody. Nobody knew me. Now I have a few dozen people who have become part of an important community. Don't give up.

Which one is worse: 30 minutes of social media before sleep, or after waking up?

"I'll do it when I have 1,000 followers" Just do it now.

I'm back to social media (after a 10-year hiatus). The reason? To teach you how to reclaim your focus and live a meaningful life. I'm an ex-Engineering Manager who worked for Silicon Valley startups and I grew tired of the amount of digital noise that I was helping make worse. If you're looking to learn how to be present, do deep work and quit your phone and digital distractions: Follow this account!

Want your children to use the phone less? Use the phone less. Lead by example.

On paper, I had it all: - Became an Engineering Manager - Six-figure salary that allowed our family to live a dream live - Traveling to 5 different countries every year But behind this facade, I had terrible health issues lurking in the shadows: I was borderline obese and my bloodwork was a disaster. Climbing our apartment on the third floor everyday had me puffing for air as if I was trying to reach the top of Mount Everest. Everyday I felt terrible: - Low energy and mood - Having a hard time waking up - Overall aura of negativity I knew something was wrong. But I just labeled it as "being busy and getting old", as was common between my friends reaching middle-age doing desk jobs. One day I decided to go for a hike, one of my favorite past-times, my usual spot in Taipei. But after 20 minutes in,things weren't right... My hands were ice cold. Drowning under my gasping breaths. My heart pounding like never before. My head felt so light I thought I was going to faint. Honestly, I thought that was it. I tried to calm down but the only thing that came to my mind was the image of my two young children being fatherless. The scare was enough to make me realize it was time to take control of my health. Not just for me, but especially for my family. They deserved to have a healthy father and husband. That was 18 months ago. Fast forward to today, and I have never felt healthier and more energetic than ever. I have more energy that every 20-year-old I know. Aging is a thing for sure, but we need to age gracefully.

Word of advice from a guy in tech: Don't wait for AI to teach you how to focus, fix your family issues, or help you get in shape.

Q: Kids addicted to screens? A: Cut their daily screen time to zero Q: Your kids are easily bored? A: Cut their daily screen time to zero Q: Kids yelling at a cafe cuz you took away the phone? A: Cut their daily screen time to zero Q: Kids find everything other than the tablet boring? A: Cut their daily screen time to zero Q: Toddler can't play by himself for 15 minutes? A: Cut their daily screen time to zero Q: Are you terrified of their future success? A: Cut their daily screen time to zero

This is absolutely wild. I went to bed at 200 followers. Woke up at 242 (and counting). Yesterday I posted how my *real* feelings about my journey on X. The good, the bad, and the ugly. No fluff or fake Just a man and a dream, full of fears. Making mistakes and failing plenty. I just spent the last hour replying to comments and dozens of DMs. Here are the stats: - 3 months to get to 100 - 1 more month to get the next 100 - In the last 12 hours → 50 followers Followers is just a number. But here's the amazing part: In these last 24 hours, I made dozens of connections through DMs. Even met 3 like-minded dads and professionals who lived in Costa Rica, my hometown. We connected and had an amazing conversation. I used to hear stories like this all over X... Honestly I thought they were either a one-in-a-million chance... Or just people outright lying. If you've seen my progress, let me tell you: It's REAL. You meet real people here. You meet amazing human beings. You can finally find a community of like-minded people. Let's go!

Scheduled 3 hours of deep work in the afternoon. After my first session, I see a missed call from a friend. He needed help packing and moving. (It's heavy rain here in Taipei with a typhoon approaching, so I knew it was urgent) Dumped all my plans and went to help him. Took us a few hours, but we managed to make it before the heavy rain started. Came home exhausted, especially after we carried his home theater down the stairs. (Two huge JBL wooden speakers. 75+ pounds each) Felt kind of disappointed that my plans got screwed. But had a great time catching up with my buddy and I know how painful it is to move out (did it few weeks ago. Total nightmare) I think I'll be happy to read this post in a few months or so. Reminding me an important life lesson: Friends > Work The good news is that I got my workout done with those speakers + the TV haha

Hot take: 90% of meetings with more than 5 people, are usually a waste of time for at least one of person. (or a waste for all five)

You'll probably fail 10 or 25 times more than you will succeed. Bonus points if you're stubborn like me. Make it 50.

18 months. One year and a half. That's all it took to turn my life around. 99% of people don't believe they can do it. I was one of them too. They think it's too hard for them. But really, all I did every day was simple: - Cook at home and clean up my diet - 45 minutes of yoga and exercise at the park - Stay a bit hungry (fast) You'd think doing this is hard. It's hard to be disciplined, right? Well I disagree. Here's what I think is hard: - Having an unhealthy weight that you need to carry 24/7 - Having no respect from anybody, including yourself (because you stop believing you can trust yourself) - Waking up knowing that you'll likely fall victim to your old bad habits - Feeling deep jealousy of others who have a life you know you deserve If you disagree, it's fine, this is not for you. But if you've been sick and tired of carrying extra weight, let me help you. 8 people already signed up for the 90-day challenge. It's simple: - I'll teach you how to eat - I'll teach you when to eat - I'll guide you step by step through the process. I've spent the last two years becoming obsessed about this topic. I've read and experimented for hundreds of hours so that I can help you. If you want to sign up, now is the time. I can't help everyone, and when we reach 15 people I will be close the challenge. Comment "challenge" or DM me and I'll give you more info.

The *best* therapist in the world...? Is free. Really? Yes. It's called walking in nature.

Which one is worse: 30 minutes of social media before sleep, or after waking up?

I'm at 199 followers today. But I know 30% or 50% are bots. It feels like a perfect day I to quit. But a few months ago? I was stuck 25 followers. I was a nobody. Nobody knew me. Now I have a few dozen people who have become part of an important community. Don't give up.

"I'll do it when I have 1,000 followers" Just do it now.

How would it feel if you could go 48 hours without looking at your phone? (one word)

You'll probably fail 10 or 25 times more than you will succeed. Bonus points if you're stubborn like me. Make it 50.

Word of advice from a guy in tech: Don't wait for AI to teach you how to focus, fix your family issues, or help you get in shape.

Hot take: 90% of meetings with more than 5 people, are usually a waste of time for at least one of person. (or a waste for all five)

This is absolutely wild. I went to bed at 200 followers. Woke up at 242 (and counting). Yesterday I posted how my *real* feelings about my journey on X. The good, the bad, and the ugly. No fluff or fake Just a man and a dream, full of fears. Making mistakes and failing plenty. I just spent the last hour replying to comments and dozens of DMs. Here are the stats: - 3 months to get to 100 - 1 more month to get the next 100 - In the last 12 hours → 50 followers Followers is just a number. But here's the amazing part: In these last 24 hours, I made dozens of connections through DMs. Even met 3 like-minded dads and professionals who lived in Costa Rica, my hometown. We connected and had an amazing conversation. I used to hear stories like this all over X... Honestly I thought they were either a one-in-a-million chance... Or just people outright lying. If you've seen my progress, let me tell you: It's REAL. You meet real people here. You meet amazing human beings. You can finally find a community of like-minded people. Let's go!

Want your children to use the phone less? Use the phone less. Lead by example.

The biggest reason I got promoted to Engineering Manager in two short years: People are so distracted nowadays, it's easy to win.

Scheduled 3 hours of deep work in the afternoon. After my first session, I see a missed call from a friend. He needed help packing and moving. (It's heavy rain here in Taipei with a typhoon approaching, so I knew it was urgent) Dumped all my plans and went to help him. Took us a few hours, but we managed to make it before the heavy rain started. Came home exhausted, especially after we carried his home theater down the stairs. (Two huge JBL wooden speakers. 75+ pounds each) Felt kind of disappointed that my plans got screwed. But had a great time catching up with my buddy and I know how painful it is to move out (did it few weeks ago. Total nightmare) I think I'll be happy to read this post in a few months or so. Reminding me an important life lesson: Friends > Work The good news is that I got my workout done with those speakers + the TV haha

18 months. One year and a half. That's all it took to turn my life around. 99% of people don't believe they can do it. I was one of them too. They think it's too hard for them. But really, all I did every day was simple: - Cook at home and clean up my diet - 45 minutes of yoga and exercise at the park - Stay a bit hungry (fast) You'd think doing this is hard. It's hard to be disciplined, right? Well I disagree. Here's what I think is hard: - Having an unhealthy weight that you need to carry 24/7 - Having no respect from anybody, including yourself (because you stop believing you can trust yourself) - Waking up knowing that you'll likely fall victim to your old bad habits - Feeling deep jealousy of others who have a life you know you deserve If you disagree, it's fine, this is not for you. But if you've been sick and tired of carrying extra weight, let me help you. 8 people already signed up for the 90-day challenge. It's simple: - I'll teach you how to eat - I'll teach you when to eat - I'll guide you step by step through the process. I've spent the last two years becoming obsessed about this topic. I've read and experimented for hundreds of hours so that I can help you. If you want to sign up, now is the time. I can't help everyone, and when we reach 15 people I will be close the challenge. Comment "challenge" or DM me and I'll give you more info.

The wrath of this typhoon here in Taipei is real. (Third typhoon in a row, but this one is a direct hit) I've been trying to come up with something to write for an hour. Can't get anything done with the loud bangs of rain and bursts of wind. Today will be a day off I think.

It was fun to be on social media. But I'm done with it. Working in the evenings has been great for my new enterprise. This is what I achieved in three months here: (I was prepared for this to take me AT LEAST one year) - 500 followers - 50 email subscribers, - one client + multiple prospects This is what anyone starting from zero can achieve. Provided they know how to use the most important skill of the century: Focused and uninterrupted deep work. Unfortunately my evenings (Asia time) are the prime time for the rest of the world: Afternoons in Europe and mornings in the US. But there is a dark side to working in the evenings: - Dramatic decrease in productivity - Unhappiness with myself and family - Pushing my bedtime way past 10:30pm It's time to call the shots. I will be doing a "Digital Monk Mode" 55-day challenge. From today to the New Year. I will still keep posting and interacting here. It's still my main focus. BUT under a strict schedule. I will keep the business side but eliminate the "social media" part. As of right now I am uninstalling most messaging apps from my phone. I'll be journaling more, meditating, writing long-form content, and producing client results. (you might see more long-forms from me in the next weeks) The downside might be less clients to work with. But I'm sure that I'll find the way to reach those who are serious and determined enough.