Sometimes we go throughout our day being reactionary. Meaning we're just reacting to situations. This is kind of how I am on days that I don't have work. I kind of react to all situations rather than coming up with a schedule that will achieve the outcome that I've set out on. So, let's see... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Podcast: International Guest Speaker: Andres of Puerto Rico
This was the most HONEST conversation I had in a decade, and it marked the first time that my friend Andre, who I've known for 20 years, and I went into some very dark places in terms of what we had done as children. From the first days we met, to having multiple deaths in... Continue Reading →
Arsenio’s ESL Task: Developing Critical Thinking- Community Service
Welcome back to another ESL task! I love these and I don't want to stop on developing critical thinking lessons, so I'm back with another one. Here's your task. What are the benefits and drawbacks of doing community service? Benefits and drawbacks: college applications, mental nourishment, not enough money, not enough time, other obligations, teamwork.... Continue Reading →
Additional Podcast: Motivational Mentors
Yes, the picture of me is pretty bad, but bear with me until I get a new one (LOL). Many of my podcast listeners have been listening to me on two different platforms. When I wasn't creating podcasts on my personal development podcast, they went to my ESL podcast. So, I think it's really exciting... Continue Reading →
Inteviewee #14: Hakeem Khan on Being A Fitness Entrepreneur In Malaysia
While standing in a long line in a musty old gym at Nexus International School in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, I met not just the ultra-gorgeous muslim girl, but I met this man -- Hakeem Khan. We chatted it up about him being a powerlifter and befriended each other within that time-frame of checking in to... Continue Reading →
Interviewee #8 – Bioquark’s Ira Pastor On Stem Cell & Defeating Chronic Illnesses
Ira Pastor, who’s the CEO and Founder of Bioquark, is on today’s podcast interview. We’ll be discussing about of course bringing back dead people, defeating chronic illnesses with stem cell, and the future of the FDA and eradicating other diseases. Post-Podcast What I can take away from this interview is Ira Pastor, CEO/Founder of BioQuark... Continue Reading →
The Mastermind Group & Why You Should Form One
If you want to talk from a business aspect, forming a mastermind group is essential in personal growth because two-four minds are better than one, right? Masterminding your way to success is pivotal. If you can meet every week, bi-weekly - encouraging each other, networking, motivating one another...you'll be well on your way to what... Continue Reading →
Questions & Answers – Why Do Women Hate Me?
Wrong question, first of all. The question should be, "why don't I love myself?" Yes, I've been in the same shoes as you. I remember taking a scenic running route in Sydney, Australia (Lane Cove) down to a dock and one of my housemates messaged me and said, "are you ok? You've been very quiet?"... Continue Reading →
Free Writing & Free Speaking Topics: Part III (For ESL Students) *Downloadable PDF*
Welcome back, my ESL & EFL learners! Just to emphasize this point, this particular blog/download is for English language learners who tune into my blog. For those of you who are essay writing in university in NES (native English speaking) countries, this will arouse your ideas and help you improve. Other than that, I do... Continue Reading →
The Penalty of Leadership
Since living here in Thailand, teachers have said: I'm black, too loud, too funny, not strict enough, too much charisma, gets all the work, brown noses, shouldn't be a teacher, can't write, bad at presenting. In addition to that, students have said: we want a white teacher, we want a handsome teacher, you're too funny,... Continue Reading →