Intermittent fasting started off as a curiosity. I wasn’t overweight by most people’s standards, but I didn’t feel like myself—sluggish, unfocused, and heavier than I wanted to be. I was 35, sitting at 92 kg, and I knew that if I didn’t reset, I’d slip into a health spiral that would only get harder to…
Category: Pick my Brain
Raising Core Skills for 2030 (One Bedtime Story at a Time)
The other night, as I tucked Khawlah and Thauban into bed, Khawlah asked me a question that made me pause:“Papa, when we’re big, what kind of work will we do?” It’s a simple question, but beneath it lies the real challenge of parenting today:We’re raising children not just for 2030 — we’re raising them for…
The Struggle Is the Point: Why We Need to Think Before We Ask
The goats were fighting again. I was trying to sort out a small programming bug while keeping one eye on the kids outside. Somewhere between chicken feed and line 84 of my code, one of the kids ran up and asked: “Papa, how do I spell ‘galaxy’?” I paused. I knew the answer, obviously. But…
The Fragrance of Hope: Lessons from a Broken Bottle
Sometimes the most profound reminders don’t come from lectures or books. They come quietly — tucked inside the small, almost forgettable moments of someone else’s day. Recently, someone shared a story with me. A simple story, but one that left a deep imprint on my mind. It was a Friday morning. They were preparing for…
When Striving Becomes Escaping: The Hidden Cost of Always Building
We live in an age that rewards the loudest, the fastest, the most optimized. But when did movement become the measure of meaning? For years, I ran.I built empires with code, with strategy, with sweat.And yet, a silence followed me — one that neither metrics nor money could mute. It wasn’t a lack of purpose….
Customer Service Isn’t Broken—It’s Starving for Soul
I know. Random. But hear me out. Everyone’s Chasing Speed — But No One Feels Heard Businesses love to talk about “efficiency.” Faster replies. Quicker resolutions. Response time under 90 seconds! But here’s the uncomfortable truth: speed doesn’t build trust. What builds trust is being understood. It’s hearing, “I’ve got you” — and feeling like…
From Steam Engines to Smarter AI: Why Computational Power Needs to Evolve
Back in the 1800s, steam engines powered everything. The problem? They weren’t exactly energy efficient—burning coal non-stop, even when just cruising. Fast-forward to today, and AI models are doing something similar: running full throttle, all the time, even when they don’t need to. So, what if AI could adjust its thinking power dynamically—like switching gears…
Maximizing Learning: How Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Enhances Homeschooling
As a homeschooling parent, one of my primary goals is to ensure that my children not only learn but also thrive and develop a deep love of learning. After extensive research and practical application, I’ve found Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy to be an invaluable framework for guiding our educational journey. This framework enhances the homeschooling experience…