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Corporate Career
Someone figured out that with a bit of makeup, good backlighting, and a carefully crafted script, they could attract followers and carve out their space on the internet. In my 25-year corporate career, I’ve never seen so many self-proclaimed “CEOs” and experts in niches no one had ever thought to explore before. A smartphone, once … Continue reading Now It’s Like This
In the United States and especially in Canada, there are countless categories for referring to a property. In Brazil, people simply say they live in a "house" or an "apartment," and that's it—no further variations unless someone resides on a farm or a ranch, which is another matter entirely. It doesn’t matter whether the apartment … Continue reading Brazil’s Hidden Wealth: Unveiling Potential Amid Inequality
It hasn’t been an easy year. I spent a long time in darkness in 2024; never before in my life had there been so many things out of my control while simultaneously adapting to a new culture. I became an immigrant, and over the past two-plus years, there’s been nothing I’ve done more than learn. … Continue reading Rising with the Angels: A 2024 Redemption Story
Reframing the Path Toward Our Goals We often find ourselves striving to reach a new destination—whether it’s a job opportunity, a meaningful relationship, or the successful launch of a project. The path we carve to get there typically emerges from our internal reservoir of knowledge, experiences, and assumptions. Even when we seek external guidance, our … Continue reading The “D Method”
"What do you do for a living?” It’s a seemingly simple question, often used to break the ice at social or professional gatherings. Yet for many, the answer isn’t straightforward. While titles like doctor, lawyer, or pilot provide immediate clarity, other careers require context and explanation. Roles in fields like marketing, communication, finance, or technology … Continue reading What Do You Do for a Living? – The Complexity Behind a Simple Question
"The more grateful we feel, the happier we become. This is because gratitude helps us realize we are all connected. Nobody feels like an island when feeling grateful. Gratitude awakens us to the truth of our interdependent nature."(Sunim, Lee and Kim) See this book
1. A Mother’s Love: A Lifetime of Gratitude Unconditional Care That Shaped My Being Gratitude is a quiet force that deepens with time. My mother, Sônia, embodied love and sacrifice in ways that I often failed to grasp fully until life revealed their weight. Her care was relentless, her dedication unwavering. I owe my existence … Continue reading A Tribute to My Pillars of Strength
It has been an incredible 230+ days searching for a new professional challenge. In Brazil, I had a well-established career, but the dangers of life there became too much for me to bear. Here, my career still hesitates; however, the possibility of living freely and peacefully tries to make up for it. I find it … Continue reading Navigating the Labyrinth of Job Hunting: A Journey of Resilience and Reinvention
