2024 was good to me. Not gonna lie.  I succeeded. It wasn't easy for sure.  Here is what worked and what I need to continue to do for a thriving 2025. Two questions to ask:

1. What were your biggest lessons in 2024?
2. How did they change you or shape the way you approach life?

Contact me at:  [email protected]

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This is Part 3 of the Japan Summer Trip!

Answering your top questions about visiting Japan: 

• How do Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka differ in terms of atmosphere and vibe?

• What festivals and events should you experience in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• What is the best time of year to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• How much does it cost to travel by bus/train in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• How can you find affordable accommodation in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• What are the top things to do with kids in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• What are some essential Japanese phrases to know when visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• How safe is it to travel in Japan?
• What are the best ways to experience the nightlife in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• How can you travel between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• What are some recommended itineraries for a first-time visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
• How do you connect to the internet?
• What’s the best way to handle money and payments in Japan?
• How do you deal with the language barrier in Japan?
• What are the best souvenirs we got for us? For friends/family?
• What would I do differently?

Answering Your Top Questions About Our Trip to Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)

Part 2

What are the must-see cultural experiences in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

Which famous landmarks and historical sites should you visit in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

What are the best local dishes to try in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

What are the top neighborhoods to explore in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

How can you experience traditional Japanese culture in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

What are the best tips for navigating public transportation in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

Where are the best shopping spots and markets in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

What hidden gems should you visit in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

In this episode, I share how and why we decided to take a big family trip to Japan even though we were trying our best to save for our future.

A quick message from our family trip to Japan!

On this episode, I share how I was so naive back when I started teaching so many years ago.

I didn't know anything about how to save my low paycheck and how to make my precious dollars work for me so I could retire comfortably.  This will be a part of a series of episodes on the mistakes I did in my personal finances. In fact, many people, many teachers struggle with this.  Only in the past couple of years, I've begun to turn it around so that I can leave teaching on my own terms.

See you in the episode!

I didn't want to make this episode.

I really didn't. 

But I had to make this episode. I had to in order to move forward.  This episode may sound heavy and metaphysical.  But, I think once you listen to this, you might relate to it.  

Come, let's hear how Desparius, my great resistance-dragon in life, no matter how insidious it can be, can be tamed. 

Gratitude: a simple design for our complex lives. Less take, more give. Less me, more we. This Thanksgiving, let's redesign our perspective. Be grateful, be great, be full.

Music by Ivan Ohanezov from Pixabay

This episode, I'll share how social capital is NOT transferrable and how it can make you stuck in old ways.

Today, I share some insights on how tough the past year of job hunting, the lessons I learned, what I did and what you can do to help you on your own job hunting journey.

Tim Slade's excellent eLearning / Instructional Design book on Amazon (Affiliate Link)