some notes
I'm Mark Binaban and these are the things I learned during my journey... and things I will keep learning again and again. Keeping this as a self-reminder.
Health
- Take care of your health before problems start.
- Sleep is not optional.
- Move your body every day.
- Eat real food most of the time.
- Drink water before coffee.
- Rest before you burn out.
- Protect your mental health.
- Limit negative news and social media.
- Spend time outside.
Money
- Save money even when it feels small.
- Avoid debt that does not improve your life.
- Spend less than you earn.
- Build an emergency fund.
- Invest for the long term.
Work
- Learn skills that compound over time.
- Your reputation matters.
- Work hard, but not at the cost of health.
- Plan your day the night before.
Relationships
- Protect your time.
- Say no without guilt.
- Choose peace over being right.
- Let go of grudges quickly.
- Talk openly and listen carefully.
- Keep close relationships strong.
- Call your parents.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Be kind, especially when it is hard.
Mindset
- Do not compare your life to others.
- Most people are figuring it out as they go.
- Small habits shape your future.
- Be consistent, not perfect.
- Finish what you start.
- Focus on what you can control.
- Worrying rarely helps.
- Most problems are smaller than they feel.
- Forgive yourself faster.
- Growth feels uncomfortable.
- Do hard things on purpose.
- Stop waiting for the perfect time.
- Start before you feel ready.
- Have hobbies that are not about money.
- Laugh often.
- Gratitude changes perspective.
- Life moves fast.
- Make memories, not just plans.
- Take photos, but live the moment.
- You are doing better than you think.
- Nothing changes if nothing changes.
- Enjoy the journey.