Hi, I’m Alvin, a writer and photographer. This is where I explore strategies on how to live a more effective life.

You can also see the best photographs I’ve taken from around the world.

If this is your first time here, you can start with my five most popular posts or the five most recent ones.

Most Popular Posts

• How the US Navy SEALs Get Through Hard Times
• Be Real: 7 Life Lessons from Bruce Lee
• Standing on Groundlessness
• Kanazawa: One Day Too Long
• Awakening

Most Recent Posts

• The 3 Things That Make an Interesting Photograph
• Lessons Learned from Around the World
• How to Prepare for Your First 10-Day Meditation Retreat
• Into Parts Unknown
• The Joy of Absent Things

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