100+ Insightful Life Lessons from My Circles for the Last 50+ Years
Links to personal stories with valuable perspectives gained from people whose paths crossed with mine via serendipitous encounters
Curated Collection of My Lifetime Relationships
All stories in this collection will be added to this newsletter archives soon.
Dear Subscribers,
Some people leave indelible marks on our lives. These people can be friends, family, colleagues, mentors, teachers, or even consequential strangers. These significant relationships, regardless of whether they bring joy or sorrow, are etched into our enduring memories.
I have crossed paths with many people at crucial junctures in my life, often through serendipitous encounters, offering me invaluable insights. These individuals, in my view, are like metaphorical angels who appear during challenging moments.
Respecting the privacy of the individuals I have encountered, these stories showcase their significant influence on pivotal decisions in my life. I trust you will discover intriguing and meaningful narratives in this unique collection, which includes personal stories. Some of these dear friends have since passed away.
Previous readers appreciated my personal stories about the fascinating and enlightening individuals I’ve met, both in person and online. Their feedback motivated me to share more. Previously, I summarized them in a collection. However, due to the increasing number of stories, the document became too long and unusable.
Therefore, with this post, I aim to introduce my new readers to the original stories that showcase the people who have been a part of my life’s journey, imparting valuable life lessons. I’ve poured my heart and soul into these stories, but recently, they’ve received fewer views as the platform gives more priority to newer content.
I categorized these special stories as being close to my mind, heart, and soul in various topics so that you can check out relevant sections. I also linked some collections related to my other stories. I wrote over 2300 stories on Medium, which was mainly hosted by my personal publication, EUPHORIA. I will export all those stories to this archive soon.
Welcome to my personal story collection. Within these stories, I hope you’ll discover valuable insights that reflect the decades of experience I’ve had with inspiring individuals in my circles. I trust you’ll find ones that resonate with you and that you enjoy. I start with my most loved stories to give you taste of my content and writing style.
My Most Loved Stories
Six Tips for a Youthful and Healthy Life as We Age.
Meditation Can Boost the Cortical Thickness in the Brain and Prevent It from Thinning
Remarkable Health Benefits of Long-Term Fasting
Understanding the Nuances of 4 Types of Obesity
Soulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood Letters
β-Hydroxybutyrate: 2 Vital Role of Ketogenesis in the Brain for Dementia Prevention / Treatment
Leptin Therapy Historically Failed to Manage Obesity, Yet Research Into GLP1-RAs Brings New Hope
Dyslipoproteinemia: Why an Abnormal LPIR Score Might Be a Valuable Indicator of Heart Disease
GLP1-RAs: After Diabetes, Tirzepatide & Semaglutide Give Hope for Osteoarthritis & Dementia Patients
MTHFR Polymorphisms or Mutations: Getting Checked to Prevent Cardiovascular Issues
4 Reasons We Procrastinate and 10 Steps to Overcome Them.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Rises, Concerning Me As It Was My Big Problem
4 Well-Research Benefits of Trimethylglycine (TMG) as a Methyl Donor Addressing Homocysteine
A New Clinical Trial Found a Low-Carb Diet Better Than the Dash.
Here’s Why I Focus on Nutritional Biochemistry Rather Than Diets
Here’s How I Train My Brain Daily for Mental Clarity and Intellectual Productivity.
The Brain Needs 4 Types of Workouts
The Brain Needs 3 Types of Rest
How to Slow Down Subjective and Objective Cognitive Decline
Here’s How You Can Enjoy Your Life More in Better Zones.
How Writers Can Attract More Readers by Using Design Thinking Principles
Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality
Xenotransplantation: First Pig Kidney Transplant in a 62-Year-Old Man
Why Gaslighting Matters in the Healthcare Sector & How to Deal with It Effectively
Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia
Perfect Storm in a Teacup: Can Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Disease Risk by 91%?
Biochemistry of Ketosis Simplified with Nuanced Perspectives and Personal Experiences
Nuances of Serotonin Syndrome: Experts Warrant Caution for Elevated Serotonin Levels
The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health
The Expression / Mutation Impacts of the Longevity Genes Klotho, FOXO3, SIRT1, APOE, BRCA
Sleep Regulation: Neurobiology of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
9 Essential Biomarkers for Preventive Cardiometabolic Health
Here’s How to Make the Nervous System More Flexible and Functional.
My Memorable, Valuable, and Cherishable Relationships
Death
A Mentor’s Death: Thoughts and Sentiments from Memories for Janine
My Tributes to a Centenarian Friend Who Died on New Year’s Eve.
I Found 6 Patterns After Deeply Researching ALS Disease for My Father.
Here’s Why Larry King’s Death Touched Me Deeply Today.
My Perspectives on the Murder of Shinzo Abe
My Tributes to Beloved Twitch Who Sadly Ends His Life, Leaving Us With Hard Questions
When Dave Died from a Heart Attack at a Young Age, I Was Deeply Sad But Not Surprised.
The Striking Impact of Negative Body Image on Vulnerable People
Why Envisioning Death a Few Minutes Daily Makes Me Livelier and Happier
I no longer fear my mortality as I’m immune to it by rewiring my mind for acceptance and seeing it as a natural…medium.com
Longevity
What I Learned about Longevity from a 105-Year-Old Centenarian
The Secret of an Orphan Who Built Rewarding Businesses Living as a Centenarian
The Surprising Links Between Letting Go and a Long Life
How Jenn and Tom Found the Fountain of Youth After Their 70s
The Importance of Dancing for Longevity
Signs of a Mid-Life Crisis and Managing This Blessings in Disguise
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Disease Recovery and Reversal
66-Year-Old Apollo Lost 40 Kg Fat, Built a Defined Body and Reversed Pre-Diabetes
How Small Changes Helped Ray Eliminate Brain Fog Completely
How a Single Mom Reversed Her Obesity and Built up a Unicorn Business
Here’s How a Mature-Age Couple Reversed Diabetes and Trimmed Their Bodies with Lifestyle Habits.
Here’s How Georgia Defeated Clinical Depression in 10 Steps
Here’s How Colonoscopy Saved Peter’s Life
Jane Reversed Her Metabolic Disorder By Systematically Mitigating 7 Risk Factors.
Here’s How Alan Gained Better Cognitive Health as He Aged.
Here’s How Emma Defeated Her Midlife Crisis
What If Your Metabolism Acts Like a Snail and How to Turn It into a Cheetah
A 66-Year-Old Man Naturally Increased His Testosterone by Lowering Insulin and Cortisol.
After Defeating Arthritis Pain, Shane Lost Visceral Fat and Gained Lean Muscles in Five Steps
How an Elderly Couple Eliminated Anabolic Resistance and Lowered the Risk of Sarcopenia in 7 Steps
Judy Conquered Major Depression Using TMS Therapy in Six Months without Medication.
Here’s How David Reversed Fatty Liver Disease After 65 with Lifestyle Changes.
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Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity
Mental Health and Cognitive Function
Five Valuable Life Lessons from a Filipino Elderly
Here’s How Jennifer Healed Her Brain Fog
Stopping Rumination Made Olivia a Triple Champion
How Solving Three Mental Issues Tripled Ariana’s Happiness
A Metaphorical Angel Who Taught Me My Priorities
A Childhood Trauma Burst in a Graduate School
Ten Practical Steps Fixed Lucy’s Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
How a 37 Years Female Body Builder Cured Insomnia
Agreeing With Both Biden And Trump On Alcohol
Reflections from My 14 Day Compulsory Isolation, Ended Yesterday
Here’s What Happened to Gloria After She Did Laughter Yoga for a Year.
A Grieving Widow Learned to Live a Meaningful Life and Impacted the Lives of Others.
How to Create Emotional Self-Defense Using In 3 Steps By Barbara
After Fixing Sleep Issues, Frederick Lost 44 Pounds in a Year
Sarah Reduced Depressive Thoughts and Feelings, Leading to Joyful Ones
The Tragic Situation of Naomi, Who Sacrificed Her Health for Entrepreneurship
Carla, My Family Doctor, Was Harshly Abused by Her Biased Patient
Lithium Orotate Helped Elaine Defeat Bipolar Disorder
Tina Quit Caffeine, Nicotine, and Alcohol and Replaced Them with Healthier Options.
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Brain Health and Cognitive Function
Metabolic Health and Weight Loss
How Alberto Melted His Potbelly & Doubled Testosterone in a Year
Why & How Eliza Lost 30 Pounds of Fat in Six Months?
Fixing Three Health Conditions Accelerated Rosalia’s Fat Loss
Charlotte Lost 40 Pounds of Visceral Fat After Winning the Battle Against Chronic Fatigue and Stress
10,000 Steps with German Shepherds Gave Amanda a New Life
A Single Resource at Home Helped Norma Lose 20 Pounds in a Year
How Adrian Shredded His Body Landing a Dream Job at a Well-Paying Fitness Company in a Month
Here’s How Luella Shed 40 Pounds.
After 50, Jim Shrank His Belly and Gained Stronger Muscles with 5 Lifestyle Changes.
Anna Shed 50 Pounds After Fixing Leaky Gut in Five Steps
Sandra Lost 80 Pounds After Adopting a Minimalist Lifestyle
Boost Sluggish Metabolism with Three Solutions Like Edward
7 Lazy Steps to Lose Fat and Boost Health After 70
Jane Shed 40 Kg with Creative and Short-Term Use of an Effective Medication
Weight Loss / Muscle Gain
Fasting, Ketosis, Autophagy, Mitophagy
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Diet, Ketosis, Supplementation
Here’s How Amy Entered Ketosis without Following a Ketogenic Diet.
Bruno’s Diet Led Him to Loss of Visceral Fat and Gain of Lean Muscles
Three Health Foods Ruined Juliana’s Health When Used Excessively
Betaine (TMG) Supplementation Improved Four Health Conditions for Steve (Scientist and Bodybuilder)
Here’s Zayla’s Six-Step Process to End Food Cravings, Reverse Metabolic Syndrome, and Trim Her Body
Here’s How Calories Caused Fat Gain for Arleth in a Keto Diet and How She Solved the Issue.
How Hilda Benefited from an Omnivorous and Concurrent Lifestyle
Malala’s 6 Lifestyle Routines Reversed Childhood Obesity, Giving Her an Attractive Physique
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Valuable Nutrients and Supplements
Nutrition and Customized Diets
Ketosis and Ketogenic Lifestyle
Fitness
Here’s Why Resistance Training Isn’t Exclusive to Men, and It Can Be a Gamechanger for Women Too.
Here’s Why Tom No Longer Does Extreme Bodybuilding or Shredding.
Dominic Naturally Doubled His Testosterone in 3 Steps After 40 and Shrank His Waistline.
How an Anorexic Boy Became a Top Bodybuilder
Audrey Eliminated Back Pain and Transformed Her Appearance, Dedicating to Six-Minute Planks Daily
30-Minute Simple Workouts Transformed Isabella’s Fitness
With 90+ Audiobooks Annually, Aria Improved Her Knowledge and Defined Her body.
Work, Skills, Money, and Finance
Five Astounding Investment Ideas from Warren Buffett to Beginners
10 Timeless Investment Quotes from Top 10 Stock Market Investors
22 Curated Work & Life “Principles” from Ray Dalio, Billionaire Investor
Ted’s 9-to-5 Comeback After a Writing Business Setback
Mastering a Single Skill Made Matilda a Champion
Build These 6 Soft Skills to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Polymath Entrepreneur Builds Unicorn Business in 3 Years Using Combinatorial Innovation
Here’s How a Mature Couple Stopped Alcohol Addiction and Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Travel
My Australian Son and Wife Gave Me Anguish in Singapore
Why My Australian Wife Had the Urge to Slap a Danish Man
My Australian Wife Refused to Revisit Amsterdam After Two Dramatic Incidents
A Man Holding a 7 kg Watermelon Caught My Attention and Prompted My Action Today.
Spirituality
The Simplicity and Power of a Mantra Made an Uptight Exec a Zen Master in 10 Years.
Here’s Why a Neuroscientist Decided to Become a Mystic
How Albert Found the Direct Path to Enlightening Moments
How I Felt When I Was Thrown out of an Airbnb House
My Stolen Car with Laptop and Passport Taught Me Valuable Lessons about Spirituality
How Would It Feel Like Living in Separate Realities?
Here’s Why Joseph Closed His Lucrative Candy Factory.
Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality
Here’s a Controversial Perspective that We Can Gain Insights from
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