Blog: Pablo Morales

This Month

2025-01-19 by Pablo Morales

This post was written in en

This month has been rough on me! A lot of changes in my life are happening currently and there will be more changes to come.

I'm hopeful what's to come. My life has taken a turn. I just hope I can be okay and this can be over.

Re: 15 Books with the Most Impact

2024-12-28 by Pablo Morales

This post was written in en

Tracy nominated me a while ago (more like July) to share my list(s) of books that have impacted me. Reiterating what Tracy wrote, many of these books had their moment with me and others still hold strong to me.

I won't go too in-depth for some of these for various reasons. I also don't wan't to give too many spoilers.

Books:

A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini

Maus / Maus II - Art Spiegelman

  • A graphic novel where Spiegelman interviews his father about his experiences as a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. *I really enjoyed the various themes in the book.
  • This is a must read

1984 - George Orwell

  • This taught me many lessons and how eerie this period of time is currently. I'm pretty scared for what's to come.

The Odyssey - Homer

  • Many of the themes taught me some important lessons.

In The Hot Zone - Kevin Sites

  • This wasn't my favorite book but it made me aware of various wars and situations happening beyond Iraq.

Lady of the Lake - Sir Walter Scott

Yeruldelgger - Ian Manook (French)

  • This book me realize I can actually read French.

Ryan White My Own Story - Ryan White

  • Ryan White has always been an inspiration to me as I have in various periods of my life been involved with bringing awareness about HIV/AIDS. It fascinated me how well-versed Ryan was and his outlook on life as he was very unlucky getting the virus from tainted blood products.

Le Gone du Chaâba - Azouz Begag (French)

  • Le Gone du Chaâba (The Kid of the Chaaba), translated into English as Shantytown Kid by Naima Wolf.
  • I love this book as it shows the struggles of balancing two different cultures - the country you live in and the culture at home. This book understood me in various ways as I struggled to balance US life and my Mexican culture.
  • My French Professor gave me this book as a graduation gift.

Remaking Manhood: Stories From the Front Lines of Change - Mark Greene

  • I read this book right before I graduated college. Being a male teacher is very important as many students don't have a good male role model at home. I made it a goal in my teaching to help my students not fall for certain behaviors.
  • This book also helped me reevaluate my relationships and look deep inside of me.
  • Here's a good link related to Remaking Manhood

Winning the War On War - Joshua S. Goldstein

  • I minored in International Studies and this book really opened me up to deeper issues that continue to exist.

Constructive Living - David K. Reynolds

  • Although this book wasn't the solution to many of my problems during some very dark times, it has helped me address them and find the right direction. It has helped me get out of the rut.

Journey To The Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth - Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch (Author)

  • This book has helped me in various ways to get where I am today. Consuela is a great presenter!

The New Koreans: The Story of a Nation - Michael Breen

What motivates you to work hard?

2024-12-27 by Pablo Morales

This post was written in en

This post responds to my blog post. I am answering question #2

What motivates me to work hard? Now that's a good question!

What motivates me is trying to reach an end goal. In order to reach happiness, to reach financial stability, to find a direction for some sort of purpose. What motivates me to work hard is how I put in the energy to give it my all so the result feels that I accomplished something.

I work hard due to my work ethic and the values I learned while growing up. How can I become equal to those around me and not be seen as less? Certain factors oblige me that I have to work harder for the things I aspire to reach. I am more than capable as those around me. Growing up, I knew things weren't going to be easy.

I work hard so I can provide my parents with a better life. They did their best and I want to be able to help them as they are aging. I want to work hard to help them also enjoy life.

Am I doing enough? I'm not sure.

What is your definition of success?

2024-12-26 by Pablo Morales

This post was written in en

This post is a response to my blog post. I am answering question #1: What is your definition of success?

For me, success comes in various parts.

One of the greatest ways to find success is to first love yourself and being happy with where you are in life but always looking to grow. It comes down to whether you feel comfortable with yourself. Not feeling comfortable under your skin is truly the worst feeling ever. I've felt this for a long time and it takes so long to feel better. Feeling better about yourself helps your outlook on life.

Then everything else will fall into place. Remember you have been successful.

Success is something that continues to evolve. You evolve.

Deeper-Level Questions to Learn About People

2024-12-26 by Pablo Morales

This post was written in en

It's currently 1 am in Nebraska. I got bored, so I asked ChatGPT the following question.

Hello! Can you provide me 100 questions to learn more about people? Deeper level questions.

I've been thinking about asking people different questions. These can be random people, family members, friends, colleagues, etc. I'm more of a listener.

I also thought why not ask myself (or others) these questions and write about it. So instead of waiting for the New Year to start a new habit. Why not start now? I haven't blogged as much lately so this will incentivize me!

I will find a way to answer these questions. I will do my best to do it in order but I'm okay with jumping around!

100 Questions in 100 Days! Let's begin!

Would you like to help me answer some of these questions? Please email me at pablo [at] lifeofpablo.com or send me a webmention! Make sure to tell me which question you'd like to discuss!

Key:

  • Unanswered 🔴: The question has not been addressed yet.
  • Answered ✅: The question has been answered.
  • Link to Response 🔗: A link to the detailed response is available. (Hover or click the link for details.)

Philosophy & Mindset

  1. What is your definition of success? ✅ 🔗

  2. What motivates you to work hard? ✅ 🔗

  3. What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. What would you do if you knew you could not fail? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. How do you define happiness? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. What are your top values? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. How do you handle failure? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. How do you stay focused on your goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What is the best decision you’ve ever made? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. What does a perfect day look like for you? 🔴✅ 🔗

Purpose & Motivation

  1. What drives you to succeed? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. What is your biggest passion in life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What’s the most important thing in life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. What would you do with unlimited time and resources? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. How do you stay motivated during difficult times? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. What are the key factors that contribute to your success? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What legacy do you want to leave behind? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. How do you find meaning in life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What makes you feel fulfilled? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. What does success mean to you? 🔴✅ 🔗

Hobbies & Interests

  1. What are your favorite hobbies? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. What activity do you do to relax? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What is something you’ve always wanted to try but never have? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. What’s the best hobby you’ve picked up during quarantine? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. What’s one hobby you’ve always been curious about? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What kind of books do you like to read? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. What’s your favorite type of music? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What do you enjoy doing when you need to clear your mind? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. What’s a new hobby you’ve picked up recently? 🔴✅ 🔗

Well-being & Health

  1. What’s your favorite way to stay active? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. How do you take care of your mental health? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. How do you practice self-care? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. How do you manage stress? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. What’s your morning routine like? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. What’s your go-to comfort food? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What do you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. What do you do when you’re feeling overwhelmed? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. How do you stay energized throughout the day? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about health? 🔴✅ 🔗

Miscellaneous & Fun

  1. What’s the most memorable vacation you’ve been on? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. What’s your favorite season of the year? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What’s one place you’d love to visit? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. What’s your favorite meal of the day: breakfast, lunch, or dinner? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What’s your idea of a perfect day? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. What’s the best movie you’ve seen recently? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What’s something you’ve learned that you wish you knew earlier? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. What’s your favorite way to unwind after a long week? 🔴✅ 🔗

Dreams & Ambitions

  1. What’s your biggest dream in life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What’s the most important thing you hope to achieve in the next year? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. What’s the best way to set and achieve goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. What would you do if you knew you had no time limit to achieve your dreams? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What’s one goal you’ve set that you’ve accomplished? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. What’s one dream you hope to fulfill in the next five years? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What inspires you to keep going, even when things get tough? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. How do you stay motivated when faced with obstacles? 🔴✅ 🔗

Dreams & Spirituality

  1. What do you believe happens after we die? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. What is your biggest spiritual belief? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. How has your spiritual journey shaped your life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. Do you believe in life after death? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. What role does faith play in your life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What’s your view on karma? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. What’s the most profound spiritual experience you’ve had? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. How do you define enlightenment or spiritual awakening? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. How do you reconcile science and spirituality? 🔴✅ 🔗

Goals & Success

  1. What’s your definition of success? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. How do you measure your success? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What’s the most important goal you’re currently working on? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about setting goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. How do you overcome setbacks when pursuing your goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. What does it take to be successful in life? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What’s the most important trait you think is necessary to succeed? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. How do you keep yourself motivated when things aren’t going as planned? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What’s a personal goal you’ve set for the next year? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. How do you stay focused on your long-term goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

Motivation & Strategy

  1. What motivates you to take action towards your dreams? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. How do you maintain consistency when working towards your goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What’s your strategy for overcoming procrastination? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. How do you prioritize tasks when you have a lot to do? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. What’s your approach to time management? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. How do you stay disciplined when working towards your goals? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What’s the most effective habit you’ve developed to stay motivated? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. What’s one thing you do every day that contributes to your success? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. How do you stay positive and motivated when things aren’t going your way? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. What’s your number one piece of advice for staying motivated? 🔴✅ 🔗

Friendship & Support

  1. What makes a good friend? 🔴✅ 🔗

  2. How do you maintain strong relationships with your friends? 🔴✅ 🔗

  3. What’s the most important quality you look for in a friend? 🔴✅ 🔗

  4. How do you show support to the people you care about? 🔴✅ 🔗

  5. How do you handle conflict in friendships? 🔴✅ 🔗

  6. How do you make new friends? 🔴✅ 🔗

  7. What’s one way you’ve supported a friend in need? 🔴✅ 🔗

  8. How do you celebrate your friends’ successes? 🔴✅ 🔗

  9. What’s the best advice a friend has given you? 🔴✅ 🔗

  10. How do you know when it’s time to let go of a friendship? 🔴✅ 🔗