Jay’s Thoughts

The Strange Disappointment of Getting What You Once Dreamed Of

A reflection on desire, growth, and the illusion of ‘having it all.’

Apr 5 • J@y

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March 2026

Is It Really “Human Nature”Or Just Habit in Disguise?

We’ve all heard it before, “That’s just who he is.” , “It’s in her nature.”, “You can’t change people, it’s how they’re wired.”

Mar 29 • J@y

How Smartphones Quietly Took Over Our Lives and Our Attention

I remember when phones were just….well, phones.

Mar 13 • J@y

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February 2026

I Don’t Know What I’m Doing, But I’m Doing It Anyway

I opened the trading app and stared at the chart like it was supposed to explain itself, It didn’t.

Feb 22 • J@y

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The IKEA Effect: Why We Love What We Build Even When It Shouldn’t Matter

The IKEA Effect is a cognitive bias where we overvalue what we create, shaping how effort influences our attachment to work, projects and relationships.

Feb 9 • J@y

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The Day I Realized Being Right Didn’t Matter as Much as I Thought

Why understanding others might be the single most effective habit you can practice in life.

Feb 7 • J@y

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January 2026

Intentions, Actions, Outcomes: When Life Refuses to Be Linear

On control, meaning, and the quiet gap between what we intend and what happens.

Jan 31 • J@y

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PS2🎮: The Golden Era Only True Millennials Understand

A nostalgic dive into game shops, Winning 11/PES 2013 battles, skipped classes and the consoles that walked so PS2 could run.

Jan 16 • J@y

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Luck vs Opportunity: How to Recognize and Seize Your Chances

Ever wonder why some people always seem to get lucky while others miss out? It usually comes down to recognizing opportunity and knowing what to do when…

Jan 9 • J@y

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5 Things Experience Teaches You Not to Share

Lessons in discretion learned through time, people, and experience.

Jan 7 • J@y

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The Day a Stolen Egg Changed How I See Things

A quiet moment at my mom’s shop that taught me more about compassion than punishment.

Jan 3 • J@y

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2025 Wrapped, 2026 Activated: A New Chapter of Growth, Fun, and Focus

Some years pass quietly. Others leave footprints.

Jan 1 • J@y

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