Why I Chose to Show Gratitude for My Current Home Recently, I shared a thread about showing gratitude for my current home, and I want to open up about the reason behind it. This post wasn’t just about practicing gratitude—it was a moment of deep reflection and awareness that I felt compelled to share. For a while now, I’ve found myself constantly complaining about my home. I’ve been frustrated with the space, the layout, and how it doesn’t compare to the house I sold—a house that was larger, newer, and filled with features I now miss. Selling that home and moving into a smaller one was a difficult decision, and if I’m honest, I’ve carried guilt about it ever since. I often catch myself thinking, “Why did I let that house go?” or “I should’ve appreciated it more when I had it.” But everything shifted when I saw the devastating wildfires in California. Images of families watching their homes burn to the ground shook me to my core. In that moment, I realized how ungrateful I had b...
Introduction: A Look Back at Apple in 1980 In 1980, Apple Inc. was a fledgling company taking its first steps in the world of personal computing. Founded just four years earlier in a garage by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple had captured attention with its innovation. However, for most investors, it was still seen as an unproven upstart, especially when compared to IBM . IBM, or International Business Machines, was the undisputed giant of computing at the time. With decades of experience, corporate contracts, and a reputation for reliability, IBM was the obvious "safe" investment for those seeking stability and trust. The comparison wasn’t even close—IBM was a behemoth; Apple was a risky bet. But here’s the twist: investors who took a chance on Apple back then saw astronomical returns in the following decades . Those who believed in Apple’s potential beyond its “small player” status reaped the rewards of a company that would later reshape the technology industry. Sign ...