Phenomenon-Protecting our Parents

It is a common phenomenon for children of immigrant parents to feel that we have to protect our parents and shield them from the challenges we have in our lives. It sounds odd, namely because parents are suppose to shield their children. However, since our everyday life is so different than that of our parents, we feel that sharing our challenges with them will simply be a source of stress for them. In order to avoid being a source of stress to our parents, we choose to share only the triumphs and an occasional simple challenge--- provided it has already been resolved. This situation, of course, only elevates our own stress, since we are trying to navigate life on our own plus make it seem easy (and challenge-free) at the same time.

Yes We Can...

It seems that most of our lives we go about feeling out of place. We place such high standards on ourselves and so little value in who we are-- that we are always falling short. Are we smart enough, trendy enough, thin enough? These might be questions that pop into our mind everyday. It is so easy to have our own thoughts about how we measure up prevent us from deciding to pursue our goals. Our negative thoughts make us feel defeated before we even start down the road that will lead to success. Lets figure out what our goals are and then lets make a road map to achieve them. Let's get rid of such negative views of ourselves and focus on the fact that we are capable of achieving our goals.

Unique & Valuable

We are all born with special talents and skills. Maybe you have never been told that before, or you have, and due to circumstances, self-perceptions or negative influences you have forgotten. I am here to remind you. You are the only person on this earth that is just like "YOU." That is special and valuable. With proper motivation, training and influences you are unstoppable.

Speaking at Loyola Law School

It was such an honor to speak at Loyola Law School today. I shared with the Business Law Students and the Real Estate Law Students about my professional career after law school. Life has taken me through some pretty interesting experiences- the legal, policy and real estate world directed me to where I am today. I understand the anxiety that some law students are feeling as they try to figure things out for "what life after law school looks like." All I can say is that life has a way of working itself out.