Author: Ryan Takeda

Based in Sydney, Australia, Ryan Takeda believes that a strong personal brand starts with a strong sense of self. He doesn’t believe in surface-level branding—real impact comes from knowing who you are and owning it. His writing cuts through the noise, helping people sharpen their mindset, build better relationships, and present themselves with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
Brand Identity & Self-Discovery

Men who stay physically fit and strong in their 50s and beyond usually follow these simple rules

I’ve always been fascinated by men who manage to stay active and vibrant well into their 50s and beyond.

There’s a friend of my father’s—a man in his 60s—who still goes on early-morning runs and never misses his weekend hikes. He isn’t obsessed with chasing youth, yet he moves like someone half his age.

I …

Relationships & Personal Growth

10 things unsuccessful people do that guarantee regret later in life, according to psychology

Regret is one of the worst feelings to live with. It sneaks up when you realize that the choices you made—or didn’t make—led you somewhere you never wanted to be.

The truth is, that unsuccessful people don’t end up that way overnight. It’s often a series of habits, mindsets, and decisions that slowly push them …

Relationships & Personal Growth

10 daily struggles only highly sensitive people truly understand, according to psychology

If you’re highly sensitive, navigating daily life can feel a bit like walking through a minefield.

Every interaction, every sensation, every change in your environment has the potential to be overwhelming.

Being highly sensitive isn’t something you choose; it’s how you’re wired. According to psychology, there are certain struggles that only highly sensitive people truly …

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7 lessons introverts can learn from Warren Buffett’s success

I used to believe that introversion was some kind of hurdle. Growing up, I’d watch outspoken people command rooms, and I thought, “Well, that’s not me.”

Then I stumbled across stories about Warren Buffett—one of the world’s richest and most respected investors—and learned that he’s actually an introvert, too.

That discovery was a game-changer.

It …

Brand Identity & Self-Discovery

People who struggle to fall asleep because their mind won’t stop racing usually have these habits in common

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stared at the ceiling, waiting for my thoughts to settle. It used to feel like my mind was hosting its own late-night talk show, playing highlights of the day and prepping me for the next.

If you’ve ever felt that way—restless, alert, and unable to drift off—you’re …

Relationships & Personal Growth

If you’ve lived through these 8 experiences, you’re doing better in life than the average person (according to psychologists)

Life has a funny way of making us feel like we’re falling behind.

We scroll through social media, see someone else’s highlight reel, and suddenly, our own progress feels small. We compare, we doubt, and we convince ourselves that we’re not quite where we “should” be.

But here’s the thing—what if you’re actually doing better …

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8 Slack etiquette mistakes that might be slowly pushing your colleagues away

Slack is great for keeping teams connected, but let’s be honest—sometimes, it can feel like a chaotic mess. And the way we communicate on Slack can have a bigger impact than we realize.

The truth is, small etiquette mistakes can add up, making work more frustrating for everyone. Without meaning to, you might be annoying …

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7 ChatGPT prompts to help you create authentic content for your brand

It was a random Tuesday night when I found myself staring at a blank document, desperately trying to craft a fresh message for my personal brand.

After hours of typing, deleting, and retyping, I realized something: my words felt forced and stiff. They didn’t reflect me at all—just some robotic script I thought people wanted …