From the journal

Writing

Essays and reflections on faith, family, finance, and the immigrant journey — the same threads that run through every Heart to Heart conversation.

Faith & GrowthJuly 2026

Why Rejection Isn't the End of Your Story

How life's closed doors can become the beginning of something greater — three lessons rejection taught me, and why sometimes a "no" is really redirection.

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EntrepreneurshipJuly 2026

Finding Businesses to Buy: Where to Start and What to Look For

Where to actually find businesses for sale — brokers, online marketplaces, networking, and succession opportunities — plus how to be ready when the right one appears.

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EntrepreneurshipJuly 2026

How to Analyze a Business Before You Buy It

Ten questions every buyer should ask — from why the business is really being sold to owner dependence, hidden liabilities, and stress-testing the numbers like an investor.

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EntrepreneurshipJuly 2026

Why Buying a Business May Be Better Than Starting One

Skip the startup stage, step into immediate cash flow, and inherit years of experience — why acquisition can be a smarter path into entrepreneurship than starting from scratch.

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EntrepreneurshipJuly 2026

What's a Business REALLY Worth?

Most buyers get this wrong. The difference between price and value, why revenue doesn't tell the whole story, and what actually makes a business worth buying.

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EntrepreneurshipJuly 2026

How to Buy a Business Without All the Cash

Smart funding strategies that work — from vendor financing and government-backed programs to partnerships, home equity, and negotiating the whole structure of the deal.

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EntrepreneurshipJuly 2026

10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Business

Lessons from my own journey exploring business acquisitions in Canada — from financing and due diligence to knowing when to walk away.

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Health & SafetyMay 2020

Is a Face Mask Enough?

Face masks became the symbol of the pandemic — but on their own, they were never going to be enough. A look at the full hierarchy of controls and the shared responsibility behind protecting each other.

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WellnessJune 2020

How I Lost 10 kg During Lockdown

A sustainable, fun approach to weight loss built around plant-based meals, playful hydration, and daily movement — no rigid rules required.

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ReflectionJune 2020

Nuggets from the Lockdown

The 2020 lockdown was a reality check for all of us. Here are the lessons I took from that season — on priorities, family, health, and finding your inner strength.

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