Notes to Thyself

Notes as a reminder to The Ethereum Community and others whose mission is to spun open innovation and curate an infinite garden. An infinite garden requires an infinite number of gardeners with an infinite number of tools. The tools are not one size fits all, but rather, the tools must fit the demographic needs. Open innovation requires a mindset of letting go, not control. Open innovation needs to remove barriers, not add them or create new ones.

Server day with bro @hangsia.

"The heaviest things in life aren't iron and gold. They are unmade decisions. The reason you are stressed is that you have decisions to make and you're not making them."

A tree without roots is not a tree. It is a log, wood, or firewood. It cannot live or produce fruits and regenerate. A person, like a tree, has roots too. A person's roots are the sources that brought them into being. A person's roots are their parents, relatives, and ancestors. A person's roots are also their friends, teachers, mentors, supporters, and even strangers who help them out in tough times, materially and mentally. A person's roots are found in the environment that nurtures them—the hometown where they grow up, the schools where they learn, and the nature that connects them to their higher selves. In businesses and workplaces, a person's roots are their team members, partners, investors, and customers. Without roots, a person cannot grow, let alone be happy and fulfilled. Without roots, a business cannot operate or will operate poorly and not for the long term. Always remind yourself often to remember your roots and where you come from, and you will remember where you are heading.

I've created a survey to gather ideas, dreams, and needs for Cambodia. It aims to understand what the public wants and needs in terms of tools and technology. If you feel compelled to share your ideas, please follow the link. If you like the survey, share it with your friends and ask them to do the same. If each person shares it with 10 friends, we'll have enough ideas for the future. Thank you

Are you busy? or are you effecient As much as possible, free all your time and mental space for yourself. You are pulled and stretched in all directions all the time by outside forces and information overload. Any moment you can keep it for the self should be treasured. Be mindful of how you spend your time. It's the most fundamental currency of life. We all must spend it wisely. Invest it in life experiences and people and things that matter to you. Don't participate in shallow projects or activities that don't align with your values. Societal pressures may make it difficult to step away, but remember that your time and energy are precious. Prioritize what fulfills you and what you believe in.

The fun is in the pursuing more than the having

Remind yourself often to remember who comes to help and who comes to take advantage when things get tough. Remember the names of those who helped you. Return favors whenever the opportunity arises. Forgive those who tried to take advantage of you, but don't forget their actions. Make sure they don't get a second chance.

Fires have destroyed many trees and animal homes in Cambodia, while most all of these fires are caused by people. Planting new trees, like the 54 planted recently, is good, but it feels small compared to the big fires. People must learn not to start fires, and strong rules must be made to prevent them. Special methods can be used to control and watch for fires, and we all must help by planting trees and caring for nature. More solutions include creating firebreaks to stop fires from spreading and using technology to find fires quickly. Communities must work together to protect the forests and support wildlife programs to protect our wildlife populations. Even small actions, when combined, can make a big difference.