We live in a world where being busy is often worn like a badge of honor. Productivity is praised, hustle is glorified, and rest—if it happens at all—tends to be reactive, squeezed in only when burnout forces our hand. But there’s a quiet truth that more of us are beginning to rediscover:
I’ve always had a soft spot for the quieter strategies in investing. The ones that don’t get flashy headlines or dominate social media feeds but quietly build wealth behind the scenes. Dividend Reinvestment Plans—better known as DRIPs—fall squarely into that category.
Imagine a moment where time seems to evaporate, leaving behind a sense of intense focus and effortless concentration. You’re fully immersed, at the peak of your capabilities—like an artist at her easel, utterly absorbed or an experienced musician lost in a melody. This harmonious state is known as "flow," a concept first introduced by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in the 1970s. Far from being exclusive to athletes or artists, flow is an experience available to anyone willing to seek its magic in everyday life.
In the ebb and flow of daily life, the notion of commuting typically conjures up images of crowded buses, interminable traffic jams, and hurried mornings. Yet, beneath the hustle lies a subtle opportunity—a chance to transform this daily ritual into a sanctuary of mindfulness. The concept of "mindful commuting" is increasingly being embraced as a novel way to infuse your day with calm, awareness, and purpose. As someone who has navigated this realization firsthand, I've found that approaching the journey to work with a mindful attitude can indeed be the most rewarding part of the day.
