Happy New Year 2026!

Wishing all a great 2026! May all good things come your way!

Another New Chapter in My Journey

Hello Wealthy Affiliate family,It’s been a while since I last updated here. Life threw me some challenges. Poor health kept me away, and in the process I lost jobs. Age became another barrier when I was told I was “too old” for certain opportunities. On top of that, I’ve stepped into the role of caregiver for my mom, which makes full-time or even part-time work difficult.But here’s the silver lining: recovery is underway, and with it comes clarity. In 2023, I publis

Exciting Announcement! Introducing DeepSeek - A New ChatGPT Alternative!

Hey Wealthy Affiliate family!We have some thrilling news to share with you all. There's a new player in the AI space that's creating quite a buzz – meet DeepSeek! 🚀Developed by an innovative AI firm based in Hangzhou, China, DeepSeek is the latest alternative to ChatGPT. Backed by the renowned hedge fund High-Flyer, this cutting-edge technology promises to rival some of the most advanced AI models globally, including our well-known favorite, ChatGPT.Although I haven't tried DeepSe

Did It Again! Medium Article at #1 on Google Search

Hi everyone!I've done it again! My Medium article has reached #1 on the first page of Google Search Results.(#1 on 1st Page, not counting sponsored links)The link to my Medium post is not sponsored; it is organic.Additionally, two other pieces of content have made it to the same first page.(2nd content, from Facebook, also on same 1st Page)(3rd content, video from my YouTube channel, also on same 1st Page)I'm thrilled and wanted to share this fantastic news with all of you.A huge shoutout and t

Website Foundation Built, Next: Grow It

(cover image: created with Copilot, prompt by Timotheus)Hi everyone,I've been following the Hubs training for my new website. The foundational aspects are essentially complete. I've gleaned some insights that I'm eager to share.Sequence of Lessons Could Be BetterThe lesson sequence could be optimized. Foundational topics should be introduced earlier.For instance, the Gravatar lesson would be more beneficial as one of the initial lessons. Utilizing Gravatar to establish a new user profile for cr

How to get AI to Suggest Optimal Social Media Posting Times For You?

(cover image created by Copilot with prompt by Timotheus)Hi everyone!I have recently started a new website. And after just adding the About Me page, I thought: Why not share about this on my social media networks?I prepared the text and images with the help of AI. Of course, with editing to make it more personal. (After all, AI to me is more to help suggest ideas and perhaps do the 1st draft)As I prepared the content, I started to wonder if I should post it on that day, which was yesterday, Sun

Rising From the Ashes (Like a Phoenix Part 2)

(cover image: created with Copilot)Hello everyone,Here's a brief update following my 'Like a Phoenix' post.(image: created with Copilot)The family crisis hasn't been fully resolved, but thankfully, it hasn't worsened. A few days ago, my mom stirred up another matter, but I chose to ignore it.My New Website!I've been concentrating on my new website. With Kyle's generous guidance, I selected and purchased a domain name. I've started a new hub for it and am currently in the process of building the

The Universe won't hold me back!

Hello everyone,In my previous post, I mentioned my decision to begin anew with a different niche and website.My week was filled with classes, leaving me too exhausted for any online work. I intended to tackle it over the weekend.However, yesterday (Thursday Singapore date) unforeseen events occurred. There was some family drama involving my niece, and my brother required my assistance and support.The situation is ongoing, and it might occupy my weekend.This is a significant hurdle.As some of yo

Like a Phoenix .

Hi everyone,I'd like to share a recent update on my online journey and the new direction I'm taking. As many of you know, I've faced some challenges over the past few years. Had cancer that have significantly impacted my ability to maintain my existing websites. This, in turn, has led to a decline in traffic and commissions.A Turning PointA couple of weeks ago, I decided to seek Kyle for advice. After discussing my situation with Kyle, he suggested that it might be time for a fresh start. He re

Reflecting on a Challenging Week

(cover image: created with Copilot, prompt by Timotheus)Hi everyone,This past week has been quite eventful in my teaching journey. One of my problematic students created an administrative problem, which caused me some undue stress. Additionally, I was chided for opening the school doors earlier than the official opening hours. These incidents, along with many others over the past months, have made me rethink my previous joy of returning to teaching at this school.I am reminded of my pre-cancer