Daniel Aros
@thedanielaros
Architect → Writer | Learn healthy habits faster to achieve a well-balanced, intentional life | Achieved a happy, fulfilled life, helping others do the same.
Just realized I’ve never introduced myself. I’m Daniel. • I'm 43 years old • Born and raised in Arizona • I’m a licensed architect + professor • I’m a former competitive distance runner (now training for a half marathon after 10+ years) • I've traveled to 15 countries…
"My writing sucks." The internet is neutral. How we use it is up to us.
I'm an architect. I hit burnout in 2021. It reappeared again and again. I spent years learning to conserve and boost my energy. That's why I share my message online. Tell me... why are you here?
We don’t need more hustlers. We need more BUILDERS. B → Believe in the long game U → Understand the customer I → Iterate fast L → Learn from losses D → Delegate well E → Execute relentlessly R → Refine the mission S → Stay in the game Hustlers chase noise. Builders…
Lately I've been living my life as if someone told me the exact date and time that I'm going to die.
A victim sees the world as a prison. A creator sees it as a playground. Change your lens.
Gentle reminder: We don't have to understand people's experiences to be kind. Kindness doesn't require logic. It requires grace.
Life is 100x better when you stop daydreaming and start working for what you want.
Simply saying "I just don't want this anymore." is reason enough to walk away from anything.
Best part of living on the east coast. Thank goodness for public transit.
Today's my first day as an architect in Philly. Wish me luck!
Today's my first day as an architect in Philly. Wish me luck!
I can't afford to give up. I don't have a backup. I am the backup.
Pro tip: Plan tomorrow's work tonight. That's how I get sh*t done.
Person to person: Avoid the false dopamine hit of telling your goals to others.