“Like they said, though. You can take a man out the hood. But you can’t take the hood out the man”—Ez Mil Back to The Philippines! “Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsang nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa ilalim.Life is like a wheel, sometimes you’re on top, sometimes you’re at the bottom.” Read more
From the mighty feudal order of the Tokugawa Shogunate to a westernised political model. Come join me as we explore one of the most transformative economic overhauls in Asia’s history. To Tokyo, Japan! “I no naka no kawazu taikai wo shirazuThe frog in the well knows nothing of the ocean. Read more
Independence doesn’t stem from rooting yourself in one place. Oftentimes, one must adapt to the changing tides to survive, thrive and eventually achieve independence. To Bangkok, Thailand! “Be humble and avoid vengefulness.” — King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V) Bangkok, Thailand, a city where tradition and modernity coexist beautifully. On one Read more
From The Grand Experiment of Paper Money to A Financial Collapse. And To The Rise of the EU’s Largest Stock Exchange. To Paris, France! “C’est la vie.” That is life. The awe-inspiring city of lights and love, Paris. From the towering La Tour d’Eiffel, echoing the French fight for freedom, Read more
Explore the rise, fall, and rebirth of one of Central Europe’s oldest stock exchanges. To Prague, Czech Republic! Prague won’t let you go, the little mother has claws. —Franz Kafka (Czech Novelist and Writer) When you think of Prague, perhaps you think of Baroque cathedrals, cobblestone streets, and the majestic Read more
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso For what it is worth, life is about exploring and expanding your curiosities, to achieve the being you are supposed to be, not purely for your own but for Read more
About the ‘Zero to Hero Public Portfolio’
by elmads Introduction Is your life today a by product of your destiny or because of your choices? Are your choices destined to happen, or were they due to your free will? Thoughts that occupy my mind and maybe yours as well. If destiny holds our lives, then why do Read more
by elmads Introduction The railways were one of the most important innovations of mankind during the industrial revolution. In a time where automobiles and trucks were not yet invented, the railway was the fastest mode of transportation, not just for people but also for raw materials and goods. This aided Read more
by elmads Introduction “I don’t know if I’ll be able to run 21km, 42 km, and ultra marathons in the future, or if I’ll still be willing to train and push myself to reach that level of distance running. But I’ve already learned my lesson, and I’ll never ever question Read more