Journey
"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Psalm 90:12
Personal journey by Andre D Paredes, PhD
2025
"Increase social intelligence, give God each moment"
Not just the year, month, or day—but each moment belongs to Him. He drives. Cultivating social intelligence while surrendering every breath to divine guidance.
2024
"Be a leader"
A year of humbling. Despite hard work and promises, promotion didn't come. Instead, God taught surrender—reconnecting to a power greater than myself, learning that true leadership begins with following Him.
2023
"Be a subject matter expert, know the fundamentals"
Following layoffs, returning to foundations. Mastery isn't about complexity but depth—knowing the fundamentals so thoroughly they become second nature.
2022
"Target success, be results oriented, be success conscious"
Shifting focus from activity to outcomes. Learning to measure what matters, aim deliberately, and maintain awareness of what success truly means.
2021
"Be productive and effective"
Distinguishing between busyness and impact. Not just doing more, but doing what matters—effectiveness over mere productivity.
2020
"Increase knowledge & be more confident through competence"
True confidence emerges from genuine competence. Deepening knowledge not for pride, but for the assurance that comes from actual capability.
2019
"Concerted effort in self improvement"
Intentional growth. Not waiting for change to happen, but actively pursuing it with focus and discipline.
2018
"Seek peace and seek meaning in peace"
After upheaval, learning that peace isn't merely the absence of conflict but the presence of purpose. Finding meaning in stillness.
2017
"Survival"
The year everything broke open. Pain became the teacher that forced me to listen to my authentic voice, to follow my heart. Sometimes survival is the beginning of truly living.