People & Philosophy

Busy night market with lit stalls selling clothes, striped tarpaulin covers, large umbrella, and neo
By Bay San February 17, 2026
What endures from travel beyond photographs? A reflection on markets, objects, and the stories we choose to carry home with us.
Image of a lone figure sitting in a slim vertical alley, leaning back with legs crossed, centered in
By Bay San February 12, 2026
On cultivating intentional solitude as a counterbalance to constant connectivity. A reflection on chosen withdrawal as essential practice for clarity and creation.
Two people sit closely together, smiling as they look at a tablet, with one pointing at the screen.
By Bay San January 29, 2026
On distant mentorship, the discipline of learning through observation, and how studying complete lives shapes how we build our own. A reflection on influence.
A smiling elderly man dressed in a formal suit sits at a table, holding a stack of cash while active
By Bay San January 20, 2026
A reflection on balancing satisfaction with ambition, exploring how contentment differs from settling through the lens of building enduring businesses.
This image features a professionally dressed man in a dark suit and tie, standing in a well-lit offi
By Bay San January 9, 2026
In business, strategies shift and tactics fade. Character compounds over time, shaping reputation, culture, and enduring success.
This high-angle shot depicts a therapy session taking place in a sunlit room filled with potted plan
By Bay San December 23, 2025
On the quiet power of presence and deep listening as tools for building meaningful relationships and making better decisions through genuine attention.