Kevin Murillo

Personal Blog

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I spent years trying to sound smart at work. What actually helped was clarity, not cleverness. Writing about what changed.

The Day I Chose Clarity Over Cleverness

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Working through impostor syndrome without a blueprint. A personal reflection on doubt, learning by doing, and how confidence is built through the work, not credentials.

Working Through Impostor Syndrome Without a Blueprint

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Here’s a look back at 1988, the year I arrived. A calm and personal reflection on the world, culture, and simple moments that shaped a generation. What stands out when you look back at your birth year?

What Happened in 1988 | The Year I Was Born

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Every week my wife asks what I want from the store. These five low-sugar items are my go-to buys because they actually get used.

Simple Low-Sugar Grocery Staples I Always Buy

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A short post on why I write the way I do, how a personal mission statement took shape, and the simple filter I use before I publish.

Personal Mission Statement

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It’s amazing how much the people around you can shape your growth. My inner circle pushes me, challenges me, and keeps me grounded.

Inner Circle: How I Build and Grow a Supportive Network

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A personal reflection on overthinking, why it happens, and how I’m learning to think less and take action. Simple steps to focus and reduce mental clutter.

Overthinking: How to Think Less and Do More

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Free Interactive Eisenhower Matrix PDF

A Free Tool I Want to Share From time to time, I want to share free digital tools that I actually use and find helpful. I am calling this a Free Digital Content Friday. However, it happens more occasionally rather than on a weekly basis. When I make something useful, I want to pass it on. Today’s freebie is an interactive Eisenhower Matrix PDF. It is a simple layout. It helps you sort your…

Free Interactive Eisenhower Matrix PDF

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What This Year Taught Me

Over the past year, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my life. I looked back on some of the positive events. A few of those events were major life changes. Others were about finding new ways to express my creativity. The launch of my website did not happen overnight. I had been playing with the idea for a long time and never really saw myself completing through. The shift in my thinking…

What This Year Taught Me

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Why Chicago Became My Favorite Place

Before Chicago Chicago was not my first choice. Before I met my wife, it was not even on my list. Nothing against it, I just did not see it as the kind of place people fall in love with. That changed fast. I grew up in New Jersey, so my idea of a big city was New York. In my head, nothing could touch the Big Apple. My wife and in-laws are from the Midwest. My father in law is from Chicago. They…

Why Chicago Became My Favorite Place

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Listening To Your Instincts

Most of us are taught to listen to our parents. This is especially true when it comes to major life decisions during young adulthood. For many young adults, the path is pretty standard. You finish high school, then move out. Maybe it is college, maybe a new city, maybe a place of your own. That was not my path. Mine took a different turn. After secondary school, I went straight into the…

Listening To Your Instincts

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Growth Mindset: A Personal Look

Have you ever messed up something small and thought, “How did I make that silly mistake?” Maybe you sent the wrong text, burned dinner, or forgot something basic, then replayed it in your head. Most of us learned early that we can improve. Learning to ride a bike, swim, or drive taught us to fall, get back up, and try again. Somewhere along the way, a lot of us lose that simple faith in…

Growth Mindset: A Personal Look