about kevin olega
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Hello there!
Welcome to my about page.
I share my history and past activities on this page.
Please visit my Now Page to find out what I’m doing now
SUMMARY
I work on web development projects and run online businesses. I love writing and creating content. My websites help others, and I balance my life with activities like walking my dogs, cycling, CrossFit, and martial arts. I’m practicing minimalism and say no to most proposals, offers, and invitations to maintain focus on my work.
FREELANCE WORK
- I work as a digital project manager. I help entrepreneurs implement their business ideas. I oversee the creation and development of websites, apps, and digital marketing campaigns.
- I previously worked as a virtual assistant.
- I ghostwrote articles for diverse websites, covering topics related to fitness, health, and personal development in areas such as education, finance, creativity, sports, outdoors, travel, fitness, and health.
ONLINE WRITING
I enjoy writing and making things on the web since 2005.
Minimal Changes Blog: In 2010, I launched Minimal Changes, a website where I document my personal experiments in developing a minimalist lifestyle. I share strategies I’ve tested on myself to achieve free time, spare cash, a clear head, and effortless productivity. It’s been an exciting journey!
Philippine Island Living Blog: I love traveling, trying new foods, and capturing memories through photography. That’s why I created Philippine Island Living, a website where I share my adventures and the things I enjoy about life in the Philippines. In 2020, I decided to rebrand the website to help promote local businesses and service providers. You can visit the website at philippineislandliving.com.
Call Center Training Tips: I started Call Center Training Tips because my friends frequently asked me for advice on how to get hired in a call center. Despite being an introvert, I’ve been working in the BPO industry since 2007 and improved my communication skills, which my friends found impressive. I enjoy teaching people, especially those who struggle with shyness like me. As demand grew, I realized that I was spending too much time giving advice in person, so I decided to create an online platform where people can access comprehensive lessons and tutorials. Call Center Training Tips provides training in communication and customer service, preparing students to land high-paying jobs in the call center industry. Additionally, I offer personalized mentoring to dedicated students to help them achieve their career goals.
- Writer for CreativeSomething.net
- Articles and reviews for various CrossFit websites and products
- Writing for several education websites, including an international school and their homestudy program.
PAST WORK
- CrossFit box manager
- Technical and customer support agent for COMCAST under WCS
- Corporate sales for IT solutions
- Part-time English teacher, academic tutor, and sales trainer
- Call center training school employee
- Commission-only salesperson for real estate, insurance, and other companies
- Gun store sales clerk
PERSONAL PREFERENCE AND PHILOSOPHY
- I try to approach difficult tasks with a gameful mindset. Many of my wins are a result of this strategy. Anything I take too seriously ends in failure.
- I do my best to live like a minimalist, I focus on owning less and making sure every item I own fits my strategy and preferred lifestyle.
- Health has become a priority for me. I’m making a concious effort to sleep eight hours a day, drink water and exercise everyday.
- I’ve been exploring the Slow-Carb, Ketogenic, Paleo, Carnivore and Atkins diet as well as intermittent fasting and documenting my progress. I eat mostly meat and vegetables and I do my best to limit carbs, sugar and starchy food intake five to six days a week.
- Whenever I can, I cook my own food.
FITNESS
I’m a fitness enthusiast who loves CrossFit, cycling and martial arts.
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- I walk my dogs for about an hour daily.
- I follow a 5x5 strength protocol for squats, presses, and deadlifts.
- I also practice kettlebell swings and turkish getups.
- I slowly do bodyweight exercises like burpees, air squats, pull ups, and toes to bar.
- I enjoy riding my bike. I take my folding bike around the city or my mountain bike for long rides out of town. I also assembled a fixed gear bike.
- I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu twice a week.
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WEIGHTLIFTING PR
- Deadlift - 365 lbs
- Back Squat - 185 lbs
- Strict Press - 135 lbs
Personal Projects
- I share my thoughts and things I learned on my personal website.
- I’m also learning how to draw. I post my progress on my instagram.
- I’m working on digitizing all my papers, automating and outsourcing time consuming tasks so I can focus on things that I enjoy.
Recent Wins
- I now live with four adorable rescue dogs.
- I took home two silver medals in the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Masters 2 middle-heavy and open weight division.
- I recently participated in two long-distance cycling events, riding over 100km in Subic and Batangas.
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Past Wins
- Successful performance in two inter-box CrossFit competitions, discovering confidence in physical abilities and strategic selection
- Competed in two CrossFit Total weightlifting events, deadlifting up to 365 lbs
- Explored joy of cycling and completed several hundred-kilometer rides
- Learned Jekyll and built websites from base template, adjusted code to include Google Analytics, Disquss comments, and advertisements
- Became a top performer at the call center
- Quit call center job to become a freelance ghost writer, later becoming a communications and project manager
- Built home office for remote work
- Overcame depression through optimal body mechanics, breathing techniques, cold exposure, Stoic philosophy, and studying the works of Tim Ferriss, Derek Sivers, Tony Robbins, Jordan Peterson, and Alan Watts
- Learned to drive
- Adopted a dog that later became a father
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LAST UPDATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Metro Manila, Philippines.