FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where are you from?

I’m currently based in Metro Manila, Philippines.

What are you doing now?

Here’s what I’m doing now.

What’s your work?

I’m a freelancer.

I work as a project manager for an IT company.

I’m also a marketing assistant for an HR support company.

I ocassionally accept freelance jobs from my different websites.

What’s your previous work?

What are your websites?

Here’s a list of my websites.

Will you invest in or promote my product?

No.

What’s your bike?

I have a customized fixed gear bike.

How do you spend your free time?

I have a bunch of interests.

I like tinkering around with the computer all day.

I enjoy writing.

I spend time studying website code.

I’m learning how to edit videos.

I follow a CrossFit style fitness program.

I explore different martial arts.

I’m enrolled in MasterClass so I’m having a blast with the different topics.

I’m practicing how to market online and negotiate with people.

What’s your goal?

That’s a broad topic.

I have a bunch of different small projects.

I’m just working on getting my tasks done and hitting my targets.

I’m not trying to save the world or anything like that.

I’m just doing my job and ocassionally helping one person at a time.

You could say that each of my websites have a different goal so I rotate between the different targets depending on my interest and energy level.

I don’t feel that it’s a good idea to go all-in on just one thing.

I decided to be more of a generalist and make myself well rounded and competent in several different areas.

You could say that one of my goals is to be a jack of all master of many skills.

I believe that nothing is permanent so things change.

I don’t put all my eggs in on one basket.

Here’s what I’m focused on now.

What’s your daily routine like?

I try to be healthy. First thing in the morning, I take 30g of protein—usually a shake, or sometimes meat and eggs. I aim for 100–150g of protein a day to meet my Jiu Jitsu training and competition goals.

I try to ride my bike daily, lift weights, swing my kettlebell, do pull-ups, and stretch. I also do neck-strengthening work. I try to attend at least three grappling classes per week—wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

I work remotely, so I’m on the computer most of the day. Sometimes I take my laptop to a coffee shop or coworking space for a change of pace.

I try to squeeze in writing for my online audience, recording videos, or responding to messages.

I keep my project and task lists on 5x8 index cards, which gives me a physical reminder of what I need to do.

I also care for several rescue dogs, so I make time every day to check on them, clean up after them, and give them attention.

What are your core values?

I value clear, structured, and easy-to-understand communication. My job—whether it’s teaching, managing, or fixing things—is to help people get unstuck. I aim to explain things in a way that feels natural and digestible. I believe in figuring things out, using what you have, and not waiting for perfect conditions. I learn best by doing—usually the hard way. I like building systems so I don’t waste time solving the same problem twice. I take responsibility seriously, especially when other people rely on me. I’d rather be useful than impressive. And I don’t believe in motivation—I believe in showing up anyway.

How do you manage your time?

I believe time is never wasted—it just gets spent on something else.

Some people say they wasted their 20s by not building a business, but they spent that time connecting with friends and family. Others regret missing time with loved ones because they focused too much on work or business. Either way, you were doing something that mattered to you at the time. Whether you succeeded or failed, you gained experience. You’re better equipped for your next decision and more aware of how you want to spend your time moving forward.

I used to hate myself for spending so much time on video games, martial arts, and studying sci-fi and fantasy lore. But now I lean into it. Real-life success principles show up in those things. And I’ve stopped believing that one activity is automatically better than another. Mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning, organizing, documenting, and exercise are foundational for things like personal growth and wealth building.

That said, I try to stay mindful of how I spend my time—not just chase shiny goals. I’ve achieved a lot of what I once wanted, but some of those things turned out to be clutter, forgotten, or given away. So these days, I’m slower to commit. I let “urgent opportunities” pass if they don’t fit, and I let go of goals that no longer serve me.

I don’t follow a strict time-blocking system because my energy levels vary throughout the day. I manage my time based on energy and urgency.

I use physical 5x8 index cards to keep track of tasks and projects—I don’t rely on memory. I also use digital tools like Things:ToDoList, Asana, ClickUp, and calendars, but paper keeps me grounded.

I batch deep work in the morning or late at night when things are quiet. During the day, I handle communication, admin work, and task coordination in between training, errands, and taking care of the dogs.

When things get chaotic, I just focus on one thing at a time—usually whatever’s most urgent or has been bothering me the longest.

I’ve accepted that perfect time management doesn’t exist. I just try to move the needle on a few important things each day.

What tools do you use daily?

I use a mix of simple tools—both digital and analog—to manage work, training, writing, and daily life.
You can find the full, updated list here: https://olega.org/uses

What are you currently learning?

What’s your fitness routine like?

I train BJJ and wrestling about 3 times a week. I ride my bike almost daily and lift weights or swing kettlebells when I can. I do pull-ups, stretch, and work on neck strength to prevent injuries. I aim for 100–150g of protein a day and try to move every day, even if it’s something light like a few rounds shadow boxing or arnis drills.