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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ANDY
This blog is all about exploring the joys of everyday life.
Whether it's through chasing your dreams, finding joy in the small things, or just making the most of each day; I strive to show that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Through sharing my adventures and experiences, I hope to motivate others to pursue their dreams and find happiness and their passions in life. Join me on this journey of discovery as we navigate life together.


The Power of Regret: Why Looking Back Helps You Move Forward
Most of us spend enormous energy avoiding regret. We view it as evidence of failure, a painful reminder of wrong turns and missed chances. Yet neuroscience and psychology reveal a surprising truth: regret, when understood and channeled constructively, becomes one of the most powerful catalysts for self-discovery and meaningful change.
Andy Honda, MD
4 days ago11 min read


Books That Change How You Think: What Reading Does to Your Brain—and How to Build a Daily Learning Habit in 2026
Discover how reading rewires your brain, builds cognitive resilience, and enhances critical thinking. Learn science-backed strategies to build a sustainable daily reading habit in 2025 with curated book recommendations.
Andy Honda, MD
Jan 216 min read


Book Review: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
In Five Years is a beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant novel that explores fate, friendship, and the unexpected turns life can take. Rebecca Serle begins with a premise that feels almost like a thought experiment: what if you caught a brief, startling glimpse of your life five years in the future—and it wasn’t at all the life you had planned? From that moment, the story unfolds with a quiet urgency, drawing you into an intimate journey of love, loss, and self-discovery
Andy Honda, MD
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Book Review: Abundance by Ezra Klein
What if the biggest obstacle to progress isn’t a lack of ideas, but a lack of belief that we can actually build the future we dream of? That’s the premise of Abundance: How We Build a Better Future by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, a book that blends political critique with forward-looking optimism. At its core, this is a call to move beyond scarcity thinking and rediscover a version of liberalism, and governance, that builds big, bold things.
Andy Honda, MD
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
What if, somewhere between life and death, there was a library filled with books that let you live out every life you could have lived? That’s the premise of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, a novel that blends philosophical reflection with magical realism in a way that feels both imaginative and deeply human. At its heart, this is a story about regret, possibility, and the quiet courage it takes to live the life you have.
Andy Honda, MD
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Book Review: The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink
Daniel Pink's latest work, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," challenges everything we think we know about one of humanity's most universal emotions. In a culture obsessed with positive thinking and "no regrets" mantras, Pink makes a compelling case for why regret—when properly understood and channeled, can become one of our most powerful tools for growth and decision-making.
Andy Honda, MD
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Book Review: The Double Helix by James D. Watson
James D. Watson’s The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA is a captivating memoir that blends scientif
Andy Honda, MD
Jan 29, 20252 min read


The Personal Librarian and the Morgan Library & Museum
A historical fiction novel is the life story of the extraordinary Belle de Costa Greene.
Andy Honda, MD
Aug 21, 20242 min read


My Next Adventure, a Children's Book Series
I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my latest adventure, a children's picture book series.
Andy Honda, MD
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Book Review: Year of Yes
Saying yes to everything is scary, it takes people out of their comfort zone.
Andy Honda, MD
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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