About Rafael .....

I'm deeply passionate about well-being and the deeper pursuit of being well.

3 Thoughts On explores wellness, purpose, and self-discovery—blending ancient wisdom with modern insight to inspire meaningful personal growth.

To me, this goes beyond routines or quick fixes. True well-being begins with curiosity: a willingness to question how we think, why we feel, and what drives our actions. It's through this self-inquiry that we begin to uncover what it means to live with clarity, purpose, and peace.

Rafael Andrade and Tony Robbins

Throughout history, people have turned to different paths in search of understanding—some rooted in ancient wisdom, others grounded in modern science. I believe the most profound answers often reside in the quiet space where both meet. It's in that overlap—between timeless truth and contemporary discovery—that transformation truly can begin.

3 Thoughts On was born from this belief: to explore life's complexities through a lens that integrates tradition, innovation, and introspection. It's a space for those seeking depth in a world of distractions—and for anyone who senses that the journey inward is just as important as the world we build outward. This is an invitation to question, to grow, and to rediscover what it means to be truly well.

Growing Up

Growing up, I was influenced by my parents in two very important areas:

  1. My mother's passion for teaching and helping her students become better citizens.
  2. My father's passion for medicine as a service and a vocation, not as a business.

INSTEAD OF TAKING A LUCRATIVE PATH, THEY CHOSE TO WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO NEEDED THEM THE MOST.

I never saw my mom teaching in a classroom, but I did get to meet many of her former students. She instilled in them the value of continuous education and being a responsible contributor to family and society.

Rafael Andrade and Family

TO HER, LEARNING IS ESSENTIAL TO A LIFE WELL LIVED.

I did see my dad at work when I was young. I went with him when he offered free community service in remote areas of the Panama rainforest.

He first asked patients about emotions, stress, family, work, and other areas of daily life. Then, he would decide if a prescription was needed.

TO HIM, MEDICINE IS PRIMARILY A VEHICLE TO MAINTAINING HEALTH AND PREVENTING DISEASE.

Starting a Wellness Company

In the early 2000s, life was going well by most standards—but something felt incomplete.

In 2007, driven by a desire to serve others and pursue deeper meaning, I launched a health and wellness company. The vision was strong, and the passion was real—but despite long hours and detailed plans, the execution fell short. The business closed. I didn't help as many people as I hoped, and I lost money. But what I gained was invaluable: a deeper understanding of how to live with intention, resilience, and perspective.

That experience sparked a shift in 2010. I turned my focus inward, immersing myself in motivational content—reading, watching, listening, and reflecting. I started organizing insights, curating ideas, and envisioning new ways to share them with others.

It wasn't a business. Not yet. But it was a foundation. A quiet but powerful step toward what would eventually become 3 Thoughts On: a space to bring together inspiration, wisdom, and practical tools for personal transformation.

Becoming Relevant in a New Field

In the early 2000s, life was going well by most standards—but something felt incomplete.

In 2007, driven by a desire to serve others and pursue deeper meaning, I launched a health and wellness company. The vision was strong, and the passion was real—but despite long hours and detailed plans, the execution fell short. The business closed. I didn't help as many people as I hoped, and I lost money. But what I gained was invaluable: a deeper understanding of how to live with intention, resilience, and perspective.

Rafael Andrade and Tim Wakefield

That experience sparked a shift in 2010. I turned my focus inward, immersing myself in motivational content—reading, watching, listening, and reflecting. I started organizing insights, curating ideas, and envisioning new ways to share them with others.

It wasn't a business. Not yet. But it was a foundation. A quiet but powerful step toward what would eventually become 3 Thoughts On: a space to bring together inspiration, wisdom, and practical tools for personal transformation.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH THE CONTENT 3 Thoughts On DELIVERS?

View this content through the lens of objectivity, verification, and critical thinking, then draw your OWN CONCLUSIONS. I am not an expert, nor do I pretend to be. However, I will work hard to be relevant and deliver quality content that impacts YOU in your daily life. Most importantly, I look forward to us learning and growing together

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"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."

Henry Ford