Knowing When to Pivot: Why Quitting Early Can Be a Wise Decision
Sometimes, withdrawing from a project early is the most beneficial decision we can make. We often hear people say that we shouldn’t give up easily—that success is right around the corner if we just push for one more mile. There is certainly merit to this idea. More often than not, people quit before seeing any […]
Beyond Fear: Finding Motivation in Vision and Connection
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will […]
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
“You never know what you’re gonna get.” This famous line comes from the 1994 movie Forrest Gump, spoken by Tom Hanks. It means life is full of surprises, and you cannot predict what will happen next. When I graduated after four years of study in college, I felt joyful and happy in my heart. Finally, […]
What if finding yourself doesn’t mean leaving everything behind?
I often heard people like to use the excuse of “finding who they are” to leave their existing relationship, work, or even family. While I do not disagree with giving yourself time to settle your mind and figure out what you really want to do with your life, I disagree if that reason has become […]
I Thought Anger Made Me a Better Boss—Until My Liver Begged to Differ
Anger is power. It is a prerequisite trait to be a boss, a business owner, and a good parent. There is some truth in that statement. Anger is a powerful emotion that can make people—especially your subordinates—get in line. Even your kids won’t get in line if you can’t get angry at them. It is […]
Dinosaurs Went Extinct, But Cockroaches Survived. Here’s What That Taught Me About Courage.
During my childhood, I was often afraid of people who were bigger than me. Who isn’t? They can push you off the street with one hand and pin you to the ground without giving you any chance to fight back. It’s horrible to imagine what a bigger and stronger person can do to you. However, […]
Worry Was My Superpower. Then I Found Out It Was Killing Me
Imagine your body like a computer, and your organs are data storages. Each time you think something, your brain will get data from your organs and supply you with a final report, for you to make a decision. That’s what I experience in my qigong practice. As I practice Inner Smile meditation, my mind is […]
“My Organs Have Feelings (Literally). Here’s Why That Scares Me.”
Have you ever wondered why events from years ago suddenly come back, and we may feel like we’re experiencing it again? Somehow, I feel amazed by how we can remember it. It felt like we experience it again and again, like a video recorder. I assume there is a mechanism in my body that acts […]
Stop Carrying the Whole Mountain: How Bribing People with Mutual Interest Saved My Sanity.
I suppose there are a lot of things in our lives that we categorize as big things. Some of those big things we consider inspirations, while others become monsters that haunt us. As far back as I can remember, when I was a 5-year-old kid, I would walk through the market terrified of grown-ups. They […]
My Business Plan Is Simple: Earn Money So I Can Afford to Do Nothing (But Even That Takes Work)
As an entrepreneur, I’m always chasing results. Without profit, I can’t put food on the table. And if I have more money, I can build better services and businesses, which (hopefully) leads to even more money. Then I can finally do the hobbies I want to do—like being lazy. If you think being lazy is […]