“Consistent action creates consistent results.”
― Christine Kane
Define Your Success
Consistent action is my recipe for success.
Contrary to society's definition of success, my interpretation of it is not based on external things such as how much money is in my bank account, how big my house is, how fancy my car is, or how beautiful my woman is.
Rather, it is based...
“Rule your mind or it will rule you.”
― Horace
Discover Your Motivation to Start
Shortly after I started my professional career, I focused most of my time on building my career. As a result, there was less time for activities outside of work.
Combined with unhealthy eating and lack of exercise, I had gained many pounds of fat.
And one night, disgusted with...
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your...
“Some of the best lessons we ever learn are learned from past mistakes. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future.”
– Dale Turner
Redefine Your Past With Empowerment
At age seven, I nearly drowned to death.
It was a bright and sunny day in rural China, my mom and I went to the well in front of the...
“I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.”
― Les Brown
Take Necessary Breaks
On one of my recent bike rides, I rode around my local neighborhood. During the adventure, I warmed up on the flat...
“The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose.”
― Richard Leider
Your Most Important Discovery in Life
Are you living a life of purpose?
Do you feel excited about waking up in the morning to start your day? Or do you dread how it will unfold?
Are you grounded like a mountain and know what you stand for? Or...
“Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.”
― Stephen Covey
Focus On Your Wins
One of my favorite hobbies is rock climbing, which consists of two types: bouldering and rope climbing. To have a good balance of technique, endurance and stamina, I incorporate both into my...
“If you really have your own identity you’ll keep on doing what you think is really right for you, and you’ll also understand the next step you want to take.”
― Helmut Lang
Letting Go of Your Identity
In 2016, I was lost as I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life. But deep down, I knew what I was doing...
“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
Expand Your Comfort Zone
Back in February for my birthday, I went on a spontaneous trip to Kauai Island in Hawaii simply because I have never been there before. After watching a video on the top ten most beautiful hikes in the U.S., I discovered one of them is in Kauai.
Without...
“Dive into life's depths, where the vivid tapestry of corals weaves a metaphor for existence. Amidst the dance of fish and the serenity of the ocean floor, find the profound simplicity that echoes the joy of living in harmony with the wonders of nature.”
― Huzefa Nalkheda wala
The Power of Individualized Effort
Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit...