“The journey is what brings us happiness, not the destination.”
― Dan Millman
Define Your Interpretation of Success
For most of my life, I defined success based on society’s expectations. Some examples of my former interpretation of success included the following:
The amount of money in my bank account
The type of car I drove
The size of my house
The name brand...
“The price of greatness is responsibility.”
― Winston S. Churchill
Take Full Responsibility for Your Life
By taking full responsibility, I take extreme ownership of the following:
Embracing my past
Planning for the future
Treasuring the present moment
Whatever has occurred in the past is final. There’s nothing I can do to change it. All I can do is fully accept it.
However, I...
“Happiness comes from within. It is not dependent on external things or on other people. You become vulnerable and can be easily hurt when your feelings of security and happiness depend on the behavior and actions of other people. Never give your power to anyone else.”
― Brian L. Weiss
Definition of Happiness
Happiness is the joy you feel as you’re growing...
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Be a Living Billboard of Your Message
After helping many people become better versions of themselves, I have learned leading by example is one of the most effective ways of catalyzing lasting transformation.
When others come to me for advice, I do one of the following:
Tell them stories...
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
― Viktor Frankl
Don’t Give Away Your Power
During one of my meetings with my former colleague, she repeatedly asked questions about the scientific project. Because it required more data, I told her that I...
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.”
– Howard Thurman
Life-Transformative Moment
Immersed in rural China’s simple lifestyle, my family and I met our basic survival needs with our own rice fields, vegetable garden, and farm animals. Ignorant of the world’s technological advancements, we were content and satisfied with what we had.
However, that...
“It’s your choice, NOT your upbringing that creates your reality.”
― Dain Heer
Identify Generational Patterns
As farmers in rural China, my family and I lived a simple life.
We raised animals and planted vegetables for food.
Although we didn’t have much, we were healthy, fulfilled, and content.
That all changed after moving to the U.S.
Immediately, we felt a sense of lack in comparison with...
“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 it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.”
– Mark Twain
Morning Ritual
Unless traveling, I follow my morning ritual religiously to make better decisions throughout my day. Without the help of an alarm clock,...
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
― Neale Donald Walsch
In February of 2016, I had my biggest breakthrough as I learned to challenge my assumptions and beliefs. It was also one of my most fun weeks to date.
Committed to personal development, I invested in a coaching program that targeted men in improving success at home and in...