“All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.”
― Lao Tzu
Honor Humility
From a young age, I have constantly been learning. But it has...
“Masculinity is not about being the biggest, the fastest, the strongest, the one who sleeps with the most girls, and the one who has the most money. The one who has the most accomplishments is not the most masculine. In fact, it is often the men who covet these things most who are covering and compensating for the greatest...
“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...
“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.”
― Roy T. Bennett
Eliminate Filler Words
In 2016, I joined an international non-profit organization called Toastmasters....
“When you begin your transcendental training, focusing your best efforts, without attachment to outcomes, you will understand the peaceful warrior's way.”
― Dan Millman
Strive for Excellence
My life’s philosophy is to always live with integrity and do my best in every situation. As I am exploring opportunities for earning additional income, I have found myself in a series of job interviews.
In addition...
“If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.”
– Erica Jong
Find Comfort in Discomfort
Growing up, I was taught to draw within the lines because it’s dangerous to step outside of my boundaries.
I must follow the rules society has written for me.
That way, I can live a comfortable and secure life.
The scripted way of being led to a deep sense...
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
― Augustine of Hippo
From October 2017 to late January 2018, I traveled through Southeast Asia, which included Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
During my three-month trip, here are the five lessons I was constantly reminded of.
Choose Growth
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
– Neale Donald...
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Winston Churchill
Stop Giving up on Your Dreams
Life can be difficult at times. But it becomes especially more challenging when I go against my deepest desires.
As a kid, my dream was to become an artist, specifically a painter. I enjoyed drawing landscapes, particularly bamboo trees...
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
– Mark Twain
Life is Long Enough
“What is the meaning of life?”
That’s something I used to contemplate all the time.
Wanting to find the answer, I started consuming content related to that topic. In addition, I followed my curiosity by...
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”
– Michael Jordan
Success Is Rarely a Straight Line
Shortly after graduating from college, I focused on building my professional career. With that sharp laser focus, my drive for monetary gain was at its peak.
To make my dream into reality, I prioritized my job as the most...