In life, those who solve the most problems win. Obviously, this statement is just too simplistic but there's a great deal of truth to it. Successful people are also the best problem solvers. They thrive on problems because problems are opportunities. On the other hand, average people just want to run when they encounter one. … Continue reading Problems
Month: September 2022
Give an Inch, Take a Mile
A very interesting conversation with some friends came up today that led to the analysis of this idiom - Give an inch, take a mile. You might not know, the Chinese version of this idiom, "得寸进尺" (de cun jin chi), is heavily drilled into Chinese kids since young. Ask any Chinese kids in the streets … Continue reading Give an Inch, Take a Mile
The Way of Success
Most people are average. Few are successful. Some achieve success with pure luck but most do so because they stay true to the way of success. If you're looking to rely merely on luck to achieve success, good luck. That itself, is a mindset that contradicts the whole principle of becoming successful. But if you're … Continue reading The Way of Success
Why You Should Start Giving
Giving is good, we get it. But why? How? Giving is one of my favorite topics to write about. It's deep. It's noble. But beyond that, there's so much that preachers of giving don't emphasize enough. Why is giving good, not just to the beneficiaries, but even more for ourselves? It's true that when we … Continue reading Why You Should Start Giving
Believe That You’ll Succeed
Most people start working without believing that their hardwork will eventually lead to anything remarkable. Actually, that's rather noble. After all, we often hear "do first, think later". We don't want to end up being paralyzed by our analysis. And yes, this is really a good advice. After all, there's no point in thinking, thinking, … Continue reading Believe That You’ll Succeed