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
Author: Joel Chua
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
Know You’re Successful
Do you think you will become successful? Actually, this is a trick question. Successful people never think if they'll become successful. They know they'll become successful. Thinking is a rudimentary mindset, which means that if you're just thinking, you aren't fully bought or committed to the idea yet. On the other hand, when you know, … Continue reading Know You’re Successful