Often times I find myself trying new software for fun, experimenting with new workflows, and learning new tools. I find experimenting with new ideas and frameworks a crucial part of who I am. I carry this process in many facets of my life: routines, workouts, running, software, work, and hobbies. Experimentation is learning, and learning … Continue reading On building tools…
Meditation is a superpower
I started daily meditations almost eight years ago. It wasn’t easy at first. It’s still not that easy some days, but it’s a tremendous help for thinking. Or clearing the mind. I still remember the first time I meditated. I was going through some tough times. I had just been let go and have decided … Continue reading Meditation is a superpower
The New Year
There is an interesting mental change that usually happens from the last week of December to the first week of January. December is the last month of the year, so we naturally feel tired, like we are carrying something heavy in our shoulders. It happens. We might have worked on a lot of different projects … Continue reading The New Year
Slow down
Who are we if we are always busy running around? What are we if we never slow down to think and reflect? How are we different to our ancestors? Why are we not slowing down? Slow down and think. You will move faster afterwards.
Believe…
Believe in yourself before others believe in you. Believe you can do the work before you start the work. Believe you can be that person before you become that person. Believe you deserve something before you achieve it. Believe you can achieve that goal before you get there. Believe in the power of believe because … Continue reading Believe…
Be happy for friends
One important aspect of being genuine friends is being happy when friends make something happen - when they start a new job, business or relationship, or when they change careers or make progress with something. In short, when they win. There shouldn’t be any jealousy, envy or fake happiness. When friends win, we all win … Continue reading Be happy for friends
On sickness…
I’ve spent the last few days with a fever and other symptoms that’s kept me from doing much. This isn’t common. I can rarely remember when was the last time I got sick. But every time it happens, I tend to think how incredible the human body is and that there is no quicker realization … Continue reading On sickness…
On living diligently…
Live as it matters.Live a whole life.Live many lifetimes in one.Live passionately. Live with care.Care about what you work on.Work on what you believe.Believe in what you make. Life usefully.Useful to yourself.Useful to others.Useful to society. Live as if nobody cares.Live for yourself.Live for your loved ones.Live life diligently. Originally posted on Tiny Letter #6.
On intuition…
I got back to playing competitive soccer recently, so I went down a rabbit hole of learning the new meta, ideas, and tactics being used nowadays. The more I dug, the more I realized that there are no videos or readings that will help me more when I’m in the field than my intuition. The … Continue reading On intuition…
On work…
I was a workaholic until not long ago, but after experiencing burnout twice, I learned valuable life lessons that made me re-evaluate my approach to work. I believe that people who work all the time don't value their time appropriately, as work shouldn't be their only identity in life. Although work is important, it should … Continue reading On work…
Richard Chan 