Kindness is undervalued. Working with kind people, especially professionals who’ve been in the industry for long amount of time, who are selfless, kind and supportive is probably the best part of my job. These people are always open to discussing ideas, explaining details, and never first to blame or throw someone under the bus. Of … Continue reading We need more
Category: Richard Chan
Show it
Wonder why we never say what and how we feel when we do feel everything. At the moment. Often we end up keeping it all for ourselves — emotions, feelings, happiness, sadness, words, actions. All. We can’t let our ego go and emotions flow because it’s too much to demonstrate at once. How about we try it once? Try it … Continue reading Show it
Now
How often do you say, “I will do it tomorrow/next time”? But in reality tomorrow or next time doesn’t come as we wished it would, so stop leaving things for later and do them now. I’m leaving no thing for later for I know today will never be here again.
Not over
Why would someone think his or her life or career is over at age 30… 40… 50… 60… or even 70? Excluding health reasons. Why would you think that you’re stuck with a career, relationship, or mental state once you are into it for XYZ amount of time? That you can’t change because it’s too … Continue reading Not over
Lateness
Learning to be punctual is a skill that you’ll learn along your journey. The sooner you learn this, the better you’ll become using your time. You will eventually learn that being late to appointments, gatherings, and other important events not only makes you look bad, but you’re also losing important time with whoever you’re meeting … Continue reading Lateness
What’s there to fear
Have you ever lost your wallet? How about your smartphone? What about your backpack, keys, or a valuable item? You probably nodded at least one time. How did it feel? Probably sucked, correct? I’ve also been there and done that. The good side of losing these is that they’re all recoverable. You can buy a … Continue reading What’s there to fear
Being a good one
What’s so difficult about being a good human being? It’s doesn’t take that much effort, does it? I think we owe this to our friends and family, society and ourselves. What if we could become a good citizen? Someone who genuinely cares about others. Someone who cares about what you do and the impact it might have … Continue reading Being a good one
How many more times?
Writing this while on an airplane with lots of turbulences. Earlier this year I went to Japan and on my flight back home I had a terrible experience with turbulences and the airplane dropping a few feet which felt more like thousands of them. I thought that was it. Now we are having these turbulences … Continue reading How many more times?
Who are you becoming?
We become like the five closest people we spend the most time with. We unconsciously inherit and develop habits and mindsets just like their. Do you like who you’re becoming? Next time you meet people, judge not them, but yourself. Ask several questions. Are these the friends I want to have? Do I want to spend … Continue reading Who are you becoming?
Riding solo
Being solo.Traveling by myself.Doing things on my own.Running fast and far alone.Being independent from most things. I guess this is the middle child mentality and personality I’ve developed over the years and have strengthen after moving out for college and starting my professional career. I enjoy doing things by myself, but also sharing experiences with … Continue reading Riding solo