Perhaps one of the most underrated skills in life — figuring things out on the go, as you start a new job or a new project; while trying to learn a new language, skill, tool; or when trying to switch careers. It also works when you get lost during traveling or in life. Just figure it out. … Continue reading Figure it out
Tag: Life Lessons
They don’t come back
You’ve got to be careful with what you say because every word and sentence that comes out of your mouth will never come back. Don’t over promise when you’re under pressure, you will regret it later when you can’t deliver. And people will not take you seriously or trust you anymore. It takes years of actions to gain trust, … Continue reading They don’t come back
Can you win ’em all?
It’s of novices to think every battle* can be won. It’s immature to even think of this possibility. There are people who think everything is possible though. And who am I to change their mind when I have no control over that? I control myself and have more than enough trying to do so. I … Continue reading Can you win ’em all?
Compared to what?
We’re always comparing and judging even when we think we aren’t. There isn’t a moment we aren’t comparing people, experiences or situations. There are no judgment-free zones or thoughts even when we think there are. We’re often seeing the grass greener across the street. We compare people with other people when nobody is or will ever be the same, we compare experiences with other experiences when they’re very different from each … Continue reading Compared to what?
Who cares anyway
What do you care what people think? That’s a Richard Feynman’s book. But also today’s reality. You focus way too often and too much on what others think about you, what you’re doing, whether you and your friends are following each other on social media, and what not. The truth is that none of these … Continue reading Who cares anyway
Short and sweet life
I’ve always thought of my life as a short one. And I’ve lived it as such — doing all the things I feared, all the things people said it’d be crazy or impossible to do, and in short, doing everything I’ve always wanted. I think of my life every day as something that could end up at … Continue reading Short and sweet life
The unknown is you
What makes you who you are today are all the unknown experiences — be it tragic or wonderful. Wait, what are you talking about? Remember all the tough times you went through — when you failed at things that looked simple but weren’t, were bullied by people you considered friends, broke your bones in an accident yet came out … Continue reading The unknown is you
The beauty of books
Writing and reading have slowly become my favorite sources of shouting out information, thoughts, and opinions and absorbing knowledge and experiences. A book is a wonderful resource for any time — I usually carry my Kindle to almost everywhere I go because it’s just convenient. It just makes reading fun and simple without the added-weight of books. … Continue reading The beauty of books
I do, you do…
If I do something for you, would you do something for me? Isn’t that how relationships work? Hasn’t it always been like this — selfishly with an obscure and hidden intention behind every action, word, or favor? That’s how it looks and feels like sometimes. People expect something in exchange. They might even remind you of a … Continue reading I do, you do…
Changing taste
Ever-changing tastes like food, wine, styling, and likes. Always changing, never a constant. That’s what we are — evolving humans. Our tastes, for one thing, today won’t be the same as for tomorrow’s thing. We are in the never-ending search for perfection — the next thing. Yes, the next thing will be better, just wait for it. Everything we … Continue reading Changing taste
Richard Chan 