Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diet trends currently. It had a moderate following a few years ago, but it’s blown up again thanks to fitness influencers, like Kinobody. Always the scientist, I wanted to try it out. I was particularly intrigued by this diet because it’s how my body naturally wanted to…
How to Learn to Enjoy the Journey of Life (and Not Just the Destination)
“If you look at the trophy, you miss the target. If you look at the target, you get the trophy.” I was watching a mini-documentary on Julie Foucher. She was a full-time medical student, now doctor. And she placed 2nd at the 2012 CrossFit Games and 3rd in 2014, out of hundreds of thousands of…
Business Stripped Bare by Richard Branson Book Summary & Review
Here’s my book summary of the book Business Stripped Bare, by the famous billionaire, Richard Branson. He’s written many books over the years. And this book is your go-to guide for concise, trustworthy business advice. Complexity is the enemy. Any fool can make something complex. Making something simple is hard. Keep your cool. At some point,…
How to Deal with the Hassles of Asian Immigrant Parents
An Asian American has to deal with many hassles with immigrant parents. We’re all familiar with these problems, so I don’t have to list them all, but they include over-control, risk-reduction, strict rules, and high expectations. How do you handle these influences so they don’t psychologically limit you? It’s a common issue that readers reached…
The “Asian Fail” – What It Is and How To Handle It (and Your Parents’ Disappointment)
The “Asian Fail” is a phrase used to describe the high standards Asian American’s parents have for them. To a non-Asian student, getting a B is a success. But to an Asian, it’s a fail. Anything under an A is a fail. This high standard isn’t limited to Asians. Champions seem to a similar mentality….
How To Remember Information You Read (and Decide What to Read)
Reading is so important. As I study successful people, all the way to billionaires, I find that the more wealthy they are, the more they typically consume information. It’s not always through books, but they are truly lifelong learners. But how do you remember information you read? I’ve read over 200+ books in the last…
5 Asian American Bloggers That Dominate the Web
There aren’t many successful Asian American bloggers out there. But there are a few. Let’s explore who they are, what you can gain from their blogs, and what they’re up to… Views – 252
Trust Me Im Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday Book Summary & Review
I readthe book Trust Me I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday. Ryan Holiday and this book are well known in certain circles. The book reveals the truth about how certain articles and coverage in the press go viral — and it’s always organic; it’s manufactured. Here is what I learned. Views…
How to Be a Bawse by Lilly Singh Book Summary & Review
Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, has built a massive YouTube following over the years, with over 1 billion+ views. She was recently ranked #10 on Forbes’s list of top paid YouTubers with an estimated salary of $10.5 million. (If you’re wondering how YouTubers make money, it’s a mix of sponsorships, ads, and merchandise.) Views…
How to Get Past Dating Plateaus with Jeremy Jong, founder of Fearless Asian Men
Jeremy Jong is the founder of Fearless Asian Men, a website and group to help Asian American men improve their dating lives. In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: how studying under the world’s best dating coaches didn’t help how his stereotypical Asian American upbringing affected his social life what happened after he chose to focus…
How to Measure Your Life Effectively (Hint: Not With Return on Happiness)
Mr. Money Mustache, a top personal finance blogger, mentioned on the Tim Ferriss Show that you should optimize your finances for return on happiness rather than the cliche return on investment (ROI) or any other metric. This triggered a memory of the billionaire Mark Cuban saying on Shark Tank that he makes his decisions based…
How to Build A Morning Routine and Live Your Dream Life with Tim Han of Success Insider
Tim Han is a coach, speaker, interviewer, and founder of Success Insider. His YouTube channel has reached over 2 million subscribers, and he’s interviewed top minds, like Grant Cardone and Antonio Centeno. We cover everything from: his tough childhood as a shy Korean outcast in England getting into entrepreneurship seeing the pros, not just the…
A Proud Movie Review of Crazy Rich Asians
I recently watched Crazy Rich Asians, and couldn’t help write a proud movie review. This highly anticipated romantic comedy-drama is the first major Hollywood film in 25 years with an all-Asian cast since The Joy Luck Club. The film debutted before the release at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a staggering average rating. Since its release,…
How To Take Notes Effectively and Efficiently for Recall
Here’s the problem: There’s so much to learn and so little time. And even if you consume information, you inevitably forget most of it. So, how do you stay focused and take notes effectively so that you retain what you learn? I’ll show you. Views – 283
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer Book Summary & Review
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer is a best-selling personal development book for years. According to the book Getting There, the billionaire Sarah Blakely reads it once a month to stay in the right state. It’s a short read. Here are some useful insights from the book: Views – 266