I admire Netflix. It’s managed to innovate and stay relevant in a world that’s constantly changing. Regardless of how people complain about the quality of shows, I’ve seen how it’s pivoted when others didn’t. I was around when Blockbuster ruled; most people (richer people actually) rented moved. Netflix shipped DVDs for you to rent through… Continue reading Secrets of Success from the Founder of Netflix – No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings Book Summary
Author: Will Chou
I am the the founder of this site and I am grateful you are here to be part of this awesome community. I help hard-working Asian American Millennials get rich doing work they love.
How to Not Let Something Ruin Your Day
It was beautiful morning in Miami. The sun was shining. I slept in since it was a Saturday. I drove to a Chipotle for brunch. The day was off to a good start. Then, out of nowhere, the person taking my order was making it difficult. She didn’t speak English. She didn’t understand stuff I… Continue reading How to Not Let Something Ruin Your Day
The Difference Between Essentialism and Minimalism
If you don’t know, there are communities of people called essentialists and minimalists. Minimalists are the larger of the two. You can kind of tell what they are like just by their name. I wouldn’t consider myself either of these as I think they go a bit too extreme on it. Their basic idea is… Continue reading The Difference Between Essentialism and Minimalism
What to Do If You’re Bored with Life
If you’re bored with your life, it’s not because you’re doing the same thing every day. It’s because you’re doing the wrong thing. – Matt D’Avella That quote was the major theme of a new YouTube video by Matt D’Avella that I recently watched. The video got me thinking because it points to the idea… Continue reading What to Do If You’re Bored with Life
Research Reveals Who You Spend Your Time With Across Your Life
Many years ago, this blog writer Chris Guillebeau wrote this short blog post about how the simple, boring stories in our lives can have as much meaning as more amazing moments in our lives. At the time, I saved the post, hoping to read it later but expecting never to get to it. Now, in… Continue reading Research Reveals Who You Spend Your Time With Across Your Life
How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
A few years ago, I did the “Less Things, More Happiness” 7 Day Challenge, so now, I want to continue with a new challenge. Nowadays, it feels like there’s so many things one can improve upon and spend their time on: fitness, health, focus, willpower, meditation, productivity … it’s overwhelming. For at least the next… Continue reading How to Raise Your Self Esteem (and Why It Matters)
6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
Here’s a compilation of fascinating studies on why people spend on expensive things. While I belief in the benefits of some minimalism, I don’t subscribe to the minimalist idea that all conspicuous or excessive spending is bad. Clearly, there’s a strong evolutionary reason for why we do it. However, as Dr. Geoffrey Miller says, there’s… Continue reading 6 Scientific Studies Reveal Why We Buy Needless Luxury Items
How I Grew My Online Business & Following in Personal Development
I asked what my email subscribers wanted and a couple of them responded back that they’re curious about the inner workings of my online business. While I’m surprised since I mostly talk about personal development rather than online business, I’m not too surprised since it isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this. I even… Continue reading How I Grew My Online Business & Following in Personal Development
We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
In today’s podcast episode, I decide to talk about dating for Asian men. It’s been a while since I’ve addressed this topic, and it’s very interesting. That’s because even though there’s been a lot more content, awareness, discussion, and advice over the last decade, I still see hordes of Asian men who fit a nerdy,… Continue reading We Need To Talk About Dating For Asian Men
Difference Between Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence
When you think of someone “smart,” your mind may go to IQ and school exam scores. However, evolutionary biology tells us the type of intelligence that really mattered for survival for millions of years was your social and emotional intelligence. Watch a few seasons of Game of Thrones to see how the characters stay alive,… Continue reading Difference Between Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence