James Clear is one of the top personal development bloggers next to Mark Manson. So, I wasn’t surprised when his first book Atomic Habits blew up after Mark’s book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck blew up. They both deserve their success. The best part is that these books have sold so well that they’re being…
My Experience With COVID Xenophobia as an Asian American
At the start of the COVID-19 frenzy, two friends asked me whether I had experienced any xenophobia because of the pandemic. I told them that as of yet, I had not. People had been respectful. I’m writing this now almost four months into COVID, and I still have to say that I have still only…
10 Books Worth Re-Reading
I’m picky with what books to read. I’m even pickier with what books to re-read. A book has to be so good that it should be consulted often as a reference, like the Bible. Moreover, re-reading builds different perspectives. I was listening to the Investor’s Podcast. They also read books by billionaires and discuss what…
11 Things Under $200 That Are Worth It
When we buy something, we want it to improve our life, experiences, or happiness. But we’ve all been in a situation where the value we expected from a product didn’t live up to our expectations. On the flip side, there are times when our expectations are exceeded. Here’s a list of some of my favorite…
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person
One of my favorite phenomenons to study are celebrity divorces. Why do celebrities who seem to have a partner who has it all (fame, wealth, looks, personality) divorce so quickly? Usually, in a few months or a couple years, they’ve split. Obviously, temptation and cheating play a role in that Hollywood world, but it can’t…
This Is What Actually Attracts Women: 7 Insights From Speed Dating Research
It’s been a while since I dove deep into scientific literature to bring you some interesting, useful insights. Today’s the day! Here are some discoveries from the latest research conducted through controlled, speed-dating experiments by researchers. Nice guys and gals can finish first: Personality and speed-dating success among Asian Americans In Western culture, both pop…
How to Work Less and Earn More with Mr. Warren Buffett
Most people think that how much you work and how much you earn is a linear correlation: the more you work, the more money you earn. Generally speaking, we can see this to be true, especially for dollar-per-hour jobs. But what about those people who work themselves to death at 70 hours a week for…
Life Lessons from Steve Aoki – Blue: The Color of Noise Book Summary
I first discovered Steve Aoki a couple years ago on Instagram since he was good friends with Dan Bilzerian, the famous playboy. I clicked into his profile to discover that he had millions of followers and traveled the world as a DJ. It seemed his signature move was throwing sheet of cake into the audience….
How Alex Fasulo Makes Over $300,000 a Year with Fiverr
Many of my readers email me asking me how to make money online. Some of them have little to no capital to get started with. Luckily, I have a great answer for you today. In this podcast episode, I bring on Alex Fasulo, a freelance writer who makes over $300,000 a year on Fiverr. Fiverr…
3 Benefits of Being Raised By An Asian Parent
My article on the mistakes an Asian parent makes was well-received and popular. I felt compelled to release a counterpart article on the benefits of having an Asian parent because some readers reacted negatively and felt that Asian parents offered only problems and hardships. In reality, there are many benefits to having an Asian parent….