Life sucks. And all you want is to make it convenient and fun and interesting and positive. That’s why when something bad — maybe not bad, just something you hate — happens, you react. Here are some examples: You badmouth your neighbors for their lavish lifestyle. You complain because the coffee shop’s Internet connection is …
The Cost of Your Ambitions
Ambitions aren’t free. They come at a price: Your health Your time Your energy Money Your relationships And whether you like it or not, the price is the sacrifice. Sacrifice your health, and you’ll end up unhealthy and ill (even worse dead). Sacrifice all your time, and you’ll end up ignoring your loved ones, or other …
The Most Embarrassing Mistake I Did and What I Learned from a Police Officer
Yesterday, my bicycle was stolen. Maybe the intruder stole it last night or at dawn. Either way, it was unbelievable. My housemates have two dogs. That’s enough to scare the thief! Plus, our landlady — she lives upstairs — assured there weren’t any burglar cases in her premises throughout her life. Ah! So we were …
If You Think Your Idea Is Useless, Then Test It
When you do something different, most people think you’re a fool. You can either: Believe what they say, follow their advice, and forget your idea. Or trust your idea, decide for yourself, and give it a try. Most parents might disagree because it feels unsafe for their children. Your boss might discourage you for many …
“The Story of the Chinese Farmer” by Alan Watts
Alan Watts was an influential philosopher who gave lectures at universities across the United States. We’re lucky most of these lectures can be found on YouTube — one of these is “The Story of the Chinese Farmer,” which is my favorite. I read somewhere it’s originally a Chinese fable. But I think it doesn’t really …