Having spent the last five years studying the patterns of successful people, it’s rare that I’ll find some principle that I haven’t heard of already. When I do, I get excited. And that’s what happened with this latest book Face to Face: The Art of Human connection I read. This book is written by Brian… Continue reading How to Become Successful in Hollywood with Brian Grazer
Author: Will Chou
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5 Side Effects of the Tiger Asian Parenting Style
I thought it’d be valuable to examine the common behaviors of the “Tiger” Asian parenting style that most Asian 1st generation youth are familiar with. In this article, I will cross-reference each behavior with my years of studying successful people, including my wisdom from hundreds of books, videos, films, articles, and events. Ever wonder what… Continue reading 5 Side Effects of the Tiger Asian Parenting Style
I Am Rich, Successful, And Have Everything But Unhappy. Why? Science Reveals Answers
Imagine hitting all your life and financial goals. Sounds great, right? Not always. Many people who get there hit a funk. Pat Flynn, an online entrepreneur, received this chilling email one day. He shared this email in his book Will It Fly? Read it if you think money alone is all that matters: Subject: I… Continue reading I Am Rich, Successful, And Have Everything But Unhappy. Why? Science Reveals Answers
How to Live a Fulfilling and Purposeful Life with Dan Beaumont
In this podcast episode, we have one of the most interesting people of our generation, Dan Beaumont. He’s an entrepreneur who runs the hostel company Podstel and has traveled across to 50+ countries over 4 years. He’s known for hitchhiking across Europe and the USA (partially through the use Tinder). We discuss: his story quitting… Continue reading How to Live a Fulfilling and Purposeful Life with Dan Beaumont
Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures of a Playboy Bunny Book Summary
Sometimes, I like to take a break from all the serious non-fiction books I read with something light. A while ago, I did just that by reading the book Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison. The book happened to be just the refreshment I needed. Non-fiction… Continue reading Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures of a Playboy Bunny Book Summary
I Chat With My Friend About Health, Wealth, Love, & Happiness
I figured it’d be fun to have a casual podcast episode rather than talk seriously about a personal development principle on my own. That’s why I brought my friend and fellow podcaster, DJ Foley, to have an entertaining and informative conversation. Since this is a self development blog, we will be discussing the four main… Continue reading I Chat With My Friend About Health, Wealth, Love, & Happiness
I Got the Olive Garden Year-Long Pasta Pass & Journaled My Experience
If you’re not familiar, Olive Garden has an annual sale of a very limited number of “Never Ending” Pasta Passes. For a ridiculously low price of $100, you can use the pass for eight weeks to get unlimited pasta bowls, which come with unlimited soup or salad, plus your choice of several types of pasta,… Continue reading I Got the Olive Garden Year-Long Pasta Pass & Journaled My Experience
The Story of My Crazy First Solo Travel Trip to Kalanggaman Island
A couple years ago, I heard the famed travel blogger Nomadic Matt say that everyone should take a solo trip at least once in their life because enriching and you’ll discover something about you — even if it’s that you prefer group travel. You never know until you try. Soon after, I fell in love… Continue reading The Story of My Crazy First Solo Travel Trip to Kalanggaman Island
Atomic Habits: Book Summary and Cheat Sheet
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… Continue reading Atomic Habits: Book Summary and Cheat Sheet
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… Continue reading My Experience With COVID Xenophobia as an Asian American