Category: Happiness

Why It’s Okay If You’re Not Invited To Cool Parties

It feels horrible when you’re not invited to parties or social gatherings where the cool, attractive people go. I have experienced this when I was younger, and many people experience this, so I want to tell you why it’s okay that you didn’t go to these. More importantly, you’ll learn in this podcast episode why… Continue reading Why It’s Okay If You’re Not Invited To Cool Parties

Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes

“Truth – more precisely, an accurate understanding of reality – is the essential foundation for producing good outcomes.” ― Ray Dalio Ray Dalio and his new book, Principles, need little introduction. He has a net worth of over $18.9 billion+, made through the hedge fund he started. The book is a memoir of his life… Continue reading Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes

The women who made millions but felt drained and unfulfilled

I have heard stories like this numerous times, some are even worse with the businesswoman developing health issues due to the stress. The female entrepreneur Chalene Johnson also has a very similar one. I don’t personally agree with going into bankruptcy or debt if you can avoid it but this article is a huge theme… Continue reading The women who made millions but felt drained and unfulfilled

A Damn Good Book Summary of Martin Seligmann’s Learned Optimism

Martin Seligman is one of the most famous living psychologists because of his work in pioneering a new division of psychology, Positive Psychology. Rather than focusing on “the planes that crash,” Positive Psychology takes a new spin on psychology by focusing on the “planes that stay in the air.” By studying the mentally healthy and happy,… Continue reading A Damn Good Book Summary of Martin Seligmann’s Learned Optimism

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.)

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… Continue reading How to Measure Your Life Effectively (Hint: Not With Return on Happiness)

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… Continue reading How to Build A Morning Routine and Live Your Dream Life with Tim Han of Success Insider

How To Not Take Life Too Seriously (and Why Research Says It Matters)

Over the years, I've used the tips mentioned and got much better at taking life less seriously. I used to get more offended and serious when it came the peace sign usage because it was sometimes used to mock Asians. In this photo, I'm playing into the Asian stereotype and poking fun at myself light-heartedly by making a double peace sign in a New York Chinese restaurant.

One secret to happiness I’ve discovered is simple. Don’t take life seriously. I have heard billionaires, athletes, and President Barack Obama say it. Specifically, they say you should take your business (or career) seriously, but not themselves. But how? Most people cannot keep in mind the bigger picture. So many of us are fortunate to… Continue reading How To Not Take Life Too Seriously (and Why Research Says It Matters)