Category: Health

The “Asian Fail” – What It Is and How To Handle It (and Your Parents’ Disappointment)

The “Asian Fail” is a phrase used to describe the high standards Asian American’s parents have for them. To a non-Asian student, getting a B is a success. But to an Asian, it’s a fail. Anything under an A is a fail. This high standard isn’t limited to Asians. Champions seem to a similar mentality.… Continue reading The “Asian Fail” – What It Is and How To Handle It (and Your Parents’ Disappointment)

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 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)

What You Can Change and What You Can’t by Martin Seligman Book Summary

When it comes to living a life free of unnecessary stress and anxiety that hold you back, you can’t dwell on what you can’t change. If you don’t have the ability to change something, then worrying about it will only make you more sad and limit your potential. For example, if a man can’t change… Continue reading What You Can Change and What You Can’t by Martin Seligman Book Summary

The Five Why’s Analysis Method: A Framework for More Happiness

I used to think I was smarter than others. I was learning about personal finance and saving money while others were splurging so I could become rich. I was asking for books and courses for Christmases and birthdays while others were asking for clothes and shoes so that the money invested would grow rather than… Continue reading The Five Why’s Analysis Method: A Framework for More Happiness

12 Myths Debunked About Meditation from New Neuroscience Research

In the online self help and entrepreneurship communities, meditation and mindfulness have started to be worshiped as magic pills for success with wealth, happiness, focus, health, and more. One of the drivers of this idea are podcast interview shows, like The Tim Ferriss Show and Eventual Millionaire. These shows interview tons of successful people and claim… Continue reading 12 Myths Debunked About Meditation from New Neuroscience Research

Jason Schreiber – On Kettlebell & Weightlifting Worldclass Competition to Anorexia & Drug Addiction

Jason Schreiber won regional powerlifting competitions, qualified for CrossFit regionals his first attempt, placed 3rd in the World kettlebell competition, and is now going to Nationals for Olympic weightlifting. He’s a holistic health coach and he’s a huge fan of the science of kettlebell training. In this interview, we talk everything from physical fitness to… Continue reading Jason Schreiber – On Kettlebell & Weightlifting Worldclass Competition to Anorexia & Drug Addiction