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
Category: Inspiration
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
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
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
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… Continue reading 10 Books Worth Re-Reading
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… Continue reading How to Work Less and Earn More with Mr. Warren Buffett
Life Lessons from Steve Aoki – Blue: The Color of Noise Book Summary
I first discovered Steve Aoki a couple years ago on Instagram and found that he had millions of followers and traveled the world as a DJ. Other than that, all I knew was that his signature move was throwing a sheet of cake into the audience. View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Life Lessons from Steve Aoki – Blue: The Color of Noise Book Summary
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… Continue reading How Alex Fasulo Makes Over $300,000 a Year with Fiverr