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What I Learned From Kevin Kreider, Asian Model, Fitness/Life Coach, and Influencer,

A few months ago, I reached out to Kevin Kreider, a Korean American fitness influencer on Instagram, for an interview. Sometimes, influencers don’t respond or aren’t interested, but Kevin was fascinated with what I was doing and down. Fast forward a couple weeks, and I was introducing Kevin to my mother before our podcast interview… Continue reading What I Learned From Kevin Kreider, Asian Model, Fitness/Life Coach, and Influencer,

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

This Is How To Raise Self Awareness (Science-Backed Research on Being Brutally Honest)

“Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves – their strengths, their values, and how they best perform.” ― Peter F. Drucker, Managing Oneself The entrepreneur and investor, Gary Vaynerchuk, has emphasized how self-awareness is the #1 trait you should develop. He’s not alone. Will Smith understands this too. One of the… Continue reading This Is How To Raise Self Awareness (Science-Backed Research on Being Brutally Honest)

What is Asian Pride? (And What Does It Mean For You?)

I first heard of the phrase “Asian Pride” several years ago in the form of instant message and gamer usernames. Then, I heard it in a few Asian YouTuber music videos.

7 Top Quotes from Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart

Sam Walton may have been the richest person to ever exist. It is hard to get a number for his net worth when he was alive. But the inheritance he left his four children kept them consistently at the top ten richest people in the world. And he was declared the richest man in the… Continue reading 7 Top Quotes from Sam Walton, Founder of Walmart

I Tried Intermittent Fasting For 3 Months. Here Are The Results

Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diet trends currently. It had a moderate following a few years ago, but it’s blown up again thanks to fitness influencers, like Kinobody. Always the scientist, I wanted to try it out. I was particularly intrigued by this diet because it’s how my body naturally wanted to… Continue reading I Tried Intermittent Fasting For 3 Months. Here Are The Results

How to Learn to Enjoy the Journey of Life (and Not Just the Destination)

“If you look at the trophy, you miss the target. If you look at the target, you get the trophy.” I was watching a mini-documentary on Julie Foucher. She was a full-time medical student, now doctor. And she placed 2nd at the 2012 CrossFit Games and 3rd in 2014, out of hundreds of thousands of… Continue reading How to Learn to Enjoy the Journey of Life (and Not Just the Destination)

How to Deal with the Hassles of Asian Immigrant Parents

An Asian American has to deal with many hassles with immigrant parents. We’re all familiar with these problems, so I don’t have to list them all, but they include over-control, risk-reduction, strict rules, and high expectations. How do you handle these influences so they don’t psychologically limit you? It’s a common issue that readers reached… Continue reading How to Deal with the Hassles of Asian Immigrant Parents

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)