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
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
11 Things Under $200 That Are Worth It
When we buy something, we want it to improve our life, experiences, or happiness. But we’ve all been in a situation where the value we expected from a product didn’t live up to our expectations. On the flip side, there are times when our expectations are exceeded. Here’s a list of some of my favorite… Continue reading 11 Things Under $200 That Are Worth It
The Most Important Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Partner for Marriage
One of my favorite phenomenons to study are celebrity divorces. Why do celebrities who seem to have a partner who has it all (fame, wealth, looks, personality) often divorce so quickly? Usually, in a few months or a couple years, they’ve split. Obviously, temptation and cheating play a role in the Hollywood world, but it… Continue reading The Most Important Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Partner for Marriage
This Is What Actually Attracts Women: 7 Insights From Speed Dating Research
It’s been a while since I dove deep into scientific literature to bring you some interesting, useful insights. Today’s the day! Here are some discoveries from the latest research conducted through controlled, speed-dating experiments by researchers. Nice guys and gals can finish first: Personality and speed-dating success among Asian Americans In Western culture, both pop… Continue reading This Is What Actually Attracts Women: 7 Insights From Speed Dating Research
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