Wear Nike
Telling someone not to fear rejection or take rejection personally is like telling this person to pretend that the sun doesn’t exist. We fear because we’re more concerned with what would our friends think of us than how the network …
When Honesty Doesn’t Pay Off
T-shirt A: $60T-shirt B: $100-40% discount. If the 2 t-shirts above are exactly the same, same brand, same design, and same material, which one would you choose? Apparently, the majority would choose B even both cost $60. This is the …
To Cope or Not to Cope?
Q: “How many psychiatrists are needed to change a light bulb?” A:”One. That’s provided the light bulb wants to change.” But alas we can’t have change without loss or pain, which is why so often people say they want change …
When My OCD Took Over My Run
This was how I felt during my entire run this evening. You see, I’m now using the low heart rate training method for my run, where I always run at or below a specific heart rate. To have a more …
The Present is All You’ve Got
Has it ever crossed your mind that whether you’re thinking of the past, or imagining your future, you can only do them in the present? The past you can’t change, and the future can’t be fast-forwarded. So, dwelling on both …
The Most Romantic Words After “I Love You”
“I understand you.” After “I love you”, these are probably the next most romantic words you can say to your spouse/partner. At least according to the book, “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone”. Come to think of it, I fully …
Quit like a Millionaire
That’s the title of the audio book I listened to during my run today. It’s written by a young Chinese lady by the name of Kristy Shen. Born into abject poverty in China, Kristy became a millionaire by the age …