Even though the salary is decent enough, many people don’t like to reveal it. Why is it so? It’s because talking about salaries creates an identity and places you into a certain social class, whether good or bad. It changes how people treat you. People treat you differently based on the money you either have … Read more
A person on Quora asked me, “What would you do if you had no job, no food, no credit, no money, no relatives or friends? What would be your immediate plan to get out of poverty?” This is how I responded: First, I would go to the Department of Social Services and get welfare money. … Read more
Last December, I turned 28. I didn’t really have friends, and I didn’t have the money I’m used to having, so I did something different for my birthday. I mean, sure, I had a birthday dinner the day before at Takami Sushi and Robata, my favorite sushi restaurant, from which I’m surprised people showed up to. … Read more
I was asked on Quora whether a person should knock a girl’s ego if they are interested in her. They said, “She always tells me that she’s beautiful, and that she’s nice. She pretty much just compliments herself a lot. I know it sounds stupid, but one of the main reasons I like her is … Read more
Of course not. It creates comfort and security. It is wrong though, to put money at the forefront of your life and to tear down everyone around you to get what you want. Having good ethics and morals are the key to a good foundation for anyone who lives in this world we share. — … Read more
No, there are a lot of family owned businesses, or at least there are here in America. Family is probably the strongest bond there is. When emotions like greed and jealousy arise, it’s easier to realize that you’re family. Family sticks together. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim is Managing Partner at InfluenceTree. At … Read more
Fab is the coolest company in the world. I love Fab. I haven’t bought anything from Fab for a really long time. I feel really bad. I should probably buy something from them soon. So I don’t feel as bad for them being so amazing. This is why I love Fab. Because they’re CRAZY and … Read more
Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come. When you win, what do you learn? Nothing. Except maybe how to gloat. Shove something in someone’s face. Have a huge ego. Think you’re king of the world. Stuff like that. Is that really … Read more
In the beginning of the year 2013, I was a nobody. I was broke, boring, going to a day job, being a student, and just being bored of life. I wasn’t really entertaining myself or really doing anything. I was just wasting space and all my time and energy. I was a complete loser who … Read more
Threatening to walk away when your vendor is wealthy. Quite frankly, they don’t care if you leave. They’ll let you walk straight away. Personally, if someone threatened me to leave, I’d tell them I’m going to raise the prices, tell them they have five minutes to make a decision at the price we’re at now, … Read more